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Thanks to all who participated in the Operation Fermentation IX - Beer.

There were 357 entries judged and 58 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stMatthew HerroldCrystal Cut IPA21A: American IPACane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Winning Entries

Table 1: Standard American Beer (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid RogersThe Most Interesting Beer In The World1B: American LagerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndRicardo FritzscheKoelschweisse1D: American Wheat BeerAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)
3rdJustin Harris1C: Cream AleCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 2: International Lager (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid RogersThe Most Interesting Beer In The World2A: International Pale LagerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndMatthew HerroldBlack Eye'd Bock2C: International Dark LagerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdJames PettyDark Wing2C: International Dark LagerAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)

Table 3: Czech Lager (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRicardo FritzscheCAMBA3C: Czech Amber LagerAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)
2ndPhilip VerdieckOne Night in Prague3D: Czech Dark LagerFoam Rangers Homebrew Club (Houston, TX)
3rdDan Dewberry
Co-Brewer: Joelle Dewberry
Swifty's Pils3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)

Table 4: Pale Malty European Lager (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin FosterHelles4A: Munich HellesCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndDavid RogersLittle Hellion4C: Helles BockCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdWill Schilling4A: Munich HellesCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 5: Pale Bitter European Beer (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRicardo FritzscheRic de Cologne5B: KolschAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)
2ndKevin FosterK�lsch5B: KolschCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdRicardo FritzscheRic for Export5C: German Helles ExportbierAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)

Table 6: Amber Malty European Lager (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJames PettyPetty Bock6C: Dunkles BockAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)
2ndRicardo FritzscheRauch nicht Verboten6B: RauchbierAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)
3rdRicardo FritzscheBob's DAF6A: MarzenAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)
4thDan Dewberry
Co-Brewer: Joelle Dewberry
Rauchy Mountain High6B: RauchbierAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)

Table 7: Amber Bitter European Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid RogersDirty Kraut7C: KellerbierCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndDavid RogersZee Alt7B: AltbierCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdDavid RogersCopper Lager7A: Vienna LagerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 8: Dark European Lager (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRicardo FritzscheSlam Dunkel8A: Munich DunkelAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)
2ndJoshua Berlin
Co-Brewer: Janet Berlin
M�nchen bei Nacht8A: Munich DunkelCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdDavid RogersEagle 58B: SchwarzbierCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 9: Strong European Beer (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin FosterHibernator9A: DoppelbockCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndRicardo FritzscheRic's Bock9A: DoppelbockAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)
3rdMatthew HerroldSerenity Now9C: Baltic PorterCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 10: German Wheat Beer (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid RogersStep Mash Hefe10A: WeissbierCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndMatthew HerroldOctagon10A: WeissbierCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdJason Joy
Co-Brewer: Damon Lacey
Meh!-efe10A: WeissbierNone

Table 11: British Bitter (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid RogersZee Alt11C: Strong BitterCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
Pennyworth's Bitter11C: Strong BitterCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdRicardo FritzscheLord of the Land11A: Ordinary BitterAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)

Table 12: Pale Commonwealth Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
Charley Bit my Finger!12A: British Golden AleCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndMichael RensingBasically A Kangaroo12B: Australian Sparkling AleCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
This is Kangaroo Court, Sir!12B: Australian Sparkling AleCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 13: Brown British Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
McAnally's Brown Ale13B: British Brown AleCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
McAnally's Mild13A: Dark MildCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdMatthew HerroldBlenky13A: Dark MildCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 14: Scottish Ale (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJanine WeberBonnie Scooter Lass14B: Scottish HeavyFoam Rangers Homebrew Club (Houston, TX)
2ndJustin HolmanJustin's Scottish Export14C: Scottish ExportCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdMatthew HerroldGraham's Ale14C: Scottish ExportCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 15: Irish Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRicardo FritzscheStout Ric15C: Irish Extra StoutAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)
2ndDavid RogersThe Original Lite Beer15C: Irish Extra StoutCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdDavid RogersThe Original Lite Beer15B: Irish StoutCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 16: Dark British Beer (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
Luca's Milk Stout16A: Sweet StoutCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndPhilip VerdieckTruman I16C: Tropical StoutFoam Rangers Homebrew Club (Houston, TX)
3rdDan Dewberry
Co-Brewer: Joelle Dewberry
Free Oats Oatmeal Stout16B: Oatmeal StoutAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)

