Tega Cay, SC – Model A Brewing Company, a beloved local establishment, has brought a major state honor home to Tega Cay, winning the coveted title of “Best Overall Brewery 2025” for South Carolina.
The announcement is a resounding affirmation of the brewery’s commitment to quality, creativity, and the simple philosophy they proudly stand by: “We make beer-flavored beer, and we’re damn proud of it.”
The prestigious Best Overall Brewery award was powered by an impressive showing in the state competition, where six of Model A Brewing’s distinct beers secured medals across multiple categories, demonstrating the depth and versatility of their brewing program.
This incredible state-level honor comes hot on the heels of the brewery’s recent medal wins at the 2025 Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance (CIBA) Awards, solidifying their reputation as a powerhouse in the regional craft beer scene.
Model A Brewing wins gold and silver at 2025 Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance Awards
🥇 A Golden Haul of Medal-Winning Brews
The Model A Brewing team showcased their exceptional talent with three Gold, two Silver, and one Bronze medal:
| Medal | Beer Name | Category Insight |
| Gold | Prohibition ESB | An Extra Special Bitter, a classic English style. |
| Gold | American Dreamin’ | Likely a tribute to the quintessential American craft style. |
| Gold | Cleanest Dirty Shirt | A unique and memorable name for a gold-winning brew. |
| Silver | SmackDown Brown | An American or English Brown Ale. |
| Silver | Auf Wiedersehen | A German-inspired name, possibly a lager or wheat beer. |
| Bronze | Hop Magnet Saison | A farmhouse ale with an American hop influence. |
This extraordinary achievement is largely credited to Head Brewer Jerod Jones, whom the company has rightly dubbed their “Michelangelo of brewing.” Jones’s talent for refining and crafting exceptional beers has put Tega Cay squarely on the map as a destination for top-tier craft beer.
“Jerod continues to craft some of the best beers in the country—right here in our backyard of Tega Cay, South Carolina,” Owner Brad O’Connor stated. “This isn’t possible without our Michelangelo of brewing, Head Brewer Jerod Jones.”
🍻 A Community Celebration
For the founders, who originally opened the brewery tired of driving out of Tega Cay for quality craft beer, the award is a testament to the community’s support. Two of the Gold Medal-winning beers are currently on tap, inviting patrons to raise a glass and celebrate the historic win.
Model A Brewing Company, located at 1175 Stonecrest Blvd, is more than just a brewery; it’s a community hub that has now proven it can compete—and win—at the highest level in South Carolina. Their heartfelt thank-you extends to “everyone who has supported us—past, present, and future.”
The brewery stands as a shining example of local passion translating into statewide excellence.
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