Rupee Beer Wins Silver at U.S. Open Beer Championship

NEW YORK, N.Y.— With the peak of summer here, Rupee Beer, Named Best Beer For World Food is excited to announce its summer seasonal Mango Wheat Ale has won silver at this year's 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship. 

The U.S. Open Beer Championship had more than 9,000 beers spanning 170+ different styles entered this year and is one of the most competitive & prestigious beer competitions in the world.

On a mission to brew easy to drink beers which pair exceptionally well with Indian, spicy and world cuisine, Rupee's Mango Wheat Ale pays homage to India's love affair with mangoes. 

Mangos are the national fruit of India and considered sacred symbols of proprietary and good luck. In fact, India is the largest consumer and supplier of mangos in the world. Taking the ‘King of Fruits’ the Rupee Beer team wanted to brew an easy to drink summer ale which is smooth with hints of tropical aroma and mango flavor.

With the insight of global craft brewing legend and creator of iconic Pumpkinhead, one of the most successful seasonal beers to ever hit the market, the Rupee team wanted to craft the uptime light and smooth summer ale for all to enjoy. 

The history of the mango dates back to 4000 BC on the Indian Subcontinent where over 1000 varieties of the fruit exist. One of these varieties, the Chaunsa mango was given its name by the revolutionary leader, Sultan Sher Shah Suri, creator of the modern day Indian Rupee which was the inspiration of the brand’s first lager sku. In 1539, Sultan Sher Shah Suri defeated the second Moghal Emperor, Humayun, in the Battle of Chaunsa. In his extreme happiness, he commemorated the victory by naming his favorite variety of mango, the Chaunsa.

Rupee Beer is available at national retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Total Wine, Wegmans, local liquor and craft beer stores, as well as top Indian and international restaurants, as well as direct to your door across 45 U.S. states online via their website.