2015: Stewarts vs Heavy Seas

2015 Brewbracket Opening Play In Round

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Stewart's Brewing Co.   VS   Heavy Seas Brewery was established by Hugh Sisson in 1995
The winner is ... Stewart's Brewing Co.
Stewarts
54% (38 votes)
Heavy Seas
46% (33 votes)
Total votes: 71

Two regional heavy-hitters go head-to-head in the second round of the play-in portion of the brewbracket! Delaware brewery Stewarts (located in Bear) defeated NoLi in no uncertain terms (getting 65% of the vote) to earn the right to face Baltimore's Heavy Seas, which made Shiner walk the plank with 63% of the vote.

Who should advance? It's your call. Both offer a nice selection of ambers, IPAs and porters, as well as seasonal specialties. 

Click on the logos above to get more info on these cool brews, and be sure to vote for your favorite. Like the match-ups on Facebook or Twitter to be entered to win prizes at this year's brewfest on Sept 12.

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