Karl Strauss Brewing Company was recently awarded the distinction of Best Brewery at the 25th Annual Gold Medallion Banquet for the San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant Association. The Gold Medallion Awards recognize San Diego’s ‘best of the best’ and the company is proud to be on the list, edging out stiff competition from Stone Brewing Company and Ballast Point Brewing Company. The Best Brewery category was just added last year and Karl Strauss has taken home gold both times.
"We are honored to have been chosen for this award," says Brewmaster Paul Segura. "There were some great local breweries on the list, and I think some of the bigger beers we’ve been releasing along with some interesting projects helped us to defend our title.” Beers like their Imperial Malt Ball Stout, a Belgian Brown Ale, and of course the Double IPA is always appreciated in San Diego. “It’
About Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Two college grads, a 75-year-old master brewer, and a passion for beer… when Karl Strauss Brewing Company started brewing full-flavored, quality handcrafted beer in 1989, it was the first craft brewery to open in San Diego in more than 50 years. Today, you can enjoy our flagship beers, special releases, and seasonals at any of our six brewery restaurants or other fine drinking establishments throughout Southern California. For more information visit karlstrauss.com or call the brewery at (858) 273-2739.
