We are ecstatic to announce that we are the world’s most decorated brewery for the second year running! This is a historic achievement for an independent Irish craft brewery and puts us distinctly on the world stage of craft beer.

This year has been another phenomenal year for us here at Rye River Brewing Company, culminating in a total of 31 awards across both beer style and design at the 2021 World Beer Awards. Our range of beers received an incredible 22 awards for taste and 9 for design across our 6 brands. The World Beer Awards are the global awards selecting the very best in all the internationally recognised styles.

A very special thank you to everyone on the Rye River team for all of their incredible hard work, dedication, and commitment to making 2021 another memorable year for us all.

This year our Crafty Brewing Co. American Style Brown Ale won the World’s Best Dark American Style Brown Ale award which is a fantastic accomplishment. We also have a total of 6 country winners (including the Crafty Brewing Co. American Style Brown Ale). This includes our Rye River Brewing Co. Big Bangin’ IPA, 3 of our Rye River Seasonals – Brunch, Belgian Imperial Stout, and Garnet – and finally Dan’s Double IPA from our McGargles range. And finally, we received a total of 8 silver and bronze medals each across our range of beers.

Curious to see the full list of winners? Keep reading!

Taste Awards

Style Winner

• The Crafty Brewing Co. American Style Brown Ale – World’s Best Dark American Style Brown Ale

Country Winners

• Rye River Brewing Co. Big Bangin’ IPA – American Style
• McGargles Dan’s Double IPA – Imperial/Double
• Rye River Seasonal Garnet – Wood Aged
• Rye River Seasonal Belgian Imperial Stout – Imperial Stout
• Rye River Seasonal Brunch – Strong Porter

Medals

• Silver – Rye River Brewing Co. Hop Drops Citra Extra Pale – American Style Pale Ale
• Silver – Rye River Seasonal High Noon Fruited Sour – Flavoured Wild/Sour
• Silver – Rye River Seasonal The Dropper – American Style Pale Ale
• Silver – Grafters Labour of Love Extra Pale – American Style Pale Ale
• Silver – Grafters Working Day IPA – American Style
• Silver – The Crafty Brewing Co. American Style Pale Wheat Ale – American Style Wheat Beer
• Silver – The Crafty Brewing Co. Irish Lager – Classic Pilsner
• Silver – The Crafty Brewing Co. Red Ale – Amber
• Bronze – Rye River Brewing Co. Lil’ Bangin’ Session IPA – Session
• Bronze – Rye River Brewing Co. Brogue Red Ale – Amber
• Bronze – Rye River Seasonal The Herd Bourbon Barrel Quad – Wood Aged
• Bronze – Rye River Seasonal Miami J Cryo Edition – American Style
• Bronze – Solas Belgian White – Belgian Style Witbier
• Bronze – The Crafty Brewing Co. Irish Craft Stout – Stout
• Bronze – The Crafty Brewing Co. Irish Craft Pale Ale – American Style Pale Ale

Design Awards

• Gold – Rye River Seasonal Miami J Cryo Edition – Can Design
• Gold – Rye River Seasonal High Noon Fruited Sour – Can Design
• Silver – Rye River Seasonal Brunch – Label Design
• Silver – Rye River Seasonal Miami J Cryo Edition- Label Design
• Silver – Rye River Seasonal The Dropper – Label Design
• Silver – Rye River Seasonal Garnet – Label Design
• Silver – Rye River Seasonal High Noon Fruited Sour – Label Design
• Silver – Rye River Seasonal The Dropper – New Launch
• Silver – Rye River Seasonal Garnet – New Launch