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Four area breweries and a local gypsy brewer have been recognized south of the border at the 2019 Aro Rojo International Beer Competition.
Held March 26-28 in Tampico, Mexico, the Aro Rojo event aims to be an international platform for recognition of beers from around the world. In addition to those sent in from the competition's home country of Mexico, beers were submitted from South and Central America, South Korea and the United States. Entries were evaluated according to the 2015 Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Style Guidelines.
As for North Texas, a total of five medals were awarded to local breweries, with an additional medal of note bestowed upon a beer Dallas-based BlackMan Brewing created in collaboration with Costa Rican brewer Treintaycinco - Fabrica de Cervezas. Each of these honorees is listed below, while a complete list of winners may be found by clicking here (image at link expands to a slideshow).
Bankhead Brewing Co., Rowlett
- Silver for Whoopee! in the Czech Premium Pale Lager category.
- Bronze for Devil Wagon in the Munich Helles category.
BlackMan Brewing/Treintaycinco - Fabrica de Cervezas, Dallas/Costa Rica
- Silver for Smoking Lit in the Historical Beer: Lichtenhainer category.
- Silver for Everybody's Doing It in the American IPA category.
HopFusion Ale Works, Fort Worth
- Gold for Coco Anejo in the Winter Seasonal Beer category.
Martin House Brewing Co., Fort Worth
- Bronze for Friday IPA in the American IPA category.
Cheers and congratulations to all!