DeadBeach Brewery has secured gold and silver medals at the Texas Craft Brewers Cup organized by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. The awards recognize two of its beers in specific categories following a competition involving entries from across the state.
The Texas Craft Brewers Guild announced the results of its 2026 Texas Craft Brewers Cup in Austin, where 930 entries from 142 Texas breweries were judged. DeadBeach Brewery, based in El Paso, earned a gold medal for HeartBreaker, a 4.3% ABV Berliner Weisse, in the American and European Sour category. It also received a silver medal for DeadBeach Lager, a 4.5% ABV Southwest amber lager, in the session and standard lager category.
This competition highlights the growing craft beer scene in Texas, with breweries competing in various styles. The judging process evaluated beers based on established criteria for flavor, balance, and adherence to category guidelines. DeadBeach Brewery's success underscores its focus on innovative and regional brewing techniques, contributing to the state's vibrant fermented drinks industry.
No further details on the brewery's plans following the awards were provided in the announcement.