The application is now open for the Brewbound Live Pitch Slam, the leading business pitch competition for emerging beer, beyond beer, and adult beverage brands. The competition will take place during Brewbound Live 2025, held December 10–11 in L.A.
This year, the Pitch Slam gets a high-impact makeover: a new one-day format, a tighter slate of finalists, and an intentional spotlight on innovation across RTDs, NA, cannabis, and beer categories.
A Curated Platform for the Next Generation of Adult Beverage Brands
The Brewbound Pitch Slam has helped spotlight founders who are redefining what it means to launch and grow a beverage company in a rapidly evolving market. With previous finalists going on to secure investment, expand distribution, and break into retail, the competition is more than a pitch, it’s a launchpad.
What’s New This December
- Six Finalists: A highly curated group of early-stage brands selected for their product innovation, market fit, and category potential.
- One-Day Format: The full competition will take place on Day 1 of Brewbound Live, aligning with the streamlined 1.5-day event structure.
- Adult Beverage Focus: RTD cocktails, cannabis-infused drinks, NA beer, and hop waters are encouraged to apply.
- Limited Spots: Applications are open and will be carefully reviewed to select the most compelling brands.
- Finalists Attend Free: All selected companies receive a complimentary ticket to attend Brewbound Live and gain exposure on-site and online.
Who Can Apply?
The Brewbound Live Pitch Slam is open to early-stage adult beverage brands across beer, hard seltzer, hard cider, hard kombucha, RTD cocktails, THC-infused beverages, and more. Whether you’re pre-launch with a product ready to sample or already in market for less than two years, we’re looking for disruptive brands with innovative concepts and the potential to scale. All applicants should be focused on the U.S. market and capable of providing packaged samples.
Why Apply?
- Stage Time: Pitch in front of hundreds of beverage alcohol industry decision-makers including strategics, distributors, and investors.
- Strategic Visibility: Get your brand in front of top-tier media, buyers, and potential partners, all in one room.
- Expert Feedback: Hear from seasoned judges with deep operational, retail, and investment experience.
- Access: Finalists unlock access to 1:1 meetings, networking, and breakout sessions designed to accelerate growth.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Space is limited.
About Brewbound Live
Brewbound Live is the essential gathering for forward-thinking operators, founders, and strategists building the future of adult beverages. With curated content, data-driven insights, and direct access to the people moving the industry forward, the event serves as a year-end reset and launchpad for 2026.
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For questions about the Brewbound Pitch Slam or Brewbound Live, please reach out to our events team. Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies looking to increase their visibility and connect with emerging leaders in beverage.