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Thanks to all who participated in the Bluebonnet Brew-Off for 2025.

There were 1344 entries judged and 416 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stJeff CaseMilky Stout16A: Sweet StoutQUAFF
2ndJoe SkilesOak Aged Calculating Infinity33A: Wood-Aged BeerUrban Knaves of Grain
3rdMark McCurdyPipers English Porter13C: English PorterCap and Hare Homebrew Club

Best of Show – Mead/Cider

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stBill BoyerWiśnia Z Miodem Eukaliptusowym M4B: Historical MeadNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndCindy OberlinWhite RabbitC1A: New World CiderNinja Homebrewers

Winning Entries

Table 51: Pale Lager (36 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss StuartAmerican Lager1B: American LagerArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndRandy GroganFauxdelo Especial2A: International Pale Lager North Texas Homebrewers Association
3rdSteve Littel111B: American LagerNorth Texas Homebrewers Association

Table 52: Light Ale (32 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim WilliamsonPeace In Our Time12A: British Golden AleM.A.S.H. Marietta Association of Schoolhouse Homebrewers
2ndScott SteenburgAmerican Wheat #11D: American Wheat BeerFoam Blowers of Indiana (FBI)
3rdScott SteenburgCream Ale #31C: Cream AleFoam Blowers of Indiana (FBI)

Table 53: Pale Malty European Lager (35 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stStephen SchmittAugsburg Bock4C: Helles BockEvanston Homebrew Club
2ndWill LovellHelles Or High Water4A: Munich HellesSan Antonio Cerveceros
3rdTerry OlingerMy May Maibock4C: Helles BockNorth Texas Homebrewers Association

Table 54: Pale Bitter European Beer (35 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDonald SchneiderSchneiderweiser Leicht5A: German LeichtbierWeiz Guys
2ndEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Czech Engine Pilsner3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerNinja Homebrewers
3rdEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Heinsteiner5D: German PilsNinja Homebrewers

Table 55: Kolsch and Blonde (34 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCole Christian
Co-Brewer: Paulette Palacios
Cöle, Shh5B: KölschDC Homebrewers
2ndCharlie Scudder
Co-Brewer: Paul Scudder
Copper Blonde18A: Blonde AleHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdIain Armstrong
Co-Brewer: Steven Pearson
Tommy5B: KölschBay Area Mashtronauts
HMJeffrey OberlinMielikki Light Ale18A: Blonde AleNinja Homebrewers

Table 56: Amber Malty European Lager (34 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stButch SmithImogen Cardulo2B: International Amber LagerMashrunners
2ndEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Backcountry Bock6C: Dunkels BockNinja Homebrewers
3rdJimmy LampmanMalt Magic6A: MärzenNinja Homebrewers

Table 57: Amber Bitter European Beer (35 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBen SencindiverFreshie F-F-Fresh Diet Dr Pils27A1: Kellerbier San Antonio Cerveceros
2ndThomas Taylor ShastidCzech Yes Or No3C: Czech Amber LagerDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdJason BattenAlternate Head Space7B: AltbierCap and Hare Homebrew Club

Table 58: Dark European Lager (36 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid TowlesMunich Dunkel8A: Munich DunkelHigh Plains Drafters [TX]
2ndJake JonesKeep On Rollin'2C: International Dark LagerBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdBrian Street
Co-Brewer: K.N. Green
Schadenfreude8B: SchwarzbierDenton County Homebrewers Guild

Table 59: Strong European Beer (36 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony SilveiraDas Jaeschkenator9A: Doppelbock Denton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndJeremy HatfieldPorter9C: Baltic PorterBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdJohn DriscollFatFinger - Frost Bite9B: EisbockNorth Texas Homebrewers Association

