2018: Blue Earl vs Bellefonte

2018 Brewbracket Semifinal Round

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founder of Blue Earl Brewery Ronnie “Blue” Earl Price   VS   a selection of IPAs, blondes and ales
The winner is ... a selection of IPAs, blondes and ales
Blue Earl
44% (1251 votes)
Bellefonte
56% (1601 votes)
Total votes: 2852

In Round 3, two-time Champion Blue Earl defeated Tröegs by 111 votes, securing their spot in the Final Four. Meanwhile, first-time contestant Bellefonte triumphed against Victory with a 160 vote lead.

Both Blue Earl and Bellefonte have a history of landslide victories in the 2018 Odessa Brewfest. Fans will have to work extra hard if they want their brewery to win. 

Blue Earl

Blue Earl Brewing Company was established in 2014 by Ronnie “Blue” Earl Price. Blue Earl features 12 different styles of beer from around the world, inlcuding classics like their Walking Blues IPA and Honeysuckle Rose. Blue Earl is the brewery to beat this year as they have won both the 2016 and 2017 Brewbracket Championship.  

Bellefonte

Hailing from Wilmington, Delaware, Bellefonte Brewing Co. hosts sixteen taps of their own beers including two for Nitro and two dedicated to sours and specialty beers. A regular fan favorite is their Grateful Haze, silver medalist at the 2018 World Beer Cup.

Vote for your favorite brewery and win!

Both of these Delaware Beers need your vote if they're going to advance to the Finals! Vote wisely, only you can will help decide who wins the 2018 Odessa Brewbracket!

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 8th. Every vote counts!

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