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Arkansas State Fair 2023 Homebrew Competition

Thanks to all who participated in the Arkansas State Fair 2023 Homebrew Competition.

There were 46 entries judged and 33 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stDan AchesonGive It A Year... #meanbrews26B: Belgian DubbelUrban Knaves of Grain
2ndRobin MitchellStammtisch Pils5D: German PilsCentral Arkansas Fermenters
3rdBrian English
Co-Brewer: Joe And Makesha Wood		Haze Of Glory21C: Hazy IPACentral Arkansas Fermenters

Best of Show – Mead/Cider

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stMatthew MeadMichigan Upick: Montmorency Vs Balaton Vs DanubeM2D: Stone Fruit MeadPrimeTime Brewers

Heavy Medal Brewer (15 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdScoreClub
1stLuke Osborne22218.02 Central Arkansas Fermenters
2ndRobin Mitchell22014.02 Central Arkansas Fermenters
3rdDan Acheson21011.02 Urban Knaves of Grain

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.

Arkansas State Fair Club of the Year (7 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdScore
1stCentral Arkansas Fermenters69663.06
2ndUrban Knaves of Grain21011.02
3rdRed Earth Brewers20110.02

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 Light Beer (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNick Hartley
Co-Brewer: Heather Hartley		A Grave Mistake1D: American Wheat BeerRed Earth Brewers
2ndBrian English
Co-Brewer: Melissa English		Rosie The Riveter1A: American Light LagerCentral Arkansas Fermenters
3rdLuke OsborneMy Friend Dalton Likes This Beer1B: American LagerCentral Arkansas Fermenters

Table 2: International Pale Beer (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobin MitchellStammtisch Pils5D: German PilsCentral Arkansas Fermenters
2ndLuke OsborneCheap Wort2A: International Pale LagerCentral Arkansas Fermenters
3rdMichael MyersLager Of The Lake3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 3: European Dark/Amber Lager (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobin MitchellVienna Lager7A: Vienna LagerCentral Arkansas Fermenters
2ndRobin MitchellCzech Yo Self3D: Czech Dark LagerCentral Arkansas Fermenters
3rdMichael MyersSmoking Monkey6B: RauchbierHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 4: British Beer (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNick Hartley
Co-Brewer: Heather Hartley		Fancy A Pint O' Tea13B: British Brown AleRed Earth Brewers
2ndAndrew RikeBad Bells Ringing11A: Ordinary BitterCentral Arkansas Fermenters
3rdBo BennettTau Ceti V Dark Bitter13B: British Brown AleCentral Arkansas Fermenters

Table 5: Stout (2 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMaxwell RikeCream Stout16A: Sweet StoutCentral Arkansas Fermenters
2ndLuke OsborneDrop The Craig Shershet!20C: Imperial StoutCentral Arkansas Fermenters

Table 6: IPA (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian English
Co-Brewer: Joe And Makesha Wood		Haze Of Glory21C: Hazy IPACentral Arkansas Fermenters
2ndJames WrightOZK Fog21C: Hazy IPA
3rdBo BennettThe Crystal Tomb: Col. Kassad Vs. The Shrike21B4: Red IPA Central Arkansas Fermenters

Table 7: Belgian & Historical Beer (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDan AchesonGive It A Year... #meanbrews26B: Belgian DubbelUrban Knaves of Grain
2ndAndrew RikeMingling Jets And Statuettes23A: Berliner WeisseCentral Arkansas Fermenters
3rdNick Hartley
Co-Brewer: Heather Hartley		SoDak Okie Connection25A: Belgian Blond AleRed Earth Brewers

Table 8: Fruit & Spice, Experimental Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stLuke OsborneIs Pumpkin Spice Back On The Menu?30B: Autumn Seasonal Beer Central Arkansas Fermenters
2ndJohn Rogers
Co-Brewer: Tim Jessup		Bonz Jalapeño Amber Ale29B: Fruit and Spice Beer Central Arkansas Fermenters
3rdTed WarrinerGuest Shower Dirty Rye Blonde31A: Alternative Grain Beer Central Arkansas Fermenters

Table 9: Cider (2 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stLuke OsborneGranny Spiked The Pie Again!C2E: Cider with Herbs/Spices Central Arkansas Fermenters
2ndDan Acheson'erryliciousC2B: Cider with Other Fruit Urban Knaves of Grain

Table 10: Mead (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew MeadMichigan Upick: Montmorency Vs Balaton Vs DanubeM2D: Stone Fruit Mead PrimeTime Brewers
2ndBo BennettSweet SustenanceM1C: Sweet MeadCentral Arkansas Fermenters
3rdLuke OsborneThose Bees Stole My Fruit!M2E: Melomel Central Arkansas Fermenters
Launch Awards Presentation

Judging Sessions

Arkansas State Fairgrounds
10/07/2023 9:30 AM, CDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 08/19/2023 6:00 PM, CDT through 10/07/2023 9:30 AM, CDT.

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 08/19/2023 6:00 PM, CDT through 10/08/2023 11:59 PM, CDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 08/20/2023 8:00 AM, CDT through 10/07/2023 9:30 AM, CDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 08/19/2023 10:00 AM, CDT — 10/06/2023 11:59 PM, 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 08/19/2023 10:00 AM, CDT — 10/06/2023 11:59 PM, CDT.