Awards

Brewmaster Peter Burrell has been making his own beers and ales since 1985 and has been repeatedly recognized for his skill and care. While serving as brewmaster of Sieben’s River North Brewery in Chicago, Peter won a gold medal for Sieben’s Bock and a silver medal for Sieben’s Barley Wine at the 1988 Great American Beer Festival.

His record of inspired craftsmanship has continued at Dempsey’s. Sonoma Irish Ale won the gold medal in the Scottish Ale category at the 1992 Great American Beer Festival, a performance that was followed up at the following year’s festival by a gold medal for Ugly Dog Stout and a bronze medal for Sonoma Irish Ale.

Closer to home, Dempsey’s brews have also seen success in the California State Fair Commercial Brewers’ Competition. In 1995, Sonoma Mountain Wheat won a gold medal as well as the Sweepstakes Award for best beer in show. Red Rooster Ale and Ugly Dog Stout won bronze medals that year as well. In 1996, Dempsey’s won a gold medal for Big River Barley Wine.