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Perfect Homebrew Competition

Thanks to all who participated in the Perfect Homebrew Competition.

There were 94 entries judged and 65 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stZach SwedoBelgian Dubbel 202526B: Belgian DubbelNorth Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)
2ndPreston BoothWC IPA21A: American IPAThe Brü Club
3rdPete GrahamStrata DIPA22A: Double IPA

The Golden Liver (43 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdScoreClub
1stZach Swedo10211.03 North Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)
2ndGillian Muller Greyz20010.04 Evanston Homebrew Club
3rdRyan Kuhn20010.04

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.

Perfect Brewing Club Cup (22 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdHMScore
1stNorth Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)115226.03
2ndThe Brü Club202016.03
3rdEvanston Homebrew Club200010.04
4thM.A.S.H. (Missouri Association of Serious Homebrewers)200010.04

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: Lawnmowers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRyan Kuhn
Co-Brewer: Jack Churchill		Altered State Light1A: American Light Lager
2ndRobert Kollar
Co-Brewer: Jim Beck		Trav's Sac1C: Cream AleEIRE GO BREW
3rdPreston BoothMerica Lager1B: American LagerThe Brü Club

Table 3: Pale Malty European Lager (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJason WhittTRUMP Is Your President!4A: Munich HellesM.A.S.H. (Missouri Association of Serious Homebrewers)
2ndBill CarltonFestliche Brau4B: FestbierNorth Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)
3rdDanny Sack MHPDesk Pop4A: Munich HellesThe Brü Club

Table 4: Pale Bitter European Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJack OlsonPilsner5D: German Pils
2ndDouglas HerdBitch Betta Got5B: KölschIlliana Beer Rackers Union (IBRU)
3rdAdam Reynolds MHPKoln In The Spring5B: KölschMiami Area Society of Homebrewers (MASH)

Table 5: Czech & German Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJason WhittRemembering Czech Rep.3D: Czech Dark LagerM.A.S.H. (Missouri Association of Serious Homebrewers)
2ndJohn Nussbaum
Co-Brewer: Brad VandenBerg		Czech Pilsner3A: Czech Pale LagerC.H.A.O.S. Brew Club
3rdMarc Gorfinkle
Co-Brewer: Brähery		Gorph Dusseldorf7B: AltbierBoston Wort Processors
HMRichard JesterCzech Amber3C: Czech Amber Lager

Table 6: Wheat & Belgian Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stZach SwedoBelgian Dubbel 202526B: Belgian DubbelNorth Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)
2ndNick HebdaReines Des Pontons24B: Belgian Pale AleBull Falls Homebrew Club
3rdSamuel ArendtHefnerweizen - Perfect Brewing Supply Extract10A: Weissbier

Table 7: Saison (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRyan Kuhn
Co-Brewer: Jack Churchill		Saison 225B: Saison
2ndChris NalboneIntrepid Sewer Rooster25B: Saison Oak Park Homebrewers
3rdZach SwedoHoney Saison25B: Saison North Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)

Table 8: British Pub Ales (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDanny Sack MHPFarcical Aquatic Ceremony12A: British Golden AleThe Brü Club
2ndChristopher Oliva
Co-Brewer: Matt Dubowski And Erin Malysa		Old Blotchy Bierd11C: Strong BitterMaltose Falcons
3rdZach SwedoESB 202511C: Strong BitterNorth Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)
HMBill CarltonOff Kilter12C: English IPANorth Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)

Table 9: Dark Ale from British Isles (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSamuel ArendtScottish Ale - Farmhouse Brewing Supply Extract14A: Scottish Light
2ndEric MessnerDoor County Polka Porter13C: English Porter
3rdAurelio GonzalezOch Aye Ale14C: Scottish ExportNorth Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)

Table 10: Irish Red Ale (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim MatyusIrish Red Ale15A: Irish Red Ale
2ndAdam Reynolds MHPReddy To Go15A: Irish Red AleMiami Area Society of Homebrewers (MASH)
3rdJamie Weiss MHPStealth Falcon Irish Red15A: Irish Red AleNorthern Washington Homebrewers Guild

Table 11: Strong Ales (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stGillian Muller GreyzHey, It's A Barley Wine!17D: English Barley WineEvanston Homebrew Club
2ndJim SilversteinSt. James The Strong26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleClub Wort
3rdJim MatyusThomas Jefferson's Ale17A: British Strong Ale

Table 12: American Dark Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stGillian Muller GreyzThe Cursed Brew20C: Imperial StoutEvanston Homebrew Club
2ndMichael Piazzoni
Co-Brewer: Randy Strebe		Red Tail Folsom Ale19A: American Amber AleThat Dam Brew Club
3rdAnthony Aquino
Co-Brewer: Jeff Podolski		Cece's Gingerbread Monster20C: Imperial StoutJoliet Brewers Guild
HMEdward AielloOld Pug Imperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutNorth Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)

Table 13: Hoppy American Ales (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPreston BoothWC IPA21A: American IPAThe Brü Club
2ndJim SilversteinQuick Beer18B: American Pale AleClub Wort
3rdGregory QuartanoSucker Punch18B: American Pale AleBicycle Brew Club

Table 14: IPAs (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPete Graham MHPStrata DIPA22A: Double IPA
2ndPete Graham MHPRye IPA21B5: Rye IPA
3rdJason PickeringDark Hoppositin21B2: Black IPA North Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)

Table 15: Spice & Fruit Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoe HughesAtomic Blueberry Sour29A: Fruit Beer STLBrewhogs
2ndRobert Kollar
Co-Brewer: Jim Beck		Melons29B: Fruit and Spice Beer EIRE GO BREW
3rdBen StrongRaspberry Rocket Sauce29A: Fruit Beer North Urban Brewing Society (NUBS)
Launch Awards Presentation

Judging Sessions

Perfect Brewing Supply Session 1
09/09/2025 6:00 PM, CDT.

Perfect Brewing Supply Session 2
09/11/2025 6:00 PM, CDT.

Perfect Brewing Supply Session 3
09/13/2025 9:00 AM, CDT.

Perfect Brewing Supply Session 4
09/13/2025 12:00 PM, CDT.

Non-Judging Sessions

Sorting
09/07/2025 11:00 AM, CDT

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 04/21/2025 12:00 AM, CDT through 09/09/2025 6:00 PM, CDT.

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 04/07/2025 12:00 AM, CDT through 09/12/2025 11:59 PM, CDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 04/21/2025 12:00 AM, CDT through 09/09/2025 6:00 PM, CDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 08/01/2025 12:00 AM, CDT — 09/06/2025 5:00 PM, CDT.

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 08/02/2025 12:00 AM, CDT — 09/06/2025 5:00 PM, CDT.