Past Brew Masters Competition Winners

11th Annual Brew Masters Competition Results

May 20-21st, 2016

Escanaba, Michigan

33 entries

13 entrants from 4 states

Light Ales and Lagers (8 entries)

FIRST PLACE

Dan Pipp, TCF, Kingsford, MI

“Hardhome Hefe”

Weissbier

SECOND PLACE

Andrew Park & Jason Kusowski, Columbus, OH

“Rock, Flag, and Eagle”

American Wheat Beer

THIRD PLACE

Eric Hammel, Hoffman Estates, IL

“Marsmensch Märzen”

Märzen (Oktoberfest)

Dark Ales and Lagers (8 entries)

FIRST PLACE

Andrew Park & Jason Kusowski, Columbus, OH

“O F U”

Mixed-Style Beer:Dark, Strong Mild

SECOND PLACE

Andrew Park & Jason Kusowski, Columbus, OH

“Ryenoplasty”

American Amber Ale

THIRD PLACE

David Merz, SPHBC/PSB/Marquette HBC, Marquette, MI

“German Darkness”

Munich Dunkel

Strong Ales and Lagers (8 entries)

FIRST PLACE

Eric Hammel, Hoffman Estates, IL

“Bock Aus em Blitzeinschlag"

Helles Bock (Maibock)

SECOND PLACE

Edward Mathis, TCF, Beecher, WI

“The White Monk”

White IPA

THIRD PLACE

Edward Mathis, TCF, Beecher, WI

“El Eduardo’s Red IPA”

Red IPA

Sours and Specialty Beers (9 entries)

FIRST PLACE

Todd Stephens, Marquette HBC, Marquette, MI

Berliner Weisse

SECOND PLACE

Todd Stephens, Marquette HBC, Marquette, MI

“Dry-Hopped Brett Saison”

Brett Beer

Berliner Weisse

THIRD PLACE

Kyle McAuliffe & Adam Rochelle, FORD, Farmington Hills, MI

“Sawayaka"

Experimental Beer: Yuzu Goze

BEST OF SHOW

Dan Pipp

Weissbier

2ND BEST OF SHOW

Andrew Park & Jason Kusowski

American Wheat Beer

SULTANS OF SMALL BEER

Andrew Park & Jason Kusowski

American Wheat Beer

HONORABLE MENTION: MOST CREATIVE ENTRY

Todd Stephens

“Hibiscus Berliner Weisse”

Wild Specialty Beer: Berliner Weisse with rose hips, orange zest, and hibiscus flower

10th Annual Brew Masters Competition Results

May 13th, 2015

Beecher, Wisconsin

13 entries

11 entrants from 7 states

Standard/Specialty Beers (7 entries)

1ST PLACE

Dan Pipp, TCF, Kingsford, MI

“Patersbier”

 Belgian Specialty Ale-Patersbier

2ND PLACE

Jarrod Fancher, Zoo City Zymurgists, Missoula, MT

“Kush Lash Kolsch”

  Kolsch

3RD PLACE

  Dana Collins, MVHBC / FOAM, Dracut, MA

“Psylocke Mild”

  Mild

Strong Ales (6 entries)

1ST PLACE

Paul Kretschmar, MUGZ, Moline, IL

“Ripper IPA”

  American IPA

2ND PLACE

  Dana Collins, MVHBC / FOAM, Dracut, MA

“Juggernaut Belgian Golden Strong”

 Belgian Golden Strong Ale

3RD PLACE

John Flanagin & Joe Angone, BOSS, Crown Pointe, IN

“Milk of the Godz”

  Imperial Milk Stout

BEST OF SHOW

Dana Collins

Belgian Golden Strong Ale

SULTAN OF SMALL BEERS

Dana Collins

Mild

9th Annual Brew Masters Competition Results

March 1st, 2014

Beecher, Wisconsin

33 entries

15 entrants from 8 states

Lagers and Hybrid Ales (5 entries)

1ST PLACE

Erik Hansen, KRAEUSENERS, Houghton, MI

"Frankliner Premium Pils”

German Pilsner (Pils)

2ND PLACE

Clark Torma, TCF, Norway, MI

"Jodi Juice”

Cream Ale

3RD PLACE

Dan Eastwood, Long Beach Homebrewers, Duarte, CA

"Ofest”

