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Spooky Brew Review

Thanks to all who participated in the Spooky Brew Review.

There were 107 entries judged and 69 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stTimothy MarksBusiness Or Pleasure 3D: Czech Dark Lager
3rdMonte Weirman
Co-Brewer: Ben Weirman		Opening Day Frost18B: American Pale Ale

Best of Show – Mead

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
2ndDan AchesonCysuranaM4C: Experimental MeadUrban Knaves of Grain

Winning Entries

Table 1: Mead, Cider, Sour (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDan AchesonCysuranaM4C: Experimental Mead Urban Knaves of Grain
2ndKevin RocktaschelBack Mountain CyserM2A: Cyser
3rdKevin RocktaschelBack Mountain SparkleM1B: Semi-Sweet Mead

Table 2: Light Lager (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn NussbaumItalian Pilsner5D: German PilsC.H.A.O.S. Brew Club
2ndLawrence BoltonMunich Helles4A: Munich HellesBoneyard Union of Zymurgical Zealots (BUZZ)
3rdLawrence BoltonMexican Lager2A: International Pale LagerBoneyard Union of Zymurgical Zealots (BUZZ)

Table 3: Amber and Dark beers (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTimothy MarksDadbräu6A: Märzen
2ndDaniel KukukHome Port4B: FestbierMotor City Mashers
3rdZachary FrittsPregame7A: Vienna LagerClub Wort

Table 4: Wheat Beer (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAaron PigorsAnkou, Death The Saison25B: Saison Illiana Beer Rackers Union (IBRU)
2ndLawrence BoltonPale Saison25B: Saison Boneyard Union of Zymurgical Zealots (BUZZ)
3rdArt KimLook Out Stagger Lee1D: American Wheat BeerIlliana Beer Rackers Union (IBRU)

Table 5: Dark beer (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stThomas Cavenagh
Co-Brewer: None 		Summer Tan Ale13B: British Brown AleOak Park Homebrewers
2ndJeremiah BaerTropical Stout16C: Tropical Stout
3rdRick BurkhardtDarkness On The Edge Of Brown13C: English PorterFoam Blowers of Indiana (FBI)

Table 6: IPA (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMonte Weirman
Co-Brewer: Ben Weirman		Opening Day Frost18B: American Pale Ale
2ndJohn FutrellNew Z Pale Ale18B: American Pale Ale
3rdJoe SkilesSimtra IPA21A: American IPAUrban Knaves of Grain

Table 7: Regional and Hybrid Beers (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTimothy MarksBusiness Or Pleasure 3D: Czech Dark Lager
2ndKevin WojdakKiwi KinLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerUrban Knaves of Grain
3rdJohn FutrellPre Pro La27A6: Pre-Prohibition Lager

Table 8: Specialty IPA and Wood-Aged (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMike Wulff
Co-Brewer: Brett Tibbets		Singularity21B2: Black IPA INSTABHility
2ndAndrew DeCannierePajama Party33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer
3rdZachary FrittsType O Negative 21B2: Black IPA Club Wort

Table 9: Strong beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAndrew DeCannierePajama Shadow20C: Imperial Stout
2ndAaron PigorsArthur, King Of Camelot17D: English Barley WineIlliana Beer Rackers Union (IBRU)
3rdDan AchesonGive It A Year... #meanbrews26B: Belgian DubbelUrban Knaves of Grain

Table 10: British Style Beers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDaniel KukukBitter Buccaneer11A: Ordinary BitterMotor City Mashers
2ndKevin WojdakSteam Punk19B: California CommonUrban Knaves of Grain
3rdJoseph BelevenderFolding This House Of Cards12A: British Golden AleMotor City Mashers

Table 11: Smoked, Spice (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stScott BlackCampfires & Cassettes6B: RauchbierLouisville Area Grain and Extract Research Society, LTD
2ndJeremiah BaerCoconut Porter Baer30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
3rdDan AchesonBrett Projects Are Fun With Mango28C: Wild Specialty Beer Urban Knaves of Grain
Launch Awards Presentation

Judging Sessions and Dates

Morning Session
10/07/2023 9:00 AM, CDT.

Afternoon Session
10/07/2023 1:00 PM, CDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 06/11/2023 12:00 AM, CDT through 10/07/2023 9:00 AM, CDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 07/01/2023 12:00 AM, CDT through 10/07/2023 9:00 AM, CDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 09/09/2023 12:00 AM, CDT through 09/28/2023 12:00 AM, CDT.

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 09/01/2023 12:00 AM, CDT through 09/28/2023 12:00 AM, CDT.