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WNY Homebrew Competition: Amber Waves of Grain

Thanks to all who participated in the WNY Homebrew Competition: Amber Waves of Grain.

There were 373 entries judged and 102 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stBrian MillevilleCreamy Blend1C: Cream AleNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndSam Tischler
Co-Brewer: Bob Charboneau		Black Button Beast33A: Wood-Aged BeerUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdBob Charboneau
Co-Brewer: Deron Weet		Jack And Joe's Sour Cherry 228C: Wild Specialty BeerUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
HMBrian MillevilleKelly's Sour (She Is The Best!)29A: Fruit BeerNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Best of Show – Mead/Cider

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stMark ZambronBear Market BochetM4C: Experimental MeadNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndBrian MillevilleBubba's New World CiderC1A: New World CiderNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdMark ZambronHey Buckwheat!M1C: Sweet MeadNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Winning Entries

Table 1: American & Lite Lager (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian MillevilleCreamy Blend1C: Cream AleNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndRoss Stuart MHPMexican Lager2A: International Pale Lager Arizona Society of Homebrewers
3rdHermen DiazModelo Nada2A: International Pale Lager

Table 2: Doppel & Eis Bock, Red Mrozek Award (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTimothy CollinsDoppelbock 19 BC9A: Doppelbock Brewbonic Plague
2ndJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Ken DeMarre		Kenator Delight9A: Doppelbock Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Ken DeMarre		Dessert Kenator9A: Doppelbock Niagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 3: Pale Malty European Lager (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Peter Frandina Tim Collins		Hello Timmy4A: Munich HellesNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndBrian MillevilleHelles Beer (Bock)4A: Munich HellesNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdMark ZambronMaybe Later4C: Helles BockNiagara Association of Homebrewers
HMBrian MillevilleHelles Beer (Bayern)4A: Munich HellesNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 4: Pale Bitter European Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKurt GreenHana Leichtbier5A: German LeichtbierBrewtubers
2ndTimothy Wicklund MHPDort It Up5C: German Helles ExportbierKeepers of Craft
3rdRyan Vigne MHPEZ Sippin5B: Kölsch Pittsburgh Mead Makers And Homebrewers

Table 5: AMBER EUROPEAN BEER (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Mark Zambron		Free Beer7B: AltbierNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndBrian MillevilleFirst Crack Amber3C: Czech Amber LagerNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdMark Scibilia
Co-Brewer: John Crossett		Probably Too Malty7A: Vienna LagerNiagara Association of Homebrewers
HMRoss Stuart MHPMexican Amber2B: International Amber LagerArizona Society of Homebrewers

Table 6: DARK LAGER (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobert ViscaGeburtstag Dunkles Bock6C: Dunkels BockUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
2ndThomas McGloine MHPCzech In Black3D: Czech Dark LagerSaratoga Thoroughbrews
3rdRobert ViscaBwat's Dunkel8A: Munich DunkelUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn

Table 7: BITTERS (18 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEddie Belter MHPEd's Special Bitter11C: Strong BitterSTLBrewhogs
2ndBill Serowski MHPWild Man ESB11C: Strong BitterCrooked Lamp Post Brewing Club
3rdAlex AveryAmerican Bitter11B: Best Bitter Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn

Table 8: WHEAT BEER (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Mark Zambron		Eat Your Wheaties22D: WheatwineNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndAdam Millar
Co-Brewer: Kevin Wise		Yellow Snow10A: Weissbier
3rdJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Mark Zambron		Santa's Bocks10C: Weizenbock Niagara Association of Homebrewers
HMRoss Stuart MHPWeizenbock10C: Weizenbock Arizona Society of Homebrewers

