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Thanks to all who participated in the Draft BrewFest 2026.

There were 130 entries judged and 86 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stDan Podratsky
Co-Brewer: Travis Riste
Clean Getaway3B: Czech Premimum Pale LagerCincinnati Malt Infusers

Best Brewer (35 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdScoreClub
1stGerad Miller24020.06 Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndJohn Hawkins22218.06 Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdDan Podratsky
** Best of Show Participant **
30012.03 Cincinnati Malt Infusers

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.

Best Club (17 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdHMScore
1stDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists684157.19
2ndCincinnati Malt Infusers402020.06
3rdFoam Blowers of Indiana (FBI)103010.04

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: Americana (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Martinson16th Hole Swheat1D: American Wheat BeerBloatarian Brewing League
2ndScott McCollumSlow Pedal1C: Cream AleDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdDave SchlegelSummer Sunset Wheat1D: American Wheat Beer

Table 2: Czech Int Out Now (Funk Soul Brother) (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDan Podratsky
Co-Brewer: Travis Riste
Clean Getaway3B: Czech Premimum Pale LagerCincinnati Malt Infusers
2ndGregory SanialAmber Waves Of Grain Doesn't Translate Well2B: International Amber LagerPrimeTime Brewers
3rdPete OrenNorthern Spalter Canadian Lager2A: International Pale LagerFoam Blowers of Indiana (FBI)

Table 3: A Euro Shade of Pale (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stGerad MillerBlue Pill5D: German PilsDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndJohn HawkinsThe Beer So Nice5C: German Helles ExportbierDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdJohn HawkinsBrauhiest 20064A: Munich HellesDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 4: Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit! (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stZack RaynoOktobermess6A: Märzen
2ndHolland AndrewMärvelous Märzen6A: Märzen
3rdJohn HawkinsHello Dark Munich, My Old Friend6A: MärzenDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 5: Get on the Dunkel Train (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stHolland AndrewSchnacklewalzer Schwarzbier8B: Schwarzbier
2ndJerry GotschGrand Dunkel 1078A: Munich DunkelBookcliff Homebrew Club
3rdJoe KulesaDoppelbock9A: Doppelbock Cincinnati Malt Infusers

Table 6: Swheat Emotions (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChad FaulstickDunkel Kong10B: Dunkels WeissbierWheeling Alers
2ndGerad MillerI Can't Do It. I Need A Baby Seal10C: Weizenbock Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdPete GrahamSilver's Weisses10A: WeissbierFoam Blowers of Indiana (FBI)

Table 7: We All Drink Down a Yellow, Fizzy Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDirk MontgomeryTime Well Spent11A: Ordinary BitterRed Earth Brewers
2ndJohn HawkinsRavens At the Tower11B: Best BitterDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdDirk MontgomeryMaori HakaLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerRed Earth Brewers

Table 8: Dark Side of the Moon (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stThomas BrehmEclipse 716A: Sweet StoutDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndGregory SanialBrown Brit13B: British Brown AlePrimeTime Brewers
3rdBrian SandersFound In the Bottom Box16B: Oatmeal StoutDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 9: Heavydarknfull (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stGerad MillerFinger of God20C: Imperial StoutDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndGerad MillerPre-Pro-Port27A7: Pre-Prohibition PorterDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdTim McKeeBachelor Baltic Porter9C: Baltic PorterCincinnati Malt Infusers
HMBrian SandersGood Luck Stout20B: American StoutDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 10: American Pie (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDan PodratskyBuddy Pass18B: American Pale AleCincinnati Malt Infusers
2ndAndrew NyeHouse Apa18B: American Pale AleDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdPete GrahamBelma!18B: American Pale AleFoam Blowers of Indiana (FBI)
HMTodd PorterDorm Water18A: Blonde AleOcean County Home Brewers

Table 11: American Dream (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoger ObergefellThere's Always Next Year Brown Ale19C: American Brown AleDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndJoe D'AuriaThe Uncommoner27A2: Kentucky CommonMetro South Homebrew League (MASH HOLES)
3rdJosh ReidCrimson Rye31A: Alternative Grain Beer Missouri Mashers

Table 12: Bittersweet Symphony (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian DoneganScooby Snack21B4: Red IPA Seven City Brewers
2ndGerad MillerBaby, You Make Me Wish I Had Three Hands21C: Hazy IPADayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdTodd PorterDouble Stairway To Heaven22A: Double IPAOcean County Home Brewers

Table 13: Pump Up the Jam (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPete OrenGold Rush Blonde25A: Belgian Blond AleFoam Blowers of Indiana (FBI)
2ndJosh ReidSunlit Harvest25B: Saison Missouri Mashers
3rdTom LuersLubrew Cousins25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleButler County Brewing Society

Table 14: Gaudete in Bullis (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatt MorrillTripel Duvel26C: Belgian TripelBrewly Homebrew Club
2ndGerad MillerYou Fell Victim To One Of The Classic Blunders26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdJohn Martinson16th Hole Quad26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleBloatarian Brewing League

Table 15: Play that Funky Fruited Beer Boy (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTim McKeePassionate Kisses29A: Fruit Beer Cincinnati Malt Infusers
2ndMatt MorrillSix Toed Cat29C: Specialty Fruit Beer Brewly Homebrew Club
3rdChad FaulstickHarvest Moon29B: Fruit and Spice Beer Wheeling Alers

Table 16: Smoke on the Wooder (and a Few Beers with some Spice!) (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn HawkinsThe Smell of Smoke Would Hang Around This Long 'cause I Knew Everything When I Was Young6B: RauchbierDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndJay ScharenbergSmoke In My Throat32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer
3rdEric KrulcikAllen And Chuck Take The Cake 30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Table 17: Sugar, Sugar. Oh, Honey Crispy. You are My Meads & Ciders (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn HawkinsLiquid RubyM2C: Berry Mead Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndAdam ReynoldsKarolC1D: New World PerryMiami Area Society of Homebrewers (MASH)
3rdBrian SandersFirst Time Cider. Probably Won't Win.C2B: Cider with Other Fruit Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists