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World Cup of Beer

Thanks to all who participated in the World Cup of Beer.

There were 321 entries judged and 350 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stJamie CrawfordA Lil' Bread, A Lil' Circus3D: Czech Dark LagerMaltose Falcons

Winning Entries

Table 1: Standard American Beer (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAdam Bradley
Co-Brewer: Lauren Kallie		Cloud Nine1C: Cream AleBay Area Mashers
2ndStan GardnerWanting For Nothing1A: American Light Lager
3rdMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle		Cream Dream1C: Cream AleHOME

Table 2: Pale European Lager (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChris LumCzech Pils3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndTaylor ShastidPotential Threat3A: Czech Pale LagerDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdKenneth BesslerSmile & Wave2A: International Pale LagerBrewins

Table 3: Pale Commonwealth Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSteve DavidsonQuite Alright12C: English IPABay Area Mashers
2ndGeorge BrooksBramling Promise (Smash)12A: British Golden AleSan Francisco Homebrewer's Guild
3rdChris LumLunatic12A: British Golden AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 4: Pale Malty European Lager (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stStan GardnerMaibock4C: Helles Bock
2ndDimitri TorresYou Proof4A: Munich HellesBay Area Mashers
3rdMichael FrennFestbier4B: FestbierHangtown Association of Zymurgy Enthusiasts (HAZE)

Table 5: Pale Bitter European Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrad CainGet Off My Lawn Pils5D: German PilsSan Francisco Homebrewer's Guild
2ndAdam ZerwickFast Drink Pils5D: German Pils
3rdDamien JonesSimple Saaz5D: German Pils

Table 6: Amber Malty European Lager (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stVirgil RedmanBatch 362 Weimar Rauchbier6B: Rauchbier
2ndMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle		International Amber Lager2B: International Amber LagerHOME
3rdVirgil RedmanBatch 367 Weimar Lager2B: International Amber Lager

Table 7: Amber Bitter European Beer (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle		Old Man7B: AltbierHOME
2ndBrad CainFree Association7A: Vienna LagerSan Francisco Homebrewer's Guild
3rdMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle		Ach! Mein Wiener7A: Vienna LagerHOME

Table 8: Dark European Lager (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJamie CrawfordA Lil' Bread, A Lil' Circus3D: Czech Dark LagerMaltose Falcons
2ndRobbie Proctor
Co-Brewer: Paul Brown		Oooppps, I Made A Dunkel8A: Munich DunkelDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdAaron BagnellPils Guy In A Black Tie8B: SchwarzbierBay Area Mashers

Table 9: Wheat Beer (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael FrennWeissbock10C: Weizenbock Hangtown Association of Zymurgy Enthusiasts (HAZE)
2ndPaul BrownWhere's Fluffy10A: WeissbierDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdDirk MandersDunkelweizen10C: Weizenbock

Table 10: Scottish and Irish Ales (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBob DavisPure Dead Brilliant14C: Scottish ExportBay Area Mashers
2ndKyle NavisScottish Light14A: Scottish LightBay Area Mashers
3rdJoshua AkinScotty Doesn't Know14C: Scottish ExportQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)

Table 11: Pale American Ale (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle		Beyond The Pale18B: American Pale AleHOME
2ndNate MartinFrogmorton Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleBay Area Mashers
3rdAdam WyssCall Me Maybe! Blonde Ale18A: Blonde AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 12: Amber and Brown American Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobert CaseyCalifornia Common19B: California CommonMarin Society of Homebrewers (MaSH)
2ndTrevor McGuireJanet's Brown19C: American Brown AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdJoshua AkinHave You Amber Heard?19A: American Amber AleQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)

Table 13: Brown British Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael FrennDark Mild13A: Dark MildHangtown Association of Zymurgy Enthusiasts (HAZE)
2ndBob DavisBellwether Brown13B: British Brown AleBay Area Mashers
3rdLogan PrasserPah-Tah13C: English PorterBay Area Mashers

Table 14: Irish and British Stouts (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin JohnsonFreebazak Stout16D: Foreign Extra StoutOdd Grogs
2ndMichael FrennTropical Stout Delivered16C: Tropical StoutHangtown Association of Zymurgy Enthusiasts (HAZE)
3rdOlivia PoolClover Extra15C: Irish Extra StoutBay Area Mashers

Table 15: American Porters and Stouts (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTaylor ShastidWicked Falina20A: American PorterDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle		Gordon Doesn't Know Everything20A: American PorterHOME
3rdJoshua AkinPorter And Dolly20A: American PorterQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)

Table 16: American IPA (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTaylor ShastidCrazy Quilt Stargown 21A: American IPADiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndMatthew Alioto
Co-Brewer: Dan Alioto		Simcoe Salvation21A: American IPABay Area Mashers
3rdAdam ZerwickMosaic Smash IPA21A: American IPA

Table 17: Specialty IPA (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian MillerCold As A Witch's Grits 21B: Specialty IPA
2ndYury UstsinchykRed Hopper21B4: Red IPA Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)
3rdYury UstsinchykNighty Night21B2: Black IPA Placer Ultimate Brewing Society (PUBS)

Table 18: Hazy IPA (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss StuartHazy IPA21C: Hazy IPAArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndMatthew LindseyTruck Lights21C: Hazy IPABrewins
3rdPaul BrownBursting With Fear21C: Hazy IPADiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 19: Strong European and British Beers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDamien PerrySmells Like Attic17B: Old AleMarin Society of Homebrewers (MaSH)
2ndNate MartinDop Dop9A: Doppelbock Bay Area Mashers
3rdMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle		Two Goats In A Boat9A: Doppelbock HOME

Table 20: Belgian Ales (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSebastian BrisboisBelgian Single26A: Belgian SingleSilicon Valley Sudzers
2ndChris LumNot A Monk Today24B: Belgian Pale AleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdPaul BrownPremonition26A: Belgian SingleDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 21: Saison (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPeter PrayMostly Ryeght25B: Saison Silicon Valley Sudzers
2ndRory BensL' Etat, C'est Moi25B: Saison Bay Area Mashers
3rdKyle BlomsethOaxacan Saison25B: Saison HeadQuarters

Table 22: Strong Belgian Ales (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoshua AkinDark Passenger26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleQUAFF (Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity)
2ndPaul BrownTermination26C: Belgian TripelDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdRick StoryBelgian Dubbel26B: Belgian DubbelMarin Society of Homebrewers (MaSH)

Table 23: Fruit Beer (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew Alioto
Co-Brewer: Dan Alioto		Leon's Razcherry Ruckus29A: Fruit Beer Bay Area Mashers
2ndTrevor McGuireRandy's B O29A: Fruit Beer Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdNick FacciolaCherry Godmother29A: Fruit Beer Bay Area Mashers

Table 24: Spiced, Smoked, Alternative Grains (19 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMarc NewmanSanta's Suds30C: Winter Seasonal Beer Bay Area Mashers
2ndJohn OrcuttTwo Bills Harvest Ale30B: Autumn Seasonal Beer Brewins
3rdMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle		Sake Rice Kolsch31A: Alternative Grain Beer HOME

Table 25: Wood Aged Beer (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobbie ProctorGranny In A Barrel33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
2ndMatthew Alioto
Co-Brewer: Dan Alioto		5w-3033B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Bay Area Mashers
3rdJason KomadinaBab33A: Wood-Aged Beer Mad Zymurgists

Table 26: Sour Beers (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEdward DeMayoStimulus Check Farmhouse Ale28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer Marin Society of Homebrewers (MaSH)
2ndJason KomadinaSomething28C: Wild Specialty Beer Mad Zymurgists
3rdRobbie Proctor
Co-Brewer: Brett Higham		Solera Saison28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 27: Historical Beers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSebastian BrisboisPiwo Grodziskie27A5: Piwo GrodziskieSilicon Valley Sudzers
2ndMichael Riddle
Co-Brewer: Alex Riddle		Feather In My Cap27A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerHOME
3rdRobbie ProctorPorter27A7: Pre-Prohibition PorterDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 28: Specialty Beers (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn D Williams SrNew Zealand Pilsner34B: Mixed-Style Beer Bay Area Mashers
2ndMatt AguiarHippity Hop34B: Mixed-Style Beer Montclair Dads Club
3rdJohn D Williams SrCelebration IPA34A: Commercial Specialty Beer Bay Area Mashers

Table 29: American Imperial Stout (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRichard RuffChubby Stout20C: Imperial Stout
2ndTaylor ShastidFekete Vaskos20C: Imperial StoutDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdPaul BrownDarktober Xv20C: Imperial StoutDiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)

Table 30: Strong American Ale (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn OrcuttBlarney Whine22C: American BarleywineBrewins
2ndTaylor ShastidUp On A Quasar 22A: Double IPADiablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE)
3rdLogan PrasserLeftover Homebrewcon Barleywine22C: American BarleywineBay Area Mashers
Launch Awards Presentation

Past Winners

Judging Sessions and Dates

Preliminary Session 1 - AM
03/09/2024 9:00 AM, PST.

Preliminary Session 2 - PM
03/09/2024 1:00 PM, PST.

Preliminary Session 3 - AM
03/10/2024 9:00 AM, PDT.

Preliminary Session 5 - AM
03/16/2024 9:00 AM, PDT.

Final Session 7 - AM
03/23/2024 9:00 AM, PDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 01/08/2024 9:00 AM, PST through 03/09/2024 9:00 AM, PST.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 01/08/2024 9:00 AM, PST through 03/09/2024 9:00 AM, PST.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 02/14/2024 10:00 AM, PST through 02/28/2024 12:00 PM, PST.

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 02/14/2024 10:00 AM, PST through 02/20/2024 12:00 PM, PST.