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SMYLIE BROTHERS BREWING COMPANY WINS MEDAL AT THE GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL(R)
Smylie Brothers Brewing Company won a Bronze medal for its Purple Line beer at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition.
Smylie Brothers Brewing Company won a Bronze medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest national beer competition that recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in the competition’s 92 beer categories were announced September 26 at the Great American Beer Festival awards ceremony held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
“In general, I think we’ve got some great beers in our lineup, but Purple Line, in particular, is a fun summer seasonal for us.” said Smylie Brothers Head Brewer, Brad Pulver. “I couldn’t be happier people are digging what we do. I’m super proud of our Brew Crew.”
Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. was recognized in the Fruit Wheat beer-style category for its Purple Line, a Bavarian wheat ale brewed with hibiscus, blueberry, and blackberry. Tart, fruity, and super refreshing, the brew draws its name from the proximity to both the Elevated Purple line train and the purple Northwestern University color. Smylie Brothers Brewing Company is a 10-barrel brewpub located in Evanston, IL that specializes in unique takes on classic beer styles along with Texas inspired BBQ and wood fired pizza.
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The 2015 GABF competition winners were selected by an international panel of 242 expert judges from the record number of 6,647 entries, plus 91 Pro-Am entries, received from 1,552 U.S. breweries.
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“American brewers continue to create innovative, flavorful high-quality beers. That was on full display at this year’s Great American Beer Festival,” said Chris Swersey, competition manager, Great American Beer Festival. “The Great American Beer Festival continues to showcase the best this country’s brewers have to offer, with the competition growing and becoming ever more competitive. Congratulations to all participants and especially this year’s winners.”
For GABF information, including 2015 winners list and photos, GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com.
