BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Fegley’s Brew Works won four-medals for their performance at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Beer Competition, earning two First Place and two Second Place awards across four style categories.
According to a press release from the brewery, the following awards were earned by category:
Class: Belgian Ale — 1st Place: Steelgaarden Wit
Class: Amber European Lager — 1st Place: Fegley’s Amber Lager
Class: Pale American Ale — 2nd Place: Valley Golden Ale
Class: IPA — 2nd Place: ‘Bethelem’ Red Ale
“These awards are a big moment for our team and our community,” said Rich Fegley, Owner of Fegley’s Brew Works. “We take a lot of pride in the consistency and craftsmanship behind every batch, brewing beers that are true to style, brewed to be shared, and served brewery-fresh. Bringing home two first-place and two second-place medals for beers that represent who we are is something we’re truly proud of.”
The brewery says credit for the wins goes to Head Brewer Josh Bushey, Assistant Brewer Stefan Sculac, and Sales Manager Deanna Olsen, who represented Fegley’s Brew Works at the Farm Show.
Three of the four award-winning beers — Steelgaarden Wit, Valley Golden Ale, and Fegley’s Amber Lager — are currently available on draft at Bethlehem Brew Works. ‘Bethelem’ Red Ale is expected to return soon, according to the release.
For a full list of awards given in the beer category at the Pennsylvania Farm show, click HERE.
Upcoming Event: Fegley’s Brew Works Craft Beer Festival 2026 (Allentown)
Fegley’s Brew Works also announced it will host its annual Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Fegley’s Allentown Brew Works featuring 12 p.m.–4 p.m. sampling with VIP Early Hour from 12 p.m.–1 p.m. and General Admission from 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
The brewery says festival plans include 30–50 beers to sample, featuring 10–20 guest breweries plus the Allentown Brew Works lineup, with light food fare included. The three current Farm Show medal-winners — Steelgaarden Wit, Valley Golden Ale, and Fegley’s Amber Lager — will be on tap at the festival.
You can buy tickets HERE.