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Southern New England Regional Homebrew Competition: Past Winners – 2022

Thanks to all who participated in the Southern New England Regional Homebrew Competition.

There were 229 entries judged and 143 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stPaul ZoccoImperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutHop River Brewers
2ndJay BrantleyTree Fiddy5D: German PilsPC Mashers
3rdBradford BuckMaltification24C: Biere de Garde
HMJoe CaiolaSnowy Dew26A: Trappist SingleLong Island Beer & Malt Enthusiasts

Best of Show – Mead/Cider

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stSteve Victor
Co-Brewer: Sue Roberts		Pine Hill Ow6C1B: English CiderUnderground Brewers of Connecticut
2ndBill BoyerFunny Looking AppleC1D: New World PerryNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys

Winning Entries

Table 1: Standard American Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stFritz SchanzStearman's American Light Lager1A: American Light LagerDenton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndMark VanacoreChaffinch1C: Cream AleUnderground Brewers of Connecticut
3rdGabe TovarIlvermorny Lager1B: American LagerHandgrenades Homebrew and Craft Beer Club

Table 2: Pale Euro Lager (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRichard LanoueImpulse Czech2A: International Pale Lager
2ndRoss DruckenmillerHold the Lime2A: International Pale LagerBoston Wort Processors
3rdKyle BonuraVon Wolfhausen 4B: FestbierBrew Haven

Table 3: Amber Euro Lager (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPeter Toomey
Co-Brewer: Steve Lamere		Mattydale Marzen6A: Marzen
2ndBen JankowskiMarmalade2B: International Amber Lager
3rdBradford BuckAlt Buck Bier7B: Altbier

Table 4: Dark Euro Lager (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoe DauriaTom Colley, #9 For Your New Haven Nighthawks, Memorial Beer 3D: Czech Dark LagerMetro South Homebrew League (MASH HOLES)
2ndJarrett Long
Co-Brewer: John Bates		Czech Me Out In the Dark 3D: Czech Dark LagerHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdSteve SchemberDunkleschwarzkin8A: Munich DunkelBoston Wort Processors

Table 5: German Pils (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJay BrantleyTree Fiddy5D: German PilsPC Mashers
2ndMike RichosBlanc de Blanc5D: German PilsNew York City Homebrewers Guild
3rdMatt SteinbergGerman Pils5D: German Pils

Table 6: Strong Euro Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJustin Hansen
Co-Brewer: Gregg Kelley		Rigged Again9A: Doppelbock Long Island Beer & Malt Enthusiasts
2ndPaul ZoccoBaltic Porter9C: Baltic PorterHop River Brewers
3rdScott GentileSamichlaus Clone9A: Doppelbock Brew Haven

Table 7: German Wheat Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss DruckenmillerBoston Calling10A: WeissbierBoston Wort Processors
2ndJarrett Long
Co-Brewer: John Bates		Weize Old Man10C: Weizenbock Horsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdCaysey WeltonWheat Be Ill’n10A: WeissbierUnderground Brewers of Connecticut

Table 8: Hoppy British Beer (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stFritz SchanzStearman's Best Bitter11B: Best BitterDenton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndMichael DaviesOl' Winnie's Cigar12C: English IPABrew Haven

Table 9: Brown British Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrandon Dellechiaie
Co-Brewer: Nick Lesogor		Brown Ale13B: English Brown AleBrewtubers
2ndGreg OgleFly By Night13B: English Brown AleNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys
3rdEric SforzaDark Mild13A: Dark MildUnderground Brewers of Connecticut

Table 10: Irish and British Stout (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMike Richos
Co-Brewer: Scott Gentile		Chocolate Wasted16A: Sweet StoutNew York City Homebrewers Guild
2ndHarry Frank
Co-Brewer: Todd Spencer		Ste15B: Irish Stout
3rdRobert DuganCocoa Moo Juice16A: Sweet Stout

Table 11: Strong British Ale (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNick MarolaBarley Member17D: English Barleywine
2ndAndy CoxCamden Locks17D: English BarleywineUnderground Brewers of Connecticut
3rdJohn McCaffertyRoaring 20s Barleywine17D: English Barleywine

Table 12: Pale American Ale (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSteve SchemberGreener Shade18B: American Pale AleBoston Wort Processors
2ndChristopher RickardSouthern Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleBrewtubers
3rdRichard LanoueFrench Connection18B: American Pale Ale

Table 13: Darker American Ale (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrandon FerraroThe Armchair20A: American Porter
2ndJoe Scanlan
Co-Brewer: Kelli Baker		Tips For the Porter20A: American Porter
3rdMark WintersYou'll Be Fine Barley Wine22C: American BarleywineMiddlesex Malters

Table 14: American Stout (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul ZoccoImperial Stout20C: Imperial StoutHop River Brewers
2ndGabe Tovar
Co-Brewer: John Smith		A Rogue By Any Other Name20B: American StoutHandgrenades Homebrew and Craft Beer Club
3rdHarry ZdziarskiImperial Night Watch20C: Imperial Stout

Table 15: American IPA (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stStanley Szymanski
Co-Brewer: Julye Szymanski		Hkny Double Delight IPA21A: American IPA
2ndMark VanacoreSand Between My Toes21A: American IPAUnderground Brewers of Connecticut
3rdBill AustinHeavier Hare21A: American IPASavannah Brewers League

