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Thanks to all who participated in the Shamrock Open XXX - March 8, 2025.

There were 267 entries judged and 143 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stRyan LarsenGolden Pinky26A: Belgian SingleJames River Homebrewers
2ndCarter Bundy
Co-Brewer: Claire Bundy
Czech Dark3D: Czech Dark LagerJames River Homebrewers
3rdTony KulasBaltic Porter9C: Baltic PorterDown East Alers (DEA)

Best Brewer (84 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdScoreClub
1stRyan Larsen50015.05 James River Homebrewers
2ndTony Kulas21311.06 Down East Alers (DEA)
3rdTony Mercer22111.05 Down East Alers (DEA)

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: Table 1 (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRyan LarsenLeg Drop Lager1B: American LagerJames River Homebrewers
2ndJim EbertWheaties For Breakfest1D: American Wheat BeerJames River Homebrewers
3rdDwain Pannell MHPButt Naked Lager1B: American Lager256 Brewers

Table 2: Table 2 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony MercerGnarly Branch International Pale Lager2A: International Pale LagerDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndTony Kulas MHPIDL2C: International Dark LagerDown East Alers (DEA)
3rdTony Kulas MHPInternational Amber Lager2B: International Amber LagerDown East Alers (DEA)
HMJim EbertBy The Fire With Care2B: International Amber LagerJames River Homebrewers

Table 3: Table 3 (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCarter Bundy
Co-Brewer: Claire Bundy
Czech Dark3D: Czech Dark LagerJames River Homebrewers
2ndCarter Bundy
Co-Brewer: Claire Bundy
Czech Amber3C: Czech Amber LagerJames River Homebrewers
3rdJay Brantley MHPSkibidi Rizz3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerPC Mashers

Table 4: Table 4 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobert LarsenFestus4B: FestbierDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndDavid SilerTo Hell With It4A: Munich HellesJames River Homebrewers
3rdTony Kulas MHPMunich Helles4A: Munich HellesDown East Alers (DEA)
HMPaul DammDamm Festbier4B: FestbierUpper Palmetto Zymurgy Society

Table 5: Table 5 (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRyan LarsenDoonklay Spock6C: Dunkels BockJames River Homebrewers
2ndDavid SilerDavenator9A: Doppelbock James River Homebrewers
3rdTony Kulas MHPDoppelbock9A: Doppelbock Down East Alers (DEA)

Table 6: Table 6 (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRich Hart MHPKoly5B: KölschSeven City Brewers
2ndRobert Schodorf MHPGerman Pils5D: German PilsBirmingham Brewmasters
3rdRobert Schodorf MHPHeart Of Hallertau5A: German LeichtbierBirmingham Brewmasters

Table 7: Table 7 (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRyan LarsenSmoked Porter32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer James River Homebrewers
2ndJay Brantley MHPMmm, Bacon6B: RauchbierPC Mashers
3rdDavid Galich MHPCalm Bees32B: Specialty Smoked Beer Chicken City Ale Raisers

Table 8: Table 8 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKen HiltonBaltic Turkey33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Down East Alers (DEA)
2ndKeith IngersollBIL MAGA33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Big Shoe Brewing
3rdJason DallinStately Nightcap33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer White Street Brewer's Guild

Table 9: Table 9 (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDennis FieldsThat's One Hefe Banana10A: WeissbierUpper Palmetto Zymurgy Society
2ndClay VickHeidi10B: Dunkels WeissbierDown East Alers (DEA)

Table 10: Table 10 (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCarter Bundy
Co-Brewer: Claire Bundy
Marzen6A: MärzenJames River Homebrewers
2ndPeter SolisVienna Veil7A: Vienna Lager
3rdBen CunninghamVienna Lager7A: Vienna LagerJames River Homebrewers

Table 11: Table 11 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCaleb HolmesNice And Easy8B: SchwarzbierWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club
2ndJay Brantley MHPHold My Beer7B: AltbierPC Mashers
3rdJohn MartinThis Alt-Rocks!7B: Altbier

Table 12: Table 12 (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony Kulas MHPBaltic Porter9C: Baltic PorterDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndWilliam DuVal
Co-Brewer: Grant Price
Old Man Porter9C: Baltic PorterWort Hogs [VA]
3rdBrian Ballantine
Co-Brewer: Jayson Gowdy
Thunder Nuts9C: Baltic PorterBottle Swap

Table 13: Table 13 (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stWilliam PetersonT.T. Landlord Clone11B: Best BitterAlcohol Through Fermentation
2ndClay VickMatilda12B: Australian Sparkling AleDown East Alers (DEA)
3rdKeith IngersollBig Shoe Best Bitter11C: Strong BitterBig Shoe Brewing

Table 14: Table 14 (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony MercerGnarly Branch Dark Mild13A: Dark MildDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndDavid SilerMothers Milk13B: British Brown AleJames River Homebrewers
3rdRobert GoodwinMichaela's Vanilla Porter13C: English PorterWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club

Table 16: Table 16 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul Tagert MHPScottish Export14C: Scottish ExportWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club
2ndDwain Pannell MHPCarter's Mill14A: Scottish Light256 Brewers
3rdBrandon Christian MHP
Co-Brewer: Carla Christian
Irish Red Ale15A: Irish Red AleSeven City Brewers

