#JudgesExperiences
Meeting breweries, wineries, distilleries and hospitality businesses such as bars, pubs, restaurants and traditional taverna.
The Judges Experiences of the Greek Beer Awards started in 2023 and promote beer-tourism, wine-tourism and gastro-tourism of Greece. Exotic flavors, techniques tracing back to the tradition, cozy places and many undiscovered gems are included in each year’s Judges Experiences.
The Judges Experiences are organized with the support of Beer & Bar Magazine.
Skinos Visitor Center
The Skinos Visitor Center, located in the historic Metaxa distillery, offers a captivating two-hour journey into the world of Mastiha—an ancient ingredient with deep cultural and medicinal significance. Guests are immersed in the rich history of Mastiha, tracing its role from antiquity to modern international markets. They explore its unique cultivation on Chios Island, its therapeutic properties, and its transformation into world-class spirits. The experience includes an in-depth look at the production of Skinos Mastiha Spirit, Skinos Dark, Votanikon Gin, and Otto’s Athens Vermouth, revealing the craftsmanship behind each bottle. Visitors engage their senses through guided tastings, discovering the complexity and versatility of these spirits. A perfect blend of tradition and innovation, the Skinos Visitor Center is an essential experience for spirit enthusiasts, offering a deeper appreciation of Greek heritage and the artistry behind one of Greece’s most iconic flavors.
Wine Producers of Central Greece
The Association of Wines of Central Greece (short in Greek: ENOAKE) was founded in April 2008, by 24 wine producers who were active in Central Greece and who joined forces with the aim of promoting the wine-producing power of the vineyards of Central Greece, one of the most historic wine-producing regions of Greece.
Central Greece is one of the most fascinating wine producing regions of Greece, if not of the entire world of wine. It has complex topography and soils, with this complexity clearly depicted in the plethora of wine styles produced here.
A visit to Tzivani Bio Wines winery, tour at their Wine Museum and tasting with 10 selected wines of the ENOAKE members are planned. The wineries participating at the tasting are: Akriotou Microwinery, Avantis Estate, Domaine Hatzimichalis, Lykos Winery, Muses Estate, Paliatsas Winery, Skoumpris Winery, Thivaiki Gi, Tzivani Bio Wines, and Vriniotis Winery.
Elixi Microbrewery
Elixi Microbrewery, nestled in Drosia, Chalkida, has been shaping its own path in the Greek craft beer scene since 2012. In 2023, the brewery entered a new era under the ownership of the Panagiotou brothers, pioneers in the industry and founders of Septem Microbrewery—one of Greece’s first and most renowned craft breweries. With their expertise and passion, they embraced Elixi’s journey, continuing their innovative brewing approach across both Evia-based breweries.
At Elixi Microbrewery, we take pride in crafting beers that reflect both tradition and innovation, and we look forward to sharing our passion with you.
A quick presentation of the brewery and beer and seafood pairing (beers from Elixi and Septem) are planned.
Villa Brown Ermou
Combining architectural integrity and love for wine history, the Wine Museum is “the gem” of Markou family venues that offers a good chance to explore a piece of wine history with an interesting retrospection of previous centuries-old wine culture. Walk through rare wine culture exhibits from 1908. Markou Vineyards winery develops the production of 100 acres of “Mesogean” vineyard and 100 acres of proprietary vineyard, in Nemea Peloponnese. The varieties of grapes grown in the vineyards are Sabatian (native of Attica), Agiorgitiko (native of Nemea), Assyrtiko, Rhoditis, Athiri, Moschofilero, Moschato, Malagousia, French Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and the Italian Trebbiano.
Paragon Brewery & Taproom
An independent craft brewery and taproom in south Athens, Greece focused on fresh beers, founded in 2021 by Yiannis Psimoulis, siblings Tasos and Irene Papadakis. A small batch brewery divided but at the same time united with its taproom, serving not only its great variety of beers, but also beers from other Greek microbreweries, some imported beers, wines and spirits. Sitting at the bar your attention can catch the brewers while they move and work in the brewery creating a unique feeling in Greece, but very common abroad. Near Agios Dimitrios train station -only 3-4 minutes walking distance- and about 15 minutes from Omonoia Square train station (or 18 min by car), it is a place for Greek beer tourism that you need to visit.
Kafekopteia Loumidi 'Coffeeshops'
Kafekopteia Loumidi -a few meters from Omoia Square, downtown Athens- is a Greek love brand with more than 100 years of history (roasting coffee since 1920), impulsively associated with coffee and with great emotional value to all Greeks. Premium quality coffee from all around the world, excellent coffee processing knowledge (from coffee bean selection to roasting, blending, grinding & brewing), and passion are the key success ingredients! Kafekopteia Loumidi is preserving coffee culture and tradition, while at the same time, never stop to evolve, creating and innovating by offering holistic coffee experiences (products & services) in all sales channels (B2C, B2B, F&B). For Kafekopteia Loumidi, with a network of retail shops and an e-shop, coffee is an authentic, multi-sensorial experience that fills the mouth, mind, and heart with joy!
