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The 24th Annual Battle of the Brews featured about 130 breweries, restaurants, and food vendors. We had a BJCP-certified beer competition, judged food and barbeque competitions, and People's Choice award winners that YOU voted for. In cased you missed the announcements of the winners during the event, here they are! Each winner received a Battle of the Brews trophy. Congrats to the winners and thanks to all of the businesses who brought beer and food to make the event a success.
BJCP BEER COMPETITION
- American/International Lager: Del Cielo Brewing Co. - Morena Mia
- European Lager: Firestone Walker Brewing Co. - Lager
- Pale American Ale: Heretic Brewing Company - Tangerine Tornado
- American Ale: 3 Disciples Brewing - Lunar Halo
- IPA: Figueroa Mountain Brewing - Point Conception
- New England IPA: Karl Strauss Brewing Company - Boat Shoes
- Double IPA: Dempsey's - Trans (Broken Arrow)
- European Ale: Fall River Brewing Company - Kitty Pleasure
- Fruit Beer: Golden Road Brewing - Mango Cart
- Spiced/Wood/Specialty Ale: Del Cielo Brewing Co. - Coffee State
- Best in Show Beer: Del Cielo Brewing Co. - Morena Mia
FOOD COMPETITION:
- Best Sandwich: Perch + Plow
- Best Use of Bacon: Flagship Taproom
- Best Use of Meat: The Flakery Bakery, LLC
- Best Use of Cheese: Peloton Culinary & Catering
- Best All-American: Flagship Taproom
- Best Presentation: Gerard's Paella
- Most Creative: Peloton Culinary & Catering
- Best Dessert: Three Twins Ice Cream
- Best in Show Food: Gerard's Paella
BBQ COMPETITION:
- Best Chicken: RG BBQ
- Best Tri-Tip: Camacho's Southern Style BBQ
- Best Ribs: Camacho's Southern Style BBQ
- Best in Show BBQ: War Pigs
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS:
- Craft Cup Beer: GravSouth Brew Co.
- Craft Cup Food: Peloton Culinary & Catering
- Craft Cup BBQ: Smokin' Grill BBQ
- Main Event Beer: GravSouth Brew Co.
- Main Event Food: Peloton Culinary & Catering
- Main Event Pizza: Homerun Pizza
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