Thanks again to everyone that entered the 4th Annual Winter Carnival Beer Dabbler Home Brew contest.  Huge thanks go to Northern Brewer, the Nomad World Pub, Stanleys, and the Republic for their sponsorship.  I also would like to thank all the volunteers that helped with judging and stewarding on Saturday---we can't have fantastic contests like this without all your help! 

 

If you were not able to attend the award announcement on Saturday at the Nomad, your scoresheets (and hopefully medal/prizes) will be sent to you later this week.

 

We had 116 entries, which were put into 12 categories.  There were many very nice beers entered and I hope you all will consider entering and helping out at future contests.  Congratulations to all the winners and thanks again!

 

Gera Exire LaTour

Contest Organizer

 

 

Best of Show

Winner                     Matt Weide              15D Roggenbier

1^st Runner Up          Katie Weiner            21A Spice/Herb Vegetable Beer

2^nd Runner Up         Andy Mackenstadt   10C American Brown Ale

Best Newbie            Katie Weiner            21A Spice/Herb Vegetable Beer

 

Categories 3 & 5 (Amber Lager & Bock)

1^st                   Todd Schoolman                    5C Doppelbock

2^nd                 Patrick Tapp                           3B Oktoberfest

3^rd                  Trevor Roediger                      3B Oktoberfest

 

Categories 6, 7 & 15 (Hybrids & German Wheat/Rye)

1^st            Matt Weide                              15D Roggenbier

2^nd                 Zach Helgeson                        6D American Wheat/Rye

3^rd                  Ryan Fuchs                             6C Kolsch

 

Categories 8, 11 & 12 (English Beers)

1^st                   Mike Spores                            12B Robust Porter

2^nd                 Jesse Phillips                           12B Robust Porter   

3^rd                  Jonathan Janoski                     12B Robust Porter

 

Category 9 (Scottish & Irish Ales)

1^st            Phillip Holtzleiter                      9E Strong Scotch Ale

2^nd           Todd Simmons                        9D Irish Red Ale

3^rd                  Chris Dubuque                        9E Strong Scotch Ale

 

Category 10 (American Ales)

1^st                   Andy Mackenstadt                   10C American Brown Ale

2^nd                 Mike Green                              10C American Brown Ale

3^rd                  Robert Denaway                     10A American Pale Ale

 

Category 13 (Stouts)

1^st                   Jared Johnson                         13F Russian Imperial Stout

2^nd                 Brett Glenna                            13F Russian Imperial Stout

3^rd                  Ryan Babler                            13C Oatmeal Stout

 

Category 14 (India Pale Ales)

1^st                         David O’Brien                          14B American IPA

2^nd                 Tim Kiser                                 14B American IPA

3^rd                  Bryan Corbett                          14B American IPA

 

Categories 16 & 17 (Belgian & French & Sour Ales)

1^st                   Tim Roets                                16E Belgian Specialty

2^nd                 Michael Johnson                      16C Saison

3^rd                  Hong Spores                           16A Witbier

 

Categories 18 & 19 (Strong Belgians & Strong Ales)

1^st                   Matt Kisch                                19A Old Ale

2^nd                 Ashley Gardner                       18C Belgian Tripel

3^rd                  Sam Vucicevic                         18C Belgian Tripel

 

Categories 20 & 21 (Fruit & Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beers)

1^st                   Katie Weiner                            21A Spice/Herb Vegetable Beer

2^nd                 Adam Welk                              21B Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced

3^rd                  Phil Callister                             21A Spice/Herb Vegetable Beer

 

Category 22 (Smoke & Wood-Aged Beers)

1^st                   Greg Seppelt                           22A Classic Rauchbier

2^nd                 Lauren Bennett                        22C Wood-Aged Beer

3^rd                  Mike Boeve                              22C Wood-Aged Beer

 

Category 23 (Specialty)

1^st                   Joe Stenzel

2^nd                 Nate Brennan

3^rd                  Sean Besser Hank