Meet the Experts
Behind Every Medal
All beers are judged by experienced industry professionals who actively work in the beverage trade. Through blind tasting, each entry is evaluated for quality, balance, and style integrity, ensuring fair and meaningful results.

Joel Suarez
Buyer at Brooklyn Beer Barrel and Founder at Uptown Beer Society

Zach Mack
Owner/Buyer at ABC Beer Co., Taco Vista, Governors Beer Co.

Joe Vicidomini
Owner at Craftsman Ale House

Kendall Alvarez Eskew
Owner at The Thirsty Quaker

Anne Becerra
Cicerone, Consultant, and Beer Director at Treadwell Park

David Urbanos
Bar Owner at Ciceone

Brian Winget
Beer Consultant + Bartender at Someday Bar

Sadaf Asmolova

James Tai
Beeracoyte

Ryan Kubek
Front-End Manager + Craft Beer and Cider Buyer

Julio
Craft Culture

Cesar
Craft Culture
