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These Are The Best Beers In America, According To The 2026 Great American Beer Festival

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:39:22 -0400

October 12, 2026 | Hudson Lindenberger

More than 7,200 entries competed for medals at this year’s Great American Beer Festival. From IPAs and lagers to stouts and experimental brews, here are the beers and breweries that came out on top.

Each October, Denver turns into the epicenter of American brewing, as the country’s top beer makers descend on the city for the Great American Beer Festival—one of the most anticipated showdowns in the industry. For breweries, snagging a medal here is more than just a shiny trophy; it’s a ticket to wider fame and some serious bragging rights in a crowded field. For the rest of us, the results double as a cheat sheet to the best beers being brewed coast to coast.

Liability Brewing Company Wins Gold at Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Competition

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:55:14 -0400

October 11, 2026 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 10/11/2026 – Liability Brewing Co. earned a Gold Medal for Feral Garden Gnome in the Belgian-Style Abbey Ale category, marking back-to-back Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) competition awards for this beer.

Liability Brewing Co. accomplished a historic and remarkably rare feat when its Feral Garden Gnome secured Gold in all three of the world’s premier craft beer industry competitions (GABF®, World Beer Cup®, and U.S. Open Beer Championship®) in the same year.

Liability Brewing Wins 3 Medals at 2026 SC Brewers Cup

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:35:17 -0400

2026 SC Brewers Cup

Presented annually at the SC Brewers Guild Conference and Trade Show, the SC Brewers Cup competition seeks to promote and present some of the finest examples of SC craft beer. Beer experts from across the state and industry judged and awarded this year’s competition at the Conference and Trade Show.

BRONZE MEDALS:
Ultra Secret Enigma for American-Style Lager
Armchair Hipster for International-Style Pale Lager
Arctic Wombat for Specialty IPA

Two Lowcountry breweries win awards in national competition

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:52:08 -0400

July 17th, 2026 | Danika Young

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – The U.S. Open Beer Championship announced its 2026 medal winners and Breweries of the Year and nine South Carolina breweries have won 17 total awards, including two in the Lowcountry.

The event is the third-largest beer competition in the United States and drew over 8,000 entries.

Brewery of the Year was awarded to the Wild Heart Brewing Company in Hartsville, S.C.

South Carolina Breweries Shine in National Competition

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:46:17 -0400

July 17th, 2026

The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) is proud to announce that nine South Carolina breweries have won 17 total awards, including Hartsville’s Wild Heart Brewing Company winning Brewery of the Year (501-1,000 Barrels), at the 2026 U.S Open Beer Championship, held in Oxford, Ohio.

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The U.S. Open Beer Championship, one of the premier celebrations celebrating American brewing excellence, has announced its 2026 medal winners and Breweries of the Year. As the third-largest beer competition in the United States, this year’s event drew over 8,000 entries spanning more than 180 categories and subcategories from breweries across the country and around the world.

Liability Brewing Company Wins Two Medals in the U.S. Open Beer Championship

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:01:54 -0400

July 15, 2026 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 7/15/2026 – Liability Brewing Company brought home gold and silver medals at this year’s U.S. Open Beer Championship.

The U.S. Open Beer Championship is recognized as one of the top three beer competitions in the United States and judges more beer styles than any other competition in the world. Winners were selected by a panel of beer judges across more than 180 style categories. This year’s event was held at the U.S. Open Event Center in Oxford, Ohio.

Moe’s BBQ, Liability Brewing Sponsor Block Party

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:38:23 -0400

July 15, 2026 | Kathy Laughlin

The Westone 8th Anniversary Block Party, hosted by Moe’s Original BBQ and Liability Brewing Co., is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 25 at 109 W. Stone Avenue in Greenville.

The annual celebration will feature live music, local food, children’s activities and entertainment throughout the day. The event welcomes guests of all ages but asks that pets stay home.

ONLINE EVENT : How Low Can You Go: Brewing With Prairie Select and Other Low Colored Malts

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:21:59 -0400

Listen to the online event at Craft Beer and Brewing

The use of ultra-pale malts in craft beer is on the rise, driven by growing demand for lighter-colored IPAs, modern lagers, and other styles that prioritize drinkability without sacrificing character. But how low can brewers go when selecting a base malt—and what impact does that have on flavor, performance, and overall beer quality? Join Prairie Malt and a panel of brewing industry professionals for an in-depth discussion on low-colored malts, including Prairie Select, and their role in today’s brewhouse. We’ll explore:

Best in Beer: Blue Ridge Breweries Win Big at World Beer Cup

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:04:20 -0400

June 18th, 2026 | Eric Wallace

Earlier this spring, hop-stars from 50 different countries representing more than 8,000 breweries converged on Philadelphia for the prestigious World Beer Cup. Craft breweries showcased their best recipes and competed across nearly 120 categories, and beer outfits from the Blue Ridge region showed up in force, with more than a dozen brewers taking top podium spots. Here, we highlight gold medal winners to share the glory and help you plan a brewery visit or grab a mail-order sixer.

The Best Beers In The World—Winners Of The 2026 World Beer Cup

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:43:26 -0400

April 22, 2026 | Don Tse

As is tradition, the Brewers Association ended its annual Craft Brewers Conference by announcing the winners of the World Beer Cup. The Brewers Association is a trade association representing America’s small and independent breweries. While it is based in the United States, the Brewers Association opens entries to the World Beer Cup to breweries from around the world. This year, breweries from 50 countries entered.

