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2026 PUBS Homebrew Invitational

Thanks to all who participated in the 2026 PUBS Homebrew Invitational.

There were 132 entries judged and 160 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Results

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stDirk MandersKludde26C: Belgian TripelBay Area Mashers
2ndWesley BlummerEl Jefe10A: WeissbierBay Area Mashers
3rdMatt HallGalaxy Fizzics12B: Australian Sparkling AlePlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

The Brewmaster Award (43 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdScoreClub
1000 1stDirk Manders2039.00Bay Area Mashers
2000 2ndMatt Hall2006.00Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3000 3rdDavid Long2006.00Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

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

International & Czech Lagers (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTrevor McGuire MHPKoala DingoLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndRoy McKibbenCzech Dark Lager 20263D: Czech Dark LagerPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdAaron BagnellDunkel-Veza2C: International Dark LagerBay Area Mashers

German Amber & Dark (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMike Ogden26B: RauchbierPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndEd MontgomeryHeimlich Lager8A: Munich DunkelThat Dam Brew Club
3rdYury UstsinchykVienna Lager7A: Vienna LagerPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

Stouts & Porters (18 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDirk Manders
Co-Brewer: Wesley Blummer
Aitvaras9C: Baltic PorterBay Area Mashers
2ndAdam WyssDark Side Imperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdEric OddoImperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutPUBS

American Light Ales & Lagers (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJamie CrawfordDolla Dolla Bill Y'all1C: Cream Ale
2ndMichelle Grover
Co-Brewer: Lonnie Grover
Ranchos Steam19B: California Common395brewers
3rdMike Neice MHPUs Precision Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleAce Brewing Socity

Scottish & Irish Ales (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul DomichIrish Red Ale15A: Irish Red AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndJeffrey JacobsTis A Wee Heavy17C: Wee HeavyPUBS
3rdBud Tourville
Co-Brewer: Gabby Tourville
Scottish 80/14C: Scottish ExportPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

IPAs (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatt HallNectar Booster21C: Hazy IPAPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndMichelle Grover
Co-Brewer: Lonnie Grover
Rye IPA21B5: Rye IPA395brewers
3rdTroy ToddMosaic Tidal Wave21A: American IPASolano Garage Brewers Brew Club

English Ales (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid Long
Co-Brewer: Matt Hall
Omg!17D: English Barley WinePlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndRoy McKibbenBitter 202611C: Strong BitterPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdDirk MandersHob's Delight11C: Strong BitterBay Area Mashers

German Lights (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stWesley BlummerEl Jefe10A: WeissbierBay Area Mashers
2ndVirgil RedmanBatch 406 Weimar Kolsch5B: KölschPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdMatthew Young MHPIceberg5B: KölschAce Brewing Society

Historic, odd & exciting (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatt HallGalaxy Fizzics12B: Australian Sparkling AlePlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndEric OddoKentucky Common27A2: Kentucky CommonPUBS
3rdKenneth WiggintonPole Champ'n27A5: Piwo GrodziskieDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Belgian Ales (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDirk MandersKludde26C: Belgian TripelBay Area Mashers
2ndEric OddoBelgian Dark Strong26D: Belgian Dark Strong AlePUBS
3rdDirk Manders
Co-Brewer: Wesley Blummer
Split Wit24A: WitbierBay Area Mashers

Fruit, Spice & Vegetable (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEd MontgomeryLeftovers Delight30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable BeerThat Dam Brew Club
2ndCindy Ricciuti-BrownCherry Porter29A: Fruit BeerPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdJames SuttonMama Caliente30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable BeerThat Dam Brew Club

Mixed & Wood (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid LongOaked Stout33A: Wood-Aged BeerPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndPaul Domich MHPMyer's Revenge28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour BeerDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdDirk Manders
Co-Brewer: Wesley Blummer
Aitvaras Oak33A: Wood-Aged BeerBay Area Mashers

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