2023: Big Oyster vs Blue Earl

2023 Brewbracket Opening Round of 32

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Big Oyster Brewery   VS   founder of Blue Earl Brewery Ronnie “Blue” Earl Price
The winner is ... Big Oyster Brewery
Big Oyster Brewery
53% (128 votes)
Blue Earl Brewing
47% (114 votes)
Total votes: 242

Rehoboth Beach's Big Oyster takes on Blue Earl from Smyrna. Vote for your favorite brew at the beach.

Big Oyster Brewery

Big Oyster brews a variety of high-quality craft beers including East Coast and West Coast IPAs, Bavarian and Belgian Wheat Beers, and German and American Lagers. 

Blue Earl

The founder of their brewery Ronnie “Blue” Earl Price is a man of simple tastes, always on the hunt for great music, gourmet food, and exceptional craft beer. 

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