Chuckanut Brewery Wins 3 World Beer Cup Medals

Chuckanut Brewery is more than thrilled to announce it has won 3 World Beer Cup medals on April 22, 2026. The World Beer Cup, one of the largest international craft beer competitions in the world, had over 8,165 entries from 50 different countries around the world. The blind judging is made by American and international beer judges from 37 different countries. Winning more than one World Beer Cup is a feat, considering the statistics of winning just one medal and Chuckanut won 3 in well known categories. Chuckanut received a Gold for its Kolsch German Style Ale, a Silver for its Dunkel Lager and a Bronze for its Bohemian Style Pilsner. Each beer is recognized for brewing excellence in more than 100 categories. Judges determine if a category contains three excellent examples of the style, and present gold, silver and bronze awards for the first, second and third place beverages, respectively. 

Chuckanut Bohemian Style Lager won in the Czech Style Pale Lager category with 134 entries. The Dunkel won in the Munich-Style Dunkel Lager category with 61 entries and the Kolsch won in the German-Style Kolsch category with 111 entries. Chuckanut Brewery has been awarded and recognized by the World Beer Cup for all of these categories in the past. All three beers are known for their bright, drinkable qualities and are available in draft and cans around Washington, Oregon, Colorado, California, Florida and Georgia. 

Chuckanut Brewery brews award winning Lagers and Ales and has won Large Brewery of the Year at WA Beer Awards 2017, 2019 and 2021 and Small Brewery at the GABF 2009 & 2011. The production facility and Tap Room is in Skagit Valley at 11937 Higgins Airport Way, Burlington, WA. Chuckanut welcomes guests of all ages and has indoor and outdoor seating! Check out additional information about Chuckanut at chuckanutbrewery.com.

About Chuckanut Brewery:

Chuckanut Brewery is a highly decorated craft brewery in Washington State, world-renowned for its mastery of traditional European-style lagers. Founded in 2008 by brewing pioneers Mari and Will Kemper, it has become a “gold standard” in the American craft beer scene for styles often overlooked by IPA-focused breweries. 

Brewing Philosophy & Recognition
Lager Specialists: While most craft breweries focus on ales, Chuckanut specializes in meticulously brewed, clean, and balanced lagers like Pilsners, Dunkels, and Helles.
Elite Awards: The brewery has won over 26 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) medals and 7 World Beer Cup medals. It was named Small Brewery of the Year at GABF in both 2009 and 2011.
Industry Influence: Co-founder Will Kemper is a renowned brewing engineer who has helped establish over a dozen breweries globally; his “lineage” includes founders of other elite breweries like pFriem Family Brewers and Wayfinder Beer. 

Current Locations
Following the closure of its original Bellingham brewpub in 2021, the brewery consolidated its main operations in the Skagit Valley. 
South Nut Taproom & Brewery (Burlington, WA): Located at the Port of Skagit, this is the primary production facility and flagship taproom.Atmosphere: Family and dog-friendly with a large outdoor beer garden and views of the valley.
Food: Does not have a full kitchen but encourages outside food and hosts regular visiting food trucks.
P.Nut Beer Hall (Portland, OR): A satellite location in Portland’s Central Eastside that serves fresh Chuckanut beers on draft and in cans. Note: Recent reports indicate a planned closure or transition for this location in late 2024 to focus on expanded canning operations. 

Notable Beers
Pilsner: A Bohemian-style classic that is crisp, floral, and deeply satisfying; it is one of their most-awarded beers.
Kölsch: A refreshing German-style ale brewed with traditional ingredients, known for its bright, clean finish.
Dunkel: A smooth, dark Munich-style lager with notes of toffee and chocolate.
Vienna Lager: A balanced, copper-colored lager with a toasty malt character.

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