(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Bristol Brewing Company was recognized with two medals and and an Ambassador of Craft Award at the 2025 Colorado Brewers Cup ceremony in Aurora on Jan. 24.

Hosted by the Colorado brewers Guild, the awards recognize quality local brews and the community that contributes in a positive way. Bristol earned silver medals for both Beehive Honey Wheat and its London Brown Ale, and for his vision and service as a founding board member of the Colorado Brewers Guild, Mike Bristol won the Ambassador of Craft Award, which recognizes individuals who exemplify leadership in Colorado’s craft beer scene.

“I’m deeply honored to have won the Ambassador of Craft award,” said Mike Bristol, the brewery’s co-founder with his wife Amanda. “It’s always humbling to be recognized by our peers in the industry, both for our contributions 30 years ago and for the beers we’re still brewing.”

Mike Bristol, Amanda Bristol, and Assistant Brewer Forrester Juergens receive the first of their two silver medals at the Colorado Brewers Cup ceremony. Courtesy: Bristol Brewing Company

According to Bristol, beers that win at the Brewers Cup are considered the top examples of their style category in Colorado. The winners were selected by a panel of 58 beer judges from around the country, and the competition drew 650 entries from 134 Colorado craft breweries.