We weren’t able to make this inaugural tournament a national event, but we wanted our readers to be able to play along. Now’s your chance. It’s up to you to decide whether a beloved, classic steamer from a century-old brewery or a fresh, upstart IPA from a decade-old brewery should move on to the Elite Eight.

This challenge will obviously be more fair, and more fun, if everyone who votes can try the two beers head-to-head. So check out your nearest good beer store to see if you can find them, vote on your favorite below, and share your thoughts on them in the comments.

Upcoming October Madness events: If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, join us at the Hotel Utah on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 5:30 p.m. for a showdown between Magnolia’s Proving Ground IPA and Tied House’s Ironwood Dark. On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Mad River’s Steelhead Extra Pale Ale will take on Ninkasi’s Believer Double Red at 6 p.m. at Shotwell’s.

Stay tuned to @wiredplaybook and @beerrobot for updates on attending future October Madness events in the Bay Area. Follow us on Twitter at @betsymason and @wiredplaybook and on Facebook.

See Also:

• Vote for Beer: East Coast vs. West Coast
• October Madness: Our Search for the Most Wired Beer
• Devil’s Canyon Goes Full Boar Into Beer Tourney 2nd Round
• Sierra Nevada Pulls Off Stunning Win at Swissnex SF
• Proving Ground IPA Proves Too Much for Blue Bell Bitter
• Eye of the Hawk Ale Swoops In for Early Win

Authors: Betsy Mason

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