Amber Waves of Grain - 30th Anniversary, WNY Largest Homebrew Competition!
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Amber Waves of Grain - 30th Anniversary, WNY Largest Homebrew Competition!
Thanks to all who participated in the Amber Waves of Grain - 30th Anniversary, WNY Largest Homebrew Competition!.
There were 393 entries judged and 72 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Results
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Beer
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Brian Milleville
Slick Single
26A: Belgian Single
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Mike Kennedy Co-Brewer: Kerry Kennedy
Belgian Quad
26D: Belgian Dark Strong Ale
3rd
Thomas McGloine
Imjin Super Dry
2A: International Pale Lager
Saratoga Thoroughbrews
HM
John Crossett
Taste Soo Good
33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
Best of Show – Mead/Cider
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Kyle Ducharme
Smoking Cassis
M4C: Experimental Mead
Green Mountain Mashers
2nd
Daniel Muffoletto
Hazard's Perry
C4A: Common Perry
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Austin Brown
I've Been Through the Desert
M1B: Semi-Sweet Mead
Brewers Anonymous
The Niagara Association of Homebrewers Invitational
The Niagara Association of Homebrewers (NAH) Invitational (Aka NAH Homebrew of the Year Award) award is scored by awarding points for placements in the Amber Waves of Grain (AWOG) competition. The brewer with the highest cumulative points across all entries wins the title and is named NAH Homebrewer of the Year.
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Brian Milleville
Slick Single
26A: Belgian Single
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
NAH Co-Brewer of the year
As Determined by the Esteemed Committee of Tim Collins & Tom Sirgey
(A committee of exactly two people, but with the decision‑making power of at least three.)
In recognition of unparalleled teamwork, unshakable camaraderie, and the rare ability to nod knowingly at a hydrometer reading even when no one is entirely sure what it means, we proudly present the Co‑Brewer of the Year Award.
This honorary distinction celebrates the brewer who has demonstrated exceptional skill in:
Stirring mash while offering emotional support
Holding hoses with confidence and only mild confusion
Providing constructive feedback such as “Yeah, that smells right”
And most importantly, showing up — physically, mentally, and occasionally with snacks
Chosen by the legendary duo Tim Collins and Tom Sirgey, whose combined brewing wisdom rivals that of ancient monks (but with better jokes), this award honors the spirit of inclusion, teamwork, and togetherness that keeps our brewing community strong.
Because great beer isn’t brewed alone — it’s brewed with friends, laughter, questionable decisions, and at least one person saying, “Wait… did we add the hops yet?”
Tonight, we raise a glass to the Co‑Brewer of the Year:
A partner in brewing, a champion of collaboration, and a reminder that the best beers are made when everyone feels welcome at the kettle.
Cheers to teamwork, shared victories, and the beautiful chaos of co‑brewing.
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
John Crossett
Taste Soo Good
33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
Winning Entries
LIGHT LAGER (12 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Thomas McGloine MHP
Imjin Super Dry
2A: International Pale Lager
Saratoga Thoroughbrews
2nd
Paul Callahan MHP
That Beer They Serve At Oktoberfest
4B: Festbier
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Mark Zambron Co-Brewer: Mike Paolini
M&m Maibock
4C: Helles Bock
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
HM
Brian Milleville MHP
Cool Whippets
1C: Cream Ale
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
BITTER LIGHT LAGER (15 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Jeff Rocker MHP
Derrick's Dort
5C: German Helles Exportbier
2nd
Brian Milleville MHP
Das Haus German Pils
5D: German Pils
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Nelson Crowle MHP
Suisse Export
5C: German Helles Exportbier
Indian Peaks Alers
DARK LAGER (13 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Mark Scibilia
Use the Schwarz
8B: Schwarzbier
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Zack Rayno
Hit Me
8A: Munich Dunkel
3rd
Mark Scibilia
How Dare You
8A: Munich Dunkel
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
AMBER LAGER (13 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Brian Milleville MHP
Commander's Vienna
7A: Vienna Lager
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Mark McQuade Co-Brewer: Tamara McQuade
Mortal Groove
7A: Vienna Lager
3rd
Daniel Cassetta
Dopple Sticke Probation
27A: Historical Beer
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
STRONG LAGER (12 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
John Crossett MHP
Impregnator
9A: Doppelbock
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Mark Zambron
Remember the Dominator?
