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11th Annual LIBME Homebrew Competition

Thanks to all who participated in the 11th Annual LIBME Homebrew Competition.

There were 104 entries judged and 69 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
2ndKeith BlanchardTwelfth Night26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleMorris Area Society of Homebrewers
3rdMatthew WhiteMind The Gap33B: Specialty Wood-Aged BeerSeven City Brewers
HMKeith BlanchardKilty Pleasure17C: Wee HeavyMorris Area Society of Homebrewers

Best of Show – Cider

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stMatthew WhiteFall DayzC2A: New England CiderSeven City Brewers

Best of Show

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stMatthew WhiteFall DayzC2A: New England CiderSeven City Brewers
2ndKeith BlanchardTwelfth Night26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleMorris Area Society of Homebrewers
3rdMatthew WhiteMind The Gap33B: Specialty Wood-Aged BeerSeven City Brewers
4thKeith BlanchardKilty Pleasure17C: Wee HeavyMorris Area Society of Homebrewers

Winning Entries

Table 1: Spice, Herb, Vegetable (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul Jones
Co-Brewer: Khal Weir		Dark Pools30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Morris Area Society of Homebrewers
2ndJordan LaFontaine MHPLavender and Chamomile Saison30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Holly Springs Brusaders
3rdRoss StuartMaui Coconut Porter30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Arizona Society of Homebrewers

Table 2: IPA and Barleywine (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss StuartHanella Hazy21C: Hazy IPAArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndBen JankowskiLeonard21A: American IPA
3rdAdam FiddlerWhat A Time21C: Hazy IPAChicken City Ale Raisers

Table 3: American Porter and Stout (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRaymond MonahanAmerican Porter20A: American PorterMorris Area Society of Homebrewers
2ndMichael GallagherPrigozhin's Revenge20C: Imperial StoutHandgrenades Homebrew and Craft Beer Club
3rdRyan Braswell1776 - American Porter20A: American PorterLong Island Beer & Malt Enthusiasts

Table 4: Belgian and Monastic Beer (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKeith BlanchardTwelfth Night26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleMorris Area Society of Homebrewers
2ndJordan LaFontaine MHPSlayer of Wits24A: WitbierHolly Springs Brusaders
3rdPaul Jones
Co-Brewer: Khal Weir		Or Nothing26B: Belgian DubbelMorris Area Society of Homebrewers

Table 5: Saison (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stThomas McGloine MHPUne Grisette De Mineur25B: Saison Saratoga Thoroughbrews
2ndRyan BraswellYou Wana Dance?25B: Saison Long Island Beer & Malt Enthusiasts
3rdGarrett StephanWallonian Wildcat25B: Saison Rhode Island Fermentation Technicians (RIFT)

Table 6: Pale and Amber American Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss StuartElla Blonde18A: Blonde AleArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndZeke Kubisch
Co-Brewer: Jed Kubisch Kaarlo Luntta & Calvin Leung		Newfangled Amber19A: American Amber Ale
3rdAlex HannaganOpen Source1C: Cream AleDownright Obsessed Homebrewers (DOH)

Table 7: Fruit Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJordan MargetichBig Passion, Little Mango29A: Fruit Beer Morris Area Society of Homebrewers
2ndAdam FiddlerThanksgiving Dessert29A: Fruit Beer Chicken City Ale Raisers
3rdJohn HuberGose the Goserian29C: Specialty Fruit Beer Brewers East End Revival (BEER)

Table 8: Wood Aged and Smoked Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew WhiteMind The Gap33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Seven City Brewers
2ndClayton HomaNouveau Riche33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Three Rivers Underground Brewers (TRUB)
3rdGeorge KaufmannIn Memoriam33A: Wood-Aged Beer

Table 9: Brown and Dark British, Irish Scottish and German Beer (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKeith BlanchardKilty Pleasure17C: Wee HeavyMorris Area Society of Homebrewers
2ndJordan LaFontaine MHPDeoch Na Laochra15B: Irish StoutHolly Springs Brusaders
3rdJustin De FlitchRowin' Irish Stout15B: Irish Stout
HMGarrett StephanSnorkeling In The Winter16C: Tropical StoutRhode Island Fermentation Technicians (RIFT)

Table 10: Amber and Dark European Lager (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin McKennaClean Sweep6A: MärzenHandgrenades Homebrew and Craft Beer Club
2ndPatrick CareyLittle Blockhead7B: AltbierUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdRyan BraswellStop Playing With Your Dunkel8A: Munich DunkelLong Island Beer & Malt Enthusiasts
HMRaymond MonahanOctoberfest Marzen6A: MärzenMorris Area Society of Homebrewers

Table 11: Pale European Beer (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss StuartGeman Pils5D: German PilsArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndAdam FiddlerHike Your Own Hike3A: Czech Pale LagerChicken City Ale Raisers
3rdAdam FiddlerTchotchkes11C: Strong BitterChicken City Ale Raisers

Table 12: Cider (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew WhiteFall DayzC2A: New England Cider Seven City Brewers
2ndMatthew WhiteI'll Take It Grows On A Tree Not A Vine For 200 Alex.C2C: ApplewineSeven City Brewers
3rdMichael GallagherGrandmoe's Apple Pie CiderC2E: Cider with Herbs/Spices Handgrenades Homebrew and Craft Beer Club

Table 13: Mead (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin RocktaschelBack Mountain Apple HydroM2A: Cyser
2ndCynthia Lindner MHPBlue Tits, Lacewings And LadybirdsM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead Brewers East End Revival (BEER)
3rdMatthew WhitePogM2E: Melomel Seven City Brewers

Table 14: Historical, Wild and Specialty Beer (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBen JankowskiNoel, Noel34A: Commercial Specialty Beer
2ndJordan MargetichMidnight Dream27A: Historical Beer Morris Area Society of Homebrewers
3rdNitesh KambojOhana Maple Ale31B: Alternative Sugar Beer Bay Area Mashers
Launch Awards Presentation

Judging Sessions

Friday
11/17/2023 7:00 PM, EST.

Saturday Morning
11/18/2023 9:00 AM, EST.

Saturday Afternoon
11/18/2023 12:00 PM, EST.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 08/18/2023 12:00 AM, EDT through 11/17/2023 7:00 PM, EST.

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 09/11/2023 12:00 AM, EDT through 11/17/2023 5:00 PM, EST.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 08/18/2023 12:00 AM, EDT through 11/17/2023 7:00 PM, EST.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 09/11/2023 12:00 AM, EDT — 11/09/2023 4:00 PM, EST.

Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.

Entry Shipping Closed

Entry bottles accepted at the shipping location 09/11/2023 12:00 AM, EDT — 11/03/2023 4:00 PM, EDT.