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wo breweries from the Inland Northwest took home top accolades at the recent 2020 U.S. Open Beer Championship, one of the biggest brewing competitions in the country. No-Li Brewhouse landed a silver medal in the American Strong Pale Ale category for its Big Juicy IPA. Recent newcomer Brick West Brewing Co., meanwhile, landed bronze in the Vienna-style category for its Brick West Vienna. Beyond Eastern Washington, a handful of familiar names made this year s winners list, including Reuben s Brews of Seattle (fifth overall), Deschutes Brewery (2020 s Grand National Champion) in Bend, Oregon, and Icicle Brewing out of Leavenworth (four medals overall).