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TRUMER PILS AWARDED CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL BEER TROPHY AT THE AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL BEER AWARDS

BERKELEY, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trumer Brewery proudly announces that its flagship beer, Trumer Pils, has been named Champion International Beer at the 2025 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA). This is the first time that Trumer Pils has been awarded the Champion Trophy. In the competition, Trumer Pils was first awarded a Gold Medal in the German-Style Pilsner category, then was named Best Pilsner of the Competition, and finally competed against all styles of beer from outside of Australia to be named Champion International Beer. The AIBA is one of the largest annual beer competitions, comprised of almost 2,300 entries from 391 breweries in 21 countries. "We are extremely humbled and honored to receive the Champion International Beer and Best Pilsner Trophies at this year's competition," said Lars Larson, Brewmaster at the Trumer Brewery in Berkeley, California. "It's always an honor to be recognized in the Pilsner category;...

Lagunitas Brewing TuberFest - Beer Review #480

It’s rare that I am taken back by Marzen beers, but the TuberFest from Lagunitas Brewing is one that did such a thing for me. This sweetened version of their take on the Marzen style provided a nice surprise for me. It comes in at 7.5% ABV which provides a nice kick, but it’s not one that I would do many of at a time but one or two definitely is nice for breaking away to enjoy this style. At 45 IBU, the balance of the hops and malts do work well in my opinion, and check out the video here to see my other thoughts on this one that is part of their OneHitter Series.

Footnote: The OneHitter Series are actually one offs so this one is most likely no longer available, but if you see these series then grab it while you can.

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