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Upland Awards
- Wheat Ale: World Beer Cup, Bronze
- Revive: Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup, Silver
- Two of Tarts: Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup, Silver
- Cherry: Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup, Bronze
- Wheat Ale: Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup, Bronze, 21A – Belgian Ale : Witbier
- Revive: Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup, Gold, 28C- American Wild Ale : Wild Specialty Beer
- Champagne Velvet: Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup, Silver, 03D- Pilsner : Pre-prohibition Lager (Historical Beer)
- Uncoil: Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup, Gold, 28a – American Wild Ale : Brett Beer
- Peach: Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup, Silver, 28c -American Wild Ale : Wild Specialty Beer
- Raspberry: Best of Craft Beer Awards, Bronze, American-Style Fruited Sour Ale
- Crimson Cherry Variant: GABF, Silver, Fruited Wood- and Barrel-aged Sour Beer
- Raspberry: Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup, Gold, 20G – Sour Ale : Fruit Lambic
- Oak and White: Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup, Silver, 27C – American Wild Ale : Wild Specialty Beer
- Raspberry: World Beer Cup, American-Style Sour Ale category, Gold
- Two of Tarts: Great American Beer Festival, Contemporary Gose category, Gold
- Wheat Ale: Denver Intnl Beer Competition, Gold
- PawPaw: Denver Intnl Beer Competition, Bronze
- Bad Elmer’s Porter: Denver Intnl Beer Competition, Silver
- Revive: Alltech Commonwealth Fest, Gold
- Teddy Bear Kisses: Alltech Commonwealth Fest, Bronze
- Wheat Ale: LA Beer Competition, Gold
- Cursed Kettles: Beer Connoisseur, 96 Rating
- Sour Reserve: Tastings.com, Platinum Medal, 97 Rating
- Cherry: Indiana Brewer’s Cup, Gold
- Champagne Velvet: Indiana Brewer’s Cup, Silver
- Revive: Indiana Brewer’s Cup, Bronze
- Oktoberfest: US Beer Tasting Championship, Best of the Midwest, Vienna/Marzen Lager
- Pawpaw: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Vinosynth Red: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Teddy Bear Kisses: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Helios Pale Ale: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
- Coastbuster: USBTC Midwest Champion
- Malefactor : IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Vinosynth Red: IN Brewers Cup, Gold and Best In Show
- Sour Reserve: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Vinyl Tap: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Champagne Velvet: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Oktoberfest: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
- Upland Brewing Co.: IN Brewers Cup, Brewery of the Year
2004 – Bad Elmer’s Porter: World Beer Cup, Bronze
2003 – Pale Ale: Silver, GABF
2002 – Wheat Ale: Gold, GABF
2006 –
- Upland Chocolate Stout: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Wheat: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
- Lambic: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
- Winter Warmer: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Maibock: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
2007 –
- Ard Ri Imperial Red: BTI World Beer Championships, Gold
- Bad Elmer’s Porter: BTI World Beer Championships, Bronze
2008 –
- Bad Elmer’s Porter: BTI World Beer Championships, Silver
- Oktoberfest Bavarian-style Lager: BTI World Beer Championships, Bronze
- Winter Warmer: World Beer Cup, Silver
- Nut Hugger: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Upland Valley Weizen: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Maibock: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
- Upland Amber: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
- Bad Elmer’s Porter: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
2009 –
- Winter Warmer Barleywine: BTI World Beer Championships, Silver
- Valley Weizen: BTI World Beer Championships, Gold
- Wheat Ale: BTI World Beer Championships, Bronze
- Weizenbock: BTI World Beer Championships, Silver
- Preservation Pilsner: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
- Oktoberfest: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Helios: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Nut Hugger: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Rad Red: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
- I Rock Weizenbock: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Cherry Lambic: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Ard Ri Imperial Red: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Upland Brewing Co.: IN Brewers Cup, Silver Champion Brewery
