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50 West/Ocelot Classic

Thanks to all who participated in the 50 West/Ocelot Classic.

There were 147 entries judged and 83 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stMatt PeppeChaffinch Helles4A: Munich HellesBrewers United for Real Potables (BURP)
2ndBill DavenportTempest34B: Mixed-Style Beer50 West
3rdBrandon ChristianImperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutSeven City Brewers

Heavy Medal (59 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdScoreClub
1stBrent Darsch2108.02 HOWL Homebrewers of Western Loudoun County
2ndBrandon Christian1116.01 Seven City Brewers
3rdKyle Pietro1105.01 DC Homebrewers
Joel Miller1025.01 James River Homebrewers
Matt Peppe1105.01 Brewers United for Real Potables (BURP)
Patrick Smith1105.01 Seven City Brewers
William DuVal1105.01 Wort Hogs [VA]
Bill Davenport1105.01 50 West
Charlie Harr1105.01 GRIST

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.

Heavy Medal (24 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdHMScore
1stSeven City Brewers233215.02
2nd50 West222112.02
3rdJames River Homebrewers20309.02
4thHOWL Homebrewers of Western Loudoun County21008.02
151 Brew Club20208.02

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: Light American Beers (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stWilliam DuVal
Co-Brewer: Grant Price		Crow Corn27A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerWort Hogs [VA]
2ndGuy GradyJenny C's Cream Ale1C: Cream AleCentral Arkansas Fermenters
3rdGuy Grady20 Gallon Split (34/70)1A: American Light LagerCentral Arkansas Fermenters
HMJason CherryI Dream of Genny1C: Cream Ale50 West

Table 2: Amber and Dark American Beers (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrandon ChristianImperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutSeven City Brewers
2ndBrandon ChristianPorter20A: American PorterSeven City Brewers
3rdJake BertrandAmber 219A: American Amber Ale
HMMcCrickard BrianDark Matter20C: Imperial StoutSeven City Brewers

Table 3: Mixed Style Beers (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill DavenportTempest34B: Mixed-Style Beer 50 West
3rdRyan LarsenChubby Monkey34B: Mixed-Style Beer James River Homebrewers

Table 4: IPA (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTodd RupellTip Top21B: Specialty IPA The Bru Club
2ndCory HannaIPA On the Right21A: American IPA50 West
3rdScott StewartPineapple Express IPA21A: American IPA

Table 5: Hazy and Double IPAs (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJake BertrandRandom Hazy21C: Hazy IPA
2ndKyle PietroIPA21C: Hazy IPADC Homebrewers
3rdScott MarkleTall Pines DIPA22A: Double IPAWort Hogs [VA]

Table 6: Belgian Standards (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael JohnsonSmooth Bruges24B: Belgian Pale Ale151 Brew Club
2ndJosh ByeLocality: M O24A: Witbier
3rdJosh ByeLocality: L A24C: Bière de Garde

Table 7: Strong Belgian Ales (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTracy PrattBlondes Have More Fun25A: Belgian Blond AleBattleground Brewers Guild
2ndBrent DarschPapa Os26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleHOWL Homebrewers of Western Loudoun County
3rdTracy PrattSaison #4725B: Saison Battleground Brewers Guild

Table 8: Sour, Wild and Mixed Fermentation (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoel MillerFunky Rhythm28C: Wild Specialty Beer James River Homebrewers
2ndDavid CalhounHere Gose Nothing23G: GoseGRIST
3rdBrent LangdonJaggers Collab Brett Saison28A: Brett Beer Wort Hogs [VA]
HMCarla ChristianDark American Sour28C: Wild Specialty Beer Seven City Brewers

Table 9: Fruit and Spice Beers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAndrew SpauldingLyrriman Orchard Ale #229B: Fruit and Spice Beer Birmingham Brewmasters
2ndRick PietGrown-Up Dose29A: Fruit Beer
3rdMcCrickard BrianJamz: Guava, Strawberry29C: Specialty Fruit Beer Seven City Brewers

