Liability Brewing Company Wins Back-to-Back Gold at World Beer Cup
April 22, 2026 | Liability Brewing Company
GREENVILLE, SC, 4/22/2026 – Liability Brewing Company has earned back-to-back Gold Medals at the 2026 World Beer Cup, widely regarded as the most prestigious beer competition in the world.
Presented on April 22, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, the World Beer Cup recognized winners from 8,166 entries spanning 114 style categories, submitted by 1,644 breweries across 50 countries. Often called the “Olympics of Beer,” the competition is organized by the Brewers Association and judged by 255 international experts.
Liability Brewing Company was awarded Gold in the Belgian-Style Blonde Ale category for Feral Garden Gnome, marking the second consecutive World Beer Cup Gold for the beer.
Feral Garden Gnome is known for its expressive yeast character and layered complexity, featuring notes of banana bread, clove, and Anjou pear, balanced by clover honey, plantain, and white pepper. Brewed with 100% Prairie Select malt, Lallemand Abbaye yeast, and Sterling hops from Crosby Hops, it has been a mainstay of the brewery’s lineup since 2019.
This latest honor cements Feral Garden Gnome as Liability Brewing Company’s most decorated beer, with accolades that include:
- Two World Beer Cup Gold Medals
- A Silver Medal from the Great American Beer Festival
- Four medals from the U.S. Open Beer Championship
- Two medals from the South Carolina Brewers Guild Brewers Cup
“I don’t think I can fully put into words what it means to win back-to-back Gold medals at the World Beer Cup,” said Kathy Horner, General Manager of Liability Brewing Company. “This is one of the most competitive stages in the world, and to earn Gold twice really speaks to the consistency, care, and talent of our brewing team. We couldn’t be more proud.”
“Winning Gold at the World Beer Cup for the second year in a row is an incredible honor, especially for a beer like Feral Garden Gnome that is so near and dear to our team. As an American brewery, being recognized on a global stage in a traditional Belgian category is a surreal and deeply rewarding experience,” said Jared Tuttle, Head Brewer of Liability Brewing Company. “We have always had a passion for brewing Belgian styles, and seeing them so widely accepted by both our peers and our local community is the ultimate motivation. At Liability, we strive for clean, consistent quality in every pour, and receiving this validation from such a knowledgeable and prestigious competition is a testament to the hard work our entire team puts in every day,”
Founded in 2018, Liability Brewing Company is an independent 10-barrel brewery and taproom in Greenville, South Carolina. With 18 rotating taps, the brewery produces a wide range of styles, from hop-forward IPAs and crisp lagers to expressive Belgian ales and barrel-aged beers. Known for its irreverent spirit and commitment to quality, Liability Brewing Company continues to push the boundaries of craft while staying grounded in community and hospitality.
For more information, visit www.liabilitybrewing.co or follow @liabilitybeer on Instagram and Facebook.
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ABOUT LIABILITY BREWING COMPANY
Liability Brewing Company is a locally and independently owned 10-barrel brewery and taproom located in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 2018, Liability Brewing Co. is committed to crafting high-quality beer with a strong focus on community, sustainability, and responsible business practices. A Certified B Corporation and South Carolina Benefit Corporation, Liability Brewing Co. believes in using business as a force for good, prioritizing people and the planet alongside profit. Their beer is available at their Greenville taproom and distributed throughout South Carolina. Learn more at liabilitybrewing.co.
ABOUT THE BREWERS ASSOCIATION
The Brewers Association is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association. The association is an organization of brewers, for brewers and by brewers. Their purpose is to promote and protect American craft brewers, their beers, and the community of brewing enthusiasts. Nearly 6,000 U.S. brewery members and 37,000 members of the American Homebrewers Association are joined by members of the allied trade, beer wholesalers, retailers, individuals, other associate members and the Brewers Association staff to make up the Brewers Association. Learn more at www.brewersassociation.org/.
ABOUT THE WORLD BEER CUP COMPETITION
The Brewers Association developed the World Beer Cup Competition in 1996 to celebrate the art and science of brewing, this global competition continues to create greater consumer awareness about different beer styles and flavor profiles while promoting international brewing excellence. Often referred to as “The Olympics of Beer Competitions,” the World Beer Cup is the most prestigious beer competition in the world. This competition is held annually in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America®. Learn more at www.worldbeercup.org/.