Sprecher Brewing Company: Wins eight medals at the 2012 Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition

Contact: Anne Sprecher 414.964.7837 x252

Glendale, WI – Taking on stiff competition, Sprecher Brewing Company won eight (8) medals at the 2012 Los Angeles International Beer Competition. When asked about the results, Randy Sprecher replied, “We are pleased to be recognized once again as having a range of beers representing the highest quality beers in their style.”

Gold Medal Winners
* Irish Stout, Classic Irish-Style Dry Stout
* Pipers Scotch Ale, Peated Scotch Ale

Silver Medal Winners
*Winter Brew, European-style Dunkel
*Dopple Bock, German-Style Dopplebock or Eisbock (no gold awarded)
*Mai Bock, Bock, German-style Bock/Maibock (no gold awarded)
*IPA2, English-style India Pale Ale
*Pub Brown Ale, English-style Brown Ale

Bronze Medal Winner
*Oktoberfest, German-style Marzen

The Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition is produced in association with the upcoming L.A. County Fair, and featured beers from around the country competing for medals in 84 categories. It is registered with the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) and the Brewers Association. Sprecher’s award-winning beers will be available for public tasting at the brewery, and also during the Los Angeles County Fair, August 31-September 30, 2012.

Established in 1985, Sprecher Brewing Company is Milwaukee’s first brewery since Prohibition. Tours and tastings are offered throughout the week. Sprecher Brewing Company and Gift Shop are located at 701 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale, WI, 53209. Tour the brewery, taste these and other award-winning beers; host an event in our indoor beer garden. Call 414.964.2739 for more information. To learn more visit: http://www.sprecherbrewery.com.