Table 9: PORTER (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss Stuart MHPAmerican Porter20A: American PorterArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndTimothy CollinsMildly Dark13C: English PorterBrewbonic Plague
3rdDan GestwickAdvent Porter 202220A: American PorterNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 10: DARK ENGLISH ALE (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEddie Belter MHPDM Me13A: Dark MildSTLBrewhogs
2ndTimothy Collins
Co-Brewer: Peter Frandina John Crossett		Darkly Mild13A: Dark MildBrewbonic Plague
3rdJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Ken DeMarre		Ken's Mild13A: Dark MildNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 11: SCOTTISH & IRISH ALE (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stThomas McGloine MHPOld Tolbooth14C: Scottish ExportSaratoga Thoroughbrews
2ndJohn CrossettUncle Johnnies Big Wee Wee Heavy17C: Wee HeavyNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdBrian Milleville70 Schilling (With It)14B: Scottish HeavyNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 12: STOUTS (18 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian WestOld Ass Stout16C: Tropical StoutUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
2ndDaniel MuffolettoTropical Adventure Stout MkII16C: Tropical StoutNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdMark ScibiliaGroats Disease16B: Oatmeal StoutNiagara Association of Homebrewers
HMJohn CrossettChristina's Lumberjack Man15B: Irish StoutNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 13: STRONG ALE (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPatrick CareyBaby's First Barleywine22C: American BarleywineUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
2ndAndrew UrbanAmerican Barleywine22C: American BarleywineSultans Of Swig
3rdMark SchnuppDIPA22A: Double IPA

Table 14: PALE AMERICAN ALE (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTimothy CollinsSabro Pale18B: American Pale AleBrewbonic Plague
2ndBob Charboneau MHPClassicali18B: American Pale AleUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdTom SirgeyPale Rider18B: American Pale AleNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 15: AMERICAN AMBER & BROWN BEER (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPatrick CareyGone Aweigh19B: California CommonUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
2ndTim ChewensAmerican Brown Ale19C: American Brown Ale
3rdBill Serowski MHPBethlehem PA27A2: Kentucky CommonCrooked Lamp Post Brewing Club

Table 16: IMPERIAL STOUT (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAndy GraysonBear Of Abruzzo20C: Imperial StoutUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
2ndTimothy CollinsImperial Stout And Steak - Fest20C: Imperial StoutBrewbonic Plague
3rdAndrew UrbanImperial Rye Stout20C: Imperial StoutSultans Of Swig

Table 17: AMERICAN IPA (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKurt GreenKokua21B: Specialty IPA Brewtubers
2ndBen Gaylord MHPTorn Asunder21A: American IPA
3rdRobert ViscaPaddy Llama's Cold Cold Cold IPA21B: Specialty IPA Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
HMLloyd SmithCold Blood IPA21A: American IPA

Table 18: SPECIALTY IPA (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss Stuart MHPHazy IPA21C: Hazy IPAArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndSam TischlerBlind Vision21C: Hazy IPAUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdBen Gaylord MHPWydaho Red21B4: Red IPA
HMAndrew MillerIndian Pale Lager V221C: Hazy IPA Square Kegs

Table 19: LOW GRAVITY BELGIAN ALE (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian MillevilleTrappy Single26A: Belgian SingleNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndBrian MillevilleBPA 124B: Belgian Pale AleNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdBrian MillevilleSomebody's Single26A: Belgian SingleNiagara Association of Homebrewers
HMBob Charboneau MHP
Co-Brewer: Sam Tischler		Witbier Is Cool24A: WitbierUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn

Table 20: PILS (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss Stuart MHPGoes Down Slow And NZLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndBrian MillevilleDas Haus5D: German PilsNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdRick FelserBattlefield Cross Pils5D: German PilsCrooked Lamp Post Brewing Club

Table 21: SOURS (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKenneth DeMarreeBeer To Drink While Relaxing On The Porch Swing On A Hot Summer Day28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndMark ZambronGood Ol' Charlie Brown23C: Oud BruinNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdTimothy CollinsA Belgian Brewer Would Never Use Strawberries And Bananas23F: Fruit Lambic Brewbonic Plague
HMRyan Vigne MHPPresentism Is A Trap23D: LambicPittsburgh Mead Makers And Homebrewers

