2015: Heavy Seas vs Shiner

2015 Brewbracket Opening Play In Round

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Heavy Seas Brewery was established by Hugh Sisson in 1995   VS   1909 the residents of Shiner, Texas struck water
The winner is ... Heavy Seas Brewery was established by Hugh Sisson in 1995
Heavy Seas
63% (66 votes)
Shiner
37% (38 votes)
Total votes: 104

Heavy Seas brewery offers such nautical selections as the famous Lose Cannon (in a can, of course), Blackbeard's Breakfast porter and the new Crossbones IPA. Heavy Seas raises its Jolly Roger in the port city of Baltimore. Shiner, on the other hand, is an institution in the Texas town that bears its name. Shiner is known for its bock, Ruby Redbird and good 'ol Premium beer brands. 

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