Arlington Brewery Earns Gold Medal In 'Beer Olympics'

ARLINGTON, MA — A local brewing company has won a gold award at the 2026 World Beer Cup.

Arlington Brewing Company won top honors in the English Mild or Bitter beer style category for its Trafford Ale. The awards were presented on Wednesday, April 22 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

The brewery, located at 15 Ryder St., earned the gold for Trafford Ale, which the company describes as a British-style pub ale that is low in alcohol content but makes up for it with flavor with toasty malt and Fuggles hops.

The World Beer Cup is organized by the Brewers Association and is known as the “Olympics of Beer Competitions.” 255 judges from 37 countries evaluated 8,166 entries from 1,644 breweries across 50 countries this year. Awards were given in 114 style categories and five cider categories. The Cup was established by the Brewers Association in 1996 and continues to spotlight brewers from around the world. For Arlington Brewing Company, the award marks an international honor as it continues building out its local presence in its home community.

“We’re honored to receive such a prestigious award," Founder and Head Brewer Tom Allen said. “From day one, our focus has been on crafting world-class examples across a wide range of styles. This recognition reinforces that commitment and proves you don’t need to be a massive operation to make exceptional beer. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us on our journey so far. This wouldn’t be possible without you, and we’re excited to see what the future holds.”

Arlington Brewing Company describes itself as a craft brewery focused on high-quality, approachable beers built around flavor, balance, and consistency. Allen said that a taproom and restaurant expansion is currently in the works for his company.

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