In what can only be described as a colossal pantsing of the competion, the Rock Hoppers emerged victorious at the Colorado State Fair Homebrew Competition more times than any other homebrew club (and it wasn’t even close). In fact, 12 different Rock Hoppers garnered a grand total of 20 medals + 2 honorable mentions with the next closest clubs coming in with only 8 medals to their name. So go grab a beer, get a comfortable seat and settle in, and begin reading the names of the winners below.
Michael Bade
3rd, “Jersey Boy Helles”, Munich Helles
Billy Beeson
1st, “2 Point Conversion”, Oktoberfest/Marzen
1st, “Weeson”, Strong Scotch Ale
James DeValois
2nd, “Hop Along Ginger”, Metheglin
Brandon Hogan/Brian Pramov
3rd, “The British Are Coming”, Wood-Aged Beer
Bryan Keas
1st, Munich Helles
3rd, German Pilsner
2nd, “Bryan’s Bitter”, Special Bitter
HM, “What the Hef?”, Weizen/Weissbier
1st, “Unicorn Fur”, Fruit Beer
3rd, “Cacao for Coconut Porter”, SHV
1st, “Hoppy Ending”, Specialty
3rd, “Imperial Wit”, Braggot
Scott Lamm
2nd, “Stormy Dark Mild Ale”, Mild
Matt Lawlor
3rd, Gewitter Weizen, Weizen/Weissbier
Matthew Linnenberger
3rd, “No Name Mild”, Mild
Phil Penningroth
2nd, “Thunder From Down Under”, English Barleywine
Brian Pramov
1st, “Cartel”, Robust Porter
HM, “Buddy Brew 2014”, Belgian Pale Ale
Dax Rush
3rd, “Can I Get a Witness”, Belgian Specialty
Doug Thiel
Brother “Barrington’s Bitter”, Standard Bitter
Tom Thorpe
1st, “Tom’s Northern Alt”, Northern German Altbier
Congratulations to everyone on a job well done and some sweet medals coming your way!
