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Thanks to all who participated in the Operation Fermentation X.

There were 586 entries judged and 220 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stJeffrey OberlinGoing Gangsta27A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerNINJA Homebrewers
2ndJoshua HayesGotlandstricka32B: Specialty Smoked BeerDenton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdHayley SheltonGolden Lagoon18A: Blonde Ale

Best of Show – Mead

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stTraci KuhfussMcNutt Rum AmburanaM4C: Experimental MeadCane Island Alers (CIA)
2ndPaweł Knap#102 TrojniakM1C: Sweet MeadPolski Miód Pitny
3rdBill BoyerMiod Z Kwiatu MałpyM4B: Historical MeadNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys

Distinguished Brewer (126 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdHMScoreClub
1stCindy Oberlin23203.11 NINJA Homebrewers
2ndJarrett Long14103.02 Horsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdBill Boyer50102.82 North Georgia Malt Monkeys
4thEric Heinz20202.46 NINJA Homebrewers
5thPete Train21002.34 NINJA Homebrewers
6thPeter Polczynski30002.32 Fellowship of Oklahoma Ale Makers (FOAM)
7thFritz Schanz02112.11 Denton County Homebrewers Guild
8thJames Gould12002.05 Cider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
9thJeremy Hatfield11101.79 Bay Area Mashtronauts
10thJeffrey Oberlin11011.61 NINJA Homebrewers

Scores and tie-breakers have been applied in accordance with the scoring methodology. Numbers reflected are rounded to the hundredth place. Hover over or tap the question mark icon () for the actual calculated value.

Winning Club (47 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdHMScore
1stNINJA Homebrewers76719.79
2ndCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)55206.52
3rdHorsemen of the Hopocalypse25405.81
4thBay Area Mashtronauts36305.75
5thSan Antonio Cerveceros04704.64
6thRed Earth Brewers21303.41
7thDenton County Homebrewers Guild13213.32
8thCane Island Alers (CIA)41102.89
9thNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys50102.82
10thFellowship of Oklahoma Ale Makers (FOAM)30002.32

Scores and tie-breakers have been applied in accordance with the scoring methodology. Numbers reflected are rounded to the hundredth place. Hover over or tap the question mark icon () for the actual calculated value.

Winning Entries

Table 1: Standard American Beer (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJustin Holman MHPWaving The Wheat1D: American Wheat BeerCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
2ndJustin Holman MHPC.R.E.A.M.1C: Cream AleCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdAlex Zwerdling MHPUtility Player1B: American LagerThe Brü Club

Table 2: International Lager (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin Wojdak MHPKishi Japanese Rice Lager2A: International Pale Lager Urban Knaves of Grain
2ndTravis Cherry MHPCzech Mate2B: International Amber LagerBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdHayley SheltonAstrotrain Again2C: International Dark Lager

Table 3: Czech Lager (18 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPete Train MHPFleck's Double Dark Lager3D: Czech Dark LagerNINJA Homebrewers
2ndMauricio MontoyaA3A: Czech Pale LagerFoam Rangers Homebrew Club
3rdDaniel Kukuk MHPCelestial Shadows3D: Czech Dark LagerMotor City Mashers

Table 4: Pale Malty European Lager (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPeter PolczynskiRestless Thief 4C: Helles BockFellowship of Oklahoma Ale Makers (FOAM)
2ndJames Gould MHPFestbier4B: FestbierCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdLars Reinhart MHPWrexpert Brewing - Zum Wohl Festbier4B: FestbierSan Antonio Cerveceros

Table 5: Pale Bitter Euro/NZ Beer (19 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Heinzenberg Pils5D: German PilsNINJA Homebrewers
2ndKevin WorthenLow Roller Freddy5B: KölschSan Antonio Cerveceros
3rdNick & Heather Hartley MHPThe Kiwi That Saved MeLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerRed Earth Brewers

Table 6: Amber Malty European Lager (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBarry Forrest MHP
Co-Brewer: Silvia Eyster
Smoke On The Water6B: RauchbierHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndMichael Rensing MHPMaude Lebowski6A: MärzenCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Blacktop Bock6C: Dunkels BockNINJA Homebrewers

Table 7: Amber Bitter European Beer (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin Darling MHPMy Dog Speaks German7B: AltbierBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndTimothy Nyhus MHP
Co-Brewer: Andrew LaPlaunt
The Malts The Alt 2.07B: AltbierHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdCindy Oberlin
Co-Brewer: Mike Maron
Duck Fart7B: AltbierNINJA Homebrewers

