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Brixtoberfest 2026

Thanks to all who participated in the Brixtoberfest 2026.

There were 238 entries judged and 273 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stMichael WulffMaeveLSX4: Catharina SourINSTABHility
2ndAlex & Patrick WilliamsLeaky Keg Ale18B: American Pale AleKansas City Bier Meisters
3rdRoss StuartCzech Pale Lager3A: Czech Pale LagerArizona Society of Homebrewers

Best Brewer (80 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdScoreClub
1stRoss Stuart40220.06 Arizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndDan Acheson30114.04 Urban Knaves of Grain
Alex & Patrick Williams22014.04 Kansas City Bier Meisters

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.

Best Club (33 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdScore
1stUrban Knaves of Grain42532.11
2ndEvanston Homebrew Club24122.07
3rdArizona Society of Homebrewers40220.06

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: American Beer (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stStephen Schmitt MHPAmericana1B: American LagerEvanston Homebrew Club
2ndKenneth McChordHungersite Lager27A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerBrewers Anonymous
3rdJosh ShentonClavicle Cream Ale1C: Cream Ale

Table 2: International Pale Lagers (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss Stuart MHPInternational Pale Lager2A: International Pale LagerArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndStephen Schmitt MHPEl Superclásico2A: International Pale Lager Evanston Homebrew Club
3rdDerek EnglandI'm Made Of Corn, Larry, What Are You Made Of?2A: International Pale LagerClub Wort

Table 3: Amber Lagers (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian Stephens MHPHerbstfestfreudengemeinschaftsmärzen6A: MärzenKeepers of Craft
2ndGillian Muller GreyzLong Little Doggy2B: International Amber LagerEvanston Homebrew Club
3rdMike Ring MHPLife On Mars(En)6A: MärzenOak Park Homebrewers

Table 4: Pale Malty European Lager (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDan Acheson MHPKeller Pils27A1: Kellerbier Urban Knaves of Grain
2ndJason JecmenDas Bigfoots Boot4B: Festbier
3rdMatthew Kunesh
Co-Brewer: Ray Johansson		Munich Helles4A: Munich HellesBrixie's Brewers

Table 5: Pale European Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss Stuart MHPCzech Pale Lager3A: Czech Pale LagerArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndBrad PaushaJust Breathe5B: KölschSquare Kegs
3rdJoe Skiles MHPDu Hasst5B: KölschUrban Knaves of Grain

Table 6: Strong Beer (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAaron Pigors MHPArthur, King Of Camelot17D: English Barley WineIlliana Beer Rackers Union (IBRU)
2ndSteve Ristau MHPHeavy Kettle17C: Wee HeavyAle Riders Homebrew Club
3rdGillian Muller GreyzWeird Sisters17C: Wee HeavyEvanston Homebrew Club

Table 7: Pilsners (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss Stuart MHPItalian Pils34B: Mixed-Style Beer Arizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndZach Fritts MHPSon Of Nothing5D: German PilsClub Wort
3rdEric Rodriguez MHPCrooked Logs Make Straight Fires5D: German PilsBrewers Anonymous

Table 8: Stouts & Porters (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobert Cisar MHPLucky Luciano27A7: Pre-Prohibition PorterHomebrewers Local 402
2ndAlex & Patrick Williams MHPChocolate Thunder16B: Oatmeal StoutKansas City Bier Meisters
3rdRobert ParksRobostout20B: American StoutOak Park Homebrewers

Table 9: American & Specialty IPA (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stColby Reineke MHPDokkaebi Wishes21B: Specialty IPA Minnesota Home Brewers Association
2ndErik Doughty & Riti KanthanAir Trombone21A: American IPAMonmouth County Homebrewers Association
3rdJoe Skiles MHPMake IPA Clear Again21A: American IPAUrban Knaves of Grain

Table 10: Hazy & Double IPA (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stErik Doughty & Riti KanthanLittle Boss21C: Hazy IPAMonmouth County Homebrewers Association
2ndEric Rodriguez MHPCloudy With A Chance Of Beer21C: Hazy IPABrewers Anonymous
3rdMetts PotterEven More Citra!22A: Double IPABloatarian Brewing League

