No-Li Brewhouse brings home European beer awards

November 14, 2014

A hand-picked selection of No-Li Brewhouse’s year-round, No Boundaries Small Batch Series and Barrel-Aged brews made the long trek to compete in the Brussels Beer Challenge and the Great International Beer & Cider Competition. The results are in and No-Li walked away with three gold medals and two silvers.

“We are excited to have international recognition for our first bottled, barrel-aged offering and our first Belgian-style ale,” said lead brewer Damon Scott. “These beers are products of our efforts to develop new and interesting styles to keep our growing customer base engaged. Equally gratifying is the success of the core brands that our loyal customers have been enjoying for years. The craft beer scene is getting more competitive every year, and we have to keep improving our process, consistency and portfolio. We like to think these awards indicate that we’re headed in the right direction.”

With more than 730 beers being tasted in Brussels, No-Li’s Blackfill Whiskey Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout stood out among the crowd and won gold in the Wood/Barrel-Aged Flavored Beer category.

Brussels Beer Challenge Awards

Blackfill Whiskey Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Award: Gold
Category: Wood/Barrel Aged
Rise & Grind Ale

Award: Silver Medal
Category: Coffee Flavored Beer
Spin Cycle Red Ale

Award: Honorable Mention
Category: Pale & Amber Ale – Strong/Extra Special Bitter
(Complete list of Brussels Beer Challenge results)

Of the more than 710 beers and ciders sampled at the Great International Beer & Cider Competition, the judges declared No-Li’s Wrecking Ball worthy of gold in the Strong Beer – Imperial Stout category. In addition, No-Li’s first Belgian Ale, Aksel, part of its No Boundaries Small Batch Series, took Gold in the Belgian Style Saison category. The brewery’s No Boundaries Small Batch Series features creative recipes to keep answering the customers call for what’s new.