2026 Big Oyster vs Evil Genius

2026 Brewbracket Opening Round of 32

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Big Oyster Brewery   VS   founders Luke Bowen and Trevor Hayward met in an accounting class at Villanova University
The winner is ... Big Oyster Brewery
Big Oyster Brewery
55% (90 votes)
Evil Genius
45% (75 votes)
Total votes: 165

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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.  

Evil Genius

Launched in 2011, Evil Genius Beer Company now produces 28 different products in Bottles and on Draught and delivers beer to seven states (CT, DE, MA, MD, NJ, PA, and RI).

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