On April 24, 2024, at 5:30 PM local time in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Beervana Brewing and Artmonster Brewery, both members of the Korean Craft Brewers Association(KCBA), were honored at the 2024 World Beer Cup ceremony. Beervana Brewing clinched the Bronze Award in the Dessert Stout or Pastry Stout category for their Dark Layers Pastry Stout, marking their second consecutive win at the World Beer Cup following their 2023 victory with Yeongdeung Porter. Meanwhile, Artmonster Brewery received the Silver Award in the Sweet Stout or Cream Stout category for their Art Sweet Porter.
| Award | Brewery Name | Beer Name | Category |
| Artmonster Brewery | Art Sweet Porter
| Sweet Stout or Cream Stout
|
| Beervana Brewing Co. | Dark Layers Pastry Stout
| Dessert Stout or Pastry Stout
|
The World Beer Cup, organized by the Brewers Association of the United States, began in 1996 as an international beer competition for commercial breweries. It aims to showcase various beer styles and flavors from around the world, continuously elevating consumer awareness and appreciation for beer. With the largest number of entries and judging panels globally, it is often referred to as the "Olympics of Beer." In the 2024 edition, 9,300 beers from 2,060 breweries representing 50 countries were evaluated by a panel of 280 judges from 37 countries. Among these, 329 beers across 110 categories were honored, with 109 gold, 110 silver, and 110 bronze medals awarded.
The consecutive victories of Korean craft breweries at the World Beer Cup, starting with Beer Vana Brewing's historic win in 2023, followed by two wins in 2024, underscore the increasing recognition of Korean craft beer on the global stage. This trend reflects the relentless efforts of domestic breweries to improve quality and flavor, resulting in tangible success at international beer competitions. Despite recent challenging market conditions, Korean craft breweries continue to strive for excellence, and their dedication is deserving of praise. Here's to hoping for further success in the global market in the future.
On April 24, 2024, at 5:30 PM local time in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Beervana Brewing and Artmonster Brewery, both members of the Korean Craft Brewers Association(KCBA), were honored at the 2024 World Beer Cup ceremony. Beervana Brewing clinched the Bronze Award in the Dessert Stout or Pastry Stout category for their Dark Layers Pastry Stout, marking their second consecutive win at the World Beer Cup following their 2023 victory with Yeongdeung Porter. Meanwhile, Artmonster Brewery received the Silver Award in the Sweet Stout or Cream Stout category for their Art Sweet Porter.
The World Beer Cup, organized by the Brewers Association of the United States, began in 1996 as an international beer competition for commercial breweries. It aims to showcase various beer styles and flavors from around the world, continuously elevating consumer awareness and appreciation for beer. With the largest number of entries and judging panels globally, it is often referred to as the "Olympics of Beer." In the 2024 edition, 9,300 beers from 2,060 breweries representing 50 countries were evaluated by a panel of 280 judges from 37 countries. Among these, 329 beers across 110 categories were honored, with 109 gold, 110 silver, and 110 bronze medals awarded.
The consecutive victories of Korean craft breweries at the World Beer Cup, starting with Beer Vana Brewing's historic win in 2023, followed by two wins in 2024, underscore the increasing recognition of Korean craft beer on the global stage. This trend reflects the relentless efforts of domestic breweries to improve quality and flavor, resulting in tangible success at international beer competitions. Despite recent challenging market conditions, Korean craft breweries continue to strive for excellence, and their dedication is deserving of praise. Here's to hoping for further success in the global market in the future.