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War of the Worts

Thanks to all who participated in the War of the Worts.

There were 238 entries judged and 114 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stBrooks EdmanSenne Papa I23E: GueuzeChop & Brew
2ndJack LowneyCranberry Orange34C: Experimental Beer
3rdJoe HandleyZealLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerKeystone Hops

Iron Hill Pro-Am

BrewerEntry NameStyleClub
Joe HandleyZealLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerKeystone Hops

Imprint Pro-Am

BrewerEntry NameStyleClub
Jim Alexander
Co-Brewer: Jack Wheeler		Tricentennial Stout20C: Imperial StoutKeystone Hops

Winning Entries

Table 1: Light Lager (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoe HandleyZealLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerKeystone Hops
2ndKris Gould MHPMikrofon Czech3A: Czech Pale LagerALEiens Homebrew Club
3rdKris Gould MHPCity Protected Chickens1C: Cream AleALEiens Homebrew Club
HMJohn LitakRooster Tail Lager27A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerLehigh Valley Home Brewers

Table 2: German Light Lager (18 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNathan JamesUnapologetically Elegant4C: Helles Bock
2ndJim ClappRasenmaher5B: KölschKeystone Hops
3rdJack WheelerHell Yea4A: Munich HellesKeystone Hops
HMMatthew ConwayOcean Gate Summer Pilsner27A1: Kellerbier

Table 3: Amber/Dark Lager (17 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul WardMay The Schwartz Be With You8B: SchwarzbierBand of Media Brewers (BOMB)
2ndJim ClappWharf Dwarf7B: AltbierKeystone Hops
3rdNathan JamesShenani-Goats9A: Doppelbock
HMMatthew Johnsen MHPMarvin The Märzen6A: MärzenRock Hoppers Brew Club

Table 4: Wheat/Hybrid Beer (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stFritz Schanz MHPStearman's Roggenbier27A8: RoggenbierDenton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndJosh Akin MHPOnce Bitten Weiss Shy10A: WeissbierQUAFF
3rdJoseph EberhardtJust Want To Take Some Pictures27A2: Kentucky CommonLehigh Valley Home Brewers

Table 5: British/Irish Ale (19 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew Johnsen MHPCaptain Carter11C: Strong BitterRock Hoppers Brew Club
2ndKyle Ernsberger MHPKera15A: Irish Red AleCider, Homebrew, And Mead Production Specialists (CHAMPS)
3rdBrandon Christian MHPScottish Ale14C: Scottish ExportSeven City Brewers

Table 6: American Ale (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDaniel TaylorHands Of Engineers19A: American Amber Ale
2ndFritz Schanz MHPStearman's American Brown Ale19C: American Brown AleDenton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdJustin BradleyPaul's Pretty Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleKeystone Hops

Table 7: Porter/Stout (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim Alexander
Co-Brewer: Jack Wheeler		Tricentennial Stout20C: Imperial StoutKeystone Hops
2ndJohn LitakNutcracker Stout20C: Imperial StoutLehigh Valley Home Brewers
3rdFritz Schanz MHPStearman's Oatmeal Stout16B: Oatmeal StoutDenton County Homebrewers Guild

Table 8: IPA (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim Schmalbach2112 IPA21B1: Belgian IPA Keystone Hops
2ndGinger VolzOrange Stinger21B: Specialty IPA Lehigh Valley Home Brewers
3rdAdam Carter MHPPeachy Boi21A: American IPAKeystone Hops
HMChris MasonCome On And Get Your Nectar-On21C: Hazy IPAKeystone Hops

Table 9: Sour Ale (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrooks EdmanSenne Papa I23E: GueuzeChop & Brew
2ndChaya Stephens
Co-Brewer: Bruce Stephens		Ruby Red Sipper28C: Wild Specialty Beer Keystone Hops
3rdAdam Carter MHPSymbiosis: Citra/Strata28A: Brett Beer Keystone Hops

Table 10: Belgian Ale (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobert Schodorf MHPOMG! What A Wit!24A: WitbierBirmingham Brewmasters
2ndJack WheelerSante25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleKeystone Hops
3rdJim ClappSeriously?25B: Saison Keystone Hops

Table 11: Trappist Ale (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChaya Stephens
Co-Brewer: Bruce Stephens Joe Handley		One More Time26A: Belgian SingleKeystone Hops
2ndBrooks EdmanPattersbier26A: Belgian SingleChop & Brew
3rdNathan JamesAvenge My Death26D: Belgian Dark Strong Ale
HMZachary Belles MHPBorrowed Nostalgia26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleLauter Day Brewers

Table 12: Strong Ale (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stFritz Schanz MHPStearman's Wee Heavy17C: Wee HeavyDenton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndJordan MargetichNew Jersey Transit Late Again22C: American BarleywineMorris Area Society of Homebrewers
3rdJack LowneyDouble IPA22A: Double IPA

Table 13: Fruit Beer (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobert MyersStrawberry Rhubarb Sour29C: Specialty Fruit Beer Lehigh Valley Home Brewers
2ndPaul WardMounds29B: Fruit and Spice Beer Band of Media Brewers (BOMB)
3rdMike UlteeMike's Apricot Blonde 241B29A: Fruit Beer Garden State Homebrewers
HMGinger VolzWatch The Tram Car29A: Fruit Beer Lehigh Valley Home Brewers

Table 14: Spiced Ale (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKeith IngersollBig Shoe Breakfast Stout30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Big Shoe Brewing
2ndMichael Rossi
Co-Brewer: Adam Carter		Mason-Dixon Porter30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Keystone Hops
3rdBrian Filips
Co-Brewer: Josh Brems		Herb Ale30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Keystone Hops

Table 15: Specialty Beer (19 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJack LowneyCranberry Orange34C: Experimental Beer
2ndJosh Akin MHPSmokey The Weiss Beer32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer QUAFF
3rdJim Schmalbach
Co-Brewer: Chaya & Bruce Stephens		Garage Quad33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Keystone Hops

Table 16: Cider (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrandon Christian MHPCiderC1B: English CiderSeven City Brewers
2ndKris Gould MHPAmburana Frustratingly SufficientC2F: Specialty Cider/Perry ALEiens Homebrew Club
3rdBrian Filips
Co-Brewer: Josh Brems		Deep InCiderC1A: New World CiderKeystone Hops

Table 17: Mead (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin HudsonViking's BlödM3A: Fruit and Spice Mead Keystone Hops
2ndJack WheelerTaste Of SardiniaM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead Keystone Hops
3rdKevin HudsonBee Bee KingM2C: Berry Mead Keystone Hops
HMKevin HudsonThe Usual SuspectM2A: CyserKeystone Hops
Launch Awards Presentation

Judging Sessions

Miscellaneous Judging
06/19/2024 12:00 AM, EDT — 06/22/2024 4:30 PM, EDT
Beers will be provided.

Friday
06/21/2024 6:30 PM, EDT.

Saturday AM
06/22/2024 9:00 AM, EDT.

Saturday PM
06/22/2024 1:00 PM, EDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 04/24/2024 10:30 PM, EDT through 06/19/2024 12:00 AM, EDT.

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 04/25/2024 8:30 PM, EDT through 06/22/2024 9:00 AM, EDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 05/18/2024 8:30 AM, EDT through 06/19/2024 12:00 AM, EDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 05/18/2024 8:30 AM, EDT — 06/09/2024 5:00 PM, EDT.

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 05/18/2024 8:30 AM, EDT — 06/09/2024 5:00 PM, EDT.