Monk Melee XV
Thanks to all who participated in the Monk Melee XV.
There were 73 entries judged and 175 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Beer
| Place | Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kris Gould | Apotheosis Of Solitude: Cherry And Raspberry | 23F: Fruit Lambic | ALEiens Homebrew Club |
| 2nd | Rich Hart | Qu4dratic | 26D: Belgian Dark Strong Ale | Seven City Brewers |
| 3rd | Tim Rouse | L'il Princess Table Spelt Saison | 25B: Saison | Seven City Brewers |
Master Monk (34 Participating Brewers)
| Place | Brewer | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Score | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kris Gould | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10.02 | ALEiens Homebrew Club |
| 2nd | Rich Hart | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.01 | Seven City Brewers |
| 3rd | Tim Rouse | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.01 | Seven City Brewers |
Scores and tie-breakers have been applied in accordance with the scoring methodology. Numbers reflected are rounded to the hundredth place. Hover over or tap the question mark icon () for the actual calculated value.
Monastic Dynasty (15 Participating Clubs)
| Place | Club | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | HM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | ALEiens Homebrew Club | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15.03 |
| 2nd | Seven City Brewers | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10.02 |
| 3rd | Cider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.01 |
Scores and tie-breakers have been applied in accordance with the scoring methodology. Numbers reflected are rounded to the hundredth place. Hover over or tap the question mark icon () for the actual calculated value.
Winning Entries
Table 1: European Sours & Belgian Wit (18 entries)
Table 2: Pale Belgian Ales (17 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Michael Rensing MHP | Mighty Monarch | 25A: Belgian Blond Ale | Cider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS) |
| 2nd | Jim Clapp | Ginger Or Maryann | 25C: Belgian Golden Strong Ale | Keystone Hops |
| 3rd | Denny Thompson | Monkish Delite | 25C: Belgian Golden Strong Ale | ALEiens Homebrew Club |
Table 3: Saison (14 entries)
Table 4: Trappist Singles (10 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Steven McCollick | Abbey Normal | 26A: Belgian Single | ALEiens Homebrew Club |
| 2nd | Kris Gould MHP | Motown Joint On The East Side | 26A: Belgian Single | ALEiens Homebrew Club |
| 3rd | Adam Reynolds MHP | Einzel | 26A: Belgian Single | Miami Area Society of Homebrewers (MASH) |
Table 5: Dark Belgian Ales (14 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rich Hart MHP | Qu4dratic | 26D: Belgian Dark Strong Ale | Seven City Brewers |
| 2nd | Steve Ristau MHP | Bastogne Dark Strong | 26D: Belgian Dark Strong Ale | Ale Riders Homebrew Club |
| 3rd | Brian McCrickard MHP Co-Brewer: Joe Luchansky Dempsey Smith Larry Lentz Rich Hart Bob Buerger Don Donafrio Rafael Corredor Peter Zollweg Bill Lina Brian Donegan | Seven Cities Belgian Dark Strong Ale | 26D: Belgian Dark Strong Ale | Seven City Brewers |
Judging Sessions
Morning - Broken Goblet
01/10/2026 9:00 AM, EST.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 08/31/2020 8:00 AM, EDT through 01/10/2026 9:00 AM, EST.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 07/30/2023 8:00 AM, EDT through 01/04/2026 6:59 AM, EST.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry Drop-Off Closed
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