Homebrew Competition 2023 Results

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Congratulations to Michael Frenn for winning Best of Show with his Bière de Garde!

Club of the Year goes to Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts DOZE with 7 Gold Medals, 7 Silver Medals and 9 Bronze Medals!

CategoryFirst NameLast NameClubStyleEntry NamePlace
Best of ShowMichaelFrennHAZE; TDBC; PUBS; Nevada County Homebrewers; PBRBière de GardeBiere’ De Garde1
24: Belgian AleMichaelFrennHAZE; TDBC; PUBS; Nevada County Homebrewers; PBRBière de GardeBiere’ De Garde1
31: Mixed Style/Experimental/Alternative SugarEdwardMontgomeryThat Dam Brew ClubExperimental BeerIt’s Not Pizza, It’s Beer1
10: German Wheat BeerPaulBrownDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)WeizenbockNow I Rule You Too1
28: American Wild AleRobbieProctorDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Wild Specialty BeerSolera Saison With Pinot And Syrah Grapes1
06: Amber Malty European LagerJasonDavisBay Area MashersRauchbierBamberg Nights1
25: Strong Belgian AleSeanGardinierQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)SaisonSaisean1
13: Scottish/Irish AlesCharlesKirkBrewluminati [CA]Irish Red AleClover Irish Red1
32: Smoked/Wood-AgedEliPalmaQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Specialty Wood-Aged BeerFinachi1
15: Strong British AleSeanBushSociety of Barley EngineersWee HeavyWee’er Than Thou’1
37: Specialty MeadMichaelRiveraStrand Brewers ClubExperimental MeadThai Tea Mead1
02: International LagerAaronFulghamThat Dam Brew ClubInternational Amber LagerOn The Main Stage… Amber!1
07: Amber Bitter European BeerBenjaminFrymarkQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)AltbierCtrl + Alt + Delete1
36: Spiced MeadStevenPhillipsDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Spice, Herb, or Vegetable MeadHidromiel De Jamaica1
09: Strong European BeerJimRiffeEisbockGoddess Morana1
14: Dark British BeerJavierAldereteDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Oatmeal StoutDont Fear The Dark1
26: Monastic AlePeterHowsonQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Belgian Dark Strong AleLe Sanglier1
19: American IPAMatthewCarrollPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)American IPAAll American IPA1
08: Dark European LagerMichaelRiddleHOMESchwarzbierMay The Schwarz Be With You1
11: UK/Commonwealth PaleJeffCaseQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Strong BitterI’m Not Bitter, You’re Bitter1
22: Strong American AleTrevorPerryDouble IPAWhy Don’t You Cryo About It1
30: Spiced BeerBillTachisAutumn Seasonal BeerPumpkin Spiced Beer1
12: Brown British BeerAaronLinkerBritish Brown AleVoodoo Lounge Brown1
03: Czech LagerSamuelPersichilliUltra Rare BrewersCzech Dark LagerThe Wolves1
05: Pale Bitter European BeerLoganPrasserBay Area MashersGerman PilsCripsety1
04: Pale Malty European LagerGeorgeRandelsHelles BockPdq Bock1
27: Historical BeerJeffCaseQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Kentucky CommonLouisville Chugger1
29: Fruit BeerSeanO'ConnorSonoma BeerocratsSpecialty Fruit BeerWatermelon Oaxaca1
20: Specialty IPALarsWrightHazy IPAGoldberry Hazy1
17: Amber and Brown American BeerSamCastellanoBrewluminati [CA]American Brown AleThat Other Brown1
23: European Sour AleRobbieProctorDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Berliner WeisseBerliner Bob1
35: Fruit MeadDanHowellChico Home Brew ClubBerry MeadBb King1
33: CiderDavidSerafiniNew World CiderSweetie’s Cider1
16: Pale American AleTravisStephensDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)American Pale AleDiablo Pale1
34: Traditional MeadStevenPhillipsDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Semi-Sweet MeadMeadowfoam Session1
18: American Porter and StoutMichaelRiddleHOMEAmerican PorterGordon Doesn’t Know Everything1
