A small Cypress brewery has earned one of the highest honors in American craft brewing, giving local beer enthusiasts another reason to celebrate a hometown business. Misfit Brewing won a gold medal at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) for its Sludge Factory Imperial Chocolate Stout, bringing national recognition to a brewery that proudly embraces its small size.
The award, announced October 11, 2026, places Misfit Brewing among medal-winning breweries and cideries from across the country. For the Cypress business, it is also the latest achievement in an impressive year for Sludge Factory, which has now earned medals in three major beer competitions.
In a Facebook announcement following the festival, Misfit Brewing shared its excitement about bringing the gold medal home to Cypress, writing, “We’re extremely proud and ecstatic to have the privilege to compete and produce award winning beers from our very very small brewery.”
Sludge Factory Imperial Chocolate Stout Earns Three Major Awards in 2026
Misfit Brewing’s Sludge Factory Imperial Chocolate Stout has been building an impressive record throughout 2026, earning recognition at both state and national competitions…