Oktoberfest/Märzen

Pale Ales and IPAs (7 entries)

1ST PLACE

Kevin Ellis, Monks, MONKS, Gilsum, NH

"Mission to the Citrus Moon IPA"

American IPA

2ND PLACE

Clark Torma, TCF, Norway. MI

"Rainy Day Bitter”

Extra Special/Strong Bitter

3RD PLACE

Eddie Garrison, TCF, Pensacola, FL

"Liberty APA”

American Pale Ale

Session Ales (6 entries)

1ST PLACE

Clark Torma, TCF, Norway, MI

"IRA”

Irish Red Ale

2ND PLACE

Brad Callies, MASH, Marshfield, WI

"Brown Eye’d Porter”

Brown Porter

3RD PLACE

Dana Collins,MVHBC / FOAM, Dracut, MA

"White Queen Witbier”

Witbier

Strong Ales (7 entries)

1ST PLACE

Edward Mathis, TCF, Beecher, WI

"Miami 8”

Belgian Dubbel

2ND PLACE

Dave Milani, Jackson, NJ

"I-195-PA”

Imperial IPA

3RD PLACE

Kevin Ellis & Derek Galligan, MONKS, Gilsum, NH

"Heir of the Dog”

Russian Imperial Stout

Specialty Beers (8 entries)

1ST PLACE

Dana Collins,MVHBC / FOAM, Dracut, MA

"Vulcan Rauchbier”

Classic Rauchbier

2ND PLACE

John Rugotzke, BIER, Rhinelander, WI

"Grande JouRney"

Straight (Unblended) Lambic

3RD PLACE

Clark Torma,. TCF, Norway, MI

"It Does a Body Good”

Sweet Stout with Chocolate and Vanilla

BEST OF SHOW

Dana Collins

Classic Rauchbier

2ND BEST OF SHOW

Clark Torma

Sweet Stout with Chocolate and Vanilla 

SULTAN OF SMALL BEERS

Best beer at or under 1.045 OG

Dana Collins

"White Queen Witbier”

Witbier

FURTHEST DISTANCE TRAVELED

Dan Eastwood

Duarte, CA

2244 miles

8th Annual Brew Masters Competition Results

March 8-9, 2013

Florence, Wisconsin

61 entries

27 entrants from 11 states

Lagers and Hybrid Ales (10 entries)L

1ST PLACE

Jerry Henry, The Brewing Network, Langdon, NH

"Langdon Altbier"

Düsseldorf Altbier

2ND PLACE

Ben Dickey, Red Earth Brewers, Oklahoma City, OK

"Bohemia(n) Pilsner"

Bohemian Pilsner

3RD PLACE

John Beck, Bay de Noc Brewers, Escanaba, MI

"Piano Pils"

Bohemian Pilsner

Pale Ales and IPAs (10 entries)

1ST PLACE

Kevin Ellis, Monks, Gilsum, NH

"Where You Invest Your Love"

American IPA

2ND PLACE

John Rugotzke, BIER, Rhinelander, WI

"Bullet Tooth"

Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)

3RD PLACE

Mike Miller, Bay de Noc Brewers, Escanaba, MI

American IPA

Browns, Porters, and Stouts (9 entries)

1ST PLACE

Edward Mathis, TCF, Beecher, WI

"The Pike"

American Stout

2ND PLACE

Ben Dickey, Red Earth Brewers, Oklahoma City, OK

"Dickey's Ale Beta 2"

American Stout

3RD PLACE

Thomas Walker, Aldie, VA

"The Tom Selleck"

Robust Porter

Belgian and German Ales (10 entries)

1ST PLACE

Mike Miller, TCF, Escanaba, MI

Flanders Brown Ale/Oud Bruin

2ND PLACE

Michael Thorpe, Alexandria, VA

"Demeter Noir"

Blonde Saison with wine-soaked oak and brettanomyces/lactobacillus

3RD PLACE

Michael Thorpe, Alexandria, VA

"Strange Wit"

Witbier with lambic dregs

Bocks and Belgian Strong Ales (6 entries)

1ST PLACE

Iris and James Belt, Monks, Gilsum, NH

"Never was a fan of Blondie"