Liability Brewing Company Wins Back-to-Back Gold at World Beer Cup

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:17:47 -0400

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 Publishes Its 2025 Benefit Report

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:11:43 -0500

March 4, 2026 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 3/4/2026 – Liability Brewing Company, a locally owned and independent craft brewery, is pleased to release its annual benefit report for 2025.

Annually, Certified B Corps and Benefit Corporations registered with the state of South Carolina must report on their progress in meeting or exceeding their stated general and specific public benefits. Liability Brewing is excited to share progress made during 2025 including our recertification.

The Best Brewery In Your State, Hands Down

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:11:29 -0500

January 16, 2026 | Harrison Pierce

Beer has been part of American life for centuries. In the colonial era, most local breweries produced ales. However, the outlook on beer dramatically changed in the 20th century. The Prohibition years shuttered breweries nationwide and concentrated market power in the hands of a few large producers. After a few decades of a beer monopoly, beer enthusiasts and home brewers craved a bit more flavor, so they started brewing on their own. Jack McAuliffe’s New Albion Brewing, founded in 1976, is widely considered the first craft brewery in the U.S., and it sparked what would become the American craft beer movement. This movement shaped the craft beer scene into the thousands of breweries we have across the country today, which offer everything from hazy IPAs, pilsners, barrel-aged stouts, and sours to creative twists on the classics, mixing flavors and ingredients to produce unique creations. That’s why there are so many must-try craft beers for people who don’t like IPAs.

Liability Brewing Wins 5 Medals at 2025 SC Brewers Cup

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:04:16 -0500

2025 SC Brewers Cup

Presented annually at the SC Brewers Guild Conference and Trade Show, the SC Brewers Cup competition seeks to promote and present some of the finest examples of SC craft beer. This year, the SC Brewers Cup had over 300 different beers submitted by SC breweries and judged in 24 categories. Beer experts from across the state and industry judged and awarded this year’s competition at the Conference and Trade Show.

Liability Brewing Company Wins Silver at Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Competition

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:00:50 -0400

October 11, 2025 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 10/11/2025 – Liability Brewing Company earned a Silver Medal at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) competition, hosted and presented by the Brewers Association®.

The 2025 competition featured 273 breweries, whose beers were entered into 108 categories and evaluated by panels of professional judges. Winning a coveted Great American Beer Festival® competition medal signifies global recognition for brewing excellence, acknowledging the quality and style accuracy of the beer.

Liability Brewing Company: Stone Ave’s Sustainable Soul

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:01:11 -0400

Fall 2025 Issue | DINE Greenville

Next, Liability Brewing Company off Stone Ave. wrapped us in a hug of community spirit, a hallmark of its small-business ethos. Founded by a tight-knit team passionate about quality, this B Corp-certified brewery crafts gluten-reduced, dairy-free, vegetarian-friendly beers with sustainable swagger. Our flight dazzled: Ultra Secret Enigma, a 2023 World Beer Cup Bronze winning lager with honeysuckle sweetness, Mortal Wombat’s fruity IPA hop surge (snob’s pick!), and Feral Garden Gnome, a 2025 World Beer Cup Gold winner, this Belgian Blonde had a spiced pear warmth on the finish. No in-house bites? No sweat! Next door, Moe’s Original BBQ fuels the vibe. Grab a slushy to cool off, and soak in the gang-like camaraderie—fall afternoons here will feel like a neighborhood reunion. Be sure to check out their upcoming events calendar on their website: liabilitybrewing.co. And follow their story and craft: @liabilitybeer. Craving more? Catch our exclusive with Head Brewer, Jared Tuttle, in our next issue!

How Liability Brewing Co. is Helping Greenville, South Carolina Become a Top-Tier Beer City

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:16:04 -0400

Fall 2025, Issue 80 | Matthew Dursum for The Beer Connoisseur

Walk into Liability Brewing Company on any given day, and you’ll likely see people of all ages chatting over pints. Look at its beer list and you’ll notice quirky names such as the Feral Garden Gnome Belgian Blonde or an Imperial Stout called A Final Blaze of Incompetence. You’ll see Greenville locals with their friends of all ages and demographics, mixing in with travelers and folks visiting family from out of state. What you won’t see is a TV – anywhere in the taproom. The crew of this Greenville establishment wants you to engage with your neighbor, just like its founders did in the beginning.

Deutsche + Wild Goose + Ss Brewtech Customer Spotlight : Liability Brewing— Quality, Community, and the Power of Partnership

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:51:21 -0400

July 2025 | Luke Taylor, Deutsche Beverage + Process

At Liability Brewing Co. in Greenville, South Carolina, brewing beer is more than just fermentation and carbonation—it’s about purpose, precision, and people. Since opening their doors, the team at Liability has grown into one of the region’s most respected craft breweries, producing award-winning beers like Feral Garden Gnome (Gold at the 2025 World Beer Cup) and maintaining one of the most intentional brewing philosophies in the industry.

West Stone businesses celebrate 7 years

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:50:37 -0400

July 22, 2025 | Fox Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Fox Carolina) – Kathy Horner from Liability Brewing Company and Sam Ragland from Moe’s Original BBQ preview their block party event happening all day Saturday starting at 11am.

Find the video at Fox Carolina.

