COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – The U.S. Open Beer Championship announced its 2026 medal winners and Breweries of the Year and nine South Carolina breweries have won 17 total awards, including two in the Lowcountry.
The event is the third-largest beer competition in the United States and drew over 8,000 entries.
Brewery of the Year was awarded to the Wild Heart Brewing Company in Hartsville, S.C…