{"id":288549,"date":"2026-05-11T21:53:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T21:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/288549\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T21:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T21:53:07","slug":"texas-breweries-shine-at-world-beer-cup-as-american-craft-beer-week-kicks-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/288549\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas breweries shine at World Beer Cup as American Craft Beer Week kicks off"},"content":{"rendered":"

Houston \u2013 Texas breweries are having a major moment after bringing home 13 medals at the 2026 World Beer Cup,<\/a> one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world. The global event, produced by the Brewers Association, evaluated more than 8,000 entries from breweries across 50 countries, with winners announced in Philadelphia earlier this year.<\/p>\n

On Houston Life, we\u2019re diving into what those wins mean for the Texas craft beer scene and why American Craft Beer Week<\/a> is the perfect time to raise a glass to local brewers.<\/p>\n

James Simpson, host of What\u2019s on Tap Radio,<\/a> breaks down how beers are judged through a blind-tasting process led by highly trained experts certified through the Beer Judge Certification Program.<\/p>\n

He brought a winning flight of Texas medal winners, including Spoetzl Brewery, Saint Arnold Brewing Company, BJ\u2019s Restaurant & Brewery, and Real Ale Brewing Company.<\/p>\n

Beyond the medals and the tasting, there\u2019s also a bigger conversation happening in the craft beer community. With some local breweries facing closures in recent months, advocates are encouraging supporters to show love in any way they can, whether that\u2019s visiting taprooms, buying merch, or simply engaging with their social media.<\/p>\n

Cheers to these Texas beers!<\/p>\n

Texas breweries shine at 2026 World Beer Cup (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

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