Gluten-Free Ale Wins Gold in the "Olympics of Beer"

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By Jefferson Adams

June 24, 2022
By Jefferson Adams • June 24, 2022

Gluten-Free Ale Wins Gold in the "Olympics of Beer"

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Another gluten-free beer has won top honors in a major beer competition. The latest champion is "La Grosa Rita Margarita-Style Ale," from Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery.

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06/24/2022 - The number of accolades and awards for gluten-free beers has risen steadily over the years. We've seen a number of top place finishes for gluten-free beers in the overall category in more than a few beer competitions.

We've seen wins by Ghostfish Brewing of Seattle, and Omission, among others. The latest victory belongs to "La Grosa Rita Margarita-Style Ale," crafted by Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee. According to brewery's tasting notes, "La Grosa" features a lime forward, a bit of agave and orange sweetness, balanced with a sea salt saltiness. At just 4.5 abv, the beer keeps it light and refreshing. According to Lakefront, La Gross Rita is made with: Water, rice, agave, lime, orange juice, salt, hops and yeast.

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La Grosa Rita Margarita-Style Ale won gold at the World Beer Cup took place on May 5th, 2022 at the Craft Beer Conference in Minneapolis. Malted with Rice Extract, and brewed with Zeus and Willamette hops, La Grosa Rita Margarita-Style Ale offers "All the makings of a margarita, minus the tequila. Bright lime tartness, a bit of agave and orange sweetness and just the right amount of sea salt saltiness, brought together in this super refreshing Margarita Ale."

Developed by the Brewers Association in 1996, and often referred to as “The Olympics of Beer Competitions,” the World Beer Cup is the most prestigious beer competition in the world. The 2022 competition featured approximately 10,500 beers from 2,500 breweries and 226 judges.

“To win gold [at the World Beer Cup] means your beer is one of the best in the world,” said a very happy Lakefront Brewery President, Russ Klisch.

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Posted July 1, 2022

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As someone who tries to make the world a better place, I do not mince my words. This is not about someone being offended, insomuch as we can all strive for more and better information. (I will absolutely call out incorrect information. I did not do so in this instance. Why are you offended?)

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8 hours ago, sc'Que? said:

As someone who tries to make the world a better place, I do not mince my words. This is not about someone being offended, insomuch as we can all strive for more and better information. (I will absolutely call out incorrect information. I did not do so in this instance. Why are you offended?)

There certainly is a place for being direct with people but usually it can be done in a kind spirit. I agree we should strive for quality information but that doesn't always have to be done in an edgy way. As forum moderators we endeavor to make this forum a welcoming place, not a hostile one.
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On 7/1/2022 at 10:47 AM, trents said:

There certainly is a place for being direct with people but usually it can be done in a kind spirit. I agree we should strive for quality information but that doesn't always have to be done in an edgy way. As forum moderators we endeavor to make this forum a welcoming place, not a hostile one.

I think you are totally misreading me.

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On 6/29/2022 at 10:02 AM, Guest Bob said:

I have preferred Red Bridge over the years, why is there not more interest in that beer? It's the best gluten free beer out there that actually tastes like a real beer & not like medicine or cider like some of these other beers that are being promoted.

Love it and Lakefront Milwaukee pale ale. Can't find Lakefront for a while.

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