Liability Brewing Company Wins Four Medals in the U.S. Open Beer Championship

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:59:18 -0400

July 16, 2025 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 7/16/2025 – Liability Brewing Company brought home silver and bronze medals at this year’s U.S. Open Beer Championship. The brewery also earned an additional silver medal for a collaborative IPA brewed with Wild Heart Brewing Co., Magnetic South Brewery, Double Stamp Brewery, and Replay Brewing.

The U.S. Open Beer Championship is recognized as one of the top three beer competitions in the United States and judges more beer styles than any other competition in the world. Winners were selected by a panel of beer judges across more than 170 style categories. This year’s event was held at the U.S. Open Event Center in Oxford, Ohio.

Liability Brewing Company wins gold award at 2025 World Beer Cup

Thu, 15 May 2025 12:33:20 -0400

May 15, 2025 | Fox Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Fox Carolina) – Jared Tuttle, lead brewer at Liability Brewing Company introduces his gold medal winner, Feral Garden Gnome and talks about what else is brewing at Liability.

Find the video at Fox Carolina.

Greenville’s Liability Brewing wins gold in World Beer Cup

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:17:38 -0400

May 9, 2025 | Tiare Solis, Greenville Journal

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Greenville Journal) – Greenville brewery Liability Brewing Co. won a gold medal in the World Beer Cup.

The brewery submitted its Belgian-style Feral Garden Gnome, snagging the gold in the Belgian-Style Blonde Ale category. The style of brew normally highlights notes of banana and sweetness. Liability’s is brewed with notes of banana bread, pear and cloves.

The event took place May 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was hosted by the Brewers Association.

Upstate, WNC breweries win awards in 2025 World Beer Cup

Tue, 06 May 2025 17:19:27 -0400

May 6, 2025 | Isabel Martin, WSPA 7 News

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WSPA) — Breweries in both the Upstate and western North Carolina won awards in the 2025 World Beer Cup Competition.

MORE ON WORLD BEER CUP 2025: Who won the most competitive categories?

According to competition director Chris Williams, the event aims to honor the beer industry’s “dedication to innovative craftsmanship, diverse flavors, and technical excellence.”

Judges from 37 countries determined the cream of the crop, with 1,761 breweries across 49 countries entering the competition, putting up a total of 8,375 beers and ciders for consideration in 117 categories.

Liability Brewing Company Wins Gold at World Beer Cup

Fri, 02 May 2025 11:11:47 -0400

May 2, 2025 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 5/2/2025 – Liability Brewing Company has earned a Gold Medal at the 2025 World Beer Cup, the most prestigious international beer competition that celebrates the best in brewing from around the world.

At the awards ceremony on May 1 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, winners were selected from more than 8,375 entries across 112 beer and cider style categories. The competition, often called the “Olympics of Beer,” is organized by the Brewers Association and judged by an elite panel of 265 experts from 37 countries.

Liability Brewing Company Celebrates Recertification as a Certified B Corporation

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:11:16 -0400

April 29, 2025 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 4/29/2025 – Liability Brewing Company, a locally owned and independent craft brewery, is proud to announce its recertification as a Certified B Corporation (B Corp) by B Lab, the nonprofit organization behind the global B Corp movement.

Following its initial certification, Liability Brewing Company successfully completed the required recertification process, which occurs every three years. This rigorous process involves completing the B Impact Assessment and undergoing an in-depth verification review by B Lab. Transparency and accountability are fundamental principles of the B Corp community, and recertification ensures that companies continue to meet these high standards.

Untappd Community Awards for 2024

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:29:55 -0500

March 7, 2025 | Liability Brewing Company

Untappd released the winners of their 2024 Untappd Community Awards and Liability Brewing Company was awarded 3 golds, 2 silvers, and 2 bronzes for South Carolina.

Gold:

Belgian Strong Golden Ale – Do You Even Know Elle?
Belgian Blonde – Gnomenclature
Schwarzbier – Ted Danzig

Silver:

Märzen – Your Moment of Märzen
Pilsner – New Zealand – Beautiful Letdown

Bronze:

IPA – Cold – Arctic Wombat
Belgian Blonde – Feral Garden Gnome

Liability Brewing Company Publishes Its 2024 Benefit Report

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:01:32 -0500

March 1, 2025 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 3/1/2025 – Liability Brewing Company, a locally owned and independent craft brewery, is pleased to release its annual benefit report for 2024.

This SC city is one of the 10 best for beer in the US, according to Tasting Table. Here’s why

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:05:37 -0400

August 3, 2024 | Lyn Riddle

Tasting Table has issued its list of top beer cities and one in the top 10 is Greenville.

Coming in at No. 5, Greenville was described as having a “fantastic beer scene that isn’t any less delicious for standing just outside the spotlight.”

Tasting Table says “nearly two dozen contenders each pack a punch, giving Greenville a rightful place on our radar.”

Interview with Liability Brewing for National IPA Day

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:18:20 -0400

August 1, 2024 | Fox Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Fox Carolina) – Jared Tuttle, Head Brewer, talks all things IPA for National IPA Day.

Find the video at Fox Carolina.

Greenville, Asheville rank among the top in the country for best cities for beer lovers, studies say

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:22:00 -0400

July 31, 2024 | Zach Rainey

Studies have been conducted to rank the best cities in the country for beer enthusiasts in anticipation of International Beer Day on Friday, Aug. 2.

According to data collected by Tasting Table, Google search trends for the “best beer cities in the US” have increased by 70%, while searches for “beer tasting tours” have soared to a 90% increase in the past 30 days.

