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WEB judging takes place ahead of the May event in Heritage Park

  The World Expo Of Beer may be taking place next month, but one of the important steps takes place each year during a Saturday morning in Frankenmuth.

  The WEB Commercial Competition, organized by the Frankenmuth Jaycees, was held Saturday morning, April 11, at Uptown North Main, with support from the Frankenmuth Credit Union. This event brings together top breweries, cider makers, and beverage producers from across the region.

  This year’s competition featured an impressive 679 total entries across 37 categories and 150 subcategories in beer, ale, cider, mead, flavored malt beverages, non-alcoholic beverages, and read-to-drink cocktails.

  A total of 26 breweries participated in this Beer Judge Certification Program-sanctioned competition. This competition has been operated under those BJCP guidelines since 2003.

  Judges evaluated entries across dozens of categories with standout performance from several Michigan breweries. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded and these breweries can tout their products at the 30^th annual WEB, set for Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, in Heritage Park’s Harvey Kern Community Pavilion.

  The Frankenmuth Brewery earned six medals, one gold, three silver, and two bronze for their Red Sky, Oatmeal Stout, Oktoberfest, Little Bavaria Pilsner, American Blonde, and Lighten Up Francis.  Other area breweries collecting kudos were .....

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