Table 17: Table 17 (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Dooley
Co-Brewer: Kristie Dooley
BB Rested Luke's Milk Stout16C: Tropical StoutGarner Ale Society
2ndTony MercerGnarly Branch Irish Stout15B: Irish StoutDown East Alers (DEA)
3rdJoel MillerSubliminal Stout15C: Irish Extra StoutJames River Homebrewers
HMJason DallinStately Wayne Milk Stout16A: Sweet StoutWhite Street Brewer's Guild

Table 18: Table 18 (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDwain Pannell MHPBishops Of Winchester17A: British Strong Ale256 Brewers
2ndBill LynchBill's Big Kilted Cock17C: Wee HeavyCarolina Brewmasters
3rdTony HamricOld Beers Have More Fun17B: Old AleWort City Brewers

Table 19: Table 19 (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn HayesAmerican Pale Ale V318B: American Pale AleDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndBill LynchBill's Fresh Hop APA18B: American Pale AleCarolina Brewmasters
3rdTony MercerGnarly Branch Blonde Ale18A: Blonde AleDown East Alers (DEA)

Table 20: Table 20 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim Williamson MHPBoston Rob19A: American Amber AleM.A.S.H. Marietta Association of Schoolhouse Homebrewers
2ndTony MercerGnarly Branch American Brown Ale19C: American Brown AleDown East Alers (DEA)
3rdJohn Hayes1409B American Amber19A: American Amber AleDown East Alers (DEA)

Table 21: Table 21 (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChristopher RileyRooney C-10 Porter20A: American PorterWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club
2ndCarter Bundy
Co-Brewer: Claire Bundy
American Stout20B: American StoutJames River Homebrewers
3rdBill LynchBill's USA Stout20B: American StoutCarolina Brewmasters

Table 23: Table 23 (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony Kulas MHPImperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndKen HiltonKISS-Karolina Imperial Super Stout20C: Imperial StoutDown East Alers (DEA)
3rdWilliam PetersonRum/Sherry RIS20C: Imperial StoutAlcohol Through Fermentation

Table 24: Table 24 (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrad OlsonUnion Jack12C: English IPAWhite Street Brewer's Guild
2ndTony HamricThat's My Pliny21A: American IPAWort City Brewers

Table 25: Table 25 (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDennis FieldsMy Secret Krush21C: Hazy IPAUpper Palmetto Zymurgy Society
2ndJohn PickensTamahawk21C: Hazy IPACary-Apex-Raleigh-Brewers-Of-Yore (CARBOY)
3rdJayson GowdyHawk Tuah21C: Hazy IPANash St Homebrew Club

Table 26: Table 26 (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMike Kennedy
Co-Brewer: Kerry Kennedy
Symphony Of Destruction22D: Wheatwine
2ndPatrick Smith MHPCA Dreamin'22A: Double IPASeven City Brewers
3rdStephen Goadhouse MHPHumulutory22A: Double IPA151 Brew Club
HMWilliam PetersonDBL IPA22A: Double IPAAlcohol Through Fermentation

Table 27: Table 27 (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKen HiltonOld Particularly Peculiar23C: Oud BruinDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndGary MorganPhlegm28A: Brett Beer Cary-Apex-Raleigh-Brewers-Of-Yore (CARBOY)
3rdDavid MitchellPineapple Weisse23A: Berliner WeisseDown East Alers (DEA)

Table 28: Table 28 (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRyan LarsenGolden Pinky26A: Belgian SingleJames River Homebrewers
2ndSteve ThomasGod Wants Us To Be Happy!26A: Belgian SingleWort City Brewers
3rdJohn Hayes1409B Wit24A: WitbierDown East Alers (DEA)

Table 29: Table 29 (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPatrick Smith MHPSaison Imaginaire25B: Saison Seven City Brewers
2ndDavid SilerWestmoor Saison25B: Saison James River Homebrewers
3rdJim Williamson MHPPince-Nez25B: Saison M.A.S.H. Marietta Association of Schoolhouse Homebrewers

Table 30: Table 30 (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRyan LarsenBDSA 900026D: Belgian Dark Strong AleJames River Homebrewers
2ndPaul Tagert MHPBelgian Dark Strong26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club
3rdAllan Shiny SepkowskiBelgian Circus25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleWort City Brewers

Table 31: Table 31 (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSteven JonesP&R 25227A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndEric DarnellHey Honey Honey Saison31B: Alternative Sugar Beer Garner Ale Society
3rdSteven JonesCold Hearted34B: Mixed-Style Beer Down East Alers (DEA)

Table 32: Table 32 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTracy Pratt MHPMangos Madness29A: Fruit Beer Battleground Brewers Guild
2ndBrandon Christian MHP
Co-Brewer: Carla Christian
Tripple Berry Sour29A: Fruit Beer Seven City Brewers
3rdRob NormanNutjob29A: Fruit Beer Wake County Brusaders

Table 33: Table 33 (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stClay VickFarmer's Market30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Down East Alers (DEA)
2ndPatrick Brugh
Co-Brewer: Philip Ghassemieh
Blood Of My Enemies30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
3rdBrandon Christian MHP
Co-Brewer: Carla Christian
Mexican Stout30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Seven City Brewers

Table 34: Table 34 (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stClay VickSaint Nick30C: Winter Seasonal Beer Down East Alers (DEA)
2ndJim EbertAnd To All A Good Night30C: Winter Seasonal Beer James River Homebrewers
3rdBrian McCrickard MHPWinter Solstice30C: Winter Seasonal Beer Seven City Brewers