An Arizona ginger beer made with 'good, clean ingredients' named the best in the US
Phoenix-based Big Marble Organics, founded by Dwayne Allen, brought home a Platinum Medal on April 8, for Organic Ginger Beer at 2024 L.A. Spirits Awards.
L.A. Spirits Awards started in 2019 as an effort to level the playing field for all the entrants. Each entry is judged blindly by a panel of three to four judges in the Principal Round. If the judges unanimously award it gold, it will receive a Platinum Medal. A Secondary Round allows the judges to review the entries they could not agree upon, or if an unusually large number of candidates are nominated in the Principal Round, to compete for Best in Show.
"We are ecstatic to receive the Platinum Medal for our Organic Ginger Beer at the 2024 L.A. SpiritsAwards," said Dwayne Allen, founder and "Chief Bubblemaker" at Big Marble Organics in a press release. "Getting that Platinum Medal is like a high-five from Mother Nature herself for making it with good, clean ingredients! Cheers to great taste and helping the planet, one sip at a time!"
This is the third consecutive year that Big Marble Organics has received national recognition. In 2023, it brought home two medals: a double gold for Ginger Beer and a silver for its extra dry tonic water at New Orleans Spirits Competition by Tales of the Cocktails.
Where to find Big Marble beverages
Big Marble Organics' Ginger Beer is highly carbonated with a spicy and strong ginger flavor. Big Marble Organics beverages are sold at AJ’s Fine Foods, Whole Foods Markets, Fry’s and Total Wine.
In addition, over 300 bars and restaurants around the Valley use Big Marble products. A complete list can be found on the website, but a few include Bitter & Twisted, Beckett's Table and Belly Kitchen and Bar.
Details: bigmarble.com.
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