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HOPPY RESULTS: WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL BEER COMPETITION AT THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR

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<City>, <State> <Date> — <Name of brewery> recently was awarded a <gold, silver or bronze> medal at the 2018 San Diego International Beer Competition at the San Diego County Fair. The San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons|Vons, hosts one of the top beer competitions and festivals in the country. With nearly 1,500 entries from 260 breweries represented from around the world, offering 57 classes from porters and pale ales to chocolate and chili beers, suds aficionados will enjoy hard-to-find specialty craft brews alongside favorites from our local brewing scene.

Judging happened April 13-15 and 171 medals were awarded (gold, silver and bronze). The Best of Show award will be announced on June 16 at the San Diego International Beer Festival, happening at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, Calif. June 15-17.

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The San Diego International Beer Festival will feature five tasting sessions over three days. Each session offers four hours of unlimited sampling from hundreds of beers, including many from San Diego’s renowned craft brewing community. VIP tickets will include extra perks such as food pairings, a souvenir sampling glass and admission to the San Diego County Fair and the Gold Medal Beer Pairing Dinner on June 14 will give beer lovers a taste of the festival a day before opening.

SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL

WHEN: June 15-17 during the San Diego County Fair

WHERE: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, Calif.

INFO: sandiegobeerfestival.com

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About The San Diego International Beer Competition and Festival

The San Diego International Beer Competition and Festival, celebrating its 12th year, is produced by the 22nd District Agricultural Association in conjunction with the San Diego County Fair. The international beer competition is open to any licensed brewery, brewpub meadery or cidery. The festival happens during the annual San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons|Vons, which draws approximately 1.6 million visitors annually. For more information, visit sandiegobeerfestival.com.