Lupulin Brewing Takes Home a Gold Medal at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival® Competition

Big Lake, Minnesota • October 13, 2025 — Lupulin Brewing earned a gold medal at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, hosted and presented by the Brewers Association®.

In the 2025 competition, beers and ciders spanning 108 beer categories and six cider categories were judged by panels of professional judges. Winning a coveted Great American Beer Festival competition medal signifies global recognition for brewing excellence, acknowledging the quality and style accuracy of the beer or cider.

Lupulin Brewing was recognized for its Oktoberfest in the highly competitive German Style Märzen beer-style category, which featured 161 entries. Märzen or Märzenbier is a lager that originated in Bavaria, and is the beer style that was traditionally served at Oktoberfest in Germany. Kilned malts and specialty malts produce a rich, toasty aroma, with a sweet flavor, while the traditional lager fermentation produces a clean yeast profile. Lupulin Brewing, a 10,000-barrel brewery located in Big Lake, MN has been brewing its Oktoberfest annually since 2018 and prides itself in brewing unique beers with attention to quality and flavor.

“Holy crap! It is a great honor to be recognized by our peers as having the best Märzen style Oktoberfest in the competition.” said Ben Haugen, Head Production Brewer at Lupulin Brewing.
This year’s results revealed 273 breweries and cideries earned 347 medals. The Great American Beer Festival panel of judges evaluated noteworthy brews and ciders across 108 beer categories, six cider categories, and the Pro-Am and Collaboration competitions.

“The Great American Beer Festival competition is the ultimate proving ground, recognizing the absolute best in innovation and craftsmanship from brewers all over the country. Earning a medal here, whether it’s gold, silver, or bronze, is an incredible, career-defining achievement that signifies a brew's excellence against the most rigorous standards in the industry,” remarked Chris Williams, competition director for the Brewers Association. “The Brewers Association proudly celebrates the accomplishments of every single medal winner.”

The awards ceremony, live-streamed on The Brewing Network on Saturday, October 11, 2025, was held in the festival hall at the Colorado Convention Center as part of the Great American Beer Festival before Saturday’s session.

For more information on the Great American Beer Festival competition, including a complete 2025 winners list and photos, visit GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com.

Lupulin Brewing Company is a family-owned microbrewery and taproom, located in Big Lake, MN, dedicated to brewing high-quality craft beer and THC-infused beverages. With a passion for community and innovation, we strive to deliver unique and memorable experiences to our customers.

For more information, Lupulin Brewing can be found online at www.lupulinbrewing.com, on Facebook (@LupulinBrewing), Twitter (@LupulinBrewing), and Instagram (@lupulin_brewing).