21st Amendment Brewery’s Amendment Lager Takes Home Gold at the World Beer Cup 2024

Amendment Lager boasts a crisp and refreshing taste, with bright features and high drinkability at an approachable 4.4% ABV, this lager represents the perfect blend of tradition and modern notes, appealing to both seasoned beer enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Craft lagers are seeing a large rise in popularity and Amendment Lager is 21st Amendment Brewery's answer to this call. The label, with its illustration of the American eagle and its retro design and font, reflects the 21st Amendment's engaging and lighthearted illustrations as seen across the brand family.

The World Beer Cup, known as the "Olympics of Beer Competitions," is the most respected global beer competition, recognizing the best brewers and beers from around the world. The 2024 edition saw 9,300 beers entered from 2,060 breweries in 50 countries, judged by 290 judges in 37 countries – a truly international competition. Gold, silver and bronze were awarded across 110 beer categories at a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 24, 2024. The World Beer Cup is hosted by the Brewers Association, the national association representing small and independent breweries.

Shaun O'Sullivan, Co-Founder and Brewmaster at 21st Amendment Brewery, expressed his elation at the victory, stating, "Winning Gold at the World Beer Cup is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our brewing team, they rock! This award is another feather in our cap, along with the many awards our brewery has earned over the years. And, if you enjoy light and refreshing beers, our Amendment Lager will be your go-to beer. It certainly is with me."

With its roots deeply embedded in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area, 21st Amendment Brewery continues to push boundaries and redefine the craft beer landscape. The Gold Award win for Amendment Lager further cements the brewery's reputation for excellence in brewing.

Amendment Lager is available at select retailers and 21st Amendment Brewery's two locations in San Francisco and San Leandro, California. For more information about Amendment Lager and other 21st Amendment Brewery beers, please visit 21st-amendment.com. 

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In 2000, Nico Freccia and Shaun O'Sullivan opened the doors to the 21st Amendment Brewpub in San Francisco's histories South Park neighborhood. Through the years, 21st Amendment Brewery has quickly become one of the Bay Area's favorite breweries, along with their fan favorites, Hell or High Watermelon Wheat, and Brew Free! or Die Blood Orange IPA. 21st Amendment Brewery paved the way for canned craft beer, and quickly expanded beyond the Bay Area, offering delicious year-round favorites, and unique limited releases through their 'Made in the Bay Small Batch Beers' program. 21st Amendment Brewery is a proud California independent brewery, brewing in San Francisco and San Leandro, California. For more information, visit 21st-amendment.com or find us on social media @21stamendment.