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Salt City Homebrew Competition 2024

Thanks to all who participated in the Salt City Homebrew Competition 2024.

There were 80 entries judged and 43 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stJoe DauriaMaiBock Brings All The Boys To The Yard4C: Helles BockMetro South Homebrew League (MASH HOLES)
2ndJoe DauriaFrau Blucher10C: WeizenbockMetro South Homebrew League (MASH HOLES)
3rdJohn SpinellaBlood Thirsty Orange29A: Fruit Beer

Winning Entries

Table 1: Fruit Mead (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin RocktaschelBack Mountain CurrantM2C: Berry Mead
2ndDonald LindhuberMaple And Orange Wildflower HoneyM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead Salt City Brew Club

Table 2: American IPA and Strong (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn SpinellaDriving Me Hazy21B: Specialty IPA
2ndBob Charboneau MHPHug Lyfe V222C: American BarleywineUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdStephen RusinkoDouble IPA22A: Double IPASalt City Brew Club

Table 3: Cider & Mead (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin RocktaschelBack Mountain Cyser 23AM2A: Cyser
2ndBrian West
Co-Brewer: Simone West		'23 NY CiderC1A: New World CiderUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdBrian WestGranny CyserM2A: CyserUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn

Table 4: Belgians (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBob Charboneau MHPSpelterweight Saison25B: Saison Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
2ndBob Charboneau MHP
Co-Brewer: Sam Tischler		Merry Monks26A: Belgian SingleUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdSam TischlerTasty Drank25B: Saison Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn

Table 5: Pale Lagers (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatt Chiorini
Co-Brewer: Humblebrew Beer Co.		Italian Pilsner2A: International Pale LagerSalt City Brew Club
2ndRobert Visca MHPGirlie Lite1A: American Light LagerUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdBob Charboneau MHPAmerican Weetus1D: American Wheat BeerUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn

Table 6: Euro Pale Lagers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoe Dauria MHPMaiBock Brings All The Boys To The Yard4C: Helles BockMetro South Homebrew League (MASH HOLES)
2ndJohn SpinellaAnthony's Helles4A: Munich Helles
3rdPatrick Carey MHPProst!4B: FestbierUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn

Table 7: Euro Wheat & Dark (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoe Dauria MHPFrau Blucher10C: Weizenbock Metro South Homebrew League (MASH HOLES)
2ndStephen RusinkoMunich Dunkel8A: Munich DunkelSalt City Brew Club
3rdPatrick Carey MHPWebster Mallet9C: Baltic PorterUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn

Table 8: Great British Invasion (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stThomas McGloine MHPOld Tollbooth14C: Scottish ExportSaratoga Thoroughbrews
2ndRobert Visca MHPSummer Dreams Golden Ale12A: British Golden AleUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdBrian WestSwansong16C: Tropical StoutUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn

Table 9: American Craft (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBob Charboneau MHPNz Pale18B: American Pale AleUpstate NY Homebrewers Assn
2ndKevin LynchKentucky Common27A2: Kentucky CommonSalt City Brew Club
3rdVince NataliCheckered Past Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleSalt City Brew Club

Table 10: Fruity (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn SpinellaBlood Thirsty Orange29A: Fruit Beer
2ndJohn SpinellaBlue-Raz29A: Fruit Beer
3rdJohn SpinellaNorth Star Grape29A: Fruit Beer

Table 11: Wild & Experimental (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSam TischlerGolden Sour28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
2ndSam TischlerCherry On Saskatoon28C: Wild Specialty Beer Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdCorey Hare
Co-Brewer: Jennifer Hare		Champagne Problems 34C: Experimental Beer

Table 12: Spice & Wood (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stWayne ChaseHoney Kolsch31B: Alternative Sugar Beer Salt City Brew Club
2ndBob Charboneau MHP
Co-Brewer: Sam Tischler		Double Barrel Beast33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
3rdSam TischlerRed Wine BA Saison 33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Upstate NY Homebrewers Assn
Launch Awards Presentation

Judging Sessions

Morning Session
10/05/2024 8:30 AM, EDT.

Afternoon Session
10/05/2024 12:00 PM, EDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 07/01/2024 12:00 PM, EDT through 10/05/2024 8:30 AM, EDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 07/01/2024 8:00 AM, EDT through 10/05/2024 8:30 AM, EDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 08/17/2024 8:00 AM, EDT through 09/21/2024 4:00 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 08/17/2024 8:00 AM, EDT through 09/21/2024 4:00 PM, EDT.