The Lost Abbey Received 1st Ever Champion Brewery Award in 2013 San Diego International Beer Competition

San Marcos, CA, —
The 7th Annual San Diego International Beer Competition concluded Sunday, June 23rd with The Lost Abbey earning 6 total medals as well as being honored with the first ever “Champion Brewery” award. (The Champion Brewery award was bestowed upon the brewery location with the most cumulative points based on awards.)

Matt Webster and Ben Barnett showing off The Lost Abbey winnings.

For three years running, The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing (Port Brewing Co) has led or tied for the lead with the most medals in The San Diego International Beer Competition. In 2011, Port Brewing Co garnered 6 total medals which was tied for the most awards. At the 2012 Competition, Port Brewing Co topped the leaderboard with 8 total medals in addition to winning the Best of Show for Carnevale Ale.

“Having one of the largest commercial craft beer competitions in California each year, we take great pride in competing at the highest level on our home turf.” Said Tomme Arthur, Director of Brewery Operations for The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing. “Consumers are always looking for validation, an award from the San Diego International Beer Competition shows them the excellence in brewing we strive for each day.”

The San Diego International Beer Competition and Festival ran from June 21st through June 23rd at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The competition received over 900 entries from 19 different countries and 22 states in the U.S. making it one of the largest in the country.

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About Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey

Founded in 2006, Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey produce an extensive line-up of continental and American- inspired ales and lagers. Under the direction of visionary brewmaster and co-founder Tomme Arthur, the brewery has garnered dozens of awards in its seven year history including the 2007 Great American Beer Festival Small Brewery of the Year, The 2008 world Beer Cup Champion Small Brewery and the 2013 Champion Brewery at the San Diego International Beer Festival. The company’s beers, many of which are aged in oak barrels for 12 months or longer, are universally recognized for their complexity, unique flavors and bold boundary-pushing styles. For more information, contact Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey at 155 Mata Way, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069, telephone (800) 918-6816, and on the web at www.LostAbbey.com

Mo’ Betta Bretta

 

 
A long time ago (well, 2004) in a Pizza Port not so far away (Solana Beach, CA), Tomme Arthur and New Belgium’s Peter Bouckaert brewed an all Brettanomyces beer they called Mo’ Betta Bretta.

In April of this year Peter flew from Colorado and the two joined forces once again — this time at The Lost Abbey — to do a refresh of that beer.  Below is a video of what happened that day.  The beer was released at the brewery on June 9th and should be hitting shelves near you the week of the June 18th.

 

 

 

 

Mo’ Betta Bretta Brew Day

 

Mo’ Betta Trailer

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Meet Matt Webster

Matt Webster: Lead Brewer for Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey

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Matt came to Port Brewing Co. a year and a half ago from North Coast Brewing where he brewed for two years.  Before that he graduated from Metropolitan College of Denver where he majored in Business Management.  College is where he found his love of good beer and where he learned to homebrew in his garage.  Before college he spent four years in the Marine Corps Infantry. To further get to know Matt, we asked him some random questions we found on the internet:

1. What’s your Spirit Animal?
My Spirit Animal would be a Wolf

2. Favorite Movie Quote?
“I wish it were winter, we could make it into ice blocks and skate on it! And then melt it in the springtime and drink it!” (Beerfest)

3. Favorite Preparation of Pork?
Pork Belly

4. During the Zombie Apocalypse, where would be your dream spot to set up camp?
The Lost Abbey Brewery, because of the water filtration capabilities, grain storage and easy roof-top access. Or the Playboy Mansion, because they would have good security and I could (comment removed by management)

5. Picture this: It’s been a long day, you’ve been in heels for 8 hours straight, you just want to go home and take a bath… which cd are you playing in the background?
I’m playing Dido in the tub, with a glass of vino and some scented candles lit

6. Fries or Onion Rings?
Seasoned Fries of course! 

7. Let’s say your beard is akin to Samson’s hair (your source of power), who would be your celebrity Delilah?
It’s common knowledge that my power IS in my beard, and my celebrity Delilah would be Jessica Rabbit. 

 

That’s Matt Webster in a nutshell! Cheers!