Steamworks Brewing Co.’s “The Conductor” receives European award
DURANGO, Colo. – Competing against breweries from throughout the world, Steamworks Brewing Co. has earned a Silver medal at the 2008 European Beer Star Award competition. “The Conductor” was recognized as among the finest in the world in the English-style India Pale Ale category.
“The European Beer Star Award was created to acknowledge beers that are full of character and make the most out of the raw materials used,” said Kris Oyler, Steamworks CEO. “We were told that the judges sought both uniqueness and an authenticity of style, and the prize-winning beers were those that never failed to impress by their balance and superb taste. We’re very honored.”
For the 2008 competition, 65 international beer judges tasted a total of 688 beers from 32 countries, including brews from Europe,
An aromatic and bold ale in the tradition of an Imperial Pale Ale, The Conductor features three “All American” varieties of hops: Warrior™, Tomahawk, and Simcoe ™. The Conductor was developed by Steamworks’ Director of Brewing Operations Ken Martin originally in partnership with
“The brewdogs focused in on the key notes of each hop variety, and in timely fashion, incorporated them in the boil for the best possible interplay of aromatics and bitterness with the malt extraction,” said Brian McEachron, director of sales and marketing, who also contributed his expertise and experience in the beer’s development. “With its bold taste, The Conductor commands authority. We understand that 57 percent of the competitors were from
The Conductor is currently available in 22 oz. bottles, as well as on-tap at Steamworks Brewing Co. – Durango’s “2005 Business of the Year” – located at 801 E. Second. Ave.,
For further information, visit www.steamworksbrewing.com.
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