Table 60: German Wheat Beer (28 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKeith Bradley
Co-Brewer: Bradley Brewing Pam Bradley
On The Sly Again?!10C: Weizenbock Ninja Homebrewers
2ndScott HutchisonI Know A Little German10B: Dunkels WeissbierBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdDavid WhighamTim The Enchanter10B: Dunkels WeissbierBig Easy Homebrewers
HMDaniel HornsbyNanner Hammock10A: WeissbierNac Brew Club

Table 61: British Bitter (33 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMark RendonBest Bitter11B: Best BitterNorth Texas Homebrewers Association
2ndAlan RotenSpaceballs The Beer11B: Best BitterRed Earth Brewers
3rdDavid TowlesBest Bitter11B: Best BitterHigh Plains Drafters [TX]

Table 62: Strong Pale English Beer (22 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael RensingIsland In The Sun12C: English IPACider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
2ndAdam ReynoldsBack To Trent12C: English IPAMiami Area Society of Homebrewers (MASH)
3rdMatt WilsonHis Majesty's ESB11C: Strong BitterCap and Hare Homebrew Club

Table 63: Brown British Beer (33 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMark RendonLondon Brown Ale27A4: London Brown AleNorth Texas Homebrewers Association
2ndJarrett Long
Co-Brewer: John Bates
Milos Mild13A: Dark MildHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdJohn BlackStamford Bridge Brown Ale13B: British Brown AleBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 64: Scottish and Irish Ale (32 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobert SmithScottish 14A: Scottish Light
2ndMark RendonIrish Red Ale15A: Irish Red AleNorth Texas Homebrewers Association
3rdPaul TagertScottish Export14C: Scottish ExportBattleground Brewers Guild

Table 65: Stout and Porter (34 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMark McCurdyPipers English Porter13C: English PorterCap and Hare Homebrew Club
2ndRobert SmithForeign Stout16D: Foreign Extra Stout
3rdHayden CharterBelfast Breakfast15B: Irish StoutFoam Rangers Homebrew Club

Table 66: British Stout (34 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeff CaseMilky Stout16A: Sweet StoutQUAFF
2ndJosh WordTropic Like Its Hot16C: Tropical StoutBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdJose TapiaBaby Robin16A: Sweet StoutBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 67: Strong British Ale (27 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stFred David
Co-Brewer: James Dorman
The Parson's Best17D: English Barley WineNorth Texas Homebrewers Association
2ndChris DailyI Haven't Felt A Presence Like This Since.....17D: English Barley WineSan Antonio Cerveceros
3rdBrian McCrickard7CB British Strong Ale17A: British Strong AleSeven City Brewers

Table 68: Pale American Ale (29 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMark BoelmanBaseline Happiness18B: American Pale AleWeiz Guys
2ndIain Armstrong
Co-Brewer: Steven Pearson
Duddingston Village 18B: American Pale AleBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdThomas Taylor ShastidNeon Moon 18B: American Pale AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 69: Amber And Brown American Beer (36 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRandy DailyAmber Waves #MeanBrews19A: American Amber AleBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndMark RendonPre-Prohibition Porter27A7: Pre-Prohibition PorterNorth Texas Homebrewers Association
3rdBrian EnglishBenderBrau19B: California CommonCentral Arkansas Fermenters

Table 70: American Porter And Stout (35 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJames GouldAmerican Porter20A: American PorterCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
2ndEdward MontgoneryPotter Special20A: American PorterThat Dam Brew Club
3rdBrian StephensWinston's Revenge20B: American StoutKeepers of Craft

Table 71: Imperial Stout (27 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJarrett Long
Co-Brewer: John Bates
Imperial Empire20C: Imperial StoutHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndAnthony CortezZaragoza20C: Imperial Stout
3rdBradley SheehanI Is For Imperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutDallas Homebrew Collective

Table 72: American IPA (33 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss StuartWest Coast IPA21A: American IPAArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndTMichael MillerTanda IPA21A: American IPADenton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdReed SmollarThe Hops Must Flow21A: American IPANorth Texas Homebrewers Association

