This Lake Co. Brewery Received Nod At World Beer Cup

LAKE VILLA, IL — Lake Villa's 9th Hour Brewing Company received a nod at the World Beer Cup, also known as the "Olympics of beer," last week in Indianapolis, taking home a silver.

9th Hour Brewing Co. was one of seven Illinois brewers to win at the international beer competition, created in 1996 to celebrate the art and science of brewing. With over 100 categories, it's organized by the not-for-profit Brewers Association. 9th Hour Brewing brought home a silver for Bel Ringer, which is a Belgian-Style Triple.

Several other Illinois breweries were recognized at the World Beer Cup. Naperville's Go Brewing earned two medals for its nonalcoholic craft beer, snagging a silver for Disarm in the Hoppy Non-Alcohol Beer category and a bronze for New School in the Specialty Non-Alcohol Beer category.

Brothership Brewing in Mokena won a bronze for its beer For 4 in the Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale category. Chicago's Revolution Brewing also took home a bronze in the Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout category for Deth's Tar.

Adams Street Brewery in Chicago earned a silver for Der Reisende, an export stout, and Werk Force Brewing Co. in Plainfield received a bronze for Really Decent, which is an American Light Lager.

Finally, White Oak Brewing in Normal earned a gold for Extra Medium Mild in the English Mild or Bitter category.