Old Hangtown Beer Works Might be Smallest in the State, But Wins Big at State Fair

Michael Frenn, Old Hangtown Beer Works, June 27, 2012

  The State Fair Commercial Craftbrew Competition results just posted and out of 60 Breweries with 450 Entries Old Hangtown Beer Works took enough bronze to cover all of their kettles!  Here are the results:
 
American Pale Ale (Largest Category)
1st           San Pedro Brewing Co.                  Point Fermin Pale          
2nd          Jack’s  Brewery Alameda               Hardwood Pale Ale
3rd           Old Hangtown Beer Works             New Zealand Pale Ale
3rd           Bear Republic                                  XP Pale Ale
 
Spice Herb Vegetable/Winter
1st           Uncommon Brewers                       Siamese Twin Ale
2nd          Marin Brewing Co.                           Hoppy Holidaze
3rd           Old Hangtown Beer Works            Chili Bar Pepper Beer
 
Light Lagers
1st           Moylan’s Brewing                            Hell’s Export Lager
2nd          Hangar 24 Craft Brewery                Helles Lager
3rd           Old Hangtown Beer Works            Hangtown Helles
 
Amber Hybrid
1st           Lightening Brewery                         Amber Ale
2nd          Mammoth Brewing                          Real McCoy Amber
3rd           Old Hangtown Beer Works            Miner’s Friend Common Lager 
 
 
Not too shabby for the smallest brewery in the State!   We will attend the Gala Celebration at the State Fair on Saturday July 28.  Look for us there.
 
Don’t forget these upcoming events:
 
Saturday, June 30.  Placerville Brewfest.  Our beers will be at the Placerville News Stand.  Look for New Zealand Pale, Lotus Pale,  Chili Bar Pepper, Mineshaft Stout and Honey Basil Pale
 
Wednesday, July 4.  Independence Day.  Celebrate our liberty and the freedom to brew.
 
Saturday, July 14.    Blues and Brews at Northstar at Tahoe, a rockin’ good time!
 
 
Cheers!
 
Michael Frenn, Owner/Brewer
Old Hangtown Beer Works
oldhangtownbeerworks@yahoo.com
530.919.5166
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