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Thanks to all who participated in the Lunar Rendezbrew 30.

There were 482 entries judged and 138 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stScott KoehlerThreesome25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleNINJA Homebrewers
2ndScott KoehlerCzech Premium3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerNINJA Homebrewers
3rdEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
We Need Better Beer Names. Bates & Long Are Kicking Our Butts!21B5: Rye IPANINJA Homebrewers
HMTravis CherryPizza and Beer Meal Ready To Eat34C: Experimental BeerBay Area Mashtronauts

"One Giant Leap" Individual Performance Award (108 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdScoreClub
1stScott Koehler31011.03 NINJA Homebrewers
2ndEric Heinz2119.02 NINJA Homebrewers
3rdTony Silveira2108.02 Denton County Homebrewers Guild

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.

"The Eagle Has Landed" Club Performance Award (27 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdHMScore
1stBay Area Mashtronauts987150.09
2ndNINJA Homebrewers947142.09
3rdHorsemen of the Hopocalypse447627.04
4thSan Antonio Cerveceros263021.02
5thDenton County Homebrewers Guild330015.03

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: Standard American Beer (19 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBen Sencindiver MHPAmerica.... Frack Yeah!1B: American LagerSan Antonio Cerveceros
2ndThomas Musquiez MHP
Co-Brewer: Isai Garza
Fostering Kittens1B: American LagerSan Antonio Cerveceros
3rdJohn SkeltonAmerica!!! Wheat, Yeah!!!1D: American Wheat BeerHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 2: International Lager (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn BlackThe Marmalade Sandwich2B: International Amber LagerBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndTony Silveira MHPAmber Lager2B: International Amber LagerDenton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdKevin Knea MHPHi Joel2A: International Pale Lager Bay Area Mashtronauts

Table 3: Czech Lagers (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stScott KoehlerCzech Premium3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerNINJA Homebrewers
2ndEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Czech Engine Pils3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerNINJA Homebrewers
3rdPete TrainFlek's Double Dark Lager3D: Czech Dark LagerNINJA Homebrewers

Table 4: Pale Malty European Lager (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Grady MHPParhelion4A: Munich HellesAle-ian Society
2ndSteve Russell MHP
Co-Brewer: Mike Moss
All Helles Broke Loose4C: Helles BockHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Hell of A Bock4C: Helles BockNINJA Homebrewers
HMDavid RogersFestbier4B: FestbierNorth Side Alers

Table 5: Pale Bitter European Beer (24 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTodd Rupell MHPGerman Nectar5B: KölschThe Brü Club
2ndScott MendesLeich5A: German LeichtbierUltra Rare Brewers
3rdDavid Howell MHPKolsch5B: KölschZymurgists of the Ozarks

Table 6: Amber Malty European Lager (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBarry Forrest MHP
Co-Brewer: Silvia Eyster
Smoke On the Water6B: RauchbierHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndNick & Heather Hartley MHPTim and Nick's Not So Excellent, Eff'ed Up Dopple6C: Dunkels BockRed Earth Brewers
3rdPete TrainCashtoberfest6A: MärzenNINJA Homebrewers

Table 7: Amber Bitter European Beer (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSam Hoopes MHPAlternative Pleasure7B: AltbierNINJA Homebrewers
2ndDavid RogersVienna7A: Vienna LagerNorth Side Alers
3rdPete TrainHello Modelo7A: Vienna LagerNINJA Homebrewers
HMSascha TiboAltbier7B: AltbierNorth Side Alers

Table 8: Dark European Lager (17 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony Silveira MHPLone Star Eclipse8B: SchwarzbierDenton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndDon Huether MHPLil Man8A: Munich DunkelBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdDavid RogersWhy Is Your Schwartz So Small?8B: SchwarzbierNorth Side Alers

Table 9: Strong European Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJake Jones MHPScrew the Fine Print9C: Baltic PorterBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndJeremy Hatfield MHPBaltic Porter9C: Baltic PorterBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdJeremy Hatfield MHPEnter Ice Pun Here9B: EisbockBay Area Mashtronauts
HMJeff OberlinScooter9C: Baltic PorterNINJA Homebrewers