15 Best US Cities For Beer Lovers In 2024

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:54:43 -0400

July 30, 2024 | Brian Udall

International Beer Day is coming up on August 2 and we are celebrating America’s craft beer culture by exploring what U.S. cities are the best for beer enthusiasts in 2024. It used to be that beer lovers would visit top European beer destinations if they wanted to experience true craft brews. But at this point, Europeans are looking at what American brewers are doing and taking inspiration.

Upstate brewery honored

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:06:09 -0400

July 18, 2024 | Tiare-Leiana Solis, Greenville Journal

GREENVILLE, SC, 7/18/2024 – For one Greenville brewery, there’s a reason to celebrate.

The 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship took place July 9 in Oxford, Ohio, and Liability Brewing Co. took home two medals from the competition.

The brewery received the silver medal for the Tequila Barrel Aged Beer category for Tequillin Me Salty, which is gose aged in tequila barrels imbued with cara cara oranges and key lime. The second medal was given to the 2023 Barrel Aged Evil Shenanigans which earned the beer producer the bronze medal in the Barrel Aged Breakfast Stout category.

Liability Brewing Company Wins Two Medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:13:58 -0400

July 10, 2024 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 7/10/2024 – Liability Brewing Company won silver and bronze medals in the U.S. Open Beer Championship.

The U.S. Open Beer Championship is regarded as one of the top three beer competitions in the United States and judges more beer styles than any other competition in the world. Celebrating its 16th Anniversary, the U.S. Open Beer Championship winners were selected by a panel of beer judges in over 170 different style categories. The competition was held in the U.S. Open Event Center in Oxford, Ohio.

These Greenville breweries won SC awards. Here’s a look at their brewmasters.

Tue, 21 May 2024 09:45:42 -0400

May 21, 2024 | Lillia Callum-Penso, The Post and Courier Greenville

If you missed the news, Upstate breweries cleaned up in the SC Brewers Cup this year, with six gold medals split evenly between Greenville and Spartanburg.

In Greenville, we sat down with the brewers behind the magic and talked about how they got interested in beer, what they love about brewing and what beer they drink with food.

Read on for more.

Liability Brewing Company Publishes Its 2023 Benefit Report

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 14:32:55 -0400

April 18, 2023 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 3/30/2024 – Liability Brewing Company, a locally owned and independent craft brewery, is pleased to release its annual benefit report for 2023.

Local breweries honored…: Weekly Dish

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:24:13 -0500

January 24, 2024 | Tiare-Leiana Solis

Here’s the weekly dish. Let’s begin with honors …

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The South Carolina Brewers Guild announced the South Carolina Brewers Cup winners. The guild holds a yearly ceremony at its annual conference and trade show.

Winners of the cup are divided into gold, silver and bronze medals in 19 categories. There were several Greenville County businesses awarded, including:

Liability Brewing Wins Double Gold at SC Brewers Cup 2024

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:00:52 -0500

2024 SC Brewers Cup

Presented annually at the SC Brewers Guild Conference and Trade Show, the SC Brewers Cup competition seeks to promote and present some of the finest examples of SC craft beer. This year, the SC Brewers Cup had 308 different beers submitted by 48 SC breweries and judged in 19 categories. Beer experts from across the state and industry judged and awarded this year’s competition at the Conference and Trade Show.

Falling for the Charm, and Brews, of Greenville, South Carolina

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:07:29 -0400

October 18, 2023 | Jim Vorel

Standing on the elegantly arched Liberty Bridge, suspended over the rushing, tumbling waters of the Reedy River in Greenville, South Carolina, it is difficult to imagine that the burgeoning Southern city has ever looked any other way. The bridge itself is an aesthetically pleasing marvel, curving dramatically over the city’s Falls Park on the Reedy, where the river tumbles downward over a series of natural cataracts before the Reedy continues on through the city at a more placid pace. The park occupies a perfectly central position in the heart of the city’s downtown commerce district, a focal point that can accommodate huge numbers of pedestrians and families as they make their way to any of the numerous spots to grab a bite, or shop, or entertain themselves in the area. It feels like such a natural fixture that you half expect the falls would have been the reason the city was built in this location in the first place–how strange, then, to learn that until two decades ago, the entire area was inaccessible, hidden away under a highway!

Carolina Blends and Brews: Liability Brewing Company

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:55:40 -0400

October 12, 2023 | Dan Bickford

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Fall for Greenville is here, and once again the craft beer garden will feature offerings from across the country and from the Upstate.

Greenville’s Liability Brewing is one of the local participants.

Head Brewer Jared Tuttle has been there from the start.

“Liability started in 2018. Our owner, Terry Horner, and one of his friends, Dustin, grew a friendship over beers, and it expanded from there.”

Here Are The Less Than 0.002% Of Breweries In America That Are Certified B Corporations

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:14 -0400

August 5, 2023 | Don Tse, Forbes

Of the approximately 10,000 breweries in America, only 18 are certified B Corporations.

Liability Brewing (2022, South Carolina) – Two neighbors founded this Greenville brewery to celebrate their passions: beer, movies, comics and supporting their community.

Read the full article at Forbes.

Liability Brewing Co. celebrates 5 years

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:42:43 -0400

July 27, 2023 | Access Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Access Carolina) – Kathy Horner shares the story behind Liability Brewing Co. as they celebrate 5 years in business. A big block party is set for Saturday, July 29!

Find the video at Access Carolina.

