RIOT SOCIETY COLLAB BEER INVITATIONAL 2024 Winners
We have contacted our winners & a public announcement of the winners will be on Thursday at 4pm EST. Congratulations!
1st Place: HALF-BAKED INSPIRED IMPERIAL STOUT
Philippines-sourced cacao nibs, Indian vanilla beans, toasted coconut, marshmallow, brownie batter.
2nd Place: DOUBLE IPA WITH MARSHMALLOW & RASPBERRY
Double IPA (Citra and Strata hops) conditioned with raspberry and marshmallow. Something I’ve never seen from HSAW! Would love to see your spin on a sour IPA.
3rd Place: COQUITO INSPIRED IMPERIAL STOUT
I know many breweries probably do something similar but with Tampas large Hispanic population, specifically Puerto Rican population, I think this would be really cool. My grandpa was obsessed with it; he taught my mom how to make it and after his passing, my mom taught me how to make it. We make it for Christmas every year as a gift for friends and family.
Runner-up: ELOTES (MEXICAN STREET CORN) INSPIRED CREAM ALE
Something refreshingly different for the ramp up of another brutal Florida summer. Lime zest and coriander on top of a corn rich base accented with dried chilies and naturally lactose to emulate the crema.
Runner Up: SQUEEZIT INSPIRED SOUR ALE
I used to love squeezits as a kid and looked forward to them being packed in my lunchbox going to school. Why were they discontinued? It’s a cold case file but you should bring it back with a beer flavor pack. Mean Green Puncher, Chucklin' Cherry, Smarty Arty Orange, Berry B. Wild, Silly Billy Strawberry, Grumpy Grape, and Rockin' Red Puncher.
TIMELINE
September 28 at 9 am EST - Open for submission
October 31 at 11:59 pm EST - Closed for submission
November 18 - Finalists Announced
November 1 - 30 - Judging Period
December 1 - 31 - Public Voting period
January 2 - Winning Concept Announced
March - Tampa Bay Beer Week Release for 1st Place
The judges
We had so much fun reading through all the recipes we received. You all really get us & understand what our brand is all about. We appreciated the creativy and how you thought through what we do. We also LOVED the diversity. The Tampa community is rich with culture & heritage. While some of our own team members have roots in Central America, the Philippines, & Cuba, we’re happy to serve a greater & much needed diversity in craft beer that reflects the Tampa community.
Josh Garman
Josh is Chief Visionary Officer and Co-founder of Hidden Springs Ale Works. Before founding HSAW with his wife, Jacqui, he was an award-winning homebrewer with a penchant for sweets. Today, he guides HSAW’s production and contributes to ongoing innovation in craft beer. Since the company was launched, hundreds of brands have been created and shared with fans around the world where the beer is distributed from Tampa, Florida.
Jacqui Garman
Jacqui is Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of Hidden Springs Ale Works. Since Jacqui joined operations, she began using her unique role as both a seasoned mental health clinician and a member of the craft beer industry to address healthy ways to support members of craft beer and guided the launch of Things We Don’t Say, a beer brewed in collaboration with Hope for the Day. She is also the heart and soul behind the Ezra the Lion brand, HSAW’s seasonal Sour Ale that raises awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. She wears many hats, including being the doyenne of the tasting room, working closely with her team to create the best craft beer experience possible. Most recently, she developed and launched HSAW’s seltzer-based cocktail menu program to rave reviews. Outside of HSAW, she’s been instrumental in engaging with the Tampa Bay community through her service with the Friends of the Riverwalk and The Tampa Metropolitan YMCA.
Barry Elwonger
Barry is the owner of Allocated Media. His team collaborates with us on our photography and videography projects. Barry is also a vital part of our quality assurance program, assisting in blind product analysis and hosting off-flavor and sensory training for our staff. With over a decade of experience in the craft brewing industry, Barry's expertise spans a wide range of areas including distribution, sales, marketing, logistics, and finance for breweries. He holds an extensive array of industry certifications such as Certified Cicerone, Great American Beer Fest Judge, Certified BJCP Judge, Level 1 Sommelier, and Certified Bourbon Steward, in addition to numerous marketing certifications. His innovative marketing initiatives have not only earned multiple awards but have also been featured in a variety of media outlets, including Ellen, CNN, USA Today, BBC, NPR, and hundreds of other news outlets.
Mary Warner
Mary Warner is the Chief Marketing Officer & OZ for Hidden Springs Ale Works. Before joining HSAW, she was a luxury brand & marketing strategist for international living & wellbeing brands for more than a decade. A passionate food researcher and serious home cook, she has worked alongside Beard Award-winning chefs and writers, shared drinks with food & beverage greats Lolis Eric Elie, Jim Harrison, Dave Wondrich, & Julia Reed, and contributed writing to Edible, The Bitter Southerner, Paste Magazine, and The Los Angeles Review of Books.