Table 8: Dark European Lager (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stLawrence Bolton MHPMunich Dunkel8A: Munich DunkelBoneyard Union of Zymurgical Zealots (BUZZ)
2ndLars Reinhart MHPWrexpert Brewing - Diggin The Dunkel8A: Munich DunkelSan Antonio Cerveceros
3rdIsai Garza MHPDohko Breaking My Schwarz8B: SchwarzbierSan Antonio Cerveceros

Table 9: Strong European Beer (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeremy Hatfield MHP*Enter Ice Pun Here*9B: EisbockBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndJarrett Long MHP
Co-Brewer: John Bates
Thats My Purse! I Don't Know You! 9C: Baltic PorterHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdKevin Sitta MHP
Co-Brewer: Sitta Brew Hub
Bocker9A: Doppelbock Bay Area Mashtronauts

Table 10: German Wheat Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJack Cantle MHPHarteWeizen10A: WeissbierNorth Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)
2ndMike & Stephanie Butler MHPNo Bazooka Here, Joe10C: Weizenbock Kansas City Bier Meisters
3rdJeremy Hatfield MHPIt's Bananas10B: Dunkels WeissbierBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 11: British Bitter (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPeter PolczynskiThe Peasants Are Revolting11A: Ordinary BitterFellowship of Oklahoma Ale Makers (FOAM)
2ndJarrett Long MHP
Co-Brewer: John Bates
Jesus Was A Man. He Had A Beard For Christ Sakes! 11B: Best BitterHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdJarrett Long MHP
Co-Brewer: John Bates
That's The Gift That Keeps On Giving11C: Strong BitterHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
HMJeffrey OberlinPremium Husky11B: Best BitterNINJA Homebrewers

Table 12: Pale Commonwealth Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPeter PolczynskiPillock In A Pear Tree12A: British Golden AleFellowship of Oklahoma Ale Makers (FOAM)
2ndWesley Kulcak MHPEast Bound And Down, Loaded Up And Sailing. 12C: English IPABay Area Mashtronauts
3rdJoshua Hayes MHPShitty Brew Day12C: English IPADenton County Homebrewers Guild

Table 13: Brown British Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPete Train MHPFlojo Pedro's Brown Ale13B: British Brown AleNINJA Homebrewers
2ndJarrett Long MHP
Co-Brewer: John Bates
Chip I'll Come At You Like A Spider Monkey. I'm All Jacked Up On Mountain Dew!13C: English PorterHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdLawrence Bolton MHPDark Mild13A: Dark MildBoneyard Union of Zymurgical Zealots (BUZZ)

Table 14: Scottish Ale (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian Stephens MHPWhy Do All Dwarves Have Scottish Accents?14C: Scottish ExportKeepers of Craft
2ndReed SmollarSneaky Pete's Scottish Heavy14B: Scottish HeavyDallas Homebrew Collective
3rdFritz Schanz MHPStearman's Scottish Light14A: Scottish LightDenton County Homebrewers Guild

Table 15: Irish Beer (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDirk Montgomery MHPOld Walking Stick15C: Irish Extra StoutRed Earth Brewers
2ndRandy Daily MHPCavan County Red 15A: Irish Red AleBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdTimothy Nyhus MHP
Co-Brewer: Andrew LaPlaunt
Eire Is In The Eye Of The Beholder15B: Irish StoutHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 16: Dark British Beer (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJarrett Long MHP
Co-Brewer: John Bates
Why Is The Carpet All Wet TODD? I Don't Know MARGO!16A: Sweet StoutHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndSam Hoopes MHPToast Your Oats Brewing Station 16B: Oatmeal StoutNINJA Homebrewers
3rdSam Hoopes MHPLacks Nothing In The Sweet Department! Brewing Station 16A: Sweet StoutNINJA Homebrewers

Table 17: Strong British Ale (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian English MHPThe Scotsman's Blue Ribbon17C: Wee HeavyCentral Arkansas Fermenters
2ndDavid RogersOld Ale17B: Old AleNorth Side Alers
3rdChris Daily MHPSamsonite..... I Was Way Off!17D: English Barley WineSan Antonio Cerveceros

Table 18: Pale American Ale (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stHayley SheltonGolden Lagoon18A: Blonde Ale
2ndBen Sencindiver MHPBeep Boop Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleSan Antonio Cerveceros
3rdTravis Combel MHPQuaffed Blonde AF - Hoppy Edition18B: American Pale AleCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)

Table 19: Amber and Brown American Beer (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeremiah Baer MHPAmbaer Ale19A: American Amber AleCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
2ndPete Train MHPSteam Train19B: California CommonNINJA Homebrewers
3rdJimmy LampmanBest Brown Ale World Has Ever Known 19C: American Brown AleNINJA Homebrewers