Liability Brewing Company Wins Three Medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:00:47 -0400

July 10, 2023 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 7/10/2023 – Liability Brewing Company won a gold and two silver medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship.

The U.S. Open Beer Championship is regarded as one of the top three beer competitions in the United States and judges more beer styles than any other competition in the world. Celebrating its 15th Anniversary, the U.S. Open Beer Championship winners were selected by a panel of beer judges from 3,107 entries in 160 different style categories. The competition was held at the new U.S. Open Event Center in Oxford, Ohio

PODCAST : On the Trail with: Liability Brewing Company

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:47:00 -0400

Listen to the podcast at Upstate Trail Talks

This week on the Upstate Trail Talks: Griffin gets a lesson in beer brewing! Today we are joined by Kathy Horner and Liability Brewing Company to hear all about how they grew from home brewing to producing an award winning beer here in the Upstate!

Local brewery wins serious bragging rights

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:38:08 -0400

June 12, 2023 | Christy Waite, Fox Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Fox Carolina) – Local brewery wins serious bragging rights.

Find the video at Fox Carolina.

Upstate brewery celebrates beer fest win

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:09:53 -0400

June 9, 2023 | Fox Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Fox Carolina) – Liability Brewery Co. is now home to one of the top three beers in the world.

Find the video at Fox Carolina.

Liability Customer Spotlight

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:08:06 -0400

June 2023 | Justin Fontenot, Deutsche Beverage + Process

Liability Brewing Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary with Remarkable Growth and Innovation

Liability Brewing, is a beloved local brewery in Greenville, South Carolina. They are preparing to mark their five-year anniversary this summer, celebrating half a decade of success, growth, and innovation. What began as casual homebrewing sessions among friends has blossomed into a thriving establishment known for its award-winning craft beers and unique taproom experience. The journey started in 2017, born out of the friendship between Terry, and Dustin. They would gather on each other’s back porches, enjoying craft beers and sharing stories. Inspired by their passion for craft beer, Terry and his neighbor, Dustin, decided to rekindle their interest in homebrewing and embarked on their brewing venture. The early stages of Liability Brewing involved the duo experimenting with homebrewing techniques and recipes. As they brewed, shared stories, and enjoyed a few beers, the idea of opening a brewery took root, and became a reality when they opened their doors in 2018. Fast forward six years, and Liability Brewing stands as a testament to their vision and hard work.

Let The Brewery Experience be your guide to the best brews in Greenville!

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:24:25 -0400

May 26, 2023 | Access Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Access Carolina) – The brewery business is booming across the Carolinas! Sam Slaughter highlights three favorite spots in Greenville.

Find the video at Access Carolina.

Craft breweries to check out around Greenville

Fri, 26 May 2023 12:09:36 -0400

May 26, 2023 | Access Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Access Carolina) – The brewery business is booming across the Carolinas! Sam Slaughter highlights three favorite spots in Greenville.

Find the video at Access Carolina.

Liability Brewing Company wins bronze award at 2023 World Beer Cup

Mon, 22 May 2023 10:09:37 -0400

May 22, 2023 | Greenville Journal

Liability Brewing Company, a 10-barrel brewery and taproom based in Greenville, won a bronze award in the 2023 World Beer Cup, a global beer competition, on May 10 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Greenville brewery’s Ultra Secret Enigma won in the competition’s International Light Lager beer style category. The beer was first brewed in 2021 and has also won a bronze medal in the 2021 U.S. Open Beer Championship.

Liability Brewing Company Wins Bronze at World Beer Cup

Wed, 10 May 2023 18:00:04 -0400

May 10, 2023 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 5/10/2023 – Liability Brewing Company won a bronze award in the 2023 World Beer Cup, a global beer competition that evaluates beers from around the world and recognizes the most outstanding brewers and their beers.

Awards were given in 103 beer-style categories during the World Beer Cup award ceremony on May 10, 2023, at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN.

Liability Brewing Company was awarded the bronze in the International Light Lager beer style category for its Ultra Secret Enigma, a light lager with notes of fresh cut hay, honeysuckle, and lemon cake, with flavors of biscuit dough, noble spice, and pear. Ultra Secret Enigma is made with 100% Prairie Pilsner malt, Fermentis Weihenstephan Lager yeast, and Hop Head Farms Zuper Saazer. First brewed in 2021, Ultra Secret Enigma also won a bronze medal in the 2021 U.S. Open Beer Championship. This light lager has quickly become a flagship beer for Liability, and is a guest favorite.

Liability Brewing Company Publishes Its 2022 Benefit Report

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:06:07 -0400

April 18, 2023 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 4/18/2023 – Liability Brewing Company, a locally owned and independent craft brewery, is pleased to release its annual benefit report for 2022.

Liability Brewing Co. strives to be a ‘force for good’ as a certified B Corp.

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:46:18 -0400

March 31, 2023 | Megan Fitzgerald, Upstate Business Journal

When Kathy Horner and her husband, Terry, began building their business plan for Liability Brewing Co. in 2017, they did so with the idea that one day they might become a certified B Lab corporation.

Six years later, the company holds this distinction.

A certified B corporation balances profit with purpose while performing to meet the highest standard of social and environmental impact.

NCAA Tournament Beer Guide: A local brew for every team. Please read responsibly

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:10:36 -0400

March 15, 2023 | By Brian Hamilton and Eamonn Brennan, The Athletic

The NCAA Tournament is a month’s worth of emotional overload. A bright, shining star we can’t help but stare at. It will consume the universe for the next month.

