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Thanks to all who participated in the Lunar Rendezbrew 31.

There were 521 entries judged and 195 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stJeffrey OberlinBecky Roo Da Monsta25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleNINJA Homebrewers
2ndTravis CherryJapan In A Can33A: Wood-Aged BeerBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdBarry Forrest
Co-Brewer: Silvia Eyster
Oud Bruin23C: Oud BruinHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

"One Giant Leap" Individual Performance Award (138 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdScoreClub
1stJohn Black0339.06 Bay Area Mashtronauts
2ndJeffrey Oberlin2119.04 NINJA Homebrewers
3rdJonathan Reasoner2119.04 Bay Area Mashtronauts

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.

"The Eagle Has Landed" Club Performance Award (55 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdHMScore
1stBay Area Mashtronauts121016072.38
2ndNINJA Homebrewers756237.18
3rdHorsemen of the Hopocalypse320013.05
4thDenton County Homebrewers Guild310011.04
5thCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)04008.04

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: American Lagers 1A, 1B (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTodd Slater MHP
Co-Brewer: Matt Castellino
Todd Lite1A: American Light LagerThousand Oaked Homebrewers
2ndJason Dunn MHPEntry 31A: American Light LagerInland Empire Brewers
3rdSam HoopesEasy Does It1B: American LagerNINJA Homebrewers
HMEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Mercan NINJA Lager1B: American LagerNINJA Homebrewers

Table 2: International Lager 2A, 2B, 2C (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Grady MHPHaruki Rice Lager2A: International Pale LagerAle-ian Society
2ndAdam Lund MHPB**** Please!2A: International Pale Lager Oregon Brew Crew
3rdEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Ava's Lager2A: International Pale LagerNINJA Homebrewers

Table 3: Czech Light Lagers 3A, 3B (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin Knea MHP
Co-Brewer: Stephen Solis
Czech Czech Is This Mic On3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndJake Jones MHPCP13A: Czech Pale LagerBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdIain ArmstrongJLHJKHKJH3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 4: Pale Malty Euro Lager 4A, 4B, 4C (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Stairway To Helles4A: Munich HellesNINJA Homebrewers
2ndEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Rocket To Helles4C: Helles BockNINJA Homebrewers
3rdDaniel Kukuk MHPWalleye Run4C: Helles BockLagerboyz

Table 5: Pale Bitter Euro Beer 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D (24 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stThom BowiePilsner5D: German PilsBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndDan Meigs MHPSecond Chance Pils5D: German PilsAustin Zealots
3rdGuy Wilson MHPKanopy Kolsch5B: Kölsch

Table 6: Marzen 6A (18 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRick Chainani MHPJohn Brown6A: Märzen
2ndJustin Holman MHPKupferkrug6A: MärzenCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdKevin Sitta
Co-Brewer: Sitta Brew Hub
Oktoberfest6A: MärzenBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 7: Amber Bitter Euro Lager 7A, 7B (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDamian Dobbs MHPA Vienna For Dreher7A: Vienna LagerSan Antonio Cerveceros
2ndKyle Ernsberger MHPMean Brews Vienna7A: Vienna LagerCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdJames LampmanMy Cousin Vinny7A: Vienna LagerNINJA Homebrewers

Table 8: Dark Euro Lager 8A, 8B (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTim MooreDrunkel Dunkel8A: Munich DunkelPinellas Urban Brewers Guild
2ndRoss Stuart MHPSchwarzbier8B: SchwarzbierArizona Society of Homebrewers
3rdRandy Daily MHPThis Side Of Midnight8B: SchwarzbierBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 9: Strong Euro Beer 9A, 9B, 9C (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony Silveira MHPDas Jaeschkenator9A: Doppelbock Denton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndBrian Street MHP
Co-Brewer: K.N. Green
Black Eis9B: EisbockDenton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdHank KellerDoppel-Awesome9A: Doppelbock Foam Rangers Homebrew Club

Table 10: German Wheat Beer 10A, 10B, 10C (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKeith Bradley
Co-Brewer: Bradley Brewing Pam Bradley
On The Sly10C: Weizenbock NINJA Homebrewers
2ndMichael Rensing MHPFawn10B: Dunkels WeissbierCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdRick Chainani MHPWatermelon10A: Weissbier

Table 11: British Bitter 11A, 11B, 11C (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTravis Cherry MHPThe Bitter End Game11B: Best BitterBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndDavid Towles MHPOrdinary Bitter11A: Ordinary BitterHigh Plains Drafters [TX]
3rdKeith Bradley
Co-Brewer: Bradley Brewing Pam Bradley
Pam's Best Bitter11B: Best BitterNINJA Homebrewers
HMKeith Bradley
Co-Brewer: Bradley Brewing Pam Bradley
KSB11C: Strong BitterNINJA Homebrewers

