Red Brick Brew
Thanks to all who participated in the Red Brick Brew.
There were 47 entries judged and 31 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Beer
| Place | Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chris Thompson | Sacred Balance | 25A: Belgian Blond Ale | Delta Brews |
| 2nd | Chris Thompson | Heart Of Gold | 18A: Blonde Ale | Delta Brews |
| 3rd | Mike Ballard | Amber Odyssey | 2B: International Amber Lager |
Best Brewer (10 Participating Brewers)
| Place | Brewer | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Score | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chris Thompson | 3 | 3 | 4 | 39.00 | Delta Brews |
| 2nd | Gary Haygood | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12.00 | Delta Brews |
| 3rd | Brad Lovejoy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10.00 | Back Yard Outlaw Brewers (BYOB) |
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 Homebrew Club (5 Participating Clubs)
| Place | Club | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Delta Brews | 4 | 4 | 5 | 51.00 |
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
Category 2B: International Amber Lager 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mike Ballard | Amber Odyssey | 2B: International Amber Lager |
Category 3A: Czech Pale Lager 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Paul Lavallee Co-Brewer: Gabe Sandoval | Pilsner | 3A: Czech Pale Lager | Soul Quench Brewing |
Category 9C: Baltic Porter 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Chris Thompson | Peace Though Strength | 9C: Baltic Porter | Delta Brews |
Category 12C: English IPA 2 entries
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | John Erste | Citra Island IPA | 12C: English IPA | Little Mountain Homebrewers Association |
Category 16B: Oatmeal Stout 2 entries
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Chris Thompson | Gone But Not Forgotten | 16B: Oatmeal Stout | Delta Brews |
Category 18A: Blonde Ale 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chris Thompson | Heart Of Gold | 18A: Blonde Ale | Delta Brews |
Category 19A: American Amber Ale 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Chris Thompson | Mississippi Sunset | 19A: American Amber Ale | Delta Brews |
Category 20C: Imperial Stout 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brad Lovejoy | Badfish | 20C: Imperial Stout | Back Yard Outlaw Brewers (BYOB) |
Category 21B4: Red IPA 2 entries
Category 22B: American Strong Ale 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Gary Haygood | Black Out | 22B: American Strong Ale | Delta Brews |
Category 25A: Belgian Blond Ale 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chris Thompson | Sacred Balance | 25A: Belgian Blond Ale | Delta Brews |
Category 26B: Belgian Dubbel 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Gary Haygood | Bayou Benedictine | 26B: Belgian Dubbel | Delta Brews |
Category 26C: Belgian Tripel 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Chris Thompson | Golden Trinity | 26C: Belgian Tripel | Delta Brews |
Category 27A2: Kentucky Common 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Chris Thompson | Kentucky Copperhead | 27A2: Kentucky Common | Delta Brews |
Category 28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brad Lovejoy | 32 Funks Sour | 28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer | Back Yard Outlaw Brewers (BYOB) |
Category 28C: Wild Specialty Beer 2 entries
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Nathan Byrd | Strawberry Colly Strings | 28C: Wild Specialty Beer | |
| 3rd | Brooke Ball Co-Brewer: Lacey Weatherall | Mango Sunrise | 28C: Wild Specialty Beer | Back Yard Outlaw Brewers (BYOB) |
Category 29C: Specialty Fruit Beer 1 entry
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Chris Thompson | Black And Blue Philly Sour | 29C: Specialty Fruit Beer | Delta Brews |
Category 33A: Wood-Aged Beer 1 entry
Category 33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer 2 entries
Judging Sessions
Early Judging
03/23/2025 2:00 PM, CDT.
Late Judging
03/23/2025 4:00 PM, CDT.
BOS
03/23/2025 6:00 PM, CDT.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 01/01/2025 6:00 PM, CST through 03/23/2025 2:00 PM, CDT.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 01/01/2025 7:00 PM, CST through 03/23/2025 2:00 PM, CDT.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry Drop-Off Closed
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.