Local breweries snag awards in 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championship

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three Charlotte breweries walked away with medals at the 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championship.

The DreamChaser’s Brewery in Waxhaw brought home multiple awards — for the second consecutive year.

Sugar Creek Brewing Co. and Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Co. also snagged awards.

This year, judges evaluated more than 6,300 beers representing 100 different styles. Entries represented professional breweries and award-winning home brewers from around the globe.

In total, 14 North Carolina breweries took home medals.

See the rest of the list here. 

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