9th Annual Mash Madness

Welcome to the 9th Annual Mash Madness in Downtown Sioux Falls!

March 1 – 31, 2025

Discover the ultimate drink competition in Downtown Sioux Falls, where local breweries, bars, and coffee shops showcase their creativity, innovation, and expertise in crafting unforgettable beverages. This month-long event celebrates the vibrants drink scene in Downtown Sioux Falls, featuring unique creations that highlight the best in local brewing, mixology, and non-alcoholic artistry. Don’t miss your chance to experience a wide range of flavors, from traditional beers to bold and refreshing non-alcoholic options.

Vote for your favorite on the DTSF App

Meet the Contenders

Craft Beer:

Fernson

Motel Hazy Ipa: Aroma: Fruity, Hoppy, Floral  Appearance: Sunset Orange with a light haze Flavor: Hoppy with notes of citrus peel Hops: Mosaic, Idaho 7, Cryopop

Woodgrain Brewing Co

More Jim Pale Ale: An American Pale Ale named after a downtown legend in the beer world. Clean, crisp, and wonderfully crafted with Citra and Amarillo hops

Remedy Brewing Co

Huckleberry Heaven: A divine combination of huckleberries, vanilla, graham cracker, and cheesecake mix make this mouthwatering sour ale a treat to enjoy. Bursting with fruit flavor this decadent dessert inspired beer is sure to please!

Severance Brewing Co

Those Saturday Morning Feels ( Sweet Blonde Ale): Remember when your only weekend responsibility was annihilating a bowl of aggressively neon cereal while watching cartoons? Ah, simpler times. Well, adulthood is a scam, but at least you can drink Those Saturday Morning Feelings- a sweet blonde ale brewed with actual fruity cereal- because you’re a grown-up, and no one can stop you. It’s all the nostalgia of Saturday mornings, but with booze, no chores, and absolutely zero judgement. Go ahead, drink your breakfast. You’ve earned it.

 

Craft Cocktails:

 

Hello Hi

SoDaiq: Lime, smoked salt, simple syrup, passionfruit, Batavia Arrack, Planetary Xaymaca rum, dry curaçao, and tiki bitters

Glacial Lakes Distillery

Ernesto’s Valencia: Our cocktail is an Apricot Brandy Lemoncello mixed with lime juice and triple berry syrup, topped off with a Peruvian soda called Inca Kola

Blarney Stone

Pikey’s Maid: A craft cocktail mix of Pikey’s Potin (House infused Apple & Cinnamon Irish Whiskey) St. Germaine, simple syrup, alongside refreshing flavors of Cucumber and Citrus.

PAve

Son of Sam: An acid adjusted pineapple base with strawberry demerara,Planteray O.F.T.D and Bumbu

Mariballa

Molto Timo – “Very Thyme-ly”: Tanqueray 10 Gin, Red Bell Pepper, Turmeric, Ginger, Agave, Lime

Crawford’s

Minervas

Romantic Dreams: Aztec Bitters, Strawberry Liqueur, Bumbu Rum, Soda, Oranges Blossom Water, Aquafaba, Whipped Topping. CH Patisserie Strawberry Macaroon.

Paramount

Wildflower Whisper: St. Germaine Elderflower, Mint, Lemon Juice, Soda Water, Lemon, Freixenet Prosecco

CRAVE

Parker’s

Trust Fall: Batavia-Arrack van Oosten, Toasted Coconut-Infused Havana Club Añejo Blanco Rum, Sea Salt & Black Pepper Saline Solution, Mascarpone, Thai Basil, Lemongrass, Thai Chili, English Cucumber, Malic Acid

Dada Gastropub

Oops! All Crunch Punch: Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin, Martini & Rossi Fiero, Chamomile, Citrus Blend *Clarified in Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries-Infused Milk*

Club David

Earthquake Weather: El Jimador Silver Tequila, Red Bull Yellow Edition Tropical Energy Drink, Mangonada Syrup, Lime

Big Sioux Burger

Big Sioux Swizzle: Simply refreshing, aromas of fresh blackberry, iced tea and lemon

Dahlia Kitchen & Bar

Siesta Sipper: Cucumber Infused Xicaru Joven Mezcal, Beefeater Gin, St. Elder Elderflower Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Lemon

Ironwood

Love Buzz: Classic martini-style cocktail with nuanced raspberry, lavender perfume

Lucky’s

Key Lime Pie-jito: A classic delicious dessert; transformed into a smooth cocktail with vibrant citrus flavor, with a hint of cream that brings it all together.

Highball

Pushin’ Daisies: Blanco Tequila | Blanc Vermouth | Amaro Montenegro | Lemon | Suga

Carpenter Bar

Choose Your Own Destiny: Pick your favorite base spirit(gin, vodka, bourbon, Tequila)/ Rothman and Winter Apricot / St. Germain Elderflower/ Honey/ Lemon

The Treasury

 

N/A & Coffee:

 

Paramount N/A

Lavender Lux NA: Heike’s Farm Honey, Lavender Syrup, JJ’s Barrel Aged Maple Syrup, Songbird Blueberry Lavender Kombucha, Dragonfruit Sorbet, Lavender Seeds

Josiah’s Coffeehouse

The Loopy Latte: The Loopy Latte is a twist on your classic latte; nostalgic Froot Loop cereal milk is mixed with rich espresso, white chocolate, French vanilla, then topped with a house-made lavender cold foam. This ultimate latte provides you with the comfort of childhood flavors and a gourmet coffee experience.

The Source

Sage Advice: Meet “Sage Advice,” your new favorite latte that’s bursting with personality! Imagine a smooth, rich blend of coffee swirled with our exclusive housemade salted caramel, infused with a playful twist of sage, a hint of peppercorn, and a touch of almond. It’s not just a drink; it’s an adventure in a cup—fun and wild, yet brimming with wisdom. And as if that wasn’t enough, it’s crowned with a charming sage leaf, ready to share its sage secrets with you. Sip on this earthy delight and let your taste buds embark on a flavorful journey!

Coffea Roasterie

Peach Gobbler: A play on a fruited sour beer made with clarified cold brew, peach syrup, and citra hops.

Maribella ( N/A )

Gru D’oro – “The Golden Crane”: Clean Co. Zero Proof Gin, Cranberry, Lemon, Sparkling Water, Edible Gold Glitter

Fernson Coffee + Tea ( N/A )

Blackberry Vanilla Latte: Can be served hot or iced. Choice of milk. Made using housemade blackberry and vanilla syrup. Flavor: Bold espresso meets light & fruity notes of blackberry with a touch of vanilla sweetness. The espresso flavor is more prevalent in the hot version. The fruit and sweetness comes through more in the iced drink.

Perch

Pandan Cloud: A bold, refreshing fusion of flavors inspired by Southeast Asian coffee traditions. We start with smooth, small-batch Cottonwood Coffee cold brew, sweeten it with fragrant lemongrass syrup and creamy coconut condensed milk, and top it with a dreamy pandan coconut cold foam—light, luscious, and just a little tropical. With surprising notes of caramel corn from the pandan layered amongst the floral and grassy tones, this drink is rich, refreshing, and delightfully unexpected. And yes, its vegan!

Brioux Falls

Holy Fudge, This is Good!: This decadent delight is a chocoholic’s dream come true! Bold espresso, rich cocoa powder, and velvety chocolate sauce come together with creamy milk over ice for a smooth, indulgent base. Then, we take it up a notch with our house-made whipped cream, a luscious chocolate drizzle, and a generous topping of chocolate curls and brownie chunks. One sip, and you’ll be saying the name out loud!