Jan 23, 2025 • Beverage Updates + Releases
Four for the Win
Cape May Brewing Company already has reason to celebrate in 2025! Not one, not two, but four of our brews earned awards at the 2025 World Beer Championship, hosted by the Beverage Testing Institute, with three taking home gold medals. From tried-and-true favorites like our O.G., Cape May IPA, to newer additions bursting with flavor like our Cosmic Shores, each beer showcases the creativity, dedication, and passion that our team pours into every brew.
Join us in raising a glass to these delicious, award-winning beers and read more about each beer below...
Cape May Light
Light Lager • Score: 94
Just as the Cape May Lighthouse guides ships, our brew, Cape May Light, will guide your taste buds through the crisp and clean flavors of this light lager. Made with German-grown Saphir Hops and topped with light lemon zest, this brew is crisp, refreshing, and ideal for drinking during any season. Crack open a Cape May Light and enjoy the refreshment that comes with it.
Available exclusively in the Tasting Room.
Cape May Common
Light Lager • Score: 92
Part of our brewing team honed their skills on the West Coast, and we’re paying homage to that legacy with our own take on a California Common. Crafted for those looking for a decidedly uncommon beer, Cape May Common is brewed with lager yeast that is fermented at warm ale temperatures to create a delicious blend of both styles. Cape May Common features a toasty malt character and woody and floral notes from Northern Brewer and Cascade hops, along with a crisp, clean finish.
Available exclusively in the Tasting Room.
Cape May IPA
American IPA • Score: 91
The American IPA named for America’s Oldest Seaside Resort, Cape May IPA is loaded with floral and citrus notes, well-balanced with a zesty finish. A West Coast-style IPA brewed in the heart of the East Coast, it’s the beer that’s Crafted on the Cape.
Available throughout the region and in the Tasting Room.
Cosmic Shores
Hazy IPA • Score: 87
Get ready to transport your taste buds to the Cosmos with every stellar sip of this Hazy IPA. Dry hopped with Galaxy® Hops, Cosmic Shores features vibrant notes of peach and passionfruit fruit with a crisp, refreshing finish that’s as bright as the stars. From the moment it touches your lips, you’ll embark on a cosmic adventure and a hint of interstellar magic floating on your palate.
Available throughout the region and in the Tasting Room.
These awards from the 2025 World Beer Championship are a celebration not just of our beers, but of our entire Cape May Brewing Company Brew Crew. From our dedicated brewers and staff, to our fans who support us by visiting our Tasting Room and picking up our cans in stores, we share these wins with each of you.
As we look ahead to another exciting year of crafting innovative brews, we invite you to visit us in Cape May, New Jersey. Come taste these award-winning beers for yourself, and explore the ever-growing variety of small-batch and specialty releases we have on tap. Whether you prefer a Light Lager, a Hazy IPA, or something in between, there’s a beer for everyone at Cape May Brewing Company.
More of a summertime visitor? You can still find select brews at retailers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware using our Beer Finder.
Cheers to great beer Crafted on the Cape and a bright 2025!