2025 PUBS Homebrew Invitational - Old World Brew Challenge
Thanks to all who participated in the 2025 PUBS Homebrew Invitational - Old World Brew Challenge.
There were 115 entries judged and 113 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Beer
| Place | Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Teckam Co-Brewer: Larry Zinky | Hellesbock | 4C: Helles Bock | |
| 2nd | Eric Oddo | Kolsch | 5B: Kölsch | PUBS |
| 3rd | Syd Bailey | Johhny Czechs In The Dark | 3D: Czech Dark Lager | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
The Brewmaster Award (36 Participating 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.
Winning Entries
Table 1: International & Czech Lagers (15 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Syd Bailey | Johhny Czechs In The Dark | 3D: Czech Dark Lager | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
| 2nd | Taylor Shastid MHP | International Harvester | 2B: International Amber Lager | Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE) |
| 3rd | Taylor Shastid MHP | Ocean Front Porperty | 2A: International Pale Lager | Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE) |
Table 2: German Light Lagers (8 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Eric Oddo | Kolsch | 5B: Kölsch | PUBS |
| 2nd | Matt Hall | Liftoff Lager | 4B: Festbier | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
| 3rd | Taylor Shastid MHP | Marching Marzen | 6A: Märzen | Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE) |
Table 3: The Heavy Ones (6 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kent Brown | Wee Heavy | 17C: Wee Heavy | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
| 2nd | Nathan A Hausch | Mater | 17C: Wee Heavy | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
| 3rd | Nathan A Hausch | Smoke Em | 6B: Rauchbier | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
Table 4: The Rest of the Darks and a Ray of Light (18 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Matt Hall | Mars Needs Malt | 7A: Vienna Lager | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
| 2nd | Scott Tracy Co-Brewer: Patrick Tracy | Schwarzbier | 8B: Schwarzbier | Nevada County Homebrewing Association |
| 3rd | Gary Forney | ALTogether Now | 7B: Altbier | PUBS |
Table 5: The Bocks (6 entries)
Table 6: British Bitters (15 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Taylor Shastid MHP | Yeah Baby! | 11B: Best Bitter | Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE) |
| 2nd | Matt Hall | Orbital Bitter | 11A: Ordinary Bitter | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
| 3rd | Roy McKibben | Bitter 2025 | 11C: Strong Bitter | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
Table 7: British Brown and Darks (14 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jeffrey Jacobs | NEB Ale | 13B: British Brown Ale | PUBS |
| 2nd | James Temple | Sweet Stout | 16A: Sweet Stout | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
| 3rd | David Long | English Porter | 13C: English Porter | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
Table 8: Scottish & Irish (10 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Syd Bailey | Jackal | 15C: Irish Extra Stout | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
| 2nd | Gary Forney | Just Shilling | 14C: Scottish Export | PUBS |
| 3rd | Syd Bailey | Thumper McFucstic | 15A: Irish Red Ale | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
Table 9: British Strong (5 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paul Domich MHP | Wool Socks | 17D: English Barley Wine | Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE) |
| 2nd | Brandon Kriner | Old Finagler | 17B: Old Ale | Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS) |
| 3rd | John Orcutt | Cheerio Old Man | 17D: English Barley Wine | Brewins |
Table 10: Belgian Ales (7 entries)
Table 11: Monastic Ales (6 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paul Brown | Termination | 26C: Belgian Tripel | Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE) |
| 2nd | Paul Brown | Premonition | 26A: Belgian Single | Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE) |
| 3rd | Jeffrey Jacobs | BP Dubbel | 26B: Belgian Dubbel | PUBS |
Judging Sessions
Session #1
04/12/2025 9:00 AM, PDT — 04/12/2025 1:30 PM, PDT
3111 Lincoln Newcastle Hwy, Lincoln, CA 95648.
Session #2
04/12/2025 1:00 PM, PDT — 04/12/2025 4:00 PM, PDT
3111 Lincoln Newcastle Hwy, Lincoln, CA 95648.
MBOS
04/12/2025 3:00 PM, PDT.
BOS
04/12/2025 4:15 PM, PDT — 04/12/2025 5:00 PM, PDT
3111 Lincoln Newcastle Hwy, Lincoln, CA 95648.
Non-Judging Sessions
Pickup and Sort Beers
04/05/2025 1:00 PM, PDT
Set Up Judging Areas
04/12/2025 7:00 AM, PDT
Cellar Master
04/12/2025 8:00 AM, PDT
Food Preparation and Serving
04/12/2025 8:30 AM, PDT
Judge and Steward Check-In
04/12/2025 8:30 AM, PDT
Clean Up
04/12/2025 5:00 PM, PDT
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 01/01/2025 12:00 AM, PST through 04/12/2025 9:00 AM, PDT.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 01/01/2025 12:00 AM, PST through 04/12/2025 5:00 PM, PDT.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry Drop-Off Closed
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.