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Thanks to all who participated in the 2024 PUBS Homebrew Invitational - New World Brew Challenge.

There were 132 entries judged and 98 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stMatt HallRising Sun Lager2A: International Pale LagerPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndChris LumWakatu PilsLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdJeffrey JacobsA Bit Like Abita Amber19A: American Amber AlePUBS

The Brewmaster Award (41 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdScoreClub
1stYury Ustsinchyk2119.00 Placer 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

Table 1: T1 - Lagers (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatt HallRising Sun Lager2A: International Pale Lager Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndSteven JuhnkeEl Jeffe2A: International Pale Lager Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdMichael Depozsgayウィーブー2A: International Pale Lager High Desert Brewgade

Table 2: T2 - New Zealand Pilsner (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChris LumWakatu PilsLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndNathan A HauschEase NZ PilsLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdPaul Domich
Co-Brewer: Josh Rosenthal
Haka PilzLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 3: T3 - Light Ales (17 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stYury UstsinchykBlond, James Blond18A: Blonde AlePlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndChris LumFalling Star12B: Australian Sparkling AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdAdam WyssGold Rush Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 4: T4 - Amber & Brown Ales (18 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeffrey JacobsA Bit Like Abita Amber19A: American Amber AlePUBS
2ndTaylor ShastidBullion Brown19C: American Brown AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdRoy McKibbenAmer Brown19C: American Brown AlePlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

Table 5: T5 - Porters (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul DomichPorter's Porter20A: American PorterDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndYury UstsinchykBlackbeard20A: American PorterPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdVirgil RedmanBatch 361 Weimar Porter20A: American PorterPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

Table 6: T6 - Stouts (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEd MontgomerySmell The Glove20C: Imperial StoutThat Dam Brew Club
2ndJoseph GormanImperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdSteven JuhnkePapas Double Chocolate Stout20B: American StoutPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

Table 7: T7 - IPA (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn OrcuttCellarfaker21A: American IPABrewins
2ndNathan A HauschWest Coast Pleasure21A: American IPAPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdYury UstsinchykCitrus Squeez21A: American IPAPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
HMTaylor ShastidLight Bringer22A: Double IPADiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 8: T8 - Hazy IPA (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeff CaltonNectaron's Heart Of Dankness21C: Hazy IPAThat Dam Brew Club
2ndJoe PitznerHophead Hazy21C: Hazy IPAPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdSteven JuhnkeNectropolis21C: Hazy IPAPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

Table 9: T9 - Specialty IPA (17 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stYury UstsinchykDry Rye21B5: Rye IPA Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndDavid LongBig Red IPA21B4: Red IPA Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdPaul DomichHay Fever21B7: Brut IPA Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 10: T10 - Historic Beers (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stVirgil RedmanBatch 360 Weimar K Common27A2: Kentucky CommonPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndChris LumOld Guard27A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdScott Tracy
Co-Brewer: Patrick Tracy
Pre-Pro Lager27A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerNevada County Homebrewing Association

Table 11: T11 - Sours (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCindy Ricciuti-BrownStraight Sour28D: Straight Sour BeerPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndCindy Ricciuti-BrownWild28C: Wild Specialty Beer Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

Table 12: T12 - Strong Ales (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoe PitznerToo Lazy To Name...22B: American Strong AlePlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndJeffrey JacobsCaptain America22B: American Strong AlePUBS
3rdDavid Long
Co-Brewer: Matt Hall
Silver Tree American Strong Ale22B: American Strong AlePlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)