Table 20: American Porter and Stout (22 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stFrank Osborne MHPBack Watch Porter 20A: American PorterThe Brü Club
2ndJames Gould MHPSolera Imperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdTodd Rupell MHPAmerican Knight20A: American PorterThe Brü Club

Table 21: IPA (29 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDeborah And Marc Prichard MHPRed Dirt21B6: White IPA Red Earth Brewers
2ndFernando MirelesSuavecito Style21C: Hazy IPACervezatlan
3rdTravis Combel MHPRed Headed Step Child AF21B4: Red IPA Cider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)

Table 22: Strong American Ale (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJames Gould MHPDIPA22A: Double IPACider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
2ndRyan Wankel MHPColorado Kool-Aid22A: Double IPALakewood Fermentation Club
3rdEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Fat Man22C: American BarleywineNINJA Homebrewers

Table 23: European Sour Ale (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTodd Cogswell MHPBerliner23A: Berliner WeisseTippecanoe Homebrewers Circle
2ndFritz Schanz MHPStearman's Flanders Red23B: Flanders Red AleDenton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdRandy Daily MHPTo Gose Or Not Gose23G: GoseBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 24: Belgian Ale (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRyan Vigne MHPGarde24C: Bière de Garde Pittsburgh Mead Makers And Homebrewers
2ndTony Silveira MHPWit Martin24A: WitbierDenton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdDouglas HicksKeep It Classy24B: Belgian Pale AleNorth Texas Homebrewers Association

Table 25: Strong Belgian Ale (24 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDouglas HicksSaison Grande25B: Saison North Texas Homebrewers Association
2ndRick Chainani MHPNot Delirium25C: Belgian Golden Strong Ale
3rdDouglas HicksBlond Without The E25A: Belgian Blond AleNorth Texas Homebrewers Association
HMFritz Schanz MHPStearman's Belgian Golden Strong Ale25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleDenton County Homebrewers Guild

Table 26: Monastic Ale (25 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Rylie's Tripel26C: Belgian TripelNINJA Homebrewers
2ndJeremy Hatfield MHPMonk Blood26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdWill Lovell MHPDubbel Up26B: Belgian DubbelSan Antonio Cerveceros

Table 27: Historical Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeffrey OberlinGoing Gangsta27A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerNINJA Homebrewers
2ndCindy Oberlin
Co-Brewer: Mike Maron
Hedge Hog Ale27A8: RoggenbierNINJA Homebrewers
3rdDeborah And Marc Prichard MHPProfessor Pickles The Destroyer27A3: LichtenhainerRed Earth Brewers

Table 28: American Wild Ale (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stHaven Schultz MHPExcelsior - Blackberry28C: Wild Specialty Beer The Brü Club
2ndFritz Schanz MHPStearman's Wild American Blond With Tropical Fruit28C: Wild Specialty Beer Denton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdWill Lovell MHPRainbow Shark28C: Wild Specialty Beer San Antonio Cerveceros

Table 29: Fruit Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeremiah Baer MHPYuzugose29A: Fruit Beer Cider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
2ndKyle Kiely MHPReverse Peephole29A: Fruit Beer Cider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdPaul Pitre MHPNot If We Jam It! - Berry Cherry Blend29A: Fruit Beer Redstick Brewmasters

Table 30: Spiced Beer (19 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDwight Wilson MHPTickle My Pickle30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer O-Town Hop Heads
2ndJeffrey OberlinSweet As Cindy30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer NINJA Homebrewers
3rdBarry Forrest MHP
Co-Brewer: Silvia Eyster
Just For You, Punkin30B: Autumn Seasonal Beer Horsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 31: Alternative Fermentables Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael Rensing MHPMy Wife's Bakery31B: Alternative Sugar Beer Cider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
2ndJake Jones MHPWeizenbock Is Spelt Funny31A: Alternative Grain Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
3rdScott KoehlerRye Amber31A: Alternative Grain Beer NINJA Homebrewers

Table 32: Smoked Beer (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoshua Hayes MHPGotlandstricka32B: Specialty Smoked Beer Denton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndRandy Daily MHPThe Wiz32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
3rdTrevor Mack MHPPiperales32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer The Brü Club

Table 33: Wood Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stHeath JohnsQueen Of The Heavens33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer
2ndShaun Huggins MHPYou Are No Match For The Power Of The Dark Side!33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer San Antonio Cerveceros
3rdFernando Mireles
Co-Brewer: Juan Pablo Castellanos
Ojos De Bruja33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Cervezatlan

Table 34: Specialty Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Black MHP
Co-Brewer: Madi Black
Morticia34C: Experimental Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
2ndTodd Rupell MHPTip Top 34B: Mixed-Style Beer The Brü Club
3rdChris Daily MHPNot My Gumdrop Buttons34C: Experimental Beer San Antonio Cerveceros

