RIOT SOCIETY COLLAB BEER INVITATIONAL 2025 Contest
This year, we're raising the stakes. Only one lucky winner will have the chance to collaborate with us on a limited-edition Riot Society beer. (Hey! We’ve got 2 more winners from 2024 we’ll be debuting at th end of this year and early next year - our plate is full.)
Why choose you? We believe that collaboration is the heart of craft beer. By partnering with a passionate craft beer enthusiast & Hidden Springs fan, we’re getting at the heart of what makes craft brewing so special. Plus, it's a great opportunity for our community to connect over a shared love of good beer.
The winning beer will be unveiled during Tampa Bay Beer Week 2025. And of course, the winner will receive some amazing prizes, including getting to brew the beer with us & noshing on team burritos, because that’s how we do it.
So, what are you waiting for? Submit your dream beer concept today!
SOME GUIDELINES
Beers in any style will be considered.
Nostalgia is our thing, so bonus points if you can capture a memory.
Focus on flavor. We can create a product using any base but if you do have a suggestion, you’ll be able to include it. E.g. Imperial Stout, Sour Ale, etc.
There’s no limit to your submissions, however, only Riot Society member entries will be considered. Fancy yourself a CIO (Chief Idea Officer)? Well then submit away.
Vegan-friendly recipes - meaning more people can experience them - is also a plus.
Other than honey or dairy, please don’t propose any other animal products.
Be respectful. We appreciate a sense of humor, but there’s a real person reading your response so be kind.
Submissions can come from all over the world, but in the spirit of celebrating craft beer made in Tampa, priority consideration will be given to those who plan to be in town for TBBW 2025.
Ready to submit?
TIMELINE
September 8th at 9 am EST - Open for submission to Riot Society Members
September 15th at 9 am EST - Open for submission to Public
October 31st at 11:59 pm EST - Closed for submission
November 15th - 6 Semi-Finalist Announced
November 16th - 30th - Round 1 Public Voting Period
December 1st - 3 Finalists Announced
December 2nd - 16 - Round 2 Voting Period
January 6th - Winning Concept Announced & Notified
Early February - Winning Concept Brewed with the Winner at HSAW
March - Tampa Bay Beer Week Release Party! 🥳
The judges
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. 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.
Tim Warner
Tim brings the huzzah to the HSAW brand. Joining the team 2 years ago to support our production & hospitality teams, he returned to Florida from Chicago where he flexed his muscle in the IT world. We’re pretty sure the hardware doesn’t appreciate him as our fans do. He has a knack for flavor, and knowing exactly what people need earning more ink in our Google Reviews than our beer, and that’s saying something. He’s changed the game of the craft beer experience in our Tasting Room, and can’t wait to serve your inspired brew.
Mary Warner
Mary Warner is the Chief Marketing Officer & resident Bird Dogger 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.