The World Beer Cup International Competition is a global competition recognizing excellence in 64 traditional and emerging beer style categories with gold, silver and bronze awards. The judging took place April 25-26 in Milwaukee, Wis. The winners were announced June 19 at a ceremony in New York City.

Speaking of the awards, beer authority Michael Jackson said: "No other worldwide competition for beer is remotely as well judged. Only at The World Beer Cup does the panel of judges truly understand the international diversity of beer styles. For all but a handful of international brewers (and perhaps even for them), the future of the industry lies in a new awareness of characterful beers. The World Beer Cup is setting the standards for tomorrow’s beers."

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