Table 11: Belgian Ales (17 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAlex & Patrick Williams MHPSometimes B Sides Are The Best Songs24A: WitbierKansas City Bier Meisters
2ndJoshua GallardoAu Fil De La Fox51A: Custom Style 51 (28C Wild Specialty Beer)
3rdLarry LeinbergerBeezer St. Pierre25B: Saison Beer Barons of Milwaukee

Table 12: Monastic & Golden Strong Ales (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stStephen Schmitt MHPTripel26C: Belgian TripelEvanston Homebrew Club
2ndJoe Skiles MHPDevil Made Me Do It25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleUrban Knaves of Grain
3rdBrent Anderson MHPDubbel Dribble26B: Belgian DubbelUrban Knaves of Grain

Table 13: Wood & Smoke Beers (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrent Anderson MHPKeep Calm And Cellar On33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Urban Knaves of Grain
2ndCalder NeelyAQ 50032A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Evanston Homebrew Club
3rdSteve Ristau MHPBlack Perle Porter33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Ale Riders Homebrew Club

Table 14: British, Scottish and Irish Beer (17 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSebastian Seith MHPThis Extract Kit Said It Was A Marzen13B: British Brown AleBrixie's Brewers
2ndDarrell Proksa`11B: Best BitterUrban Knaves of Grain
3rdMetts PotterWobbling Giant11A: Ordinary BitterBloatarian Brewing League

Table 15: Wheat & Rye Beers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDan Acheson MHPThe Wise Ram10C: Weizenbock Urban Knaves of Grain
2ndJason CallicoatGerman Hefeweizen10A: Weissbier
3rdJeff WhelpleySome Are More Equal Than Others27A8: RoggenbierC.H.A.O.S. Brew Club

Table 16: Fruit Beer (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael WulffMaeveLSX4: Catharina Sour INSTABHility
2ndGillian Muller GreyzSunshine And Lollipups29C: Specialty Fruit Beer Evanston Homebrew Club
3rdDan Acheson MHPInspired By New Glarus52A: Custom Style 52 (28C Wild Specialty Beer) Urban Knaves of Grain

Table 17: American Pale and Blonde Ales (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAlex & Patrick Williams MHPLeaky Keg Ale18B: American Pale AleKansas City Bier Meisters
2ndNicholas BenoitAriana Blonde18A: Blonde Ale
3rdRoss Stuart MHPAPA18B: American Pale AleArizona Society of Homebrewers

Table 18: Golden, Amber & Brown Ales (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid TraugottBlack Top Brown19C: American Brown AleAssociation of Bloomington-Normal Brewers
2ndGregory Sanial MHPAmber Waves Of Grain19A: American Amber AlePrimeTime Brewers
3rdSebastian Seith MHP
Co-Brewer: Calvin Seith		How Long Before They Call This Historical19B: California CommonBrixie's Brewers

Table 19: Amber & Dark Beer (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss Stuart MHPCDL3D: Czech Dark LagerArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndLawrence BehmerDunkel Punch8A: Munich DunkelC.H.A.O.S. Brew Club
3rdTim DevittDanube Gold7A: Vienna LagerUrban Knaves of Grain

Table 20: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDan Acheson MHPHeather30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Urban Knaves of Grain
2ndJohn GuilfoilAsian Wit30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Club Wort
3rdJeff WhelpleyCold Lakes With Dark Bottoms30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer C.H.A.O.S. Brew Club
Launch Awards Presentation

Past Winners

Judging Sessions

Sunday Afternoon
09/27/2026 13:00, CDT.

Wednesday Evening
09/30/2026 18:30, CDT.

Saturday Morning
10/03/2026 08:30, CDT.

Saturday Afternoon
10/03/2026 11:30, CDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 07/13/2026 00:00, CDT through 09/27/2026 13:00, CDT.

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 07/13/2026 00:00, CDT through 10/01/2026 23:59, CDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 07/13/2026 00:00, CDT through 09/27/2026 13:00, CDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 09/06/2026 09:00, CDT — 09/18/2026 18:00, 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 09/06/2026 09:00, CDT — 09/18/2026 18:00, CDT.