WHO SAYS DROPOUTS ARE LOSERS?
StillFire Brewing’s College DropOut schools the competition beating 15 Georgia breweries to win the 2025 Taco Mac Craft Challenge
By Lizzy James / Photos courtesy Jon Rogers
StillFire Brewing has done it again! For the second consecutive year, StillFire has claimed the title of Craft Champion in the highly competitive Taco Mac Craft Challenge. This year’s winner was the crowd-favorite College DropOut Lager — a 5.3% crisp, crushable lager that stole the spotlight with more than 2,600 pours through the four-week tournament.

The Taco Mac Craft Challenge is an annual bracket-style showdown where 16 top breweries go head-to-head, and the public determines the winner one pint at a time. Every pour counts as a vote, and thanks to an overwhelming show of support from fans, College DropOut Lager climbed the bracket and came out on top.
“We’re absolutely honored to be crowned back-to-back champions,” said Aaron Bisges, General Manager of StillFire Brewing. “College DropOut is a beer that embodies fun and flavor, and we’re thrilled that Taco Mac customers across Georgia embraced it the way they did. Winning last year with our Blue Bandito Mexican Lager and taking the crown again this year proves that our beers — and our fans — are truly special.”
College DropOut Lager is available now on draft and in 4-packs to-go at the StillFire taproom, as well as in select package stores and restaurants across Georgia. Whether you’re celebrating the win or discovering a new favorite, now’s the perfect time to raise a glass! StillFire Brewing continues to push boundaries with innovative and approachable beers, and this win is a testament to the creativity, quality, and community that fuels everything they do.