2019: Bellefonte vs Midnight Oil

2019 Brewbracket Final Matchup

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a selection of IPAs, blondes and ales   VS   Midnight Oil Brewing Company logo
The winner is ... a selection of IPAs, blondes and ales
Bellefonte
51% (1539 votes)
Midnight Oil
49% (1452 votes)
Total votes: 2991

Playing off their title victory last year, 2018 Brewbracket Champion Bellefonte resumes their winning streak with another triumph against 2SP - winning 366 to 170. But will Bellefonte be able to hold onto their crown? In their first year in the Brewbracket, Midnight Oil has made a lasting impression with a record breaking number of votes each round; in the Semi-finals, Midnight Oil scored a total of 516 votes against fan favorite Blue Earl's 299 votes.

Beer lovers everywhere will have to come out in full force if they want their favorite brewery to win. Now the past champion is set to face off against the first-time contestant... Who will claim the title of 2019 Odessa Brewbracket Champion?

Bellefonte

Hailing from Wilmington, Delaware, Bellefonte Brewing Co. hosts eight regular production beers and two taps dedicated to rotational beers. Reflecting the home-brew origins, Bellefonte sells brew supplies and offers brew education in addition to creating a selection of IPAs, blondes and ales on the premises. A regular fan favorite is their Grapefruit Rye.

Midnight Oil

As you might suspect, the beers produced by Midnight Oil are best enjoyed at the end of a day of hard productive work. Midnight Oil is dedicated to working hard and working late to provide others who work hard and late with the most enjoyable and refreshing beers, like their Impulse IPA and XII Pale Ale.

Vote for your favorite brewery and win!

Which local brewery will win: the past champion or the first time contestant? Vote wisely, because only one can win.

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 September 7th. Every vote counts!

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