Table 12: Pale Commonwealth Beer 12A, 12B, 12C (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNick & Heather Hartley MHPKwikee Down Under12B: Australian Sparkling AleRed Earth Brewers
2ndJake McQueen MHPTwo Wizards Bickering12C: English IPALauter Day Brewers
3rdLuke Osborne MHPRaj, King Of The Slams12C: English IPACentral Arkansas Fermenters

Table 13: Brown British Beer 13A, 13B, 13C (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChris Daily MHPMaster Gave Dobby A Medal?? Dobby Is Free!!13A: Dark MildVarsity-Brews
2ndJohn Black MHPStamford Bridge Brown Ale13B: British Brown AleBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdDean Simpson MHPAnd The Crowd Goes Mild!13A: Dark MildBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 14: Scottish Ale 14A, 14B, 14C (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeffrey OberlinHeavy Husky14B: Scottish HeavyNINJA Homebrewers
2ndDean Simpson MHPHeavy Lasses Need Love Too!14B: Scottish HeavyBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdPaul Pitre MHPScottish Light14A: Scottish LightBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 15: Irish Beer 15A, 15B, 15C (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDean Simpson MHPI-Rish I Could Think Of A Better Name15B: Irish StoutBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndSam HoopesHey, I'm Glad You Liked It! Want More?15A: Irish Red AleNINJA Homebrewers
3rdJohn Black MHPThe Banshee15B: Irish StoutBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 16: Dark British Beer 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSam HoopesBring It, Sweethearts!16A: Sweet StoutNINJA Homebrewers
2ndTyler Miller MHPThis Munchkin Milk Stout Galinda Found For Me16A: Sweet StoutArizona Society of Homebrewers

Table 17: Strong British Beer 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D (19 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Bates MHPTom O'Leary's Southpaw Barley Wine17D: English Barley WineHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndDavid RogersWee Heavy17C: Wee HeavyNorth Side Alers
3rdHank KellerWee Heavyset17C: Wee HeavyFoam Rangers Homebrew Club

Table 18: Pale American Ale 18A, 18B (22 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stScott Patrick MHPLawn Chair Confessions18A: Blonde AleMountain Ale and Lager Tasters (MALT)
2ndDavid RogersCitra Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleNorth Side Alers
3rdBrian MasseyPale18B: American Pale AleBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 19: Amber & Brown American Beer 19A, 19B, 19C (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPete TrainSteam Train19B: California CommonNINJA Homebrewers
2ndJeffrey OberlinChoo Choo Husky Express19B: California CommonNINJA Homebrewers
3rdRandy LynchGrumpy American Brown Ale19C: American Brown AleBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 20: Am Porter & Stout 20A, 20B, 20C (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian Street MHP
Co-Brewer: K.N. Green
Soulcrusher20C: Imperial StoutDenton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndScott Hutchison MHPPutin On The RIS20C: Imperial StoutBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdJonathan Reasoner MHPJake Brake20A: American PorterBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 21: American IPA 21A (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTaylor Shastid MHPAces Back To Back21A: American IPADiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndShaun Huggins MHPHop Solo Shot First21A: American IPASan Antonio Cerveceros
3rdMatt Castellino MHP
Co-Brewer: Todd Slater Courtney Castellino
West Ghost21A: American IPAThousand Oaked Homebrewers

Table 22: Strong American Ale 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeremy Hatfield MHPBarely Wine22C: American BarleywineBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndJohn Bates MHPSteve Russell Is More Elder Than Pliney22A: Double IPAHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdJimmy McCaskill
Co-Brewer: Erin
HubCity Wine22C: American BarleywineAle-ian Society

Table 23: Euro Sour Ale 23A,B,C,D,E,F,G (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBarry Forrest MHP
Co-Brewer: Silvia Eyster
Oud Bruin23C: Oud BruinHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndPhillip Saurer MHPBerliner Weisse23A: Berliner WeissePeninsula Fermentation Society
3rdJustin Wood MHP
Co-Brewer: Dwight Wilson
Flanders Red23B: Flanders Red AleO-Town Hop Heads
HMMatthew Mead MHPWhat Gose Up Must Come Down!23G: GoseLagerboyz

Table 24: Belgian Ale 24A, 24B, 24C (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDonald Schneider MHPBros Before Hoegaarden24A: WitbierLiquid Poets
2ndJeremy Hatfield MHPGarde24C: Bière de Garde Bay Area Mashtronauts
3rdWesley Kulcak MHP
Co-Brewer: Megan Kulcak
Luie Brouwerijhond24B: Belgian Pale AleBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 25: Strong Belgian Ale 25A, 25B, 25C (21 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeffrey OberlinBecky Roo Da Monsta25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleNINJA Homebrewers
2ndMichael Rensing MHPParty At The Moon Tower25B: Saison Cider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdDrew Domalakes MHP
Co-Brewer: Oscar Sanchez
Frackville Blond25A: Belgian Blond AleBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 26: LightMonastic Ale 26A 26C (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony Silveira MHPMonkish Reflection26A: Belgian SingleDenton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndJonathan Reasoner MHPTripel Threat26C: Belgian TripelBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdMatthew Johnsen MHPIt's A Trap!26A: Belgian SingleRock Hoppers Brew Club

