Area brewers recognized at 2018 Los Angeles International Beer Competition

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Following an event held the weekend of April 21-22, four local breweries have been recognized for their work at the 2018 Los Angeles International Beer Competition.

The event, which celebrated its 18th year, accepted entries from around the world. Judges were tasked with the evaluation of beers in 95 different categories based on the 2017 Brewers Association Style Guidelines. Honors for North Texas brewers are summarized below, with a complete list of winners to be found by clicking here.

Community Beer Company

• Silver for Citra Slice in the Session India Pale Ale category.
• Silver for Köbesse Kölsch in the German-Style Kölsch category.

Martin House Brewing Co.

• Honorable Mention for True Love in the American-Style Sour Ale category.

Peticolas Brewing Co.

• Bronze for Irish Goodbye in the Irish-Style Red Ale category.
• Bronze for It's Always Something in the Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale category.

Rahr & Sons Brewing Company

• Gold for Summertime Wheat in the South German-Style Hefeweizen category.
• Silver for Oktoberfest in the German-Style Maerzen category.
• Bronze for Paleta de Mango in the Chili Pepper Beer category.

Cheers and congratulations to all!