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Draft BrewFest 2025: Past Winners – 2025

Thanks to all who participated in the Draft BrewFest 2025.

There were 187 entries judged and 83 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stTim WoodardJasminblütenbier5B: KölschDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndChad MedfordFo' Schnitzel6A: MärzenRed Earth Brewers
3rdBrian StephensSaison Passant V225B: SaisonKeepers of Craft

Winning Entries

Table 1: Standard American Beers (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSamuel PersichilliBleachers1A: American Light LagerUltra Rare Brewers
2ndChad MedfordAmerican Lager1B: American LagerRed Earth Brewers
3rdJared Parko
Co-Brewer: Sara Parko		Opal Ale1D: American Wheat BeerScioto Olentangy Darby Zymurgists (SODZ)
HMCole Christian
Co-Brewer: Paulette Palacios		Pup Heavy1B: American LagerDC Homebrewers

Table 2: Pale International Lagers (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDaniel KukukRock Hopper2A: International Pale LagerMotor City Mashers
2ndDwight WilsonEstoy Solo2A: International Pale LagerO-Town Hop Heads
3rdRoss StuartMexican Lager2A: International Pale LagerArizona Society of Homebrewers

Table 3: Pale Malty Euro Lagers (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChad MedfordThe Bridesmaid4A: Munich HellesRed Earth Brewers
2ndGary CoxDer Teufelstritt4A: Munich HellesScioto Olentangy Darby Zymurgists (SODZ)
3rdRoss StuartFestbier4B: FestbierArizona Society of Homebrewers

Table 4: Weiss und Roggen Biers (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss StuartWeizenbock10C: Weizenbock Arizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndWesley KulcakWeize Wizard 10A: WeissbierBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdRandall “Scott” GordonDunkey Kong10B: Dunkels WeissbierThe Bru Club

Table 5: Pale and Amber Bitter Euro Lagers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTim WoodardJasminblütenbier5B: KölschDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndTim WoodardSound of Muzak5D: German PilsDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdStephen SchmittNz PilsLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerEvanston Homebrew Club

Table 6: Amber and Dark Bitter Euro Lagers (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChad MedfordOnyx Pivo3D: Czech Dark LagerRed Earth Brewers
2ndChad MedfordAustrian Sunset2B: International Amber LagerRed Earth Brewers
3rdMichael RensingHalf Dark3C: Czech Amber LagerCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)

Table 7: Strong Stuff (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKen MorrisI Feel Like A Frozen Dopplelbock9B: EisbockRed Earth Brewers
2ndGerad MillerIt's Shite Being Scottish17C: Wee HeavyDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdDirk MontgomeryRagnar's Valhalla9C: Baltic PorterRed Earth Brewers
HMDirk MontgomeryTsar's Choice20C: Imperial StoutRed Earth Brewers

Table 8: Wood & Smoke (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChad MedfordOnly You Can Prevent Forest Fires6B: RauchbierRed Earth Brewers
2ndFritz SchanzStearman's Smoked Baltic Porter32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Denton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdDeborah And Marc PrichardChris Hurt Is the Bomb Diggity 32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Red Earth Brewers
HMThomas McGloineSolidarity27A5: Piwo GrodziskieSaratoga Thoroughbrews

Table 9: IPA (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTravis CherryTactical Diversion: Black Hops Edition21B2: Black IPA Bay Area Mashtronauts
2ndSteve RistauNectaromicon IV21B2: Black IPA Ale Riders Homebrew Club
3rdSamuel PersichilliNumbers On The Board Vol. 521A: American IPAUltra Rare Brewers

Table 10: Amber and Dark Malty Euro Lagers (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChad MedfordFo' Schnitzel6A: MärzenRed Earth Brewers
2ndRandall “Scott” GordonDouble D8A: Munich DunkelThe Bru Club
3rdMichael RensingDarkness Warshed Over The Dude8B: SchwarzbierCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
HMThomas Musquiez
Co-Brewer: Isai Garza		Gatoberfest6A: MärzenSan Antonio Cerveceros