Table 27: Historical Beer 27A1-9 (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin Knea MHP
Co-Brewer: Joel Cervantes
Shout Out To Jo L27A7: Pre-Prohibition PorterBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndJohn Black MHPAmateur Hour27A2: Kentucky CommonBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdJeffrey OberlinBlack Husky Porter27A7: Pre-Prohibition PorterNINJA Homebrewers

Table 28: American Wild Ale 28A, 28B, 28C, 28D (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul Pitre MHPBrett Saison28A: Brett Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
2ndBrian Stephens MHPMangonero28C: Wild Specialty Beer LagerBoyz
3rdWesley Kulcak MHP
Co-Brewer: Megan Kulcak
Limonade Bier28D: Straight Sour BeerBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 29: Fruit Beer 29A, 29B, 29C, 29D (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRocky Evans MHPSuper Gose29A: Fruit Beer Orange County Mash Ups
2ndChris Daily MHPAloha-Mora29A: Fruit Beer Varsity-Brews
3rdShaun Huggins MHPYub Nub29D: Grape Ale San Antonio Cerveceros

Table 30: Spiced Beer 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPhillip Saurer MHP
Co-Brewer: Jennifer Saurer
Dethroned30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Peninsula Fermentation Society
2ndTravis Cherry MHPCandyland's Molasses Swamp Stout30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
3rdJohn Black MHPThe Spiced Banshee30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts

Table 31: Alternative and Experimental 31A, 32A, 34B, 34C (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJake Jones MHPIsolation Island Lager34B: Mixed-Style Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
2ndJohn Black MHPOats And Hoes31A: Alternative Grain Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
3rdMike & Stephanie Butler MHPSoy Un Perdedor34C: Experimental Beer Kansas City Bier Meisters

Table 32: Smoked Beer 32A, 32B (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAndrew Enriquez3rd Rauch From The Sun32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
2ndRafael Dubois MHPSmoked Vienna32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Miami Area Society of Homebrewers (MASH)
3rdJohn Black MHPSmoketucky Common32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts

Table 33: Wood Aged Beer 33A, 33B (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTravis Cherry MHPJapan In A Can33A: Wood-Aged Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
2ndSam HoopesSledge Hammer Revenge33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer NINJA Homebrewers
3rdPhillip Saurer MHP
Co-Brewer: Jennifer Saurer
BBA 13 Day Imperial Stout33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Peninsula Fermentation Society

Table 34: Local Styles X1-5 (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stLuke Osborne MHPIs This What Hobbits Drink?LSX5: New Zealand PilsnerCentral Arkansas Fermenters
2ndMichael WulffMaeveLSX4: Catharina Sour INSTABHility
3rdRoss Stuart MHPNZ PilsLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerArizona Society of Homebrewers

Table 35: Am Beer Cream & Wheat Ale 1C, 1D (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJonathan Reasoner MHPWheaties1D: American Wheat BeerBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndJimmy McCaskill
Co-Brewer: Erin McCaskill
All American Wheat1D: American Wheat BeerAle-ian Society
3rdKevin Darling MHPThis Was Actually An American Lager1C: Cream AleBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 36: Czech Amber & Dark Lager 3C, 3D (21 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew Young MHPCzech Engine Light On3D: Czech Dark LagerAce Brewing Society
2ndScott Hutchison MHPCzech Baby, Czech Baby 1,2,33D: Czech Dark LagerBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdMatt Castellino MHP
Co-Brewer: Todd Slater Courtney Castellino
Polotmave Pivo3C: Czech Amber LagerThousand Oaked Homebrewers

Table 37: Amber Malty Euro 6B, 6C (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJarrett Long
Co-Brewer: Amanda Long
Ill Dunk Bock6C: Dunkels BockHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndRon Barnes MHPNew Kids On The Bock6C: Dunkels BockKansas City Bier Meisters
3rdLuke Osborne MHPUncle Marks Big Beautiful Bock6C: Dunkels BockCentral Arkansas Fermenters

Table 38: Specialty IPA 21B, 21C (24 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKeith Bradley
Co-Brewer: Bradley Brewing Pam Bradley
2 A.M. Keith21B4: Red IPA NINJA Homebrewers
2ndJarrett Long
Co-Brewer: Amanda Long
Good Grief Charlie Brown21B3: Brown IPA Horsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdKeith Bradley
Co-Brewer: Bradley Brewing Pam Bradley
Hye To The Rye21B5: Rye IPA NINJA Homebrewers
HMJake McQueen MHPGallows Humor21B2: Black IPA Lauter Day Brewers

Table 39: Dark Monastic Ale 26B, 26D (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJonathan Reasoner MHPDubble Trouble26B: Belgian DubbelBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndScott KoehlerQuadrophenia26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleNINJA Homebrewers
3rdJoel Cervantes MHPRemington Courtois26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleBay Area Mashtronauts