Belgian Blonde Ale

2ND PLACE

Al Ewan, BIER, Rhinelander, WI

"Mayhem Maibock"

Maibock/Helles Bock

3RD PLACE

Michael & David McLean, Green Bay, WI

"McLean Tripel"

Belgian Tripel

Strong Ales (9 entries)

1ST PLACE

Kevin Ellis, Monks, Gilsum, NH

"A Moment of Silence"

Russian Imperial Stout

2ND PLACE

Dana Collins, MVHBC/FOAM, Dracut, MA

"Brogue Buster"

Strong Scotch Ale

3RD PLACE

Jerry Henry, The Brewing Network, Langdon, NH

"Mach II"

Imperial IPA

Specialty Beers (7 entries)

1ST PLACE

Aaron Burghard, Dockside Brew Club, Chicago,IL

"Oaked Canadian Tire"

American Oak Barrel Stout

2ND PLACE

Stephen Tomory, Midnight Carboys, Johnsburg, IL

"Merry Cranbeery"

Cranberry American Wheat

3RD PLACE

Aaron Burghard, Dockside Brew Club, Chicago,IL

"Anchorhead"

Imperial American Amber Ale

BEST OF SHOW

John Rugotzke

Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)

2ND BEST OF SHOW

Kevin Ellis

American IPA

SULTAN OF SMALL BEERS

Best beer at or under 1.045 OG

Eddie Garrison

Pensacola, FL

American Amber Ale

FURTHEST DISTANCE TRAVELED

Eddie Garrison

Pensacola, Florida

1186 miles

7th Annual Brew Masters Competition Results

March 29-31, 2012

Florence, Wisconsin

43 entries

13 entrants from 6 states

Pale Ales and Pilsners

1ST PLACE

Mike Harvanek, Glen Ellyn, IL

"Amarillo by Morning"

American Pale Ale

2ND PLACE

Mike Harvanek, Glen Ellyn, IL

"Mr. Nice Rye"

Rye Pale Ale

3RD PLACE

Clark Torma, TCF, Norway, MI

"2nd Chance"

Standard/Ordinary Bitter

Irish, Scottish, Stouts, and Dark Lagers

1ST PLACE

Ross Ziegenthaler, Muskegon Ottawa Brewers,

Spring Lake, MI

"Willows Old Nessy

Scottish Export 80/-

2ND PLACE

Casey Zima, Green Bay, WI

"Eejit Red"

Irish Red Ale

3RD PLACE

Jonathan Bowker, Brew Free or Die, Weare, NH

"Toasted Sweet Stout"

Sweet Stout

IPAs and American Stouts

1ST PLACE

Clark Torma, TCF, Noway, MI

"Murder"

Black IPA

2ND PLACE

Michael Thorpe, Alexandria, VA

"PEZ DIPA"

Imperial IPA

3RD PLACE

Clark Torma, TCF, Norway, MI

"Black Ice Shoulder Buster"

Black IPA

Belgians & Wheats

1ST PLACE

Michael Thorpe, Alexandria, VA

"Sorachi Lime Saison"

Rye Saison with Sorachi Ace hops, lime zest, and Brett. Claussenni

2ND PLACE

Rob Hibbard, TCF, Iron Mountain, MI

"Border Wheat"

American Wheat

3RD PLACE

Edward Mathis, Beecher, WI & Jon Coyne, Iron Mountain, MI; TCF

"Welcome to Sour Paradise"

Flanders Red Ale

Fruit & Spice Beers

1ST PLACE

Mike Miller, TCF, Escanaba, MI

"Norwegian Wood"

Other Smoked Beer with Juniper

2ND PLACE

Jonathan Bowker, Brew Free or Die, Weare, NH

"Strawberry Blonde Ale"

Strawberry Blonde

3RD PLACE

Clark Torma, TCF, Norway, MI

"Oh Christmas Tree"

