Wild Heart Brewing Captures Four "Best of the Southeast" Titles at United States Beer Tasting Championship
Wild Heart Brewing has been awarded four prestigious "Best of the Southeast" honors at the United States Beer Tasting Championship's (USBTC) 31st Annual Winter Competition, held recently in Boston, Massachusetts.
The USBTC, established in 1994, is one of America's most respected independent beer evaluation organizations. Unlike traditional brewing competitions, the Championship employs a unique blind-tasting format where professional beer tasters evaluate entries without knowledge of brewery names, labels, or reputations. This unbiased approach ensures that beers are judged purely on their sensory qualities and style adherence.
In this year's Winter Competition, 562 beers from 209 breweries across the nation competed across 19 distinct beer categories. Wild Heart Brewing achieved a perfect record, earning recognition in all four categories entered:
Oktoberfest '25 – Best of the Southeast Vienna/Märzen Lager
BBA Hazel – Best of the Southeast Dessert/Pastry Beer
DDH-214 – Best of the Southeast Collaboration Beer
Helen – Best of the Southeast Dark/Munich Lager
Three of the four beers honored in this competition. From left to right, DDH-214 Hazy IPA, BBA Hazel, and Oktoberfest 2025.
"We are honored by this recognition from the USBTC judges," said Wild Heart Brewing representatives. "These awards reflect the dedication and craftsmanship of our entire brew crew."
The United States Beer Tasting Championship conducts multiple competitions annually, with professional tasters evaluating beers based on appearance, aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression. Regional "Best of" awards recognize outstanding beers from specific geographic areas, with winning breweries receiving certificates of achievement.
For more information about the United States Beer Tasting Championship, visit usbtc.com.
Wild Heart Brewing is located in Hartsville, South Carolina.
