July 17th, 2026

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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.

This Year’s Winners

Gold

Belgian and French Ale | Feral Garden Gnome – Liability Brewing Co. – Greenville

Silver

Dortmunder/European-Style Export | Moon without a Tide – Liability Brewing Co.

 

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Find the full article at Greenville Business Magazine.