Spruce Beer with sweet orange peel

BEST OF SHOW

Ross Ziegenthaler

Scottish Export 80/-

2ND BEST OF SHOW

Clark Torma

Black IPA

SULTAN OF SMALL BEERS

Best beer at or under 1.045 OG

Clark Torma

Standard/Ordinary Bitter

FURTHEST DISTANCE TRAVELED

Dennis Byington & Brian Hughes

Chula Vista, California

2264 miles

6th Annual Brew Masters Competition Results

March 25-26th, 2011

Florence, Wisconsin

40 entries

16 entrants from 4 states

German Ales and Lagers

1st Place- John Rugotzke & Al Ewan, Rhinelander, WI

Brewing Innovators and Enthusiasts of Rhinelander

"Alter Ego" Duesseldorf Altbier

2nd Place- Mike Miller, Escanaba, MI

Bay de Noc Brewers

"N.German Alt" North German Altbier

3rd Place- Mike Miller, Escanaba, MI

Bay de Noc Brewers

"Dusseldorf Alt" Duesseldorf Altbier

British, Irish, and Scottish Ales

1st Place- Brandon Kolbe, Appleton, WI

Appleton Libation Enthusiasts

"Ordinarily Bitter" Standard/Ordinary Bitter

2nd Place- Gary Lindow, Florence, WI

Tri-County Fermenters

"Gary's Scottish Export 80/-" Scottish Export 80/-

3rd Place- David Motter, Peoria, IL

The Brewing Nework

"Oak Butte Brown" Northern English Brown Ale

American Ales

1st Place- Clark Torma, Norway, MI

Tri-County Fermenters

"Fat Albert was a Yooper" American Brown Ale

2nd Place- Todd Huizingh, Zeeland, MI

Homebrew Talk Brewers

"Main Street APA" American Pale Ale

3rd Place-Ross DeVolder, Steve Caliari, Josh Merryman; Savoy, IL

Three Nerds

"DS Pale Ale" American Pale Ale

Porters and Stouts

1st Place- Rob Hibbard, Iron Mountain, MI

Tri-County Fermenters

"Irish Breakfast Stout" Sweet Stout

2nd Place- Mike Miller, Escanaba, MI

Bay de Noc Brewers

"Brown Porter #1"  Brown Porter

3rd Place-David Motter, Peoria, IL

The Brewing Nework

"Robust Porter" Robust Porter

Belgian and Sour Beers

1st Place- Mike Miller, Escanaba, MI

Bay de Noc Brewers

"Berliner Weisse" Berliner Weisse

2nd Place- Ross DeVolder, Steve Caliari, Josh Merryman;  Savoy.IL

Three Nerds

"Good Ole' BM" Witbier

3rd Place- Edward Mathis, Beecher, WI

Tri-County Fermenters

"Edwit" Witbier

Specialty Beers

1st Place- Edward Mathis, Beecher, WI

Tri-County Fermenters

"Ed Lite" Dry Stout with American Pale Ale Hops

2nd Place- Mike Miller, Escanaba, MI

Bay de Noc Brewers

"Spiced Saison"  Saison with Spices

3rd Place- David Motter, Peoria, IL

The Brewing Network

"Coconut Oatmeal Stout" Oatmeal Stout with Coconut

BEST OF SHOW

John Rugotzke & Al Ewan, Rhinelander, WI

Brewing Innovators and Enthusiasts of Rhinelander

"Alter Ego" Duesseldorf Altbier

2ND BEST OF SHOW

Mike Miller, Escanaba, MI

Bay de Noc Brewers

"Berliner Weisse" Berliner Weisse

SULTAN OF SMALL BEERS

Edward Mathis, Beecher, WI

Tri-County Fermenters

"Ed Lite" Dry Stout with American Pale Ale Hops

Furthest Entry 

Rick White, Missoula, MT 1483 miles

5th Annual Brew Masters Competition Results
August 28th, 2010
Florence, Wisconsin

50 Total Entries

16 Entrants from 8 States

LAGERS

1st Place, Mike Frischmann, Lancaster, WI

The Brewing Network
"One Helle'va Beer"  Munich Helles

2nd Place, Edward Mathis, Beecher, WI

Tri-County Fermenters
"Fast Eddie's Speakeasy Special, Classic American Pilsner
3rd Place, Ryan Jacobson, Marinette, WI

Tri-County Fermenters
"Donka Dunkel" Munich Dunkel

GERMAN ALES

1st Place, Mike Frischmann, Lancaster, WI

The Brewing Network
"Chronosphere Koelsch" Koelsch

2nd Place, Eric Himburg, Cary NC

"Pale Horse" Koelsch

3rd Place, Pat McFarland, Rhinelander, WI

Northwoods Homebrewers Guild
"Bavarian Hefeweizen" Weizen/Weissbier
ENGLISH AND IRISH ALES

