More Than 'Really Decent': Plainfield's Werk Force Brewing Takes Home Medal At World Beer

PLAINFIELD, IL — Plainfield's Werk Force Brewing won another honor last week, taking home a bronze at the World Beer Cup — known as the "Olympics of beer" — in Indianapolis.

Werk Force 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. This year, Werk Force brought home a bronze for Really Decent, an American light lager.

"Turns out Really Decent is actually pretty frickin’ decent," Werk Force said on social media.

It's far from the first honor from Werk Force. In October, it was the only Illinois brewery to win two medals at the Great American Beer Festival.

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 9th Hour Brewing Co. in Lake Villa received a silver for Bel Ringer Belgian-style tripel.

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