And those who watch along may consume some frosty refreshments. Which brings us to the question we ask every spring: What’s the best beverage to pair with watching every team in the field of 68?

Liability Brewing Scores Silver and Bronze at SC Brewers Cup 2023

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:54:09 -0500

2023 SC Brewers Cup

Presented annually at the SC Brewers Guild Conference and Trade Show, the SC Brewers Cup competition seeks to promote and present some of the finest examples of SC craft beer. This year, the SC Brewers Cup had 308 different beers submitted and judged in 18 categories. Beer experts from across the state and industry judged and awarded this year’s competition at the Conference and Trade Show.

PODCAST: Andrej Suttles: Everything Greenville featuring Liability Brewing

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 00:00:04 -0500

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Welcome Back!

Join me as we sit down with Kathy Horner of Liability Brewing Co here in Greenville, SC! 🍻 Liability is located in Westone, one of the many “business paks” here in Greenville. Their dog-friendly brewery features a taproom with rotating taps, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere. Today we talk about where the name “Liability Brewing Co” came from, the brewing process, & much more! When you’re in town, you’ll have to come & taste their unique and delicious brews and see what sets them apart from the rest. Cheers to good beer and good times!

11 unique Christmas season beers from some of the best rated SC breweries

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:58 -0500

December 19, 2022 | Patrick McCreless

How about skipping the eggnog this Christmas and trying some holiday-themed beers instead?

South Carolina is loaded with locally-owned breweries, each with their own unique takes on different types of beers. And with the Christmas season in full swing, naturally many have tried to brew special flavors that capture the spirit of the holidays.

Here are 11 unique Christmas holiday season beer from some of of the best-rated breweries in South Carolina, according to Google reviews, based on their overall ratings and number of reviews. Two of some of the best-rated breweries were pulled from each of the following cities: Charleston, Greenville, North Charleston and the Columbia area.

‘B’ Corps balance profit with purpose to transform local, global economies

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:10 -0500

December 1, 2022 | Jay King, Upstate Business Journal

With generational and societal shifts in attitudes about the responsibility of businesses to be engaged in more than maximizing profit, companies are increasingly organizing themselves as benefits or B corporations to reflect those shifting priorities.

Balancing profit with purpose

What has become a movement took shape in 2006 with the creation of B Lab, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming corporate economics to balance profit with purpose.

The Best Breweries In Greenville, South Carolina

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:38 -0500

November 30, 2022 | Gabrielle Saulsbery, Southern Living

The 20-some breweries in and around town are adding to the city’s cool factor.

When Southerners think of beer, they think of Asheville, which has long had the most breweries per capita regionally (and nearly nationwide). There’s room for other opinions, though. Many think of Greenville as Asheville’s slightly older, more mature cousin that’s now becoming a sought-after destination. We even named it The South’s Best City on the Rise in March!

8 of the best rated breweries in SC to drink a unique beer

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:36 -0500

November 16, 2022 | Patrick McCreless

Craft beer popularity has exploded in recent years and South Carolina is no exception. A quick search on Google will pull up lists of breweries across the U.S. and South Carolina too. From IPAs, to stouts, ales and sours, it seems like there’s no shortage of beer lovers who want to try their hand at making their own brews with unique and quirky names. However, there are those few breweries that rise to the top above the rest.

PODCAST: Upstate Beer Boys: Liability Brewing Co.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:27 -0400

Episode Description

A Long, LONG time in the making, the boys finally sit back with one of the masterminds behind Liability, freshly-minted Head Brewer Jared. Find out more about their creativity, nerdiness, and all things hoppy and frothy.

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Carolina Blends and Brews: Fall for Greenville

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:54 -0400

October 14, 2022 | Dan Bickford, 7 News WSPA

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Fall for Greenville is here and while tasting food from local restaurants is one of the main attractions, you can also sample from some local breweries.

Until recently, local brewery involvement was minimal.

Kathy Horner, General Manager of Liability Brewing, was one of the voices wanting that to change.

“We know visitors are coming to town because they want to taste local Greenville restaurants, they want to taste local Greenville beer, visit Greenville stores, so how do we get involved.”

PODCAST: The Beerists Episode 544 Liability Brewing Co.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:35 -0400

Episode Description

SC’s Liability Brewing Co wowed us earlier this year with their Stunning Belgian Blonde, Feral Garden Gnome. This week, we have a whole shows worth of their beer to try! Also, the Queen died and Mark isn’t here. Coincidence?

Ultra Secret Enigma Ted Danzig Black Lager Feral Garden Gnome Triple Dollar Bill Y’all Temet Nosce

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Craft Beer Experts Name The Best ‘Yard Games’ Beers & Which Games To Pair Them With

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:24 -0400

August 18, 2022 | Christoper Osburn, UPROXX

We like to take things a little slower during the summer months. Sure, we still have to work. But there’s something about the weather in August (and even into September!) that makes us want to take it easy. Think BBQs and bocce, lawn darts, badminton, or horseshoes.

Yard games are the best, especially in summer and especially when you add beer. Do you really want to play a whole game of croquet if you don’t have an IPA in your hand? Is it really a game of bocce if you don’t toast a few crispy pilsners before?