1st Place, Gerald Jackomis, Greenwood, IN
"Best Bitter" Special/Best/Premium Bitter

2nd Place, Jeffrey Taylor, Broomfield, CO

EBL Brewclub
 "1760" Northern English Brown Ale

3rd Place, David Motter, Peoria, IL

The Brewing Network
"Not So Mild" Mild

AMERICAN ALES
1st Place, Mike Frischmann, Lancaster, WI

The Brewing Network
"Jim Bob's Pale Ale"
2nd Place, David Motter, Peoria, IL

The Brewing Network
 "Brown Fusion" American Brown Ale

3rd Place, David Motter, Peoria, IL

The Brewing Network
"Toad Spit" American Brown Ale

PORTERS AND STOUTS

1st Place, David Motter, Peoria, IL
The Brewing Network
Oatmeal Stout

2nd Place, Rob Hibbard, Iron Mountain, MI
Tri-County Fermenters
"Liquid Breakfast" Sweet Stout

3rd Place, Rick White, Missoula, MT

Zoo City Zymurgists
"D&D's Robust Porter" Robust Porter

BELGIAN ALES

1st Place, Edward Mathis, Beecher, WI and Jon Coyne, Iron Mountain, MI
Tri-County Fermenters
 "Flanders Lullaby" Flanders Red Ale
2nd Place, Eric Himburg, Cary NC

"White Horse" Witbier
3rd Place, Scott Peterson, Laurel, MD

"Pappy's Elbow" Witbier

SPECIALTY ALES
1st Place, Scott Peterson, Laurel, MD

"Pirate's Cove" Spice Beer

2nd Place: David Motter, Peoria, IL

The Brewing Network
 "Coconut Oatmeal Stout" Fruit Beer
3rd Place, Gerald Jackomis, Greenwood, IN'
"Chocolate Oatmeal Stout" Spice Beer

BEST OF SHOW

Mike Frischmann, Lancaster, WI

The Brewing Network
 "Chronosphere Koelsch" Koelsch
2ND BEST OF SHOW

Edward Mathis, Beecher, WI and Jon Coyne, Iron Mountain, MI

Tri-County Fermenters
 "Flanders Lullaby" Flanders Red Ale

SULTAN OF SMALL BEERS

David Motter, Peoria, IL

The Brewing Network
 "Not So Mild" Mild

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Ryan Jacobson, Marinette, WI
Tri-County Fermenters
 "Jake's Christmas Miracle" Spice Beer

Furthest Entry
Rick White, Missoula, MT 1483 miles

4th Annual Brew Masters Competition Results
August 29th, 2009
Florence, Wisconsin

36 Total Entries
13 Entrants from 6 States

LAGERS

1st Place, Gary Lindow, Florence, WI
Tri-County Fermenters

“Permafrost Pilsner” Bohemian Pilsner

2nd Place, Michael Donovan and Daniel Cluchey, Amherst, MA

“Goethe Helles” Munich Helles

3rd Place, Eric Himburg, Cary, NC

“ChrisEmily” Vienna Lager
HYBRID ALES
1st Place, James Vokoun, Plover, WI
Marshfield Area Society of Homebrewers

“Plover K” Koelsch

2nd Place, Mike Frischmann, Lancaster, WI

The Brewing Network
“Two Bleached Blondes Ale” Blonde Ale
3rd Place, James Vokoun, Plover, WI
 Marshfield Area Society of Homebrewers

“That Polish Blonde”

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ALES
1st Place, Mike Frischmann, Lancaster, WI
 The Brewing Network

“Three Springs Pale Ale”  American Pale Ale
2nd Place, Chico Lusby, Lompoc, CA
 Fogtown Brewers

“My Pale Butt Is What Ale’s Her” American Pale Ale
3rd Place, Rick White, Reno, NV
Washoe Zephyr Zymurgists
“English Ordinary Bitter” Standard/Ordinary Bitter

