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MaePop's runner-up in state competition

Staff Report

MaePop's Barbecue narrowly missed being named Bama's Best Beef. The new East Tallassee business was nominated for the Alabama Cattlemen's Association award and fell short by just 60 votes with its BBQ brisket to Farmhouse & Company of Lineville's "Cowboy Cut" steak.

"After more than 30,000 engagements throughout the contest, it is clear that both establishments have some serious local support, and that makes it all worth it," the Cattlemen's Association posted on its Facebook page.

The voting was extended after a surge of "bot votes" were received and came down to the finish.

"Well, we did not win after over 2,500 votes this week alone," MaePop's noted on its Facebook page. "We want to sincerely thank each and every one of you who voted over the last four weeks!! Your support has been so overwhelming. We are ready to get back to business as usual."