Fireforge Brewery Battle-Triumphs At World Beer Championships

South Carolina’s Fireforge Brewery Triumphs at World Beer Championships

Shining brightly on the global beer stage, Fireforge Crafted Beer located in Greenville, South Carolina, recently brought glory to the city by winning three coveted medals at the 2024 World Beer Championships® (WBC). This global competition recognized the creativity, taste, and quality of Fireforge’s uniquely crafted beers amidst numerous entries from established brewers around the world.

Fireforge’s Gold Medals

Fireforge Crafted Beer took home two gold medals in the fiercely competed categories of Best Flavored Ale and Best Hefeweizen. Fireforge’s creations distinguished themselves by scoring over 90 in the Beverage Testing Institute’s (BevTest) rating system thus earning the exceptional gold rating.

Their Pecan Artist, a 5.5% ABV English Style Brown Ale, amassed an impressive score of 93, outshining its competitors and earning the gold medal for the 2024 Best Flavored Ale. The Ale, characterized by a unique blend of roasted pecans, offers drinkers a delightful balance of mild maltiness similar to an amber but with a chocolatey roast of a porter.

Again, in the Hefeweizen category, Fireforge’s creation wowed the panel. He Ain’t Hefe, He’s My Brother, a 5% ABV German-Style Hefeweizen, brewed with Southeastern-grown Riverbend Chesapeake Pilsner, seized a gold medal with a strong score of 91. This well-balanced brew tantalizes the palate with its light and effervescent taste combined with hints of banana, lemon, and clove.

Silver Milestone

Adding to its list of achievements, Fireforge’s Oktoberfest, a 5.5% ABV German-Style Lager, clinched a silver medal in the Märzen/Octoberfest category with a score of 88. This full-bodied, slightly bitter brew is a favorite at the brewery’s annual Oktoberfest, displaying a traditional, malty taste, with a satisfying finish.

More about Fireforge

Fireforge Crafted Beer was established in 2018 by co-founders Brian and Nicole Cendrowski. Built as a cozy haven for beer lovers, it features a small-batch brewery, taproom, kitchen, and biergarten in downtown Greenville, SC. With more than 20 in-house brewed beers on draft and a locally-inspired menu of shareable snacks, sandwiches, and sides, Fireforge offers an experientially rich and social platform for exploring the world of flavors through beer and food.

The Cendrowski’s were quite rightfully thrilled by their global recognition. “Having our brews awarded globally for their quality reflects our commitment to creating an exceptional beer drinking experience for our guests,” said Brian. Nicole followed by expressing, “Our passionately-crafted beers are often at the center of memorable gatherings of friends and family. We are delighted to have them also recognized by BevTest’s beer industry experts.”

Fireforge’s award-winning performance at the WBC is the latest in a strong series of triumphs for this passionate beer making team who have also been voted Best Local Brewery and Best Brewpub/Brewery in recent years.

For more information about Fireforge and their impressively crafted brews, or to experience the exceptional taste for yourself, visit www.fireforge.beer.