[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 127 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING FORGOTTEN STAR BREWING CO.

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                            HON. ILHAN OMAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2022

  Ms. OMAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Forgotten Star 
Brewing Company for winning multiple awards at the 2022 U.S. Open Beer 
Championship. Forgotten Star received two gold medals and two silver 
medals and was recognized as one of America's Top Ten Breweries earlier 
this month.
  Every year, hundreds of breweries around the country compete across 
150 categories of beer. A panel of experts judge these submissions and 
names the country's best beers. Forgotten Star won gold medals for 
their Bonspiel Bock and Nut N' Honey Nut Ale, and they won silver 
medals for their Schwarzbier and Northstar Cream Ale. By winning these 
medals, they were also selected as one of the ten best breweries 
nationwide.
  Forgotten Star Brewing Company was founded in November 2019 by Matt 
Asay and Andy Risvold, and Mr. Asay serves as Head Brewer. The brewery 
is located in the historic Northern Pump Company factory, which 
produced Navy ship guns during World War II. That company was one of 
only eight nationwide that received superior recognition from the U.S. 
federal government for ``Excellence in Production.'' Forgotten Star is 
proud to carry on their legacy of excellence.
  Although I do not drink myself, I have deep appreciation for 
Forgotten Star's craft and artistry. My constituents tell me these 
awards are well-deserved, and I join them in celebrating Forgotten 
Star's success at the U.S. Open Beer Championship.

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