01: Standard American BeerAnnieJohnsonESB (East Sacramento Brewers)American Light LagerNappy Litght1
19: American IPAMichaelRiddleHOMEAmerican IPAIPA Boatload2
31: Mixed Style/Experimental/Alternative SugarMichaelFrennHAZE; TDBC; PUBS; Nevada County Homebrewers; PBRMixed-Style BeerSteinbier2
32: Smoked/Wood-AgedSeanBushSociety of Barley EngineersSpecialty Wood-Aged BeerBaltic State Of Mind2
14: Dark British BeerKevinHoltQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Sweet StoutThe Black Abyss2
18: American Porter and StoutMatthewDoylemasonAmerican PorterLost Lieutenant 2
26: Monastic AleCarlTownsendPacific Gravity Home Brewers ClubBelgian DubbelBelgian Dubbel2
37: Specialty MeadPavelAnisimovDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)BraggotOver-Doze2
09: Strong European BeerEliPalmaQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)DoppelbockDoppelbänger2
20: Specialty IPAAdamClarkHazy IPAThe One With The Haze2
15: Strong British AleJimRiffeOld AleOwd Gawdess2
07: Amber Bitter European BeerJeffreyMathiowetzMaltose FalconsVienna LagerOde To Schell’s 2
10: German Wheat BeerCristian RomoDiazWeissbierEl Heffe2
36: Spiced MeadMichaelMonaghanFruit and Spice MeadWinter Solstice2
23: European Sour AleJeremyStacyThousand Oaked HomebrewersFruit LambicPeche Prine2
25: Strong Belgian AleDavidAvilaSaisonSleazy Saison2
01: Standard American BeerJordanReedDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)American LagerSchweederson’s Gold2
12: Brown British BeerDanHeilGrain TrustBritish Brown AleNot Nutty Brown Ale2
02: International LagerTrevorMcGuireDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)International Pale LagerCervez Por Vida2
30: Spiced BeerMichaelFrennHAZE; TDBC; PUBS; Nevada County Homebrewers; PBRSpice, Herb, or Vegetable BeerChina Camp2
28: American Wild AleJavierAldereteDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Wild Specialty BeerBear’s Blood2
08: Dark European LagerEliPalmaQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Munich DunkelNight Harvest2
06: Amber Malty European LagerJoshAkinQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)MärzenMarzen San Diego 2
16: Pale American AleMattRichardBig Grainy Triumphant BastardsBlonde AleBlonde Ale2
24: Belgian AleJavierAldereteDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)WitbierChasing Squirrels Bwit2
35: Fruit MeadDanHowellChico Home Brew ClubCyserDixie2
05: Pale Bitter European BeerEliPalmaQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)KölschPantunfla2
33: CiderBudTourvillePUBSNew World CiderApple Cider2
27: Historical BeerMichaelPiazzoniThat Dam Brew ClubKentucky CommonLouisville Kc2
29: Fruit BeerJeremyStacyThousand Oaked HomebrewersFruit BeerGuavaliner2
11: UK/Commonwealth PaleRobbieProctorDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Australian Sparkling AleDogs In Space2
22: Strong American AleEliPalmaQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Double IPADream Church2
34: Traditional MeadMichaelRiddleHOMESemi-Sweet MeadBlueberry Blossom Mead2
03: Czech LagerJeffCaseQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Czech Premium Pale LagerBarke At The Moon2
04: Pale Malty European LagerNickNguyenQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Munich HellesUnfiltered German Helles 2
13: Scottish/Irish AlesLilly RomoDiazScottish LightScott Films!2
17: Amber and Brown American BeerPaulBrownDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)American Brown AleTasty Tribute2
19: American IPABillTachisAmerican IPAIPA3
16: Pale American AleStanleyRuddellAmerican Pale AleApollo Pale Ale3
27: Historical BeerMichaelRiddleHOMEPre-Prohibition LagerFeather In My Cap3
14: Dark British BeerTrevorMcGuireDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Foreign Extra StoutBlack Mass3
