2009 Winners

The winner of the Matthew Vassar Cup Brewer and the F.X. Matt Memorial Cup is Keegan Ales of Kingston. Congratulations for winning BOTH cups! Sunday's competition judged the best individual beers in New York State. Big kudos to all winners, and a thank you once again to all attendees and brewers for making TAP 2009 a huge success!

F.X. Matt Memorial Cup

Keegan Ales, Kingston, NY
Best Craft Beer Brewery in New York State

Best Individual Craft Beers in New York State:

  • Gold Medal: Joe Mama Stout
    Keegan Ales, Kingston, NY

  • Silver Medal: Lake Placid IPA
    Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, Lake Placid, NY

  • Bronze Medal: Righteous Ale
    Sixpoint Craft Ales, Brooklyn, NY

    The Matthew Vassar Brewers' Cup

    Keegan Ales, Kingston, NY
    Best Craft Beer Brewery in the Hudson Valley

    Best Individual Craft Beers in the Hudson Valley:

  • Gold Medal: Captain's Reserve Imperial IPA
    Captain Lawrence Brewing, Pleasantville, NY

  • Silver Medal: Twice Bitten Barleywine
    Lake Placid Pub & Brewery, Lake Placid, NY

  • Bronze Medal: Giant Imperial Stout
    Great Adirondack Brewing Co., Lake Placid, NY

    Previous Winners

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