Table 73: Specialty IPA (25 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEric HeinzRye's Rye21B5: Rye IPA Ninja Homebrewers
2ndJarrett Long
Co-Brewer: John Bates
Good Grief Charlie Brown21B3: Brown IPA Horsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdPatrick SchneiderDark Horse Black IPA21B2: Black IPA

Table 74: Hazy and Experimental IPA (31 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMike & Stephanie ButlerCome Back With A Warrant V321C: Hazy IPAKansas City Bier Meisters
2ndWayne DoucetteColdest IPA Ever!21B: Specialty IPA River City Brewers [MN]
3rdMauricio MontoyaMimosa21C: Hazy IPAFoam Rangers Homebrew Club

Table 75: Strong American Ale (35 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kye Autry
Fat Man22C: American BarleywineNinja Homebrewers
2ndJeffrey OberlinGiant IPA22A: Double IPANinja Homebrewers
3rdRoss StuartDual IPA22A: Double IPAArizona Society of Homebrewers

Table 76: European Sour Ale (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBarry Forrest
Co-Brewer: Silvia Eyster
Oud Bruin23C: Oud BruinHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndJonathan RollinsEsto Quod Es (Blend 2)23E: GueuzeCap and Hare Homebrew Club
3rdStephen SchmittLambic23D: LambicEvanston Homebrew Club

Table 77: Belgian Ale (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeremy HatfieldGarde24C: Bière de Garde Bay Area Mashtronauts
2ndJimmy OrkinDammit, 2nd Place Again24B: Belgian Pale AleNorth Texas Homebrewers Association
3rdShaun HugginsThe Malt-Llennium Falcon 24C: Bière de Garde San Antonio Cerveceros

Table 78: Belgian Blonde and Single (28 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stScott KoehlerThey're Ugly25A: Belgian Blond AleNinja Homebrewers
2ndFred David
Co-Brewer: James Dorman
Charlie Liked It25A: Belgian Blond AleNorth Texas Homebrewers Association
3rdJosh WordSinfully Single26A: Belgian SingleBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 79: Saison (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCharlie Scudder
Co-Brewer: Christopher Bart Brian Street
Back2Basics Rye Saison25B: Saison Horsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndRandy Daniels KC McKinneyTank 158725B: Saison Iowa Brewers Union
3rdJim WilliamsonPince-Nez25B: Saison M.A.S.H. Marietta Association of Schoolhouse Homebrewers

Table 80: Strong Light Belgian Ale (33 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChristos RennerBL Golden Ale25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
2ndDavid WhighamMonk-E Business26C: Belgian TripelBig Easy Homebrewers
3rdDonald Schneider
Co-Brewer: Rob Hardisty
Split Batch Experiment: Golden Strong25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleWeiz Guys

Table 81: Strong Dark Belgian Ale (33 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeremy HatfieldMonk Blood26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndJimmy LampmanBig Trouble In Little Belgium26B: Belgian DubbelNinja Homebrewers
3rdWesley KulcakQuad26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 82: Fruit Beer (25 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAmanda Long
Co-Brewer: Jarrett Long
Whino Wants A BeerLSX3: Italian Grape Ale Horsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndKyle KielySummer Of George29A: Fruit Beer Cider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdThomas Musquiez
Co-Brewer: Isai Garza
Le Chat à La Framboise29A: Fruit Beer San Antonio Cerveceros

Table 83: Spice Herb Vegetable Beer (30 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAnthony CortezGin Fizz30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
2ndRobert DuganTrick Or Treat30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer The Brü Club
3rdCory LewandowskiHershey's Kisses30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Table 84: Autumn Winter Seasonal (26 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBob MillerIts A Wonderful Gingerbread Cookie Imperial Stout Life!30C: Winter Seasonal Beer
2ndDave Maxon
Co-Brewer: Chris Henderson And Kevin Brown
A Very Merry Chanukah30C: Winter Seasonal Beer Cap and Hare Homebrew Club
3rdHarry Anderson
Co-Brewer: Curtis Anderson
Christmas Ale 30C: Winter Seasonal Beer North Texas Homebrewers Association