PORTERS AND STOUT

1st Place, James Vokoun, Plover, WI
 Marshfield Area Society of Homebrewers

“Warm Winters Day” Sweet Stout

2nd Place, Eric Himburg, Cary, NC

“Dark Horse” Brown Porter

3rd Place, Edward Mathis, Beecher, WI
 Tri-County Fermenters

“Sweet Ewok Stout” Sweet Stout
BELGIAN ALES

1st Place, James Vokoun, Plover, WI
 Marshfield Area Society of Homebrewers

“Stay on Saison” Saison
2nd Place, Casey Callouette, Escanaba, MI
Bay de Noc Brewers
“Angry Monkey Saison” Saison

3rd Place, Edward Mathis, Beecher, WI
Tri-County Fermenters
“Saison du Czar” Saison

WHEAT AND FRUIT BEERS

1st Place, Michael Donovan and Daniel Cluchey, Amherst, MA

“Dragon Eye Dunkel” Dunkelweizen

2nd Place, Josh Wolfe, Green Bay, WI

“Lazy Hazy Cranberry Ale” Fruit Bee

3rd Place, Michael Donovan and Daniel Cluchey, Amherst, MA
“Breakfest Dunkel” Specialty Beer

BEST OF SHOW

James Vokoun, Plover, WI
 Marshfield Area Society of Homebrewers
“Warm Winters Day” Sweet Stout
2nd BEST OF SHOW
James Vokoun, Plover, WI
 Marshfield Area Society of Homebrewers
“Plover K” Koelsch

MINI-MASTERS CHAMPION (Best entry at or under 1.045 OG)

Gary Lindow, Florence, WI
 Tri-County Fermenters
“Permafrost Pilsner” Bohemian Pilsner

PEOPLE’S CHOICE CHAMPION

Gary Lindow, Florence, WI
 Tri-County Fermenters

“I Do Brew” Sweet Stout
Furthest Distance Traveled:
Chico Lusby Lompoc, California, 2358 miles

3rd Annual Brew Masters Competition

Florence County Fair, August 23rd, 2008

25 total entries
Scottish Export 80/-

1st- Gary Lindow, 12:00 Grunting Caber Toss

2nd- Edward Mathis, 4-LOM's 80/-

3rd- Gary Lindow, Clach Cuid Fir

Standard Beers
1st- Eric Boehmfeldt, Helle Weizen MitHef, Weizen/Weisse Beer

2nd- Edward Mathis, Manual Therapist's Porter, Brown Porter
3rd- Gary Lindow, She Lied Lager, Oktoberfest/Maerzen

3rd- Kelly Reed, Damn Lawnmower, Blonde Ale

Specialty Beers

1st- Eric Boehmfeldt, Vinter Het, Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer
2nd- Edward Mathis, Just Gruit!, Specialty Beer/Unhopped Medieval Spiced Beer

3rd- Jonathan Coyne, Ah Choof!, Belgian Specialty Ale/Spiced Ale
Strong Beers

1st- Gary Lindow, GitcheGumi Storm Warrior Ale, Old Ale

2nd- Gary Lindow, Bigfoot Barleywine, English Barleywine

3rd- Edward Mathis, Darth Maul's Crimson Death, English Barleywine

Wine
3rd- James Hendricks, Saint James Wine, Raspberry Wine (semi-sweet)
Best of Show

Gary Lindow, Old Ale

2nd Best of Best

Eric Boehmfeldt, Weizen/Weiss Beer
People's Choice- Jonathan Coyne, So Light Your Mother Would Drink it, Koelsch
Best Beer Name- Gary Lindow, Bierseligkeit Robin Hefe Weizen

2nd Annual Brew Masters Competition,

Florence County Fair, August 25th, 2007

7 total entries

GOLD- Gary Lindow, Rayo de Chocolate, Sweet Stout with Chocolate

SILVER- Gary Lindow, No Name, Classic American Pilsner

BRONZE- Gary Lindow, Boston Red Ale, American Amber Ale

PEOPLE'S CHOICE- Gary Lindow, Boston Red Ale, American Amber Ale

1st Annual Brew Masters Competition,

Florence County Fair, August 26th, 2006

16 total entries

GOLD- Edward Mathis, St. Scholastica Roggen, Roggenbier (German Rye Beer)

SILVER- Edward Mathis, Womprats Five-Hole Porter, Robust Porter

BRONZE- Gary Lindow, No Name, Tradtional Bock