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Thanks to all who participated in the California State Fair Homebrew Competition.

There were 341 entries judged and 271 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stPaul WadeLiquid Supplication 23C: Oud BruinSolano Garage Brewers Brew Club

Club of the Year (21 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdHMScore
1stDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)78101108.00

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: Standard American Beer (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEli PalmaNaku1A: American Light LagerQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)
2ndDavid Teckam
Co-Brewer: Larry Zinky
Cream Ale1C: Cream Ale
3rdCurtis RitterCall Box1D: American Wheat BeerAce Brewing Society

Table 2: International Lager (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTaylor ShastidInternational Harvester2B: International Amber LagerDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndEli PalmaCuello Azul 2A: International Pale LagerQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)
3rdBlake MorillasH.R. 1337 Black Lager2C: International Dark LagerBrewers Of Paradise; That Dam Brew Club

Table 3: Czech Lager (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle
Notso Urquell3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerHOME
2ndJohn OrcuttCzech Please!3D: Czech Dark LagerBrewins
3rdTrevor McGuireDimples3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 4: Pale Malty European Lager (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSean BushHell Yeah!4C: Helles BockSociety of Barley Engineers
2ndYury UstsinchykMunich Crown4A: Munich HellesPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdTaylor ShastidDer Zwilling4B: FestbierDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 5: Pale Bitter European Beer (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid Sapsis
Co-Brewer: Bob Horst
Schrodinger's Pils5D: German Pils
2ndDavid Gulotta
Co-Brewer: Matt Young
Das Siegtreffer (The Winning Goal)5D: German PilsAce Brewing Society
3rdJames DeasyDiamond Pils5D: German PilsMarin Society of Homebrewers (MaSH)

Table 6: Amber Malty European Lager (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stVirgil RedmanBatch 381 Weimar Dunkles Bock 6C: Dunkels BockPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndVirgil RedmanBatch 382 Weimar Marzen 6A: MärzenPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdDavid SerafiniThe Fest Part 26A: Märzen

Table 7: Amber Bitter European Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSydney BaileyGoodnight Penny7B: AltbierPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndEli PalmaTrenza7A: Vienna LagerQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)
3rdScott Tracy
Co-Brewer: Patrick Tracy
Max The First7A: Vienna LagerNevada County Homebrewing Association

Table 8: Dark European Lager (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTaylor ShastidMe And Bobby Magee 8B: SchwarzbierDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndEli PalmaNight Harvest8A: Munich DunkelQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)
3rdTrevor McGuireLoaf8A: Munich DunkelDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 9: Strong European Beer (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAjay RyersonHey Hey, My My9C: Baltic Porter
2ndBrandon KrinerSunset 16:459B: EisbockPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdJeff MathiowetzMidnight Moon Tan9C: Baltic PorterMaltose Falcons

Table 10: German Wheat Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCraig Corley293 - Sa #9 - Weise Färse10A: WeissbierPacific Gravity Home Brewers Club
2ndPaul BrownNow I Rule You Too10C: Weizenbock Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdRyan Jiles
Co-Brewer: Mario Tosta
Mean Hef10A: WeissbierAce Brewing Society

Table 11: British Bitter/Commonwealth (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobbie ProctorWeaver's Gold12A: British Golden AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndYury UstsinchykRobin's Hood IPA12C: English IPAPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdRobbie ProctorBob's Best11B: Best BitterDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 13: British Brown/Scottish (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSteven PadfieldRational Behavior13A: Dark Mild
2ndJeff JacobsNorthern English Brown13B: British Brown AlePlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle
Mild Mannered Mild13A: Dark MildHOME

Table 15: Irish Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn OrcuttRed Alert15A: Irish Red AleBrewins
2ndBrian O'NealRed Rocker - Irish Red15A: Irish Red AleHeavy Kettle Brewers
3rdPaul DomichSchmiddy15A: Irish Red AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 16: Dark British Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeffry Battles
Co-Brewer: Jeff Case
Southpaw Milk Stout16A: Sweet StoutQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)
2ndGordon MaugerYah Man16C: Tropical StoutDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdJordan ReedSweet E's Stout16A: Sweet StoutDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 17: Strong British Ale (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEli PalmaSheecanogets17C: Wee HeavyQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)
2ndDavid Sapsis
Co-Brewer: Bob Horst
Old Woofticket17B: Old Ale
3rdMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle
Old Man17B: Old AleHOME

Table 18: Pale American Ale (17 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSteve Flanders
Co-Brewer: Tom Tousignant
Gold Rush18B: American Pale Ale
2ndAdam Wyss530 Blonde Ale18A: Blonde AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdJohn BrunetDon't Call Me Honey18A: Blonde Ale

Table 19: Amber and Brown American Beer (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle
Downtown Brown19C: American Brown AleHOME
2ndTaylor ShastidDead Ahead Red19A: American Amber AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdRobert CaseyAmber Ale19A: American Amber AleMarin Society of Homebrewers (MaSH)

Table 20: American Porter and Stout (18 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAdam WyssDark Side Imperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle
Gordon Doesn't Know Everything20A: American PorterHOME
3rdJeff Zwetsch
Co-Brewer: Don Frakes
Stout And About20B: American StoutAce Brewing Society

Table 21: American IPA (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSteven PadfieldDelta Breeze21A: American IPA
2ndCurtis RitterHop It Right21A: American IPAAce Brewing Society
3rdAnnie JohnsonHopshetsut21A: American IPAESB (East Sacramento Brewers)

