08/20/2026
Did you know NC beer has won medals on the world stage? ๐๐ป
Recently, our alumni from the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program have recently brought home Silver ๐ฅ for NC Craft IPA at the prestigious 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship.
The award-winning beer represents the latest version developed by Head Brewer Ian Morrison, with support from Lead Brewer Adam Marshall during the Winter term. Check out the story here ๐
Niagara Collegeโs Teaching Brewery has added another feather to its brewing cap, with NC Craft IPA taking silver at the prestigious 2026 U.S. Open Beer Championship in the highly competitive English India Pale Ale / IPA category.
The winning IPA was developed by Head Brewer Ian Morrison, with Lead Brewer Adam Marshall, and both second- and final-semester students contributing to the brew. With entries from around the globe across more than 180 categories and subcategories, the silver is a great reflection of the quality and care that goes into NC Craft beers, and the hands-on learning students experience throughout the brewing process. Read more โคต๏ธ
https://www.niagaracollege.ca/insidenc/2026/08/14/nc-craft-ipa-wins-silver-on-international-stage/