9A: Doppelbock
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Brian Milleville MHP
Ya..Doppelbock
9A: Doppelbock
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
HM
John Crossett MHP Co-Brewer: Ken DeMarre
Orchestrator
9A: Doppelbock
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
WHEAT BEER (11 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
John Crossett MHP
For the Og
10A: Weissbier
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Mark Zambron
Face of Rebellion
27A8: Roggenbier
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Mike Kennedy MHP Co-Brewer: Kerry Kennedy
Wheat Wine
22D: Wheatwine
BRITISH IPA & BITTERS (9 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Vince Polino Co-Brewer: Keith Curtachio And Todd Snyder
Super Trio Smashers (force-Carbonated)
11C: Strong Bitter
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Mark Zambron
Treble Ale
11C: Strong Bitter
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Neal Steward
Old Spotted Cow
11B: Best Bitter
Brewbonic Plague
BROWN BRITISH BEER (10 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Brian Milleville MHP
She Shy
13A: Dark Mild
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Brian Milleville MHP
Prayers Mild
13A: Dark Mild
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Alex Avery MHP
Porter
13C: English Porter
Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
SCOTTISH ALE (11 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Brian Milleville MHP
Scottish Heavy With It
14B: Scottish Heavy
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Tim Collins Co-Brewer: John Crossett
Art's Red
14C: Scottish Export
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
John Crossett MHP Co-Brewer: Tim Collins
The Return of Art
14C: Scottish Export
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
IRISH ALE (12 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Stephen Hoeprich
The Workman's Friend
15B: Irish Stout
Boston Wort Processors
2nd
Jon Gerenski
Johnny's Irish Red
15A: Irish Red Ale
Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rd
John Crossett MHP
Irish Temper Chocolate Stout
15C: Irish Extra Stout
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
STOUTS (12 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Chris Baar
Kiss the Blarney Stone For Me!
16D: Foreign Extra Stout
Keepers of Craft
2nd
William Green
Oven Stout
16B: Oatmeal Stout
Quiet Corner Hombrew Club
3rd
Mark Scibilia
Sweet Groats Disease
16A: Sweet Stout
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
AMERICAN ALES (16 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Mark Scibilia
Charlie Brown
19C: American Brown Ale
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Dan Gestwick
Steamy Wedding Night
19B: California Common
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Brian Milleville MHP
Advent Brown Ale
19C: American Brown Ale
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
BELGIAN & FRENCH ALE (10 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Brian Milleville MHP
Tread Lightly
24B: Belgian Pale Ale
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Mark Scibilia
La Biere Du Pere Noel
24C: Bière de Garde
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Brian Milleville MHP
Old Bpa
24B: Belgian Pale Ale
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
LIGHT BELGIANS (10 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Tim Collins
Belgian Blond
25A: Belgian Blond Ale
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Mark Scibilia
Saison Du Printemps
25B: Saison
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Paul Weisenburger
Sassy Girl
25B: Saison
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
AMERICAN STOUT AND PORTER (11 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Mark Scibilia
Interstellar
20B: American Stout
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Brian Milleville MHP
Good Tip Porter
20A: American Porter
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Keith Curtachio Co-Brewer: Jason Curtachio
Jason's Snowdrift Porter
20A: American Porter
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
IPA (9 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Daniel Muffoletto
Mark Is Zero!!
21B7: Brut IPA
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Brian Milleville MHP
Trying To Be A Smoke Show
21A: American IPA
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Robert Visca MHP
Muffin's Revenge NEIPA
21C: Hazy IPA
Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
HM
James Krell
Black As Bella
21B2: Black IPA
LIGHT TRAPPIST BEER (14 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Brian Milleville MHP
Slick Single
26A: Belgian Single
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Brian Milleville MHP
Golden Maiar
25C: Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Mark Zambron
The Details
25C: Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
HM
John Depaolo Co-Brewer: Jeffery Murbach
Gold Medal Tripel
26C: Belgian Tripel
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
DARK TRAPPIST BEER (12 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Mike Kennedy MHP Co-Brewer: Kerry Kennedy
Belgian Quad
26D: Belgian Dark Strong Ale
2nd
Brian Milleville MHP
Eldest
26D: Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Mark Scibilia
King Lear
26B: Belgian Dubbel
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
STRONG BRITISH ALE (11 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Tim Collins
Pre Barrel Wee Heavy
17C: Wee Heavy
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
John Crossett MHP
Awog Wine 2025
17D: English Barley Wine
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
Tom Sirgey
In A Barrel
17C: Wee Heavy
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
STRONG AMERICAN ALE (12 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
John Crossett MHP
First One, How Was It?
22C: American Barleywine
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
Tim Collins Co-Brewer: Albe Pilon Tim Chewens
Pliny the Bastard
22A: Double IPA
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rd
John Crossett MHP
Because I Had Too Many Hops In My Freezer
22A: Double IPA
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
IMPERIAL STOUT (14 entries)
Place
Brewer
Entry Name
Style
Club
1st
Brian Milleville MHP Co-Brewer: John Crossett And Dan Muffoletto
The Big Mash
20C: Imperial Stout
Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2nd
John Crossett MHP Co-Brewer: Brian Milleville Dan Muffoletto