Table 10: International Lagers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRyan LarsenNecto CoolerLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerJames River Homebrewers
2ndPatrick SmithCzech Out My New Fermenter3A: Czech Pale LagerSeven City Brewers
3rdMark SchaadRilassarsi2A: International Pale Lager 50 West

Table 11: Spice/Herb/Vegetable, Smoked and Wood Aged Beers (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrent DarschLost In the Woods33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer HOWL Homebrewers of Western Loudoun County
2ndCole Christian
Co-Brewer: Paulette Palacios		The Best Part of Waking Up Is Cuddling With A Pup30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer DC Homebrewers
3rdStephen GoadhouseCampfire Sunset32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer 151 Brew Club

Table 12: Light German Beers (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKyle PietroBereitschaftspotential5B: Kölsch DC Homebrewers
2ndMatt PeppeChaffinch Helles4A: Munich HellesBrewers United for Real Potables (BURP)
3rdStephen GoadhouseOpulent Origami5B: Kölsch 151 Brew Club

Table 13: Pale and Amber European Beers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPatrick SmithFarfrompukin6A: MärzenSeven City Brewers
2ndJosh ByeLocality: T X6B: Rauchbier
3rdJoel MillerOutta Helles5C: German Helles ExportbierJames River Homebrewers

Table 14: Amber, Dark and Stong European Lagers (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMark HugheySchwarzbier8B: Schwarzbier
2ndCharlie HarrChesterfields Secret Voyage7B: AltbierGRIST
3rdJoel MillerDunk'em8A: Munich DunkelJames River Homebrewers

Table 15: Dark British and Irish Beers (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTerry WithersYe Olde Porter13C: English Porter151 Brew Club
2ndWilliam DuVal
Co-Brewer: Grant Price		Werewolves of London13A: Dark MildWort Hogs [VA]
3rdJason CherryPut-In Your Mouth Russian Imperial Stout16A: Sweet Stout50 West

Table 16: Pale American Beers (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrent DarschGrizzly On the Beach18B: American Pale AleHOWL Homebrewers of Western Loudoun County
2ndBrian MaddenSecret Squirrel18A: Blonde AleSeven City Brewers
3rdMcCrickard BrianKveik Rakau Blitz18B: American Pale AleSeven City Brewers

Table 17: Weissbiers (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPeter RobertsNyla's Hefeweizen10A: Weissbier50 West

Table 18: Pale and Strong British Beers (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCharlie HarrFred17D: English Barley WineGRIST
2ndScott SalamoneTempest 2217D: English Barley WineLowcountry Libations
3rdCharles EllerbyTread11C: Strong Bitter
Launch Awards Presentation

Judging Sessions

Session 0.75: Ocelot - Pre-Judging
2023/09/14 19:00, EDT.

Session 1.5 -Ocelot
2023/09/15 11:00, EDT.

Session 0: Ocelot - Pre-Judging
2023/09/15 18:00, EDT.

Session 0.5: Ocelot - Pre-Judging
2023/09/15 19:00, EDT.

Session 1: Ocelot - Morning
2023/09/16 09:00, EDT.

Session 2: Ocelot - Afternoon
2023/09/16 13:00, EDT.

Non-Judging Sessions

Sorting/Labeling Party #1
2023/09/06 17:00, EDT

Sorting/Labeling Party #2 (if necessary)
2023/09/13 17:00, EDT

Competition Setup
2023/09/16 07:00, EDT

Competition Tear Down
2023/09/16 19:00, EDT

Award Ceremony Setup
2023/10/07 13:00, EDT

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 2023/05/01 12:00, EDT through 2023/09/14 19:00, EDT.

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 2023/05/01 12:00, EDT through 2023/09/10 23:59, EDT.

Entry Registration Closed

The competition entry limit has been reached.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 2023/08/05 10:00, EDT — 2023/09/02 17:00, 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 2023/08/05 10:00, EDT — 2023/09/13 17:00, EDT.