2024 Oktoberfest La Crosse Homebrew Competition
Thanks to all who participated in the 2024 Oktoberfest La Crosse Homebrew Competition.
There were 44 entries judged and 139 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Beer
| Place | Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pete Graham | Fall Creek Kolsch | 5B: Kölsch | Foam Blowers of Indiana (FBI) |
| 2nd | Ron Barnes | Hoth | 9B: Eisbock | Kansas City Bier Meisters |
| 3rd | Steve Ristau | Summer Of Sour #3 | 23A: Berliner Weisse | Ale Riders Homebrew Club |
| HM | Ron Barnes | Life On Marz | 6A: Märzen | Kansas City Bier Meisters |
Heavy Medal Brewer (19 Participating Brewers)
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.
Overall Club Winner (12 Participating Clubs)
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: Marzen's (10 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ron Barnes MHP | Life On Marz | 6A: Märzen | Kansas City Bier Meisters |
| 2nd | Jeremy Anderson | OcTWOberfest | 6A: Märzen | |
| 3rd | Ken Johnson Co-Brewer: Jeff Roberge | Marzen | 6A: Märzen | The Brü Club |
| HM | Grant Willkom | Marzen Oktoberfest | 6A: Märzen | Western Wisconsin Homebrewer's Guild |
Table 2: Wheat and Smoked Beers (11 entries)
Table 3: Pale Lagers (11 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pete Graham MHP | Fall Creek Kolsch | 5B: Kölsch | Foam Blowers of Indiana (FBI) |
| 2nd | Jeff Kiefer | German Pilsner | 5D: German Pils | La Crosse Area Grain Enthusiasts and Related Specialties |
| 3rd | Haven Schultz MHP | Crossroads | 3B: Czech Premium Pale Lager | The Brü Club |
Table 4: Amber and Dark Lagers (12 entries)
Judging Sessions
2024 Oktoberfest - Morning Session
09/14/2024 9:00 AM, CDT.
2024 Oktoberfest - Late Morning
09/14/2024 11:00 AM, CDT.
2024 Oktoberfest - Afternoon Session
09/14/2024 12:00 PM, CDT.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 08/01/2024 10:00 AM, CDT through 09/14/2024 9:00 AM, CDT.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 07/04/2024 10:00 AM, CDT through 09/14/2024 8:00 AM, 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.