Table 35: Dry Traditional Mead (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCindy OberlinBashfulM1A: Dry MeadNINJA Homebrewers
2ndDan Acheson MHPLemon Blossom TradM1A: Dry MeadUrban Knaves of Grain
3rdBarry Forrest MHP
Co-Brewer: Silvia Eyster
Hawaiin NutsM1A: Dry MeadHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 36: Semi-Sweet Traditional Mead (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCindy OberlinGrumpyM1B: Semi-Sweet MeadNINJA Homebrewers
2ndGarrett Freeman MHPSweet Clover TraditionalM1B: Semi-Sweet MeadRed Earth Brewers
3rdChris Daily MHPTallow Me Bananas M1B: Semi-Sweet MeadSan Antonio Cerveceros

Table 37: Sweet Traditional Mead (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaweł Knap#102 TrojniakM1C: Sweet MeadPolski Miód Pitny
2ndCindy OberlinDopeyM1C: Sweet MeadNINJA Homebrewers
3rdAndy Scherzinger MHPDarrell Is A DickwadM1C: Sweet MeadWeiz Guys

Table 38: Cyser (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill Boyer MHPWe Are The Keepers Of The Sacred WordM2A: CyserNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndDan Acheson MHPCyser '22M2A: CyserUrban Knaves of Grain
3rdCindy OberlinSnow DogsM2A: CyserNINJA Homebrewers
HMDaniel Kukuk MHPOdin's OrchardM2A: CyserMotor City Mashers

Table 39: Pyment (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill Boyer MHPSwamp Castle - StillM2B: PymentNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndCindy OberlinPurple DragonM2B: PymentNINJA Homebrewers
3rdDan Acheson MHPShirazognierM2B: PymentUrban Knaves of Grain

Table 40: Berry Mead (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stArtur NiewiarowskiSmak LataM2C: Berry Mead Polski Miod Pitny
2ndJason Rohloff MHPBlack To The CranM2C: Berry Mead Beer Barons of Milwaukee
3rdGarrett Freeman MHPSir Mixed A Lot Of BerriesM2C: Berry Mead Red Earth Brewers

Table 41: Stone Fruit Mead (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTraci Kuhfuss MHPBuck CherryM2D: Stone Fruit Mead Cane Island Alers (CIA)
2ndMatt LagueuxSwedeplum 2021M2D: Stone Fruit Mead Big Fruit Mafia
3rdPaul Pitre MHPPooh Ate The CherriesM2D: Stone Fruit Mead Redstick Brewmasters

Table 42: Melomel (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill Boyer MHPRed Dragon InnM2E: Melomel North Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndJarrett Long MHP
Co-Brewer: John Bates
More Lemon Pledge. No, You Buy!M2E: Melomel Horsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdAndy Scherzinger MHPFasdfM2E: Melomel Weiz Guys

Table 43: Fruit and Spice Mead (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTracy Knauss MHPLime In The CoconutM3A: Fruit and Spice Mead Cane Island Alers (CIA)
2ndMelissa Greenfield MHPChocolate Raspberry BochetM3A: Fruit and Spice Mead QUAFF
3rdBill Boyer MHPShe Turned Me Into A Newt... I Got Better - StillM3A: Fruit and Spice Mead North Georgia Malt Monkeys

Table 44: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stLuis Frasson Nori MHP
Co-Brewer: Cristina Frasson Nori
Spice OdysseyM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead Cane Island Alers (CIA)
2ndJustin KrauseEarl Grey MeadM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead
3rdMatthew PalmaMisty Mountain HoppedM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead Holly Springs Brusaders

Table 45: Braggot (3 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill Boyer MHPFortuna Imperatrix MundiM4A: BraggotNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndKevin Wojdak MHPGetting Toasted By The FireM4A: BraggotUrban Knaves of Grain
3rdTraci Kuhfuss MHP
Co-Brewer: Roland Davis
Bombastic Side Eye Irish BraggotM4A: BraggotCane Island Alers (CIA)

Table 46: Historical Mead (2 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill Boyer MHPMiod Z Kwiatu MałpyM4B: Historical Mead North Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndDavid WebbPolish BlendM4B: Historical Mead

Table 47: Experimental Mead (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTraci Kuhfuss MHPMcNutt Rum AmburanaM4C: Experimental Mead Cane Island Alers (CIA)
2ndSid Taylor MHPLemon Drops Keep Falling On My HeadM4C: Experimental Mead Cane Island Alers (CIA)
3rdJason Rohloff MHPBanana RyeM4C: Experimental Mead Beer Barons of Milwaukee