| By Full Sail
Full Sail Brewing Sails to Victory at the New York International Beer Competition, Crowned Oregon Brewery of the Year!
The winds of success are blowing strong in Hood River! We’re thrilled to announce that we have once again proven our dedication to crafting exceptional beers, earning significant accolades at the prestigious New York International Beer Competition (NYIBC). But the celebration doesn’t stop there – adding to our impressive haul of six medals, we were also named the Oregon Brewery of the Year!
At the NYIBC, a truly global event, our beers stood out amongst a massive field of over 700 beer submissions from more than 15 countries. Judged by real trade buyers – including restaurant owners, sommeliers, retail store buyers, and distributors – this competition is known for its rigorous evaluation process.
GOLD
Amber Ale
Dark & Salty Stout
SILVER
Night Sailor Stout
Twist & Stout
BRONZE
Session Premium Lager
Better Than Cake Spiced Stout
“Our trophy case is definitely getting even more crowded, and we couldn’t be prouder!” said Garrett Meier, VP of Brewing Operations. “This double dose of recognition – being named Oregon Brewery of the Year and earning these medals at a global competition like the NYIBC – is fantastic validation. It really highlights our team’s passion and over 100+ years of leading industry experience here in Hood River. We owe it all to our amazing tenured Brewmaster Clinton Wertzbaugher and the brewers; these new accolades are a proud addition to our long history of over 300 medals, including more than 200 golds, that represents decades of dedication to quality.”
We know that you, our customers, are the ultimate judges and we strive to consistently brew balanced beers that taste good with you in mind. Pick up one of our award winning brews and you be the judge!