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Jul 31

[ARCHIVED] Penrose Brewing Wins Big At U.S. Open Seltzer Championship

The original item was published from July 31, 2025 3:03 PM to July 31, 2025 3:10 PM

Penrose Brewing in Geneva just crushed it (again) at the 2025 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship — bringing home six medals and securing their spot as a top contender nationwide.

You can see the various offerings for yourself on our latest local business you should know on YouTube.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized again at the U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship,” said Tom Korder, Co-Founder and Head Brewer at Penrose Brewing. “Our team has worked hard to create seltzers that not only taste great but also push the boundaries of flavor innovation. It’s an honor to see our efforts celebrated on such a national stage.”

  • GOLD – Pink Lemon Seltz-Up
  • GOLD – Blueberry Pomegranate Lemon Seltz-Up
  • BRONZE – Cherry Temple Seltz-Up
  • BRONZE – Apple Cider Donut Seltz-Up
  • BRONZE – Margarita Seltz-Up
  • BRONZE – Lemon Seltz-Up

To celebrate, they released a fresh batch of the 2025 Gold Medal–Winning Blueberry Pomegranate Lemon Seltz-Up.

Here is what to know about Penrose Brewing:

  • Located at: 509 Stevens St. | Geneva
  • Do not forget: Penrose hosts a trivia night at 7 p.m. every Wednesday.
  • Stay connected with Penrose Brewing and give them a follow on social media.

Cheers to pushing the boundaries of flavor and innovation — and to keeping Geneva on the map!