Official Rules — Heavy Seas 30K Beer-Naming Giveaway
CONTEST ALERT! We’re almost at 30k on Instagram right before our 30th Anniversary! If we make it to 30k before the end of Dec. 8th, we will choose one person to name one of our 15-Barrel taproom exclusive beers in 2026!
This Instagram-only giveaway.
HOW TO ENTER: To enter, participants must:
Like the contest post on Instagram.
Follow the official @HeavySeasBeer Instagram account.
Comment a proposed beer name on the official giveaway post.
Tag at least one friend in the comments.
Each complete comment counts as one entry. Multiple entries allowed, as long as each includes a unique beer name and tagged friend
WINNERS CONTACTED VIA INSTAGRAM DIRECT MESSAGE ON THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 2026.
See below for full entry details, rules, and regulations.
Official Rules & Regulations
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. By entering, participants agree to the following rules:
HOW TO ENTER: To enter, participants must:
Like the contest post on Instagram.
Follow the official @HeavySeasBeer Instagram account.
Comment a proposed beer name on the official giveaway post.
Tag at least one friend in the comments.
Each complete comment counts as one entry. Multiple entries allowed, as long as each includes a unique beer name and tagged friend.
Entry Deadline:
Entries are accepted until Heavy Seas Beer’s Instagram account reaches 30,000 followers by December 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
If the follower goal is not reached by the deadline, the giveaway will not proceed.
PRIZE:
One (1) winner will be selected to name a 2026 Heavy Seas taproom-exclusive 15-barrel beer.This prize has no cash value, and the winner receives no financial or material compensation for the naming.
Heavy Seas Beer retains full creative and brewing rights—including label design (should the brewery package this , recipe development, and final approval of the beer name.
WINNER SELECTION & NOTIFICATION:
If Heavy Seas reaches 30K followers by Dec. 8, one eligible entry will be selected by the Heavy Seas team based on creativity, fit, and brand alignment of the proposed beer name.
The winner will be announced on Instagram on January 1, 2026, and contacted via direct message for permission to share the winner’s name and Instagram handle. By entering the contest, the submitter grants Heavy Seas permission to announce the name of the beer.
Additional Terms:
Entries containing offensive, discriminatory, or trademarked names will be disqualified.
This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.
Heavy Seas Beer reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the giveaway if necessary.
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be 21+ to enter
Open to U.S. residents only.
Employees of Heavy Seas Beer, affiliated partners, and immediate family members are not eligible.
Void where prohibited
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: By entering, participants agree to release and hold harmless Heavy Seas Beer and their partners, affiliates, employees, and representatives from any liability related to participation in this giveaway, the prize, or attendance at the event. The sponsor is not responsible for changes, cancellations, or postponements beyond their control.
ADDITIONAL TERMS: This contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entry or cancel the contest at any time.
SPONSORS: Heavy Seas Beer