The third edition of Master and Marzen is bigger and better than ever. With 50+ breweries involved, this tournament is going to be awesome.
Master of Marzen 2021 – Round 1
Chilly Water Brewing Company – Signature Six
Welcome to the inaugural post in my Signature Six Series. Throughout this blog series, I aim to make a deep dive into a mixed six-pack that best represents the style and substance of a brewery.
Master of Marzen 2021 – Championship Final: Hop & Barrel Brewing Company vs. East Brother Beer Co.
The Championship Final of Master of Marzen 2021 sees Hop & Barrel Brewing Company (Wisconsin) vs. East Brother Beer Co. (California). Both are first time entrants in the tournament. Hop & Barrel emerged from a competitive Semi-Final against Telluride and East Brother qualified against an excellent 4 By 4 brew. Let’s see how this final shakes out.
Master of Marzen 2021 – 3rd Place Final: Telluride Brewing Co. vs. 4 By 4 Brewing Company
The 3rd Place Final of Master of Marzen 2021 sees Telluride Brewing Co. (Colorado) vs. 4 By 4 Brewing Company (Missouri). Telluride are first-time entrants and 4 By 4 return from their inaugural Master of Marzen in 2020. These are two remarkable beers that earned their spot in the top four, let’s see how this one plays out.
Master of Marzen 2021 – Semi-Final 2: 4 By 4 Brewing Company vs. East Brother Beer Co.
Semi-Final 2 of Master of Marzen 2021 sees 4 By 4 Brewing (Missouri) vs. East Brother Beer Co. (California). 4 By 4 are returning from their 2020 campaign and qualified via their Round 4 clash with Freetail. East Brother are first time entrants of Master of Marzen and made their way to the semis by way of defending champions Twisted Spike. This one will be massive.
Master of Marzen 2021 – Semi-Final 1: Hop & Barrel Brewing Company vs. Telluride Brewing Co.
Semi-Final 1 of Master of Marzen 2021 sees Hop & Barrel Brewing Company (Wisconsin) vs. Telluride Brewing Co. (Colorado). Both are first-time entrants in the Master of Marzen tournament. Hop & Barrel emerged from their Round 4 clash with Hop & Sting and Telluride progressed from their previous round bout against Zero Gravity lol. Let’s see how this goes.
Master of Marzen 2021 – Round 4, Bout 4: East Brother Beer Co. vs. Twisted Spike Brewing Company
Round 4, Bout 4 of Master of Marzen 2021 sees East Brother Beer Co. (California) vs. Twisted Spike Brewing Company (Oklahoma). East Brother are first-time entrants who progressed from their third round bout against Real Ale. Twisted Spike are the defending champions from 2020 and qualified for Round 4 after their bout against Chilly Water. Let’s get rolling.
Master of Marzen 2021 – Round 4, Bout 3: Freetail vs. 4 By 4
Round 4, Bout 3 of Master of Marzen 2021 sees Freetail Brewing Co. (Texas) vs. 4 By 4 Brewing Company (Missouri). Freetail make their third Master or Marzen appearance, having entered every iteration to date, an qualified after a third round bout against Twelve Guns. 4 By 4 returns for their second tournament and progressed from their previous bout with Elmhurst. Let’s see how this goes.
Master of Marzen 2021 – Round 4, Bout 2: Telluride Brewing Co. vs. Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
Round 4, Bout 2 of Master of Marzen 2021 sees Telluride Brewing Co. (Colorado) vs. Zero Gravity Craft Brewery (Vermont). Both breweries are first-time entrants in the tournament. Telluride qualified for Round 4 vía a matchup with Pulpit Rock. Zero Gravity progressed from their Round 3 bout against MadTree. Let’s get this rolling.
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