Table 85: Wee Heavy and Smoke (36 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMark BoelmanTrump Wants You To Drink Bleach32B: Specialty Smoked Beer Weiz Guys
2ndHank KellerWee Heavyset17C: Wee HeavyFoam Rangers Homebrew Club
3rdJoshua HayesGotlandstrica32B: Specialty Smoked Beer Denton County Homebrewers Guild

Table 86: Wood Aged Beer (33 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoe SkilesOak Aged Calculating Infinity33A: Wood-Aged Beer Urban Knaves of Grain
2ndJarrett Long
Co-Brewer: John Bates
Chip I'll Come At You Like A Spider Monkey. I'm All Jacked Up On Mountain Dew!33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Horsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdTim MercerSemper Fi Dawg33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Horsemen of the Hopocalypse
HMMark McCurdySweet Stout Aged In Oak Bourbon Barrel33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Cap and Hare Homebrew Club

Table 87: American Wild Ale (26 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew HerroldAndy Likes It28C: Wild Specialty Beer Cider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
2ndShaun HugginsScruffy Lookin Nerf Herder28A: Brett Beer San Antonio Cerveceros
3rdEdward Koranda
Co-Brewer: Greg Christiansen
El Dorado28C: Wild Specialty Beer Mox Nix Brewery

Table 88: Specialty Beer (34 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDonald SchneiderBelgian White Graf34C: Experimental Beer Weiz Guys
2ndKyle MackayMackay Clan Gratzer27A5: Piwo GrodziskieMashrunners
3rdCurtis RitterChipper Jen34B: Mixed-Style Beer Ace Brewing Society

Table 89: Traditional Mead (35 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew MeadWalker's Yaupon Holly HoneyM1C: Sweet MeadPrimeTime Brewers
2ndBill BoyerYoung Dwójniak #meanbrew YeastM1C: Sweet MeadNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys
3rdJames LallandeBuckwheat BuffaloM1B: Semi-Sweet MeadCap and Hare Homebrew Club
HMPeter PolczynskiBy The Wood And The Empty Long BarrowM1B: Semi-Sweet MeadFellowship of Oklahoma Ale Makers (FOAM)

Table 90: Melomel (35 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKyle DucharmeSir....AhhhhhM2B: PymentGreen Mountain Mashers
2ndKyle DucharmeCassis De Buckwheat M2C: Berry Mead Green Mountain Mashers
3rdBill BoyerEkki-Ekki-Ekki-Ekki-Ptang. Zoom-Boing, Z'nourrwringmmM2C: Berry Mead North Georgia Malt Monkeys
HMRyan VigneIsland GlowM2E: Melomel

Table 91: Spiced And Specialty Mead (36 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill BoyerWiśnia Z Miodem Eukaliptusowym M4B: Historical Mead North Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndBrian McCrickardBlack And Blue Maple CobblerM4C: Experimental Mead Seven City Brewers
3rdGarrett FreemanBlack Currant DwójniakM4B: Historical Mead Red Earth Brewers

Table 92: Cider And Perry (35 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCindy OberlinWhite RabbitC1A: New World CiderNinja Homebrewers
2ndMichael RensingPeter SellersC1B: English CiderCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdJake JonesBill Boyer's Worst Kept SecretC1A: New World CiderBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 93: Specialty Cider And Perry (36 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAndy Scherzinger
Co-Brewer: Fernando Puga
BrrrrC2D: Ice Cider Weiz Guys
2ndAmanda Long
Co-Brewer: Brian Street
Daisy Deb's C2F: Specialty Cider/Perry Horsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdCindy OberlinThanks For The Scraps!C2B: Cider with Other Fruit Ninja Homebrewers