Everett's Larsen brews up a win in congressional beer competition

By Laurel Demkovich / Washington State Standard

Twelve-term Congressman, top Democrat on the House infrastructure committee, a leader in international relations and brewmaster? Raise a glass to U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, a newfound Congressional brewing champion.

Larsen, along with North Carolina Republican Rep. David Rouzer, won the seventh annual Brew Across America competition hosted by Anheuser-Busch. As part of the competition, six bipartisan teams of members of Congress visit breweries across the country and create beers inspired by local flavors from their home states.

Larsen and Rouzer brewed up a crisp Kolsch with ingredients from their respective states to take home the 2024 Brew Democracy Cup. Fresh Washington hops and North Carolina grain came together in the refreshing “Coastal Shine,” made in partnership with Wicked Weed Brewing in Asheville.

It’s the first time Larsen, who represents Washington’s 2nd Congressional District in Snohomish and surrounding counties, has participated in the competition.

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