Judges for the prestigious competition have bestowed only a select few spirits—this year’s competition had 1400-plus submissions—with the sought after double gold medal.

With the winners announced, this marks the second year in a row that five local breweries have won Gold Medals. “American’s ...

Five Connecticut beers from four Connecticut ... blind by a panel of respected beer experts who awarded three medals — gold, silver, and bronze, — across more than 100 categories.