Ocean View Brewing earns medal at U.S. Open Beer Championship

When Ocean View Brewing opened in spring 2022, brewer Taylor Smith had a Mexican chocolate cake-influenced beer on his mind. His creation, Spicy Jams, took a bronze medal at the U.S. Open Beer Championship in July.

The competition is one of the top three in the United States and judges more beer styles than any other contest in the world. Spicy Jams took bronze in the Chili Beer Category.

Inspired by Mexican chocolate cake, this full-bodied stout was brewed with a balance of chocolate, cinnamon, and arbol and guajillo peppers. It debuted on draft at Ocean View Brewing this February. 

Ocean View Head Brewer Taylor Smith said, “It is an honor to be recognized among so many talented peers. Spicy Jams will definitely make its way back on draft in the fall.”

For more information on Ocean View Brewing and to see what is currently on tap, go to oceanviewbrewing.com.