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Award-Winning "Trunk Box" Takes Top Honors in American-Style Brown Ale Category
Irvine, CA – [October 15, 2025] – Left Coast Brewing Company is proud to announce that its Trunk Box, an American-Style Brown Ale has been awarded a Gold Medal at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival® (GABF)—the nation's most prestigious beer competition presented by the Brewers Association.
The Great American Beer Festival is widely regarded as the premier beer competition in the United States, celebrating excellence in brewing across hundreds of style categories. This year's festival featured thousands of entries from breweries nationwide, making Left Coast's victory in the American-Style Brown Ale category a true testament to craftsmanship, consistency, and creativity.
Brewed in Irvine, California, Trunk Box is a rich, malt-forward ale that balances roasted nut and caramel flavors with a smooth, drinkable finish. The beer's approachable complexity and signature flavor profile have made it a fan favorite among locals and craft beer enthusiasts alike.
"Winning gold at GABF is an incredible honor for our team," said Jim Clarke, Head Brewer at Left Coast Brewing Irvine for almost 20 years. "Trunk Box represents the heart of what we do—classic brewing techniques, high-quality ingredients, and a genuine love for the craft."
Left Coast Brewing Company, established in 2004, has earned a reputation for producing award-winning, West Coast–inspired beers that embody the laid-back coastal lifestyle of Southern California. The GABF gold medal adds to a growing list of accolades for the brewery and reinforces its position as one of California's standout independent craft brewers. Trunk Box is currently available on tap at Left Coast Brewing's Irvine and Ontario locations.
About Left Coast Brewing Company
Founded in 2004, Left Coast Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery based in San Clemente, California. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and coastal community roots, Left Coast produces a diverse lineup of award-winning beers, including Trestles IPA, Asylum, Hop Juice, Una Mas, and now, Trunk Box.
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