Table 17: Strong British Ale (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid RogersOld Ale17D: English BarleywineCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndDavid RogersThat Old Ale (DR12)17B: Old AleCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdSteven Distelhorst
Co-Brewer: Ryann Brzoska
17B: Old AleFoam Rangers Homebrew Club (Houston, TX)

Table 18: Pale American Ale (23 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJustin Holman
Co-Brewer: Ashley Holman
Fan Boy Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndKevin FosterBandito Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdLuigi DePariBlondie18A: Blonde AleRogue Brewers Coalition (Humble, TX)

Table 19: Amber and Brown American Beer (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin FosterTrouble Behind19B: California CommonCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndTravis CombelEarth Tones19C: American Brown AleNone
3rdWill Sanderson19A: American Amber AleCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 20: American Porter and Stout (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTravis CombelChocolate Sale20A: American PorterNone
2ndAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
Carter's Stout 201620C: Imperial StoutCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
Blue Cap... Inappropriate20A: American PorterCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 22: IPA (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew HerroldCrystal Cut IPA21A: American IPACane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndKevin FosterBandito Session IPA21B: Specialty IPACane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
I don't even like IPA!21B: Specialty IPACane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
4thJustin Holman
Co-Brewer: Ashley Holman
Fan Boy IPA21B: Specialty IPACane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 23: Strong American Ale (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChris DailyPhilosopher's clone 22A: Double IPASan Antonio Cerveceros (San Antonio, TX)
2ndAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
The Big DIPA!22A: Double IPACane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdDan Dewberry
Co-Brewer: Eric Lowe, Joelle Dewberry
Lowe Spark of High Heeled Boys22B: American Strong AleAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)

Table 24: European Sour Ale (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin Foster2017 Muscat23F: Fruit LambicCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndKevin FosterCuv�e 83623E: GueuzeCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
Berliner Weiss, Weiss Baby23A: Berliner WeisseCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 25: Belgian Ale (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew HerroldPierre's Passion24A: WitbierCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndKevin FosterJono�s Wit24A: WitbierCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdKevin FosterYvonne24C: Biere de GardeCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 26: Strong Belgian Ale (21 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRicardo FritzscheMein Duvel25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)
2ndAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
Cherry Blossom Blond25A: Belgian Blond AleCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdKevin FosterSaison25B: SaisonCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 27: Trappist Ale (18 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew HerroldFrosty26C: Belgian TripelCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndBrian BarranBelgian Dark Strong Ale26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleSugar Land Imperialists (Sugar Land, TX)
3rdMichael RensingThreve26C: Belgian TripelCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 28: American Wild Ale (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin Foster2017 Rhubarb28B: Mixed-Fermentation Sour BeerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndKyle WhitisRasp Blonde Sour28C: Wild Specialty BeerBrewers of the Hood (Houston, TX)
3rdKevin Foster2017 Plum28C: Wild Specialty BeerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
4thKyle WhitisGolden Sour28B: Mixed-Fermentation Sour BeerBrewers of the Hood (Houston, TX)

Table 29: Fruit Beer (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKerry MartinMounds Porter29B: Fruit and Spice BeerAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)
2ndRandy Valdez29A: Fruit BeerBig Country Homebrewers Association (Abilene, TX)
3rdJay WhitleyTamarindo Rojo29A: Fruit BeerAustin Zealots (Austin, TX)

Table 30: Spiced Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJustin HolmanJustin's Spiced Stout30C: Winter Seasonal BeerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: James Gould
The Equalizer30A: Spice/Herb/Vegetable BeerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
3rdMatthew HerroldBreakfast Baltic30A: Spice/Herb/Vegetable BeerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 31: Alternative Fermentables Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew Westlake
Co-Brewer: Chris Bradley, Andrew Padt
Wisenheimer Spelt Saison31A: Alternative Grain BeerCap and Hare Homebrew Club (Haltom City, TX)
2ndJanine WeberSexy Scooter Babe34B: Mixed-Style BeerFoam Rangers Homebrew Club (Houston, TX)
3rdMatthew HerroldTarpit31B: Alternative Sugar BeerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)

Table 32: Smoked Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMike Gallucci
Co-Brewer: Josh Schultz/Nate Stiers
Boner Jamz '0833B: Specialty Wood-Aged BeerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)
2ndJanine WeberFrom Scooter Babe With Love33A: Wood-Aged BeerFoam Rangers Homebrew Club (Houston, TX)
3rdWill Schilling33A: Wood-Aged BeerCane Island Alers (CIA) (Cypress, TX)