Harlem, NY — Uncle Waithley’s Vincy Brew spent June 2023 collecting beverage industry awards and accolades. The only non-alcoholic ginger beer infused with Scotch Bonnet pepper, Vincy Brew was named an Ultimate Spirits Challenge Finalist for the Chairman’s Trophy, scoring an impressive 93 out of 100 points by the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, the world’s most prestigious global spirits competition. Vincy Brew was also recognized with a Great Value Award. Ultimate Beverage Challenge and its partners F. Paul Pacult, Sue Woodley and David Talbot provide expert evaluation of spirits for producers, importers, and marketers.
Later in June, Food & Beverage Magazine announced it had selected Vincy Brew as a 2023 Editor’s Top Pick in the category of Summer #TrendingProducts. Uncle Waithley’s Vincy Brew also won Gold in the Mixers category at the Los Angeles International Spirits Awards.
“We’re very proud of the product we’ve created and it’s validating to be acknowledged by the beverage industry,” said mixologist and Uncle Waithley’s founder, Karl Franz Williams. “Vincy Brew is a refreshing ginger beer that’s perfect for the summer time. We’re grateful to Ultimate Spirits Challenge, the Los Angeles International Spirits Awards and Food & Beverage Magazine for recognizing us.”
Uncle Waithley’s will showcase its cult-followed Vincy Brew at the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. Uncle Waithley’s is exhibiting as part of (included) CPG, a collective of BIPOC founders and executives in consumer packaged goods. From June 25-27th, Uncle Waithley’s will serve frosty samples of its spicy brew from Booth 1336D.
About Uncle Waithley’s Vincy Brew
Uncle Waithley’s Vincy Brew is a Black-owned small-batch non-alcoholic carbonated ginger beer developed by mixologist Karl Franz Williams and inspired by his grandfather, Uncle Waithley, who lived his entire life on the island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Uncle Waithley’s Vincy Brew includes Scotch Bonnet pepper, ginger, turmeric, lime, and mineral water to produce a ginger beer with a flavor like no other. Uncle Waithley’s can be found in almost 80 grocery stores (including Whole Foods Markets and Market District), 40+ bars and restaurants, and online on Amazon and Boisson. For more information, please visit www.unclewaithleys.com/ and Spice up Your Vibe™.
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