Penrose Brewing Awarded 6 Medals At Hard Seltzer Championship

GENEVA, IL — Penrose Brewing took home six medals from the 2024 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship.

The Geneva brewing company participated in the competition, held in Oxford, Ohio, where judges are comprised of industry experts who evaluate seltzers based on taste, quality and innovation. The championship is considered the largest hard seltzer judging event in the country.

By collecting six medals, Penrose earned fourth position in the overall competition.

The brewing, located at 509 Stevens St., took home the following awards in multiple categories:

• Gold: Lemon Seltz-Up — Lemon/lemonade
• Gold: Pink Lemon Seltz-Up — Flavored lemonade
• Silver: Grape Seltz-Up – Fruit
• Silver: Blueberry Pomegranate Lemon Seltz-Up – Mixed fruit (3 or more)
• Silver: Tangerine Dreamsicle Seltz-Up – Orange
• Silver: Transfusion Seltz-Up – Mixed drink

"We are incredibly proud to be recognized again at the U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship," Tom Korder, Penrose Brewing co-founder and head brewer, said in a statement. "Our team has worked hard to create seltzers that not only taste great but also push the boundaries of flavor innovation. It's an honor to see our efforts celebrated on such a national stage."

Penrose also placed at the competition in 2023, winning gold medals for Lemon Seltz-Up and Pink Lemon Seltz-Up.

The brewery will celebrate their wins by hosting "Seltz-Up Weekend" Oct. 4-6 at the Geneva taproom. The event will feature mixed to-go packs, flights of Seltz-Up, two specialty draft variants and beer.

The award-winning seltzers will also be available Oct. 5 at various special events in the Chicago area:

• Hops for Hope in St. Charles (Lemon Seltz-Up)
• Morton Arboretum Cider and Ale Festival (Apple Cider Donut Seltz-Up)
• Chicago Beer Fest at Field Museum (Transfusion Seltz-Up)