PARTICIPATING BREWERIES
WHAT IS THE ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN MALT SUSTAINABLE SIP-OFF?
The Allegheny Mountain Malt Sustainable Sip-Off is a craft beer competition designed to spotlight local breweries, regional malt, and the role innovative partnerships can play in a more sustainable and resilient food system.
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Participating breweries create a unique beer using Allegheny Mountain Malt and take part in a tasting experience that connects farmers, maltsters, distributors, breweries, bars, and beer lovers from Pittsburgh and beyond.
This isn’t just a beer competition. It’s a celebration of the full journey from farm to pint and the local businesses working together to strengthen our regional economy and build climate-resilience.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE SIP-OFF
Whether you’re a lifelong beer enthusiast or just looking for a fun, meaningful way to spend some time in the ‘Burgh, here’s why this event is not to be missed:
Discover New Favorites
Sample unique brews crafted by local breweries using regional malt — including special releases you won’t find anywhere else.
Be Part of the Action
Cast your vote for People’s Choice and help crown winners alongside expert judges and brewers.
High-Energy Entertainment
Hosted by Pittsburgh favorites Ya Jagoff, bringing signature humor and hometown flair, with music by DJ Kid Mental to keep the vibe high from first pour to final round.
Connect With Community
Meet brewers and fellow beer lovers from across the country while celebrating the Pittsburgh region’s vibrant local culture and shared commitment to sustainability.
Learn Through Tasting
Every beer tells a story about local ingredients, creative brewing, and mindful sourcing. The Sip-Off brings those stories to life, making sustainability tangible and fun.
Celebrate With Purpose
This event kicks off a week of festivities that highlight what makes Pittsburgh great, including its breweries, its people, and its drive toward innovation and sustainable impact.
WHY SHOULD BREWERIES PARTICIPATE?
As Pittsburgh builds momentum for the 2026 pro football draft, competing breweries can tap into the excitement, grow their visibility, build new relationships, and elevate their sustainability game through:
Consumer tastings & voting
Showcasing a new or limited-release beer
Campaign marketing & media
Highlighting local, regeneratively grown malt
Sustainability storytelling
Earning recognition and winning awards
Connecting with peer breweries, bars, restaurants, and new audiences
BREWERY AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Breweries will compete for prizes in the following categories, scored by judges and Sip-Off competition attendees:
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Top Draft Pick
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People’s Choice Award
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Brewer’s Choice
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Sustainability Spotlight
BREWERY
SIP-OFF PRIZES
Include, but are not limited to:
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Special promotions at Mike’s Beer Bar
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Inclusion in press releases, media coverage, and social media
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Trophies or plaques to showcase winners
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Discounted rates on continued purchases of Allegheny Mountain Malt
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Partnership with Sustainable Pittsburgh for future events
GET IN TOUCH
Questions about Allegheny Mountain Malt?
Reach out to Taiece Brooks, taiece@brooks-branding.com.
Questions about the Sustainable Sip-Off competition?
Contact Rebecca Bykoski, rbykoski@sustainablepittsburgh.org.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join us as a sponsor of the Allegheny Mountain Malt Sustainable Sip-Off and connect your brand to Pittsburgh’s craft beer community on the road to the 2026 draft event. Contact Leigh Frank at lfrank@sustainablepittsburgh.org to learn more.
THE ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN MALT SUSTAINABLE SIP-OFF IS A PROJECT OF:
Thank you to our sponsors:
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