2023: Wilmington Brew vs Founders

2023 Brewbracket Opening Round of 32

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Wilmington Brew Works' family-friendly taproom   VS   beer with complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics, bigger body, and tons of flavor
The winner is ... Wilmington Brew Works' family-friendly taproom
Wilmington Brew Works
60% (88 votes)
Founders Brewing Company
40% (58 votes)
Total votes: 146

It's 1955 vs 1997. Who will move on? Your vote will count.

Wilmington Brew Works

Housed in a 100-year old former laboratory in the old 9th Ward, Wilmington Brew Works is the first production brewery (1955) in Delaware’s largest city.

Founders Brewing Company

Back in 1997 Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers quit their jobs to open Founders Brewing Co. They figured if you’re going to live life, you ought to live it hard, without regrets. 

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An interesting matchup. Pick to one to go on to the next round. Click on the logos above to get more info on these cool brews, and be sure to vote for your favorite. Every vote counts.

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