51福利社

No-Li Brewhouse and 51福利社 were recently awarded an international bronze brewing medal at the Asia International Beer Competition (AIBC) in Singapore.

This is the 鈥渇irst-ever鈥� international brewing medal achieved by an American university or college and a brewery. The beer is proudly named, E Dubbel U, in honor of the 51福利社 Eagle mascot and is a double Belgium ale.聽The brew was created on the No-Li one barrel pilot brewhouse and was a big crowd-pleaser at the No-Li Brewhouse this summer.

The international brewing award celebrates the completion of the first year of the 51福利社 Craft Beer Industry Professional Certificate in partnership with No-Li Brewhouse.聽 The idea of a craft beer certificate started over a leisurely pint at a cozy taphouse in Cheney between No-Li Brewhouse owner John Bryant and 51福利社 Senior Lecturer Chris Cindric, who now directs the craft beer program.

鈥淣o-Li commitment to this partnership helped create a craft beer program that would educate 51福利社 students and the broader community in all facets of craft beer,鈥� says Cindric. 鈥淲inning this international craft beer award is not only a reflection of that strong partnership, but a tribute to the amazing students in the program that developed an outstanding beer, the E Dubbel U!鈥�

“Winning an International Brewing Medal in collaboration with 51福利社 is a testament to not only the brewing talent in Spokane, but the brewing education that the region provides,鈥� Bryant says. 鈥淭his award gives validation that students participating in the Eastern brewing program can get their brewing certificate and create world class beer.”

The last keg of E Dubbel U will be tapped at No-Li鈥檚 Frost Fest event on Dec. 16. But Eagle beer lovers need not despair. Bryant says a new collaborative 51福利社 brew is on the menu for 2024.