Congratulations to our pal Steve Mashington for being crowned 2012 Philly Beer Geek. From Newsworks:
The six contestants included: Andrew Pope, "The Beer Pope" from Iron Abbey Gastro Pub, located in Horsham, Pa.; Colin Presby, "Bockman" from Canal Street Pub, located in Reading, Pa. and Standard Tap, located in Philadelphia; Michael Soo, "A Brewer Named Soo" from Dock Street Brewery, located in Philadelphia; Steve Mashington, "Smashington" from Hulmeville Inn, located in Hulmeville, Pa.; Christian Mosebach, "Moosebock" from American Sardine Bar, located in Philadelphia and Jesse Andreozzi "Philly Beer Baron" from Philly Beer Scene Magazine.
knowledge and passion for Philadelphia beer."
The six judges included reining 'Beer Geek' champion Natalie DeChico, Mike "Scoats" Scotese, owner of the Grey Lodge Pub and Hop Angel Brauhaus; Lew Bryson, beer writer and blogger; Marilyn Candeloro, brand ambassador for Dock Street Brewery; Rick Suarez, director of sales and marketing at Arcadia Ales, located in Michigan; and Doug Marchakitus, head brewer of Manayunk Brewing Company.
"This is one of the greatest things that's ever happened to me," said Steve Mashington on Thursday, after receiving the 2012 Philly Beer Geek title and $2,000 in beer-related prizes at the Manayunk Brewery.
It was the second and final round of the local competition which called on bars and restaurants to choose and sponsor one contestant for the semi-finals in May. Thursday's competitors were the reining champs of last month's competition.
Rick Suarez was unable to attend as a Philly Beer Geek Judge this year. Standing in his place on the Illustrious Panel of judges was the celebrated 2010 Philly Beer Geek, Steve Hawk.
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