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Draft BrewFest 2026: Past Winners – Brewfest2018

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stNathaniel PahlThe Village Flower Shop30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable BeerDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndMichael Florez
Co-Brewer: Rose Florez		London Calling13C: English PorterCincinnati Malt Infusers

Best of Show – Mead

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
3rdAshley Whitney-RawlsRed Wine MeadM2B: PymentDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 1: Category A: APA & Ambers (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAdam JoyceGalaxy Nor'easter18B: American Pale AleSun Prairie Worthogs
2ndGeoffrey CampQuick & Dirty Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleThree Rivers Alliance of Serious Homebrewers [PA]
3rdTim McKee
Co-Brewer: Mp		Alter Ego7B: AltbierCincinnati Malt Infusers

Table 2: Category B: Blonde Ales (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTim McKee
Co-Brewer: Mp		Kolsch5B: KolschCincinnati Malt Infusers
2ndChris WilbernI Dream of Jenny Cream Ale1C: Cream AleThe Bru Club
3rdMichael McCaffreyCold Ass Kolsch V75B: Kolsch

Table 3: Category C: Wheat & Rye Beers (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJames ScofieldGuard the Rail10A: WeissbierDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndPete OrenRed Devil Wit24A: WitbierFoam Blowers of Indiana (FBI)
3rdJim RupertWinter Wave 10C: Weizenbock Middletown Area Society of Homebrewer's

Table 4: Category L: International Lagers (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael McCaffreySamiclaws V29A: Doppelbock
2ndTim McKee
Co-Brewer: Mp		World's Best Oktoberfest6A: MarzenCincinnati Malt Infusers
3rdTyson ShroyerLichtenhainer27A3: LichtenhainerAssociation of Bloomington-Normal Brewers

Table 5: Category O: Wood Age Beers (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDave SmartPhantom Tsar33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndAshley Whitney-Rawls
Co-Brewer: The Brett Barrel Group		Bourbon Barrel Porter33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdBrad GarrisonBarrel Dixon33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer

Table 6: Category N: Scottish Ales (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChris WilbernLittle Tartan14C: Scottish ExportThe Bru Club
2ndGeoffrey CampRockfleet Stout15B: Irish StoutThree Rivers Alliance of Serious Homebrewers [PA]
3rdJames ScofieldDublindark15C: Irish Extra StoutDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 7: Category H: Spice, Herb, Vegetable & Fruit & Spice Beers (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNathaniel PahlThe Village Flower Shop30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndJohn Maloney
Co-Brewer: Alyssa Maloney		Monsters In Space30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
3rdTyson ShroyerThe Bee Word30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Association of Bloomington-Normal Brewers

Table 8: Category M: Mead & Cider (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAshley Whitney-RawlsRed Wine MeadM2B: PymentDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndDave SmartPb&jM4C: Experimental Mead Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdAshley Whitney-RawlsTart Cherry MeadM2D: Stone Fruit Mead Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 9: Category I: IPA, DIPA, Barley Wine (PM) (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNathaniel PahlEnglish Barleywine17D: English BarleywineDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndGreg Schmidt
Co-Brewer: Maddy Schmidt, Phil Didion, Tyra Schmidt		Schmidion Stagger17D: English BarleywineBloatarian Brewing League
3rdKristofer Brann
Co-Brewer: Corey Korzenecki		IPA21A: American IPA

Table 10: Category P: Pale Belgians (PM) (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEric CarmanBrothers Bread26A: Trappist SingleCincinnati Malt Infusers
2ndNathaniel PahlStandard Saison25B: Saison Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdMichael McCaffreyAaa V326C: Belgian Tripel

Table 11: Category D: Dark Belgians (PM) (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEric DyeBelgian Quad26D: Belgian Dark Strong Ale
2ndEric CarmanDouble Your Pleasure26B: Belgian DubbelCincinnati Malt Infusers
3rdTom MorganCharnel House26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleDAFT

Table 12: Category K: Tart, Sours & Wild Beers (PM) (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAshley Whitney-Rawls
Co-Brewer: Chris Baumann		Saison Brett28A: Brett Beer Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
2ndAshley Whitney-Rawls
Co-Brewer: Mike's Sour Barrel Group		Flanders23B: Flanders Red AleDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdAshley Whitney-RawlsLambic23D: LambicDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 13: Category G: American Browns & Stouts (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stGreg Schmidt
Co-Brewer: Maddy Schmidt, Phil Didion, Tyra Schmidt		Schmidion Oil20C: Imperial StoutBloatarian Brewing League
2ndBrian DoneganChocolate Milk For Adults, #316A: Sweet StoutDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdThomas BrehmEclipse16A: Sweet StoutDayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

Table 14: Category E: English Beers (PM) (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael Florez
Co-Brewer: Rose Florez		London Calling13C: English PorterCincinnati Malt Infusers
2ndJoe KulesaDark Mild13A: Dark MildCincinnati Malt Infusers
3rdJim RupertPouting Toad 11C: Strong BitterMiddletown Area Society of Homebrewer's

Table 15: Category F: Fruit Beers (PM) (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrad GarrisonCoconut Key Lime Pie Gose29A: Fruit Beer
2ndJeff SchellBlack Forest Fog29A: Fruit Beer Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists
3rdTom MorganPucker Up, Buttercup29A: Fruit Beer DAFT

Table 16: Category J: Specialty IPAs (PM) (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid DuffCyborg IPA21B: Specialty IPA Club Wort
2ndBryan DixonGrandma's Juice21B: Specialty IPA
3rdTyson ShroyerDriving Miss Hazy21B: Specialty IPA Association of Bloomington-Normal Brewers
HMJustin Molenaur
Co-Brewer: Mitch Bland, Bill Verhoff		Mitch's Haze Craze21B: Specialty IPA Scioto Olentangy Darby Zymurgists (SODZ)

Past Winners

Judging Sessions and Dates

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

Saturday PM Session
09/12/2026 1:00 PM, EDT.

Account Registration Open

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

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 03/12/2026 8:00 AM, EDT through 09/09/2026 9:00 PM, EDT.

Entry Registration Open

12 entries have been added to the system as of 4:51 AM, EDT, Monday, March 30, 2026. There is a limit of 250 entries for this competition.

4 paid entries are in the system as of 4:51 AM, EDT, Monday, March 30, 2026. There is a limit of 250 paid entries for this competition.

Entry registrations accepted 03/12/2026 8:00 AM, EDT through 09/02/2026 7:00 PM, EDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 08/29/2026 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.