15 Best Breweries In Greenville, SC

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:26:36 -0400

July 11, 2022 | Natasha, LostInTheCarolinas.com

Greenville, South Carolina is a quaint and culturally rich hamlet of the Upcountry. It’s often referred to as the friendliest city around, boasting a beautiful balance between small town SC charm and urban amenities. Among the bustling boutiques and coveted eclectic eateries, there’s a craft beer scene and fantastic Greenville breweries that are alive and thriving.

These breweries are proudly creating beverages that represent the special local spirit with impressive range.

Liability Brewing Wins 2 Medals at US Open Beer Championship 2022

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:42 -0400

(July 11, 2022) The annual U.S. Open Beer Competition returned to its normal schedule at its new event center in Oxford, Ohio following two years of pandemic-related schedule changes. Breweries sent more than 9,000 brews representing over 150 styles of beer to be judged, along with home brews that have medaled at the 2021 American Homebrew Association’s national competition.

FRENCH / BELGIAN ALE

GOLD: Grand Junction Brewing Company – Westfielder 8 – IN
SILVER: Gulf Stream Brewing Company – Fans Only – FL
SILVER: Movement Brewing Co – Borrel – CA
BRONZE: Liability Brewing Co. – Feral Garden Gnome – SC

Liability Brewing Company Becomes a B Corp; Only Brewery in SC with the Designation

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:46 -0400

June 14, 2022 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 6/14/2022 – Liability Brewing Company, a locally owned and independent craft brewery, is pleased to announce they have achieved the Certified B Corporation (B Corp) status awarded by B Lab.

B Corps are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. In other words, profit above all else is NOT the driving force behind B Corps as it is with other corporate designations.

USA Today 10 Best: Liability Brewing Co. is one of the very best things to do in Greenville

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:43 -0400

USA Today 10 Best

10BEST SAYS:
Liability Brewing serves up a solid lineup of brews just outside of Downtown Greenville on Stone Avenue. Their nine taps offer a little something for everybody and are always pouring out something fresh, new, and tasty. The space includes indoor and outdoor seating and some great neighbors that make sure a bite to eat is never more than a few steps away. Moe’s Original Bar B Que is right next door and World Piece is serving up pizza just two doors down. You can even grab a pick-me-up from Coffee on Stone right there in the same plaza for a complete craft beer, food, and beverage experience.

Liability Brewing Company Publishes Its 2021 Benefit Report

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:12:33 -0400

April 15, 2022 | Liability Brewing Company

GREENVILLE, SC, 4/15/2022 – Liability Brewing Company, a locally owned and independent craft brewery, is pleased to release its first first annual benefit report.

Annually, Benefit Corporations registered with the state of South Carolina must report on their progress in meeting or exceeding their stated general and specific public benefits. Liability Brewing is excited to share progress made during 2021 as we worked toward becoming SC’s first Certified B Corp brewery.

Feral Garden Gnome Wins Third Place at SC Brewers Guild 2022 Beer Competition

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:55 -0400

2022 SOUTH CAROLINA BEER AWARD WINNERS

This year, we had 168 different beers submitted by 44 different South Carolina breweries. Beer experts from across the state and industry judged and awarded this year’s competition at the Conference and Trade Show last week. Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to our winners.

LIGHT ALE
WINNER: Snafu Brewing Company – Primo
Second: Hobcaw Brewing Company – Same Old Sidewalks
Third: Liability Brewing Company – Feral Garden Gnome

PODCAST: The Beerists Episode 519 South Carolina Suds

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:56 -0500

Episode Description

Listener James Upp hit us with some brews from South Carolina, and just in time for Laura to join us for the fun! Also, you guys all get to hear our big big brains formulate what I’m pretty confident is a million dollar idea for Grant and his 3D printer.

13 Stripes Not My King

Thomas Creek Trifecta IPA

Liability Feral Garden Gnome

Fire Forge Tampanian Devil

Liability Brewing Wins 3 Medals at US Open Beer Championship 2021

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:10 -0400

Oxford, Ohio (September 6, 2021) – Breweries from Antioquia, Columbia to Columbia, South Carolina sent more than 8,000 beers representing over 140 different styles to the 2021 U.S. Open Beer Championship. Today, the U.S. Open Beer Championship announces the medal winners and Grand National Champion.

FRENCH / BELGIAN ALE
Gold – Westfielder 8 – Grand Junction Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Feral Garden Gnome – Liability Brewing – South Carolina
Bronze – French Bière de Garde – Ponysaurus Brewing – North Carolina

Feral Garden Gnome Wins Gold at US Open Beer Championship 2020

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:00:10 -0500

Oxford, Ohio (December 6, 2020) Breweries from Luxembourg to Louisiana sent in more than 6,000 beers representing over 140 different styles for the 2020 U.S. Open Beer Championship. This competition is the only one to include beers from professional breweries and beers from gold medal winners from the National AHA Homebrew Competition.

FRENCH / BELGIAN ALE
Gold: Feral Garden Gnome – Liability Brewing – South Carolina
Silver: Classy Chassis – Bankhead Brewing – Texas
Bronze: Lifeguard – Icicle Brewing Pub – Washington

Still Brewing: Local craft-beer makers bubble along despite pandemic

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:22 -0500

November 19, 2020 | John Jeter, Upstate Business Journal

Evidently, making craft beer is an essential service during COVID-19. Greenville’s dozen-plus small breweries are managing to keep the taps open.

“I’m not necessarily surprised that we haven’t had any closures in Greenville or anywhere else in the state,” says Brook Bristow, executive director of the 75-member South Carolina Brewers Guild and a beverage-law attorney in Charleston.

