Update, June 22:
Winners have been announced for the beer contest held at the BBQ, Brews, and Blues festival that took place at THE ROW last weekend.
There were six categories of beer judging open to the public.
First place winners received a $1,500 cash prize, while second place winners took home $500.
First place for Best Dark Ale went to Four Peaks Brewing Company from Tempe, Arizona for their "Kilt Lifter." Second place went to Deschutes Brewery from Bend, Oregon for their "Black Butte Porter."
First place for Best Fruit Beer went to 450 North Brewing Company from Columbus, Indiana for their "Superman Triple Scoop Slushy XXL." Second place went to Lost Coast Brewery from San Jose, California for their "Tangerine Wheat."
First place for Best Hazy IPA went to Melvin & Roadhouse Brewing Company from Alpine, Wyoming for their "Walrus." Second place went to Revision Brewing Company from Sparks, Nevada for their "Hot Tub Jamboree."
First place for Best IPA went to Hop Valley Brewing Company from Eugene, Oregon for their "Citrus Mistress." Second place went to Fall River Brewing Company from Redding, California for their "Happy Little Accident IPA."
First place for Best Red Ale went to The Fox Brewery and Pub from Carson City, Nevada for their "Seamus O'Faolain Irish Red." Second place went to The Brewer's Cabinet from Reno, Nevada for their "Tahoe Amber."
First place for Best Light Lager went to North Coast Brewing Company from Fort Bragg, California for their "Scrimshaw Pilsner." Second place went to Battle Born Brewery from Reno, Nevada for their "Battle Born Beer."
Congratulations to all the winners!
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Original Story, June 15:
Thousands of people from all over are hanging out at the 27th annual Barbecue, Brews, and Blues festival at THE ROW in Downtown Reno.
The festival had live music, games, and over 150 different beers from many different brewers.
The place was very lively, and organizers spoke about what this is all about and what it means to the community. Â
"The Reno community is woven together over years of fun and energy and just really family," said the Senior Vice President of The Row, Ken Ostempowski. "I think that's what the Row represents is family and when you can bring that whole family together, the Reno we know, we love being together with our family members."
The festival had a couple big names from the blues music scene such as the Voo-doo Dolls and the Commodores.
Our own 2 News Nevada team competed in the beer Olympics and brought home the gold.
There was something for everyone, especially the children.
The kids' zone had games, prizes and sweets and we can't forget the great barbecue that everyone seemed to enjoy.
If you still want to catch the festival, you can on its last day which is Sunday.
