Colorado brands take home 2023 Good Food awards

What to know: The contest features independent food and drink makers in 18 categories, ranging from chocolate and coffee to pickles and preserves.

• The winners were picked in a blind judging format featuring top industry experts.
• Colorado took home 20 awards, the nonprofit Good Foods organization announced last week.

Meet the winners:

• Bibamba Artisan Chocolate in Denver for its Noir Classic and Pate au Chocolat
• Dram in Salida for its Adaptogenic Mushroom Cola, Sweetgrass Adaptogenic Sparkling Water and Hair of The Dog Bitters
• Frangiosa Farm in Parker for its Bee Shepherd Elderberry Infused Honey and Lion's Mane Mushroom Honey
• Pagosa Brewing & Grill for its Triple Dog Dare Ya! beer
• Ska Brewing in Durango for its Pink Vapor Stew beer
• Dry Land Distillers in Longmont for its Cactus Spirit

• Willoughby Specialty Foods in Rollinsville for its Bourbon Barrel Aged Honey
• Healthy by Design in Broomfield for its Kimchi Pickles
• Jojo's Sriracha in Pueblo for its Green Chili Sriracha
• Chef Sherri Sauces in Aurora for its Zesty Orange Ginger sauce
• Moringa Infusions in Wheat Ridge for its Ginger & Lemongrass Infusion
• Mountain Girl Pickles in Boulder for its Corn Relish
• Pastificio Boulder for its Heirloom Wheat Campanelle
• RedCamper in Denver of its Chile Bourbon Cocktail Cherries
• Snow Capped Cider in Orchard City for its Ashmead's Kernel
• Stem Ciders in Lafayette for its Carrot, Ginger, Turmeric cider