VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Nearly 40 breweries participated in the 2024 “757 Battle of the Beers” competition. The annual event is for bragging rights, while also raising money for charity.
The 12th annual Battle of the Beers was held on Sept. 7, 2024 at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, presented by non-profit Beach Ambassadors, in partnership with Veer Magazine and Virginia Craft Beer Magazine.
The event has grown from less than 10 brewers in its first year to 40 Hampton Roads breweries.
Attendees enjoy samples, live music, food trucks, games, and more.
Awards are handed out in three categories: “Brewer’s Choice,” “People’s Choice,” and “Battle of the Brewers.” Event proceeds benefit the winning breweries’ charities, St. Mary’s Home, and Hope House Foundation.
Without further ado, here are this year’s 1st place winners, as listed on the event website:
- Brewer’s Choice: Elation Brewing, 5104 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA
- People’s Choice: Afterglow Brewing, 2330 Bowdens Ferry Road, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA
- Battle of the Brewers: 1700 Brewing Company, 11838 Canon Blvd #400, Newport News, VA
Afterglow announced it is celebrating its win on Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Congratulations to the winning breweries – and their charities of choice!