Here is the list of beers for the 4th Annual Maine Madness Beer Tournament. We put a lot of thought and discussion into the beers included below. This is not a task we take lightly. There are many solid beers that didn't make it into the tournament, and don't think it didn't break our beer-loving … Continue reading 2017 Maine Madness Beer Tournament Beer List
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2016 Maine Madness Beer Tournament Beer List
Here is the official list of the beers for the 3rd Annual Maine Madness tournament. Much discussion goes into crafting this list of Maine beers. We tried to include brews that are brilliantly crafted, available to try during the tournament, and/or popular in Maine and New England. It's a tough job, and we had to … Continue reading 2016 Maine Madness Beer Tournament Beer List
Official 2015 Maine Madness Beer Tournament Bracket
We present to you the official 2015 Maine Madness Beer Tournament Bracket. Click on the document to get a better look at the match-ups. It's clear that the early rounds are going to be tight with some amazing brews in head to head battles early on. Remember, the purpose of this tournament is to celebrate … Continue reading Official 2015 Maine Madness Beer Tournament Bracket
The Official List of Beers for the Maine Madness Beer Tournament
We are so happy to announce the participants in the 2015 Maine Madness Beer Tournament. What we'd like to ask of you is that you peruse this list and see if there are any Maine beers you dearly love that are not on this list. We are going to finalize the list in the next … Continue reading The Official List of Beers for the Maine Madness Beer Tournament
Final Results and Analysis of the Maine Madness Beer Tournament
Two weeks, 64 beers, and 1,524 votes later, we have our 2014 Maine Madness Beer Tournament Champion: Rising Tide Maine Island Trail Ale. MITA received 76% of yesterday's vote, giving it a landslide victory over Allagash Curieux, a mighty, mighty opponent. Rising Tide fans got out the vote and made it happen for this tasty, … Continue reading Final Results and Analysis of the Maine Madness Beer Tournament
Results and Analysis of the Final Four
This tournament has been a whirlwind ever since voting started two weeks ago in the Round of 64. If Warren Buffet offered a billion dollars to anyone who could pick a perfect bracket in the Maine Madness Beer Tournament, I have a feeling that he wouldn't have to pay up in our tournament either. If … Continue reading Results and Analysis of the Final Four
Results and Analysis of the Elite Eight
Someone commented after yesterday's Elite Eight round that they felt like a traitor voting against any of the remaining beers. But voters steeled themselves and made the hard choices, and we have our Final Four Lineup: Maine Beer Company Peeper (2) vs. Allagash Curieux (9) Maine Beer Company Lunch (1) vs. Rising Tide Brewing Maine … Continue reading Results and Analysis of the Elite Eight
Results and Analysis of Sweet 16
Karin put yesterday's Sweet Sixteen Round of the Maine Madness Beer Tournament perfectly when she commented, "Daymark or Zoe?! You are killing me!" We feel the same way, Karin. And so did a lot of voters by the results of yesterday's voting. (Click here to view full bracket.) By far, the most enjoyable voting to … Continue reading Results and Analysis of Sweet 16
Results and Analysis from Round Two: Maine IPA’s and Seasonals
Just when you think you know who's is going to win a head to head match-up in this tournament, the votes come in, and you're assumptions are eschewed. This was the case for last night's voting for Maine IPA's and Seasonals in the Round of 32. I hope some of you out there have friendly … Continue reading Results and Analysis from Round Two: Maine IPA’s and Seasonals
Results and Analysis of Round Two: Maine Darks, Strong Ales, and Ales
Hot damn! Things just got real here in Round Two as the big boys squared off in the Darks, Strong Ales, and Ales categories. As one voter put it, "It is getting harder to choose." And it will only prove harder as the rounds progress. Remember, in less than a week, we will have our … Continue reading Results and Analysis of Round Two: Maine Darks, Strong Ales, and Ales
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