Craft beer in Helena has reached new heights with two local breweries receiving awards at the World Beer Cup. Lewis and Clark Brewing Company won gold with their Miner’s Gold Hefeweizen American wheat beer, while Copper Furrow Brewing took home a bronze award for their Tmavé international dark lager.
These accolades are a testament to the dedication of these breweries to quality and consistency in creating unique and delicious beers. Max Pigman, owner of Lewis and Clark Brewing Company, expressed his pride in his team for their hard work in crafting this award-winning beer, which has a cloudy citrus flavor and is 5% alcohol. Pigman believes Miner’s Gold is the perfect go-to beer for any occasion.
The World Beer Cup received over 2,000 entries from breweries around the world, with judges awarding around 300 prizes in 100 categories. Nick Diehl, head brewer at Copper Furrow Brewing, was thrilled to receive recognition from expert beer judges for their Tmavé international dark lager. This was the first time Copper Furrow won a medal at the World Beer Cup, making it an even more meaningful achievement for Diehl as he is the sole brewer at the company.
In addition to Lewis and Clark Brewing Company and Copper Furrow Brewing, two other Montana breweries also received bronze awards: Sacred Brewing Company in Kalispell and MAP Brewing Company in Bozeman. These awards showcase the high quality and diverse range of craft beer being produced in Montana.