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Draft BrewFest 2026: Past Winners – BrewFest2025

Thanks to all who participated in the Draft BrewFest 2026.

There were 96 entries judged and 51 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stGerad MillerFinger Of God20C: Imperial StoutDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndBradley BessonOrb of Ryeing 10C: WeizenbockDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdHolland AndrewShout Irish Stout15B: Irish Stout

Winning Entries

Table 1: Mead (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn HawkinsI Did Not Mean For This To Be SparklingM1C: Sweet MeadDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndJohn HawkinsIf I Had More Beer To Enter I WouldM2C: Berry Mead Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdKyle ErnsbergerCoffeeM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead Champs
HMKyle ErnsbergerFirst TryM1A: Dry MeadChamps

Table 2: Cider (1 entry)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCarl MileyMixed Up C2F: Specialty Cider/Perry Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 3: IPA (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stGerad MillerBaby, You Make Me Wish I Had Three Hands21C: Hazy IPADayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndBradley BessonWar Priest21B2: Black IPA Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdBrian DoneganScooby Snack21B4: Red IPA Seven City Brewers

Table 4: Smoke & Wood (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAdam Reynolds
Co-Brewer: Gary Fuller		Grätz Thuringa!27A3: LichtenhainerMadison Homebrewers & Tasters
2ndJohn HawkinsThe Smell of Smoke Would Hang Around This Long 'cause I Knew Everything When I Was Young6B: RauchbierDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdJames MartinPolish Pop27A5: Piwo GrodziskieBrewers of Central Kentucky (BOCK)

Table 5: Belgian (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn HawkinsWit Faced24A: WitbierDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndGerad MillerIn The Beginning It Is Always Dark26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdGerad MillerThe Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of26C: Belgian TripelDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 6: Fruited, Spiced & Soured (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoe D'AuriaRiding the Metro of Life23A: Berliner WeisseMetro South Homebrew League (MASH HOLES)
2ndGerad MillerGrape Ale29D: Grape Ale Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdEric TaggStone Fusion23F: Fruit Lambic Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
HMGerad MillerYou Sit On A Throne Of Lies30C: Winter Seasonal Beer Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 7: Pale Lagers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stScott GordonKiwi KrushLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerThe Brü Club
2ndScott McCollumVelvet Revolution3B: Czech Premimum Pale LagerDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdAdam ReynoldsPawel's Pils2A: International Pale LagerMadison Homebrewers & Tasters

Table 8: Amber Lagers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stHolland AndrewMarvelous Märzen 6A: Märzen
2ndGerad MillerIt Cost A Man's Life To Get This Out Of Germany27A1: Kellerbier Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdJohn HawkinsClarence6A: MärzenDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 9: Americana (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoe D'AuriaDotted Bovine1C: Cream AleMetro South Homebrew League (MASH HOLES)
2ndDave FrombachCitra Special18B: American Pale AlePeninsula Fermentation Society
3rdChad FaulstickRipple 18B: American Pale AleWheeling Alers

Table 10: North Atlantic Neighbors (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stHolland AndrewShout Irish Stout15B: Irish Stout
2ndJames MartinIrish Af 15B: Irish StoutBrewers of Central Kentucky (BOCK)
3rdAndrew NyeDicken's Irish Red15A: Irish Red AleDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 11: German Wheat Beers (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBradley BessonOrb of Ryeing 10C: Weizenbock Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndBradley BessonVelvet Cape10B: Dunkels WeissbierDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdKyle ErnsbergerMean Brews Heff10A: WeissbierChamps

Table 12: Amber and Dark Ales (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stGerad MillerFinger Of God20C: Imperial StoutDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndGerad MillerIt's Shite Being Scottish17C: Wee HeavyDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdThomas BrehmEclipse 202516A: Sweet StoutDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
HMAndrew NyeFunky Chicken Porter20A: American PorterDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 13: Deutschland (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAdam ReynoldsFestivus4B: FestbierMadison Homebrewers & Tasters
2ndScott GordonFat Assassin8B: SchwarzbierThe Brü Club
3rdCarl Miley
Co-Brewer: Eric Morriss		Helles!? Is It Beer You’re Looking For? 4A: Munich HellesDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
Launch Awards Presentation

Past Winners

Judging Sessions and Dates

Saturday AM Session
09/12/2026 9:00 AM, EDT.

Saturday PM Session
09/12/2026 12:30 PM, EDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 03/12/2026 8:00 AM, EDT through 09/12/2026 9:00 AM, EDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 03/12/2026 8:00 AM, EDT through 09/12/2026 9:00 AM, EDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 08/22/2026 10:00 AM, EDT through 09/05/2026 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 08/22/2026 10:00 AM, EDT through 09/05/2026 5:00 PM, EDT.