Table 11: Hazy IPA (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSamuel PersichilliWithout Warning21C: Hazy IPAUltra Rare Brewers
2ndDavid TowlesFirst Haze21C: Hazy IPAHigh Plains Drafters [TX]
3rdThomas BrehmHazy Days21C: Hazy IPADayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 12: Pale British Isles (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTravis CherryBeer Guts and Space Nuts12C: English IPABay Area Mashtronauts
2ndDavid TowlesYorkshire Bitter #211C: Strong BitterHigh Plains Drafters [TX]
3rdJohn HawkinsRavens At The Tower11B: Best BitterDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 13: Amber and Dark British Isles (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJake McQueenIf Some Is Good, More Is Better15B: Irish StoutLauter Day Brewers
2ndCole Christian
Co-Brewer: Paulette Palacios		Porter Alfredson13C: English PorterDC Homebrewers
3rdGerad MillerThey May Take Our Lives But They Will Never Take Our Freedom14C: Scottish ExportDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 14: Pale and Amber American Ales (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJake McQueenDream State18B: American Pale AleLauter Day Brewers
2ndByron BirdSo You’re Telling Me There’s A Chance18B: American Pale AleHigh Plains Drafters [TX]
3rdGary CoxAnchor's Away19B: California CommonScioto Olentangy Darby Zymurgists (SODZ)

Table 15: American Dark Ales (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKim HynekKentucky Derby Worthy Common27A2: Kentucky CommonRed Earth Brewers
2ndDeborah And Marc PrichardIn Honor Of Greg Brown19C: American Brown AleRed Earth Brewers
3rdKim HynekKim's A.B.A.19C: American Brown AleRed Earth Brewers

Table 16: Euro Sour and Mixed Fermentation Ales (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stStephen SchmittOld and New23E: GueuzeEvanston Homebrew Club
2ndFritz SchanzStearman's Berliner Weisse23A: Berliner WeisseDenton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdDaniel KukukBayside Brett28A: Brett Beer Motor City Mashers

Table 17: Belgian Ales (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian StephensSaison Passant V225B: Saison Keepers of Craft
2ndStephen SchmittRoyal Antwerp26B: Belgian DubbelEvanston Homebrew Club
3rdStephen SchmittPulp Can Move Baby!24A: WitbierEvanston Homebrew Club

Table 18: Fruit and Spice (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDaniel KukukDouble Trouble29B: Fruit and Spice Beer Motor City Mashers
2ndKeith EngerStrawberry Ale29A: Fruit Beer North Shore Brewers
3rdKim HynekPepe's A.B.A.30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Red Earth Brewers
HMSteve Ristau6 Year Slump29A: Fruit Beer Ale Riders Homebrew Club

Table 19: Cider (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill BoyerBeing There - M02C1A: New World CiderNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndDan AchesonCiduranaC2F: Specialty Cider/Perry Urban Knaves of Grain
3rdMichael RensingCider PieC2F: Specialty Cider/Perry Cider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)

Table 20: Mead (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill BoyerSzlachtaM4B: Historical Mead North Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndGarrett FreemanMy Polish Mead M4B: Historical Mead Red Earth Brewers
3rdGarrett FreemanCramM4C: Experimental Mead Red Earth Brewers
Launch Awards Presentation

Past Winners

Judging Sessions and Dates

Saturday AM Session - Star City
09/27/2025 9:00 AM, EDT.

Saturday PM Session - Star City
09/27/2025 1:00 PM, EDT.

Cider
09/27/2025 4:00 PM, EDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 06/01/2025 8:00 AM, EDT through 09/27/2025 9:00 AM, EDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 06/01/2025 8:00 AM, EDT through 09/27/2025 9:00 AM, EDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 09/14/2025 10:00 AM, EDT through 09/20/2025 5:00 PM, EDT.

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 09/07/2025 10:00 AM, EDT through 09/20/2025 5:00 PM, EDT.