Guggman Haus Brewing Co. Wins Award at 2025 World Beer Cup® in Most Competitive Category
Indianapolis, Indiana • May 5, 2025 – Guggman Haus Brewing Co. was awarded a bronze medal in the most competitive category at the 2025 World Beer Cup, the most prestigious beer competition in the world.
The award ceremony took place on May 1, 2025, at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis where awards were given in 112 style categories including five cider categories.
Guggman Haus was awarded a bronze award in the Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale beer style category, with 290 entrants, for its Riverside NEIPA, a hazy IPA named for the Riverside neighborhood in Indianapolis. Riverside launched as a core beer when the brewery opened in 2019 and has been a taproom bestseller ever since. Brewed with a combination of eight different hops, Riverside displays bright notes of grapefruit and citrus, providing a juicy and balanced drinking experience.
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. is a microbrewery and taproom located in Indianapolis, Indiana producing 1,700 barrels annually and specializing in brewing bold versions of traditional and modern styles in a welcoming gathering space. Guggman Haus headquarters is located at 1701 Gent Ave, and a neighborhood taproom is located in the SoBro/Meridian Kessler neighborhood.
“To not only host the Craft Brewer’s Conference in Indianapolis, but to also walk away with a bronze medal in the most competitive category of the entire World Beer Cup Competition made for quite an exciting week at Guggman Haus,” said Courtney Guggenberger, Owner at Guggman Haus.
“We are incredibly honored and humbled that The Riverside—the very first Hazy IPA we ever brewed and launched with six years ago—has received one of the most prestigious beer awards in the world. This beer has been a favorite of ours and it means the world to see it recognized on a global stage. It’s a true testament to the passion and dedication behind every beer we create,” said Derek Guggenberger, Owner & Director of Brewing Operations at Guggman Haus.
The World Beer Cup, hailed as the “Olympics of Beer,” crowns the globe's brewing elite. This year, an international group of 265 discerning beer judges, hailing from 37 countries, undertook the monumental task of evaluating 8,375 entries from 1761 breweries across 49 countries. The World Beer Cup competition, established by the Brewers Association in 1996, remains the pinnacle of brewing achievement and celebrates the art and science of brewing. For additional information, visit the World Beer Cup website.
About Guggman Haus Brewing Co.
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. is a family-owned and family-friendly microbrewery crafting bold versions of modern and experimental beer styles in a welcoming retreat on the northwest side of downtown Indianapolis. Guggman Haus operates a taproom with a kitchen, coffee shop, event spaces and beer garden.
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Main Taproom, Beer Garden & The Coffee Haus: 1701 Gent Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202
46th St. Taproom: 4601 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46205
@guggmanhausbrewing (Instagram/Facebook)
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