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