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River North Brewery Takes Home 3 Medals at the 2025 World Beer Cup!

River North Brewery
May 2
2 min read

Three new medals. One incredible trip. A whole lot to celebrate.

Our Matts (Founder, Matt Hess and Head Brewer, Matt Malloy) packed their bags, hit the road, and headed to Indianapolis for the 2025 World Beer Cup—and we’re beyond stoked to announce that River North Brewery brought home some serious hardware: two silver medals and one bronze!

With over 8,000 beers from nearly 1,800 breweries across 49 countries, the World Beer Cup is one of the most competitive and prestigious beer competitions in the world. Hosted by the Brewers Association, it celebrates the best of the best across 112 style categories—and we’re humbled to be counted among the winners.

Here’s what took home the glory:

🥈 Squirrels Just Want to Have Fun – Coffee Beer

This fun, feisty, and flavorful brew blends smooth malt character with rich coffee—turns out, the judges were just as smitten as we are. This delicious English brown ale is made with locally roasted Logan House coffee beans, adding depth and a fresh-roasted punch to every sip.

🥈 Pumpkin Spice J. Marie – Pumpkin Beer

Our fan-favorite spiced saison, brewed with all the autumn vibes, made its mark with a silver medal. Who says pumpkin spice is basic?

🥉 Midnight Hike – Chocolate Beer

Decadent, chocolatey, and dangerously drinkable—Midnight Hike snagged bronze, and we’re still doing a happy dance about it.

We’re incredibly proud of our talented brewing team—Head Brewer, Matt Malloy and Brewer, Heath McNeil—whose creativity, hard work, and passion bring these beers to life. These wins are a true testament to their dedication and skill, and once again, their beers have earned some well deserved global bragging rights.

A massive thank you to the judges, our entire team, and most importantly, YOU, our amazing River North community. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or just discovered your new favorite taproom, your support makes all this possible.

Keep an eye on our taps—we’ll be bringing these award-winning beers back very soon. Come celebrate with us, raise a glass, and taste what the world’s been talking about. 🍻

🗓️ May Happenings at River North Brewery 🍻

5/2: FREE Monthly Comedy Show with Rotating Tap – 8:00 PM | RiNo Taproom

5/3: Orange Cream Blonde Beer Release & World Beer Cup Tappings – All Day | Both Taprooms

5/4: Queso & Salsa Competition & End of Clothing Drive Party – 3:00 PM | RiNo Taproom

5/4: May the 4th Be With Tacos – 2:00 PM | North Taproom

5/10: Straight Outta The Cellar: Vintage Bottle Sale & Tappings – All Day | Both Taprooms

5/10: Vintage Market hosted by Hangin N' Slangin – 4:00 PM | RiNo Taproom

5/15: Lane 8 Trivia with Denver Trivia League – 6:30 PM | RiNo Taproom

5/17: Beer Release: Double Barrel Aged Last Guardian & RiverDorf Kolsch – All Day | Both Taprooms

5/17: Dog Adoption Event with Paw Luv Rescue – 3:00 PM | North Taproom

5/21: Denver Moto Meetup – 6:00 PM | RiNo Taproom

5/24: Beer Release: Lil' Colorado & Double Barrel Reserve – All Day | Both Taprooms