Charlotte’s craft beer scene just scored big at the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship—local breweries brought home 18 medals, including seven golds! Primal Brewing’s Gentle Giant Session IPA and Sugar Creek’s Belgian Quad both took top honors, with Sugar Creek repeating its World Beer Cup success. Triple C, NoDa, and Pilot also snagged gold and silver medals for their inventive IPAs and creative brews. Even newcomers like 760 Craft Works and Model A joined the winners’ circle. It’s wild to see so many local spots getting national recognition. Which of these medal-winning beers have you tried, and which are you most excited to check out next? #Food #CharlotteBeer #CraftBeer