Table 22: PALE BELGIAN ALE (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn SullivanStagione Piccante25B: Saison Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
2ndDaniel Muffoletto"Special B" Saison25B: Saison Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdMark ZambronCanada's On Fire Again...26C: Belgian TripelNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 23: DARK BELGIAN ALE (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Brian Milleville		First Try Dubble26B: Belgian DubbelNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndBrian MillevilleJuicy Fruit26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdBrian Milleville
Co-Brewer: John Crossett		A Good Day26B: Belgian DubbelNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 24: WILD ALE (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBob Charboneau MHP
Co-Brewer: Deron Weet		Jack And Joe's Sour Cherry 228C: Wild Specialty Beer Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
2ndSteve ZollerSour By Fruit28C: Wild Specialty Beer
3rdJesse ParrishBut The Second T Is Silent28A: Brett Beer Niagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 25: FRUIT BEER (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian MillevilleKelly's Sour (She Is The Best!)29A: Fruit Beer Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndBill Serowski MHPCowabunga IPA29A: Fruit Beer Crooked Lamp Post Brewing Club
3rdTimothy CollinsLemon Ginger Almost Beer29B: Fruit and Spice Beer Brewbonic Plague

Table 26: SPICE BEER (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDan CassettaMarley's Ghost30C: Winter Seasonal Beer Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndRyan Vigne MHPJust The Tips V330A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Pittsburgh Mead Makers And Homebrewers
3rdRick Felser
Co-Brewer: Ryan Stubley Bill Serowski		Liquid Breakfast30D: Specialty Spice Beer Crooked Lamp Post Brewing Club

Table 27: SMOKED BEER (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAdam Millar
Co-Brewer: Dylan Betti		Rauch N Roll6B: Rauchbier
2ndEddie Belter MHPSoul Shadow32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer STLBrewhogs
3rdKeith CurtachioNaughty List32B: Specialty Smoked Beer Niagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 28: WOOD-AGED BEER (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSam Tischler
Co-Brewer: Bob Charboneau		Black Button Beast33A: Wood-Aged Beer Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
2ndBrian MillevilleWoody Uruk33A: Wood-Aged Beer Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Mark Zambron		The Barrel Project Step 333A: Wood-Aged Beer Niagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 29: NEW WORLD CIDER (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian MillevilleBubba's New World CiderC1A: New World CiderNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndBrian West
Co-Brewer: Simone West		'23 NYCiderC1A: New World CiderUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdAlex HardingSYRderC1A: New World Cider

Table 30: SPECIALTY CIDER & PERRY (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJake BertrandTropical CiderC2B: Cider with Other Fruit
2ndJesse ParrishOde To LeburyC1B: English CiderNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdBrian MillevilleBubba's New England CiderC2E: Cider with Herbs/Spices Niagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 31: TRADITIONAL MEAD (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMark ZambronHey Buckwheat!M1C: Sweet MeadNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndMark ZambronMy FirewoodM1B: Semi-Sweet MeadNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdKeith CurtachioMeadfernoM1C: Sweet MeadNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 32: FRUIT, SPICE, HERB & VEGETABLE MEAD (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKeith CurtachioBeequilaM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndBrian WestGreen CyserM2A: CyserUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdTimothy CollinsBlack Currant And Blueberry MeadM2C: Berry Mead Brewbonic Plague

Table 33: SPECIALTY MEAD (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMark ZambronBear Market BochetM4C: Experimental Mead Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndMark Zambron2016 PoltorakM4C: Experimental Mead Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdMark ZambronBarrel Of FunM4C: Experimental Mead Niagara Association of Homebrewers
Launch Awards Presentation

Judging Sessions

Session 1 @ LillyBelle (Meads and Ciders Only)
02/27/2024 6:00 PM, EST.

Session 2 @ Niagara Tradition
02/28/2024 5:30 PM, EST.

Session 3 @ St. James Lutheran Church
03/01/2024 1:00 PM, EST.

Session 4 @ St. James Lutheran Church
03/01/2024 5:00 PM, EST.

Session 5 @ St. James Lutheran Church
03/02/2024 9:00 AM, EST.

Session 6 @ St. James Lutheran Church
03/02/2024 1:00 PM, EST.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 01/01/2024 2:00 AM, EST through 02/27/2024 6:00 PM, EST.

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 01/01/2024 2:00 AM, EST through 03/02/2024 2:00 PM, EST.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 01/01/2024 2:00 AM, EST through 02/27/2024 6:00 PM, EST.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 01/01/2024 11:00 AM, EST — 02/14/2024 5:00 PM, EST.

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 01/01/2024 11:00 AM, EST — 02/14/2024 5:00 PM, EST.