28: American Wild AleRobbieProctorDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Mixed Fermentation Sour BeerSolera Saison3
12: Brown British BeerMichaelRiddleHOMEDark MildPurple Egyptian Mild Ale3
37: Specialty MeadStevenPhillipsDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Experimental MeadGrandad’s Breakfast3
10: German Wheat BeerCraigCorleyPacific Gravity Home Brewers ClubWeissbier285 – Sa-73
25: Strong Belgian AleCraigCorleyPacific Gravity Home Brewers ClubBelgian Blond Ale284 – Mb223
09: Strong European BeerBenjaminFrymarkQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)DoppelbockKrustanator3
32: Smoked/Wood-AgedPatLeonQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Specialty Wood-Aged BeerImproper Evening3
36: Spiced MeadStevenPhillipsDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Fruit and Spice MeadBatch 4 Elise3
02: International LagerJasonDavisBay Area MashersInternational Pale LagerLutra Libre 3
30: Spiced BeerMichaelRiddleHOMESpice, Herb, or Vegetable BeerChocolate Imperial Stout3
23: European Sour AlePavelAnisimovDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Fruit LambicMember Berries3
07: Amber Bitter European BeerBradCainSan Francisco Homebrewer’s GuildVienna LagerFree Association3
20: Specialty IPAJohnPratherBelgian IPABack In The Streets3
24: Belgian AleBenjaminFrymarkQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Belgian Pale AleVandelay Industries3
05: Pale Bitter European BeerEdwardMontgomeryThat Dam Brew ClubGerman PilsLawnmower Pilsner3
26: Monastic AleBenjaminFrymarkQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Belgian SingleBrother Theodore’s3
33: CiderJavierAldereteDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Ice CiderCherry Rain3
35: Fruit MeadPavelAnisimovDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)MelomelGo-Ava!3
22: Strong American AleDavidAvilaDouble IPAJackhammer DIPA3
03: Czech LagerBradCainSan Francisco Homebrewer’s GuildCzech Dark LagerWhen I Was Your Age3
18: American Porter and StoutJeffRichardBig Grainy Triumphant BastardsImperial StoutRussian Imperial Stout3
31: Mixed Style/Experimental/Alternative SugarMichaelRiddleHOMEMixed-Style BeerItalian Lager3
34: Traditional MeadStevenPhillipsDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)Dry MeadSidetrack O.B. Trad3
01: Standard American BeerMichaelFrennHAZE; TDBC; PUBS; Nevada County Homebrewers; PBRAmerican LagerLil’ Rocketman Lager3
15: Strong British AleRobbieProctorDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)English Barley WineGranny’s Tipple3
04: Pale Malty European LagerMichaelRiddleHOMEFestbierGo Fest Young Man3
08: Dark European LagerPaulWadeSolano Garage Brewers Brew ClubSchwarzbierNegative Ghostrider3
17: Amber and Brown American BeerMichaelRiddleHOMEAmerican Brown AleDowntown Brown3
29: Fruit BeerEdCastroFruit BeerCitrullus Vulgaris Brew3
13: Scottish/Irish AlesMichaelRiddleHOMEIrish StoutGuiness Anyone?3
06: Amber Malty European LagerCraigCorleyPacific Gravity Home Brewers ClubMärzen273 – Vmo #93
11: UK/Commonwealth PaleCarlTownsendPacific Gravity Home Brewers ClubEnglish IPAEnglish IPA3
28: American Wild AleJayPerezSoCal Cerveceros (SCC)Wild Specialty BeerBlend 8 – The Clouds Above MeHonorable Mention
14: Dark British BeerAlanMaestasBrew AngelsOatmeal StoutSweet MelissaHonorable Mention
32: Smoked/Wood-AgedBenjaminFrymarkQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)Classic Style Smoked BeerSmokey The BeerHonorable Mention
36: Spiced MeadMichaelMonaghanFruit and Spice MeadOak And BerryHonorable Mention
05: Pale Bitter European BeerMichaelFrennHAZE; TDBC; PUBS; Nevada County Homebrewers; PBRGerman PilsPeroni AmaroHonorable Mention
24: Belgian AleDanStonemanQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)WitbierGoldie’s WitHonorable Mention