RESULTS: 11th Annual Brew Masters Competition

11th Annual Brew Masters Competition Results

May 20-21st, 2016

Escanaba, Michigan

33 entries

13 entrants from 4 states

Light Ales and Lagers (8 entries)

FIRST PLACE

Dan Pipp, TCF, Kingsford, MI

“Hardhome Hefe”

Weissbier

SECOND PLACE

Andrew Park & Jason Kusowski, Columbus, OH

“Rock, Flag, and Eagle”

American Wheat Beer

THIRD PLACE

Eric Hammel, Hoffman Estates, IL

“Marsmensch Märzen”

Märzen (Oktoberfest)

Dark Ales and Lagers (8 entries)

FIRST PLACE

Andrew Park & Jason Kusowski, Columbus, OH

“O F U”

Mixed-Style Beer:Dark, Strong Mild

SECOND PLACE

Andrew Park & Jason Kusowski, Columbus, OH

“Ryenoplasty”

American Amber Ale

THIRD PLACE

David Merz, SPHBC/PSB/Marquette HBC, Marquette, MI

“German Darkness”

Munich Dunkel

Strong Ales and Lagers (8 entries)

FIRST PLACE

Eric Hammel, Hoffman Estates, IL

“Bock Aus em Blitzeinschlag"

Helles Bock (Maibock)

SECOND PLACE

Edward Mathis, TCF, Beecher, WI

“The White Monk”

White IPA

THIRD PLACE

Edward Mathis, TCF, Beecher, WI

“El Eduardo’s Red IPA”

Red IPA

Sours and Specialty Beers (9 entries)

FIRST PLACE

Todd Stephens, Marquette HBC, Marquette, MI

Berliner Weisse

SECOND PLACE

Todd Stephens, Marquette HBC, Marquette, MI

“Dry-Hopped Brett Saison”

Brett Beer

Berliner Weisse

THIRD PLACE

Kyle McAuliffe & Adam Rochelle, FORD, Farmington Hills, MI

“Sawayaka"

Experimental Beer: Yuzu Goze

BEST OF SHOW

Dan Pipp

Weissbier

2ND BEST OF SHOW

Andrew Park & Jason Kusowski

American Wheat Beer

SULTANS OF SMALL BEER

Andrew Park & Jason Kusowski

American Wheat Beer

HONORABLE MENTION: MOST CREATIVE ENTRY

Todd Stephens

“Hibiscus Berliner Weisse”

Wild Specialty Beer: Berliner Weisse with rose hips, orange zest, and hibiscus flower

2016 Brew Masters Competition: May 21st

SAVE THE DATE: 
May 21st, 2016
Escanaba, MI
Sponsored by Tri-County Fermenters and Bay de Noc Brewers

Competition highlights:
This is an open, BJCP sanctioned competition.
New this year: We are using the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines

For further information, official rules, past winners, and entry info; please see the 2016 BMC tabs above.
Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in judging or stewarding.

2015 Brew Masters Competition Judging Moved.

Hi everyone,
Due to multiple judge conflicts, I had to move the judging for this year's competition to 6pm ET, Wednesday, May 13th in Escanaba.  I apologize for the delay, but this will allow for better judging/feedback.  We have a rather small group of entries this year, with minimal club participation.
Despite this, we will hopefully have another good competition.  In light of this, next year, we will very likely combine the Brew Masters and Dead of Winter Stout Competitions, to better utilize our judges and hopefully increase club interest in both competitions.

2015 Dead of Winter Stout VII Competition Results

Stouts
1st Place, Edward Mathis, Lemon Pepper Sweet Stout, Beecher
2nd Place, Josh Marenger, Pink Peppercorn Sweet Stout, Escanaba
3rd Place, Edward Mathis, Basil Peanut Sweet Stout, Beecher

Chili Cook-off
Champion, Karol Domitrovich, Amberg
2nd Place, Gary Lindow, Homestead
3rd Place, Michelle Mathis, Beecher
This year we had 10 stouts and 5 chilis.
Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone that entered/judged!

Dead of Winter Update

NEW RULES for 2015: You will need to submit 4 10-12 oz bottles, OR 2 22 oz. bottles, OR 1 half to one gallon growler. You will also be allowed to enter up to five beers this year as well.   Entry fee will be $5. 
ALSO NEW THIS YEAR:Didn't have time to brew?  That's ok.  This year we will revive the Chili Cook-off.  Bring your chili (preferably in a crock pot) to be judged in a Best of Show format.  At this point, we do not have any rules regarding the chili and entry is free.  The leftover beer and chili will be served as a post-competition meal.
We are also looking for beer and chili judges.  Please contact the Czar if you are interested.

2014 Brew Masters Competition Results NEW!!!

9th Annual Brew Masters Competition Results

March 1st, 2014

Beecher, Wisconsin

33 entries

15 entrants from 8 states

Lagers and Hybrid Ales (5 entries)

1ST PLACE

Erik Hansen, KRAEUSENERS, Houghton, MI

"Frankliner Premium Pils”

German Pilsner (Pils)

2ND PLACE

Clark Torma, TCF, Norway, MI

"Jodi Juice”

Cream Ale

3RD PLACE

Dan Eastwood, Long Beach Homebrewers, Duarte, CA

"Ofest”

Oktoberfest/Märzen

Pale Ales and IPAs (7 entries)

1ST PLACE

Kevin Ellis, Monks, MONKS, Gilsum, NH

"Mission to the Citrus Moon IPA"

American IPA

2ND PLACE

Clark Torma, TCF, Norway. MI

"Rainy Day Bitter”

Extra Special/Strong Bitter

3RD PLACE

Eddie Garrison, TCF, Pensacola, FL

"Liberty APA”

American Pale Ale

Session Ales (6 entries)

1ST PLACE

Clark Torma, TCF, Norway, MI

"IRA”

Irish Red Ale

2ND PLACE

Brad Callies, MASH, Marshfield, WI

"Brown Eye’d Porter”

Brown Porter

3RD PLACE

Dana Collins,MVHBC / FOAM, Dracut, MA

"White Queen Witbier”

Witbier

Strong Ales (7 entries)

1ST PLACE

Edward Mathis, TCF, Beecher, WI

"Miami 8”

Belgian Dubbel

2ND PLACE

Dave Milani, Jackson, NJ

"I-195-PA”

Imperial IPA

3RD PLACE

Kevin Ellis & Derek Galligan, MONKS, Gilsum, NH

"Heir of the Dog”

Russian Imperial Stout

Specialty Beers (8 entries)

1ST PLACE

Dana Collins,MVHBC / FOAM, Dracut, MA

"Vulcan Rauchbier”

Classic Rauchbier

2ND PLACE

John Rugotzke, BIER, Rhinelander, WI

"Grande JouRney"

Straight (Unblended) Lambic

3RD PLACE

Clark Torma,. TCF, Norway, MI

"It Does a Body Good”

Sweet Stout with Chocolate and Vanilla

BEST OF SHOW

Dana Collins

Classic Rauchbier

2ND BEST OF SHOW

Clark Torma

Sweet Stout with Chocolate and Vanilla 

SULTAN OF SMALL BEERS

Dana Collins,MVHBC / FOAM, Dracut, MA

"White Queen Witbier”

Witbier

FURTHEST DISTANCE TRAVELED

Dan Eastwood

Duarte, CA

2244 miles

2014 Brew Masters Entry Form and Judge Registration Form

Entry Form
Judge Registration Form