[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E724]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SECOND STREET BREWING

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                      HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 2016

  Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 
to honor Second Street Brewing on their tremendous success during the 
2016 World Beer Cup awards.
  The Brewers Association hosts the World Beer Cup every two years, a 
competition which features over 200 judges for over 90 categories of 
beer. Large and small breweries throughout the globe enter this 
prestigious event.
  I am honored to know that Albuquerque, New Mexico's very own Second 
Street Brewing received the Silver in the Imperial India Pale Ale 
category, for their Trebuchet Imperial India Pale Ale, out of a total 
of 181 entries from around the world. Second Street President and 
Brewmaster, Rod Tweet, explained, ``It's well known that Imperial IPA 
is an extremely competitive category, and with 181 entries this year, 
it was the second largest in the contest. Our Brewing team is really 
proud of the award.''
  Second Street Brewing was founded in 1996 and today brews 60 unique 
styles of ales and lagers. As a small locally owned manufacturing and 
service business Second Street Brewing represents the prosperity of a 
burgeoning local craft beer industry in New Mexico. Second Street 
Brewing is a testament to the contributions small businesses make to 
our country and communities and the idea that with hard work and 
dedication nothing is unattainable.
  To this day lawyers, government officials, business leaders, 
political icons, artists and students continue to enjoy exquisite beers 
in Second Street's friendly atmosphere. Mr. Speaker, I would like to 
take this moment to recognize Second Street Brewing for their 
accomplishments in the 2016 World Beer Cup competition and commitment 
to our community at large. I am proud to know that we have a great 
business located in the First Congressional District of New Mexico.

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