2010 –
- Rauch Beer: USBTC, National Grand Champion
- Oktoberfest: USBTC, Regional Champion
- Bad Elmer’s Porter: BTI World Beer Championships, Silver
- Teddy Bear Kisses: BTI World Beer Championships, Gold
- Badder Elmer’s Baltic Porter: BTI World Beer Championships, Gold
- Raspberry Lamic: BTI World Beer Championships, Gold
- Helios Pale Ale: World Beer Cup, Bronze
- Oktoberfest: World Beer Cup, Silver
- Persimmon: BTI World Beer Championships, Silver
- Preservation Pilsner: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Oktoberfest: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
- Schwarz: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Rad Red: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Nut Hugger: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Komodo Dragonfly: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Wheat: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Upland Brewing Co.: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
2011 –
- Dantalion: USBTC, Regional Champion
- Gilgamesh: FoBAB, Gold
- Gilgamesh: FoBAB, Runner Up
- Teddy Bear Kisses: BTI World Beer Championships, Gold
- Winter Warmer: BTI World Beer Championships, Gold
- Bad Elmer’s Porter: BTI World Beer Championships, Gold
- Helios Pale Ale: BTI World Beer Championships, Gold
- Dragonfly: BTI World Beer Championships, Silver
- Rad Red: BTI World Beer Championships, Silver
- Preservation Pilsner: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
- Komodo Dragonfly: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze
- Upland Wheat: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Dantalion: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Persimmon: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Sour Reserve: IN Brewers Cup, Silver
- Persimmon: IN Brewers Cup, Best in Show
- Upland Brewing Co.: IN Brewers Cup, Bronze Champion Brewery
2012 –
- Schwarz: USBTC, Best of the Midwest Dark Lager
- Sour Reserve 2: GABF, Gold
- Schwarz: IN Brewers Guild, Gold
- Flanders Red Ale: IN Brewers Guild, Gold
- Flanders Brown Ale/ Oud Bruin: IN Brewers Guild, Silver
- Fruit Lambic: IN Brewers Guild, Bronze
- Infinite Wisdom: IN Brewers Guild, Silver
- Flander’s Red Ale: IN Brewers Guild, Best in Show
2013 –
- The Dark Side (New Belgium Collaboration): FoBAB, Bronze
- Malefactor: BTI World Beer Championships, Silver
- Kiwi Lambic: BTI World Beer Championships, Silver
- Sour Reserve: BTI World Beer Championships, Silver
- Helios: IN Brewers Cup, Best in Show
- Schwarz: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Helios: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
- Rye So Serious: IN Brewers Cup, Gold
Recent Press
UPLAND BREWING COMPANY TARGETS THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRAFT CONSUMERS WITH LAUNCH OF BEVERAGE BRAND RĀE
BLOOMINGTON (April 30, 2024) – Upland Brewing Company, Indiana’s third largest craft brewery, is proud to unveil rāe, a new sibling beverage brand, and its first product, a sparkling golden ale of
Upland Brewing Company Opens New Location, Upland Clay Terrace
“There’s so much about this spot that appeals to our customers. From shopping steps away, to the Monon Trail and a nearby dog park, it offers something for all Upland fans. It is also very large, with a nice patio and garage doors that create an indoor/outdoor experience we think customers will enjoy. Expanding our footprint in Carmel is a natural step for us.”
Team Upland Takes the Court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
To be able to host a team-building experience at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the home of one of our city’s most impactful teams, was incredible.
Upland Brewing Company Unveils First Official Beer of Indiana University Athletics: Hoosier Gameday Lager
Hoosier Gameday Lager, cultivated based on direct feedback from IU fans, will be a refreshing 4.7% ABV lager in a cream and crimson candy striped can. This is Upland Brewing Company’s first brew that falls into the gameday beer category.
2023 Indy Winterfest
The Upland booth at Winterfest 2023 hosted a Pop-A-Shot that occasionally boasted a longer line than some of the beer booths.
Employee Spotlight: Demond Lewis – 82nd Street, GM
If you’re reading this, chances are you are well aware of our world-class beer. What you may not know is our beer is only as interesting and approachable as the people who make it. Today, we’re proud to spotlight just one of our many talented (and yes, interesting) team members.
