May 6, 2025  | Isabel Martin, WSPA 7 News

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

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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.

Upstate (and South Carolina) Winners

Greenville-based Liability Brewing Company won first place, or a Gold award for their Belgian-style blonde ale, known as the Feral Garden Gnome.

Other breweries that won awards in the Palmetto State include Washout Wheat in North Charleston and Indigo Reef Brewing Company in Mount Pleasant.

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