We Did It Again!! Canadian Brewery of the Year 2014
Great Lakes Brewery: 2014 Canadian Brewery of the Year
- Toronto’s oldest craft brewery named Top Canadian Brewery two years in a row -
June 2, 2014 (Toronto, ON) – On May 31st, 2014 the 12th annual Canadian Brewing Awards and Conference was held in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Canadian breweries from all corners of the country were in attendance to hear the results of Canada’s largest beer competition, including the team from Great Lakes Brewery, who returned home to Toronto with the coveted Canadian Brewery of the Year award for the second consecutive year.
The 2014 edition of the Canadian Brewing Awards was the largest in their twelve-year history, as 916 beers from 138 breweries were submitted into 38 categories for judging. Awards of gold, silver or bronze were given to the top three ranking beers in each category. The judging was conducted in Toronto over three days in April by nearly 40 BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program)-certified beer judges in a blind tasting environment.
"Winning Brewery of the Year two years in a row is such a humbling honour,” stated Peter Bulut. Jr., the President of Great Lakes Brewery. “This award is a testament to the hard working staff at Great Lakes who tirelessly give 110% each and every day."
Great Lakes, who have had a strong showing in recent years at the Canadian Brewing Awards, took home the following medals, including a sweep of the entire American Style India Pale Ale category, which had an impressive 60+ entries:
Gold - THRUST! an IPA (American Style IPA category)
Silver - Karma Citra IPA (American Style IPA category)
Bronze - My Bitter Wife IPA (American Style IPA category)
Gold – Stalin's Choice: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Stout (Wood or Barrel Strong)
Gold – Harry Porter (Porter category)
"Winning the entire American Style IPA category is truly unbelievable and makes me so proud of the brewing team at Great Lakes. Mike Lackey, Noel Clarke & Kaly Kalimuthu are constantly pushing the envelope to create some of Canada's best brews and winning a complete category is proof of that,” said Bulut.
Great Lakes’ David Bieman, Troy Burtch and Bulut were in Fredericton to accept the awards and were amazed with the outpouring of congratulations and the camaraderie between breweries from all parts of Canada after the award was announced.
Great Lakes would also like to congratulate all the other medal winners, especially our friends at Amsterdam Brewery in Toronto for winning a silver medal for Maverick and Gose, a collaboration beer done with Great Lakes Brewery. Great Lakes would also like to congratulate the Old Yale Brewing Co. from Chilliwack, BC for winning Beer of the Year with their Sasquatch Stout and would love to give a shout-out to the team at Picaroons Traditional Ales Brewery (Fredericton) for their unbelievable hospitality during the awards and conference.
“Being a part of the craft brewing scene for over 25 years has been so much fun, but the last five years have been completely awesome. People are now so engaged and want to support the craft beer industry right across the country. It is really great to see so many successful breweries producing such great beer.”
For more information, images, or to arrange an interview with Great Lakes Brewery, please contact Troy Burtch at (647) 400.7051 or by email [email protected].
About Great Lakes Brewery
2013 & 2014 Canadian Brewery of the Year!
A fiercely independent owned and operated brewery, Great Lakes recently celebrated 25 years in the craft beer business, making them one of the oldest craft breweries in Ontario. Great Lakes specializes in producing flavourful beers that will be sure to awaken your taste buds with each sip. From unique seasonal ales and premium lagers to our Project X and Tank Ten Series beers, we produce a variety of products to be enjoyed by everyone! Based in Toronto at 30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd. we invite you to visit our brewery for a taste of our award winning beers.
To learn more about Great Lakes, visit www.greatlakesbeer.com.
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About the Canadian Brewing Awards
The Canadian Brewing Awards are the premiere competition for judging the quality of
Canadian brewed beer. The contest is the only truly national competition that invites
breweries of all sizes from across the country to compete in a blind tasting to see who
brews the best beer in a variety of style categories. A Canadian Brewing Award medal
is now a widely recognized symbol of brewing excellence in Canada www.canadianbrewingawards.com. The Canadian Brewing Awards and the Canadian Craft Brewers Conference are owned and operated by TAPS Media.
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