Upland Brewing Company Opens New Indianapolis Tap House
We already have three locations that are convenient for Indianapolis residents, but this spot uniquely serves the crowd around 82nd Street where people are already spending significant time shopping and enjoying entertainment options. The location is ideal with a large outdoor patio overlooking green space and plenty of dining room. We’re thrilled to welcome our first guests, and everyone thereafter.
Employee Spotlight: Samantha Marr Can Market
If you’re reading this, chances are you are well aware of our world-class beer. What you may not know is our beer is only as interesting and approachable as the people who make it. Today, we’re proud to spotlight just one of our many talented (and yes, interesting) team members.
Brand Fan Spotlight: Bloomington Native Amanda Figolah is Teacher By Day, Extreme Backpacker by Weekend
At Upland Brewing Company, we have a long history of acting with purpose. Among other things, this means we intentionally spend time doing what we love, sharing with our community and extending the Upland family. It just so happens many of the people who drink Upland beer also act with purpose. Amanda Figolah is one of those people.
Upland Brewing Company Announces Plans for New Indianapolis Tap House
Upland Brewing Company, a craft brewer with brewery and brewpub locations throughout Indiana, announces a new tap house location, Upland 82nd Street, on Indianapolis’ north side. The new tap house will be located at 4939 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46250.
Upland Brewing Company is the Exclusive Craft Beer Sponsor for Indiana University Athletics Beginning with 2022 – 2023 Season
Upland Brewing Company announces a new partnership with Indiana University Athletics that will make Upland Brewing Company the exclusive craft beer sponsor starting with the 2022 – 2023 season.
Upland Brewing Company Announces Tech Industry Veteran Eddie DeSalle as New President
Upland Brewing Company, a craft brewer with three brewery and six brewpub locations throughout Indiana, announces Eddie DeSalle as the new company president. DeSalle, who was previously a strategic consultant for the company, brings decades of meaningful experience in technology and software to Upland Brewing Company.
Thunder Over Louisville
Join us for the official kickoff of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, April 23rd! Thunder Over Louisville lights up the sky with a phenomenal airshow and fireworks display along the
Exhibit Columbus
The Columbus Pumphouse was in disrepair when Moravec Realty resurrected it as an Upland location in 2016. Seventy years after its conception in 1903, artist Jean Tinguely set up his
Indiana’s Favorite Local IPA
When Upland was founded in 1998, the craft beer scene was saturated with British-style pale ales. It wasn’t long before India Pale Ales entered the microbrewery scene, but their popularity
New Location on Southport Road
For immediate release — Upland Brewing Co. Bloomington, Indiana (Bloomington, IN) — Upland Brewing Company announces the opening of Upland Southport Bike Bar, a new tasting room location in partnership
New Location in Jeffersonville, IN
For immediate release — Upland Brewing Co. Bloomington, Indiana Upland Brewing Company, the third-largest brewery in Indiana with five brewpubs throughout the state, announces the opening of their sixth location
All About Lagers
Brewery Director Patrick Lynch on the variety and intricacies of Lagers: Lagers are a very diverse category of beer, as evidenced by Upland’s current and upcoming lineup. While uniformly crisp
Naked Barrel Hard Seltzer
Low-calorie doesn’t need to be boring. So we packed in as much flavor as possible with real fruit & oak-aged wild ale blended to perfection with naturally fermented seltzer. Hand-crafted to be low-calorie, pleasurably tart, & shamelessly refreshing. Because let’s be honest, you deserve better.
Our IPA is better than Against the Grain’s
This November we’re releasing a Double IPA that’s hands down WAY better than Against the Grain’s. We’ve collaborated with Against the Grain to brew our own unique versions of Overcompensation
Bloomington Pride Virtual 5k
Support Bloomington Pride in the first-ever Btown Pride 5k!
This year’s 5k is virtual so you can run, walk or jog the course on your own time. Grab a friend (or furry friend) and get active while supporting your local Pride community at the same time.
