Great Lakes Brewing Company, Ohio's most celebrated microbrewery, has announced that three of its beers snagged gold medals at the 2011 World Beer Championships, a rigorous and respected beer evaluation conducted by the Beverage Testing Institute of Chicago.

Conway's Irish Ale, a seasonal offering, received 90 points and an "Exceptional" rating in the "Irish Style Ale" category. Commodore Perry, available year-round, earned 92 points and an "Exceptional" rating in the "India Pale Ale" category. Burning River, also available year-round, scored 91 points in the "American Style Pale Ale" category.

These three beers have collectively earned 17 gold medals at the World Beer Championships since GLBC's founding in 1988.

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