Third Eye Brewing Wins 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championships

Tree House Brewing Company in Massachusetts has become the world's largest direct-to-consumer brewery, renowned for pioneering the hazy New England IPA style and maintaining a devoted following through its exclusive, on-site sales model. Spokane, Washington boasts a thriving craft beer scene with a diverse range of local breweries, many now offering nonalcoholic options as consumer tastes expand. Highlighting the national scene, Third Eye Brewing Company from Ohio was named Grand National Champion at the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championships, securing eight medals across various styles. Beer festivals continue to draw top breweries from across the U.S., such as Fabled Brew Works and Trillium Brewing appearing at Jungle Jim’s Festival, reflecting the vibrant and evolving craft beer community. Meanwhile, industry experts lament that classic styles like brown porters and traditional IPAs are sometimes overlooked in favor of trendier offerings, despite their enduring quality and accolades. Altogether, these developments illustrate both the innovation and tradition sustaining American craft beer’s popularity.