Best North American Hybrid Beer Producers
AWARDS
Great American Beer Festival - Gold
2023, 2020
U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold
2023, 2022, 2021
World Beer Cup - Gold
2022
BEST Sun King Brewery Beers
AWARDS
World Beer Cup - Gold
2024, 2023, 2018
European Beer Star - Gold
2023
Great American Beer Festival - Gold
2022, 2020
BEST pFriem Family Brewers Beers
Mike Hess Brewing is an independent, family-owned brewery located in San Diego, California, known for its innovative approach to beer production. Founded in 2010 by Mike Hess, a former professional race car driver, the brewery quickly established itself as one of the leaders in San Diego’s craft beer scene.
The company is recognized for its dedicated focus on beer quality and its involvement in the local community, creating a distinctive identity within the industry. Mike Hess Brewing specializes in a variety of beer styles, with an emphasis on IPAs, stouts, lagers, and wheat beers.
Best North American Hybrid Beers
AWARDS
Great American Beer Festival - Gold
2020
Claritas by Mike Hess Brewing is a Kölsch-style ale that has gained recognition for its crisp and smooth character. It features bready and light fruit aromatics, thanks to the use of German Pilsner malts, hops, and yeast. The result is a refreshingly dry and clean finish, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a well-balanced, easy-drinking beer.
With an ABV of 5.8% and an IBU of 28, Claritas offers a perfect balance between subtle sweetness and hop bitterness. It's a beer that is smooth, refreshing, and ideal for a wide variety of occasions.
AWARDS
World Beer Cup - Gold
2016
AWARDS
U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold
2022
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