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Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00 |
JUNEAU- Alaskan Brewing Company brought home two medals from the prestigious Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado this weekend.
With 1900 beers competing for honors in 58 categories, Alaskan Smoked Porter and Alaskan Pale both won bronze medals for their respective categories in what is considered by many to be the "Olympics" of American breweries. Beers are judged by a professional panel of brewers, industry members, writers and beer experts in a series of blind tastings.
"Receiving one medal at this event is a tremendous honor. Having two medals hanging around your neck is a great feeling," said Alaskan Co-founder Marcy Larson. "We couldn't be prouder of these awards. It brings national recognition to Alaska."
Recurring favorites at the festival, Alaskan Pale won it's fifth medal in the Golden Ale category and Alaskan Smoked Porter won its 11th medal in the Smoked Beer category. Earlier this year, Alaskan Smoked Porter was recognized internationally with a silver medal at the 2002 World Beer Cup in Aspen and bronze medal from the Brewing Industry International Awards in London.
Celebrating 16 years of brewing world-class beer, Alaskan Brewing has won 26 medals at the GABF since 1987. The Juneau-based brewery produces Alaskan Amber, Pale, ESB and Stout year round. Alaskan Winter Ale, Summer Ale and Smoked Porter make regular appearances in limited amounts. Distribution extends throughout the Pacific Northwest encompassing Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Northern California and Northern Nevada.
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For More Information Contact:
Kristi Monroe or Cindy Burchfield
907-780-5866
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