Bristow brushed aside last spring’s headlines that predicted the pandemic would force dozens of small Palmetto State microbreweries to close, including one TV news report that said as many as 80% would likely dry up.

Local breweries sell ‘Black is Beautiful’ branded beer, raising funds to fight police brutality

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:21:45 -0400

July 3, 2020 | WSPA

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Breweries here in Greenville and across the country are making efforts to stand in solidarity with the Black community and with those who have lost their lives to police brutality.

As of Friday afternoon, Liability Brewing Company, Birds Fly South Ale Project and Fireforge Crafted Beer are the only breweries in the Greenville area that are participating in the ‘Black is Beautiful’ beer campaign.

99 bottles of beer down the drain: Upstate brewers fight to stay solvent

Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

May 7, 2020 | By Genna Contino, The Greenville News

On Monday, March 16, two days before Gov. Henry McMaster closed restaurant dining in South Carolina, Kathy Horner knew she had to take action.

The co-owner of Liability Brewing Co. in Greenville had been keeping up with the coronavirus news in the United States. Ninety percent of Liability’s sales come from the taproom and only 10% come from distribution. Horner knew selling beer in a bustling taproom wasn’t the best idea in the midst of a pandemic, so, Liability switched to to-go only sales.

Some SC breweries dumping out unsold beer because of COVID-19 shutdown

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:56 -0400

April 29, 2020 | Jason Raven, WIS News

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WIS) – Terry Horner said compared to this time last year, sales are down 70% at his brewery.

Horner is the owner of Liability Brewing Company in Greenville. He said like other breweries in South Carolina, for the last few weeks they have been solely relying on to-go sales because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Horner said almost all breweries rely on in-person taproom sales.

Wag-o-ween

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:41 -0400

October 30, 2019 | 7 News WSPA

Ashley Golobish from Liability Brewing Co. joins Carolina Morning to talk about Wag-o-ween happening October 31st, 2019.

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Liability Brewing Co. | Immortal Wombat

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 15:12:43 -0400

August 2, 2019 | Brian Haitz, PorchDrinking.com

Did you know that a group of Wombats is called a Wisdom? Then imagine how much wisdom is within this Immortal Wombat Imperial IPA by Liability Brewing Co.

Liability is a sustainable-focused craft brewery nearing their one year anniversary in Greenville, South Carolina. Although they take their craft seriously, they don’t take themselves that way (hence the name). Their head brewer, CJ, brews from a culinary background which enables him to focus and highlight flavors from the original ingredients versus using adjuncts and supplements.

Moes Original Barbeque in Greenville celebrating partnership with Liability Brewing

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:27 -0400

August 2, 2019 | WSPA

SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA)– Moe’s Original Barbeque is holding a block party Saturday with Liability Brewing.

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Your Next Beercation | Greenville, SC

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:16:41 -0400

July 16, 2019 | Brian Haitz, PorchDrinking.com

Tucked in the Appalachian Mountains next to the Reedy River is Greenville, SC: A bustling artisan city with a growing beer culture. Here’s your guide to the best beer sights and tastes of this beautiful town.

Many know of the renowned beer-town of Asheville, NC, located just 45 minutes up the road. However, you can now find a booming and impressive beer scene in this location-adjacent city. This town is worth stopping in for a day (or two) to enjoy some delectable brews and southern hospitality.

Against the Grain

Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:24 -0400

May 29, 2019 | John Jeter, Town Carolina

As hordes of local breweries surface across the South, the race for the best beer is steep. But these Greenville brew masters maintain a collaborative and creative mindset, crafting everything from ales to sours, and turning their side hobbies into full-fledged productions.

LIABILITY BREWING COMPANY

“I’m a pretty entrepreneurial person,” says Terry Horner, 42, who moved to Greenville seven years ago from Ohio, where he started several software-related companies. “I knew I would eventually get back to opening another business someday, and the market factors—with the laws changing, my timing, personally, and my passion for beer—they all kind of aligned.”

Greenville’s Liability brewing sets opening date

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:14 -0400

July 26, 2018 | Elizabeth LaFleur, The Greenville News

Greenville’s newest brewery set its opening date.

Liability Brewing Co. will open in the Westone development on Stone Ave. on Friday, Aug. 3.

Terry Horner is the mastermind behind Liability. Horner told The News brewing started as a hobby before launching into a second career. Horner said the name comes from a term he uses to describe that friend who always creates a “situation while drinking,” whether good or bad.

Local Love: Liability Brewing Co

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:02 -0400

October 23, 2017 | The Local Greenville

Got a sneak peek of Liability Crewing Co. this week, which will be one of the anchor spots at the historic Westone Development (you drive by it all the time on Stone Avenue but is easy to miss right now unless you used to frequent the old Battery & Electric Company). Joining Liability will be a second Coffee Underground location and a Moe’s Original Bar B Q. The last spot is still up for grabs.

Liability Brewing Co. to occupy historic corner in Westone Development

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:29 -0400

June 5, 2017 | Stephanie Burnette, Greenville News

Craft beer and coffee will anchor the Westone project, now underway at 109 West Stone Avenue. Construction began last month with an initial plan for signed tenants to open their doors around the end of the year or beginning of 2018.

Liability Brewing Co. will occupy a marquee corner location in the seven-parcel development with 3,426 square feet of brewery space and 1,200 square feet of sheltered courtyard bordering open patio seating (Coffee Underground and a related restaurant concept will fill the eastern storefronts).