Geneva, IL – September 24, 2024 — Penrose Brewing continues to cement its reputation as a leader in the craft beverage world, earning an impressive six medals at the 2024 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship. The competition, held in Oxford, Ohio, is the largest hard seltzer judging event in the United States, attracting top producers who compete based on quality, taste, and innovation.
Penrose Brewing medaled in multiple categories and earned the following honors:
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
This is not the first time Penrose Brewing has been recognized for its hard seltzers. The 2023 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship also saw the brewery take home gold medals for Lemon Seltz-Up and Pink Lemon Seltz-Up. Collecting six medals this year, Penrose earned fourth position in the overall competition at the Championship for 2024.
The U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship works in collaboration with Niagara College’s Teaching Winery and Teaching Brewery, and judges are comprised of industry experts who evaluate seltzers based on taste, quality, and innovation. The 2024 competition marked a significant milestone as the largest hard seltzer judging event in the U.S., with a diverse range of entries from leading seltzer producers across the country.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized again at the U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship,” said Tom Korder, Co-Founder and Head Brewer at Penrose Brewing. “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 plans to celebrate their success at the U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship by hosting a Seltz-Up Weekend at their taproom in Geneva, October 4-6, with mixed packs to-go, flights of Seltz-Ups, two speciality draft variants, along with their always stellar award-winning beer available. Penrose Seltz-Ups will also be available that weekend at special events around Chicagoland: 10/5 – Hops for Hope in St. Charles – Lemon Seltz-Up, 10/5 – Morton Arboretum Cider and Ale Festival – Apple Cider Donut Seltz-Up, 10/5 – Chicago Beer Fest at Field Museum – Chicago – Transfusion Seltz-Up.
About Penrose Brewing: Located in Geneva, Illinois, Penrose Brewing is a forward-thinking craft brewery dedicated to creating innovative and flavorful beers and hard seltzers. Known for its dedication to quality and creativity beginning in 2014, Penrose strives to bring exciting new offerings to beverage lovers in Illinois, Wisconsin and beyond.
