Hey ya’ll! We are absolutely thrilled to be the 2023 New Mexico Brewers Guild IPA Challenge winner! Our entry, Participation Award, took the top spot, and we couldn't be more elated.
Participation Award is a hazy double dry-hopped double IPA that packs a delightful punch at 8.7% ABV and 70 IBU.
Participation Award is a blend of 25% oats, 25% malted wheat, and 2-row with a touch of unmalted wheat. Hopped throughout with a combination of Sabro, Simcoe, and the ever-beloved Citra. Fermented with Helio Gazer yeast. Our brewery team took the opportunity to include some top-secret ingredients they’ve been wanting to experiment with, they won’t even tell us, so that will have to remain a mystery.
This victory is not just ours; it belongs to the entire New Mexico craft beer community. The New Mexico Brewers Guild IPA Challenge brought 16 of the state's greatest IPAs after the brewers round, each one representing the hard work and creativity of its respective brewery. We extend our sincere appreciation and respect to all the participating breweries. Your dedication to the craft pushes the boundaries of excellence and continues to elevate the New Mexico.
Here are the final votes:
Bosque Brewing 69
Bow & Arrow Brewing 43
Canteen Brewhouse 25
Ex Novo Brewing Co 31
Flix Brewhouse 36
Hidden Mountain Brewing Co 39
Icebox Brewing Co 35
Marble Brewery 26
Quarter Celtic Brewpub 16
Rio Bravo Brewing 23
Santa Fe Brewing Co 18
Second Street Brewery 17
Sidetrack Brewing Co 21
Sobremesa R&B 35
Steel Bender Brewyard 47
Three Rivers Brewing Co 22
Participation Award has limited availability at our taprooms. Check here for our most up to date tap lists.
See you at GABF!