Table 22: Strong American Ale (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMike Neice22nd Sea22C: American BarleywineAce Brewing Society
2ndPaul DomichDouble Dutchy22A: Double IPADiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdTaylor ShastidUp On A Quasar 22A: Double IPADiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 23: European/American Sour Ales (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul WadeLiquid Supplication 23C: Oud BruinSolano Garage Brewers Brew Club
2ndDavid SerafiniPlumb And Sour28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer
3rdRobbie ProctorBerliner Bob23A: Berliner WeisseDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 24: Belgian Ale (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeff JacobsBelgian Not So Pale Ale24B: Belgian Pale AlePlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
2ndJamie CrawfordInstead Of Flowers24A: WitbierMaltose Falcons
3rdBenjamin FrymarkYou Got A Question? You Ask The 8-Ball24B: Belgian Pale AleQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)

Table 25: Strong Belgian Ale (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobert CaseyBelgian Blond25A: Belgian Blond AleMarin Society of Homebrewers (MaSH)
2ndCraig Corley294 - Blonde #2125A: Belgian Blond AlePacific Gravity Home Brewers Club
3rdBrandon KrinerResurrection 25C: Belgian Golden Strong AlePlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

Table 26: Monastic Ale (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul BrownTermination26C: Belgian TripelDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndYury UstsinchykMonk's Medallion26C: Belgian TripelPlacer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdCraig Corley291 - Mb24 - Single26A: Belgian SinglePacific Gravity Home Brewers Club

Table 27: Historical Beer (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle
Feather In My Cap27A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerHOME
2ndSean BushKott What?27A: Historical Beer Society of Barley Engineers
3rdBenjamin FrymarkStella!27A2: Kentucky CommonQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)

Table 29: Fruit Beer (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKen BesslerSlimbow29A: Fruit Beer Brewins
2ndBenjamin FrymarkIf It's A Lamp, Why Do You Want Shade?29A: Fruit Beer QUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)
3rdSean Bush
Co-Brewer: Chad Irwin
Roasty Toasty29B: Fruit and Spice Beer Society of Barley Engineers
HMSydney BaileyCellar Door29D: Grape Ale Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

Table 30: Spiced Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobert CaseyHibiscus Blonde30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Marin Society of Homebrewers (MaSH)
2ndJohn BrunetAlotta Horchata30D: Specialty Spice Beer
3rdBenjamin FrymarkI'm Like A Phoenix Rising From Arizona!30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer QUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)

Table 31: Alt Sugar/Experimental (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul BrownI'm Inside, Open Your Eyes34B: Mixed-Style Beer Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndTaylor ShastidWest Coast Pilsner 34B: Mixed-Style Beer Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle
Honey Pot31B: Alternative Sugar Beer HOME

Table 32: Smoked Beers (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stScott Tracy
Co-Brewer: Patrick Tracy
Frankensteins Monster32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Nevada County Homebrewing Association
2ndScott Tracy
Co-Brewer: Patrick Tracy
Lemme Clear My Throat 6B: RauchbierNevada County Homebrewing Association
3rdKevin Masaryk
Co-Brewer: Kazuko Masaryk
Rauchbier6B: RauchbierQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)

Table 33: Wood Beer (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobbie ProctorGranny In A Barrel33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndEli PalmaThe Monchichi33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer QUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)
3rdDavid Sapsis
Co-Brewer: Bob Horst
Pirate Boogie33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer

Table 34: Hazy IPA (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stConner MedeirosHazy IPA21C: Hazy IPA
2ndTaylor Shastid If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body....21C: Hazy IPADiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdJordan ReedTrail In The Clouds21C: Hazy IPADiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 35: Specialty IPA (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle
Session IPA21B: Specialty IPA HOME
2ndKevin Masaryk
Co-Brewer: Kazuko Masaryk
Sipa21B: Specialty IPA QUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)
3rdDavid AvilaIce Pick Cold IPA21B: Specialty IPA
HMDerrick RossBlack IPA21B2: Black IPA

Table 40: Traditional Mead (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid TeckamMeadM1B: Semi-Sweet Mead
2ndJohn OrcuttBee A WinnerM1B: Semi-Sweet MeadBrewins
3rdDavid Sapsis
Co-Brewer: Bob Horst
Meadowfoam On The RangeM1A: Dry Mead

Table 41: Fruit/Spiced Mead (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoger TaylorSweet HeatM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead Maltose Falcons
2ndDavid Sapsis
Co-Brewer: Bob Horst
Door County HoneyjuiceM2D: Stone Fruit Mead
3rdPaul DomichGin&juiceM3A: Fruit and Spice Mead Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 42: Specialty Mead (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoger TaylorCaramel BlissM4B: Historical Mead Maltose Falcons
2ndHirendu VaishnavPoltorakM4B: Historical Mead Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdDavid Sapsis
Co-Brewer: Bob Horst
Clover From DoverM4C: Experimental Mead

Table 45: Standard Cider/Perry (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid Sapsis
Co-Brewer: Bob Horst
HandcrushC1A: New World Cider
2ndMatthew YoungPerry MasonC1D: New World PerryAce Brewing Society
3rdDavid SerafiniMs'scC1A: New World Cider
HMCurtis RitterRight To The CoreC1A: New World CiderAce Brewing Society

Table 46: Specialty Cider/Perry (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim RiffeGingered PearC2F: Specialty Cider/Perry
2ndMatthew YoungNeeds To Be CarbonatedC2E: Cider with Herbs/Spices Ace Brewing Society
3rdAnnie JohnsonShoreline BlackberryC2B: Cider with Other Fruit ESB (East Sacramento Brewers)
HMPaul DomichApple Slap JackC2F: Specialty Cider/Perry Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)