Table 16: New England IPA (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKyle BonuraExploration Of Haze21B7: New England IPA Brew Haven
2ndJoe Scanlan
Co-Brewer: Kelli Baker		Lovey Eyes21B7: New England IPA
3rdChris OsepowiczStolat Brewing21B7: New England IPA Stolat Brewing

Table 17: Euro Sour Ale (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stHarry ZdziarskiSandbar Sour23F: Fruit Lambic
2ndMatthew KnightHowdly Doodily Neighborino23B: Flanders Red AleBrew Haven
3rdJason ChangRazzier Than Your Average23F: Fruit Lambic

Table 18: Belgian Ale (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBradford BuckMaltification24C: Biere de Garde
2ndJason ChangSaison Duchang25B: Saison
3rdHarry Frank
Co-Brewer: Todd Spencer		Besa25B: Saison

Table 19: Trappist Ale (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoe CaiolaSnowy Dew26A: Trappist SingleLong Island Beer & Malt Enthusiasts
2ndRick RocheleauBruno26B: Belgian Dubbel
3rdChuck MacalusoWinter Solstice Triple26C: Belgian TripelOregon Brew Crew

Table 20: Non-sour Specialty (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKyle BonuraOld Yharnam27A6: Kentucky CommonBrew Haven
2ndRick RocheleauMoe27A7: Pre-Prohibition Lager
3rdJustin FargioneRye So Dark?21B: Specialty IPA Underground Brewers of Connecticut

Table 21: Sour Specialty (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss DruckenmillerOza Gose27A1: GoseBoston Wort Processors
2ndFritz SchanzStearman's Lichtenhainer27A3: LichtenhainerDenton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdJason ChangFarm-to-Funk28B: Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer
HMJason ChangSo Fresh, So Clean28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer

Table 22: Fruit, Spice, Herb, and/or Veg (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJoe CaiolaNo Pit, No Pendulum29A: Fruit Beer Long Island Beer & Malt Enthusiasts
2ndGiovanni PivaBirra Rosatti PRX3: Italian Grape Ale STLBrewhogs
3rdJohn Meerse
Co-Brewer: Stephanie Meerse		Coconut Stout30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Table 23: Smoked Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSteve BadmanDhb Harry Porter32B: Specialty Smoked Beer Lehigh Valley Home Brewers
2ndRoss DruckenmillerTrend Setter32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Boston Wort Processors
3rdAndy CoxCampfire Special32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Underground Brewers of Connecticut

Table 24: Wood Beer (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJason ChangCoconut Thunder33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer
2ndScott GentileBba Imperial Stout33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Brew Haven
3rdKyle BonuraHunter's Dream33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Brew Haven

Table 25: New World Cider and Perry (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill BoyerFunny Looking AppleC1D: New World PerryNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndMatthew KnightEn CiderC1A: New World CiderBrew Haven
3rdNathaniel DietzSmith Orchard Nuptial Sparkling Cider C1A: New World Cider

Table 26: English Cider (3 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSteve Victor
Co-Brewer: Sue Roberts		Pine Hill Ow6C1B: English CiderUnderground Brewers of Connecticut

Table 27: Specialty Cider/Perry (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill BoyerThe Pink PantherC2B: Cider with Other Fruit North Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndJackie BreakellJackie BreakellC2B: Cider with Other Fruit
3rdNathaniel DietzStrawberry HibiscusC2F: Specialty Cider/Perry

Table 28: Fruit Mead (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill BoyerSir Robin The Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-LancelotM2B: PymentNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndMichael Labonte
Co-Brewer: Aubrey Boucher		New Zealand's Thyme ZoneM2E: Melomel Underground Brewers of Connecticut
3rdCameron TuttleStrawberry Banana MeadM2E: Melomel Brew Haven

Table 29: Spiced Mead (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBill BoyerBrother MaynardM3A: Fruit and Spice Mead North Georgia Malt Monkeys
2ndRobert Zograph
Co-Brewer: Amy Aubry		Don't Chai About ItM3A: Fruit and Spice Mead Michigan Mead Coalition
3rdJason HippCranberry Mead-SparklingM3A: Fruit and Spice Mead

Table 30: Other Mead (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul ZoccoOrange Blossom MeadM1C: Sweet MeadHop River Brewers
2ndPaul ZoccoChocolate Sweet MeadM4C: Experimental Mead Hop River Brewers
3rdMichael Labonte
Co-Brewer: Aubrey Boucher		Vanilla Bourbon AcerglynM4C: Experimental Mead Underground Brewers of Connecticut
Launch Awards Presentation

Past Winners

  • 2022

Judging Sessions and Dates

Main Judging - Afternoon
10/22/2023 1:00 PM, EDT.

Main Judging - Morning
10/22/2023 9:00 AM, EDT.

CANCELLED Pre-judging - Session 1
10/17/2023 7:00 PM, EDT.

Pre-judging Session
10/19/2023 7:00 PM, EDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 03/01/2023 9:00 AM, EST through 10/17/2023 7:00 PM, EDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 08/26/2023 9:00 AM, EDT through 10/17/2023 7:00 PM, EDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 09/23/2023 9:00 AM, EDT through 10/07/2023 5:00 PM, 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 09/23/2023 9:00 AM, EDT through 10/07/2023 5:00 PM, EDT.