DLE member Mike Dell’Aquila and wife Sarah Real’s craft brewery, Hot Plate Brewing Co., has officially been named the #3 Best New Brewery in the country by USA Today!

This third place title comes with immense prestige and is a dream come true for Mike and Sarah. “Thank you SO MUCH for voting, sharing, and cheering us on during the last month or so. The amount of support we’ve received has been overwhelming. This is such a huge accomplishment for us, and we wouldn’t have been able to achieve this without your help,” Mike exudes.

Established with a hot plate and two courageously driven spirits, Hot Plate Brewing Co. continues to be the epitome of earned success. This remarkable achievement is a triumph for Hot Plate’s owners and also the local Berkshire community that has rallied support for the brewery since its opening in February 2023. Brewery fans hoisted a toast to success at a special celebration hosted by Mike and Sarah on March 14.