Nordeast Brewers Alliance Homebrew Competition
Thanks to all who participated in the Nordeast Brewers Alliance Homebrew Competition.
There were 184 entries judged and 605 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Beer
| Place | Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Aaron De Boer | Dark Mild | 13A: Dark Mild | Nordeast Brewers Alliance |
Winning Entries
Table 1: Malty Lager (15 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Stephen Schmitt MHP | King Of Beers | 1B: American Lager | Evanston Homebrew Club |
| 2nd | Stephen Schmitt MHP | Augusburg Bock | 4C: Helles Bock | Evanston Homebrew Club |
| 3rd | Deborah And Marc Prichard MHP | Hank The Wonder Llama | 2C: International Dark Lager | Red Earth Brewers |
Table 2: Bitter Pale (13 entries)
Table 3: Amber Lager (14 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Roy Ventullo | Secret Stickebier | 7B: Altbier | CRAZE [IA] |
| 2nd | Metts Potter | Gray Skies | 7A: Vienna Lager | Bloatarian Brewing League |
| 3rd | Holland Andrew | Roadtrip Rauchbier | 6B: Rauchbier |
Table 4: UK Pale (16 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Deborah And Marc Prichard MHP | Average Height, Medium Rage | 11B: Best Bitter | Red Earth Brewers |
| 2nd | Dan Acheson MHP | British(Ish) | 12A: British Golden Ale | Urban Knaves of Grain |
| 3rd | Nick & Heather Hartley MHP | Nick A Hartley Has Left The Chat | 12B: Australian Sparkling Ale | Red Earth Brewers |
Table 5: UK Dark (16 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Aaron De Boer | Dark Mild | 13A: Dark Mild | Nordeast Brewers Alliance |
| 2nd | Tom McGloine MHP | Göbelbrau Oatmeal Stout | 16B: Oatmeal Stout | Saratoga Thoroughbrews |
| 3rd | Deborah And Marc Prichard MHP | Dump Bucket | 16A: Sweet Stout | Red Earth Brewers |
Table 6: American (17 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dan Acheson MHP | Andy's Brown | 19C: American Brown Ale | Urban Knaves of Grain |
| 2nd | Jay Wilkes MHP | Please Clap | 19A: American Amber Ale | DC Homebrewers |
| 3rd | Colby Reineke MHP | Brown Ale | 19C: American Brown Ale | Minnesota Home Brewers Association |
Table 7: IPA (20 entries)
Table 8: Continental Standard (10 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Soren Jensen | Dragonfly | 26B: Belgian Dubbel | Minnesota Home Brewers Association |
| 2nd | Steve Powell | Saazy Blonde | 25A: Belgian Blond Ale | Big Sioux Brewing Society |
| 3rd | Tom McGloine MHP | Tafelbier | 26A: Belgian Single | Saratoga Thoroughbrews |
Table 9: Continental Strong (13 entries)
Table 10: Fruit and Sour (19 entries)
Table 11: Seasonal and Spice (12 entries)
Table 12: Big, Smoke, and Wood (19 entries)
Judging Sessions
TBD: Pre-Judging Sessions
12/01/2024 12:00 AM, CST — 12/07/2024 4:48 PM, CST
Based on entries and categories, we may have opportunity for judging some evenings the days leading up. If you are available, please register here and we will be in touch..
Saturday In-Person AM - Session 1
12/07/2024 9:00 AM, CST.
Saturday In-Person AM - Session 2
12/07/2024 10:30 AM, CST.
Saturday In-Person PM - Session 3
12/07/2024 12:30 PM, CST.
Saturday In-Person PM - Session 4
12/07/2024 2:00 PM, CST.
Saturday In-Person PM - Session 5
12/07/2024 3:30 PM, CST.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 10/01/2024 12:00 AM, CDT through 12/01/2024 12:00 AM, CST.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 10/01/2024 12:00 AM, CDT through 12/07/2024 4:48 PM, CST.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry Drop-Off Closed
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.