Table 10: German Wheat Beer (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSascha TiboWeissbier10A: WeissbierNorth Side Alers
2ndGregory Smith MHPKapitanin Ihres Seele10B: Dunkels WeissbierHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdCharlie Scudder MHPDr. Doofenshmirtz's Concoction Brewinator10C: Weizenbock Horsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 11: British Bitter (17 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stScott KoehlerScotts Real Bitters11C: Strong BitterNINJA Homebrewers
2ndJarrett Long MHP
Co-Brewer: John Bates
You Down With Esb Ya You Know Me!11C: Strong BitterHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdJarrett Long MHP
Co-Brewer: John Bates
Bitter Englishman11B: Best BitterHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 12: Pale Commonwealth Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stWesley Kulcak MHPShepherd's Traditional Pale Ale12C: English IPABay Area Mashtronauts
2ndBrian Stephens MHPYeah, I Dry Hopped ItLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerKeepers of Craft
3rdTravis Cherry MHPBeer Guts and Space Nuts12C: English IPABay Area Mashtronauts
HMMorgan Smith MHPHop and A Skip12C: English IPAHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 13: Brown British Beer (16 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDavid Towles MHPOld World Porter13C: English PorterHigh Plains Drafters [TX]
2ndJeff OberlinLap Dog13A: Dark MildNINJA Homebrewers
3rdSam Hoopes MHPPort Side13C: English PorterNINJA Homebrewers

Table 14: Scottish Ale (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSteve Russell MHP
Co-Brewer: Mike Moss
Empty Sporran14C: Scottish ExportHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndIain ArmstrongSW Scottish Export14C: Scottish Export
3rdGenaro Garza MHPBon Scottish Light14A: Scottish LightSan Antonio Cerveceros

Table 15: Irish Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony Silveira MHPBlack Hole Sun15B: Irish StoutDenton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndGenaro Garza MHPRed Rocker15A: Irish Red AleSan Antonio Cerveceros
3rdJimmy LampmanMolly's Drink15A: Irish Red AleNINJA Homebrewers
HMBrandy Patton MHPIrishish Stout15B: Irish StoutHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 16: Dark British Beer (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Grady MHPCon Amor16B: Oatmeal StoutAle-ian Society
2ndDean Simpson MHPBlack Shoe's Swill16A: Sweet StoutBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdReed SmollarBaby's First Milk Stout16A: Sweet StoutDallas Homebrew Collective

Table 17: Strong British Ale (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stHayden CharterFat Camp Survivor17C: Wee HeavyFoam Rangers Homebrew Club
2ndChris Daily MHPI Haven't Felt A Presence Like This Since......17D: English Barley WineSan Antonio Cerveceros
3rdDavid RogersIf It's Not Scottish, It's Crap!17C: Wee HeavyNorth Side Alers
HMScott Hutchison MHPIf It Isn't Scottish, It's Crap17C: Wee HeavyBay Area Mashtronauts

Table 18: Pale American Ale (18 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeff OberlinMielikki Light Ale18A: Blonde AleNINJA Homebrewers
2ndByron Bird MHPLaying Dimes V218A: Blonde AleHigh Plains Drafters [TX]
3rdTodd Rupell MHPNorth Shore18B: American Pale AleThe Brü Club

Table 19: Amber and Brown American Beer (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPaul Pitre MHPLa Common19B: California CommonRedstick Brewmasters
2ndJimmy LampmanBrown Betty19C: American Brown AleNINJA Homebrewers
3rdJohn SkeltonThe Maisie Steamer19B: California CommonHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
HMTim MercerJackalope Tears19C: American Brown AleHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 20: American Porter and Stout (20 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stFritz Schanz MHPStearman's American Stout20B: American StoutDenton County Homebrewers Guild
2ndJosh WordAmerican Stout20B: American StoutBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdJarrett Long MHP
Co-Brewer: John Bates
Imperial Empire20C: Imperial StoutHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 21: American IPA (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKevin Knea MHPSmash This !21A: American IPABay Area Mashtronauts
2ndJohn SkeltonAmerican IPA With 1776% More IPA21A: American IPAHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
3rdMauricio MontoyaChasing the Tugboat21A: American IPAFoam Rangers Homebrew Club

Table 22: Strong American Ale & Smoked Beer (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeff OberlinHailey Magic32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer NINJA Homebrewers
2ndShaun Huggins MHPThe Malt-A-Lorian22C: American BarleywineSan Antonio Cerveceros
3rdJake Jones MHP#44 Smoked Porter32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts

Table 23: European Sour Ale (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAustin BoggsLambic-Ish23D: LambicHorsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndRandy Daily MHPA Lil Sour23G: GoseBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdRandy Daily MHPMango ParadiseLSX4: Catharina Sour Bay Area Mashtronauts

Table 24: Belgian Ale (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDouglas HicksKeep On Keepin' On24C: Bière de Garde North Texas Homebrewers Association
2ndJeremy Hatfield MHPBeer of Gardening?24C: Bière de Garde Bay Area Mashtronauts
3rdJarrett Long MHP
Co-Brewer: John Bates
Pale Belgian Moon24B: Belgian Pale AleHorsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 25: Strong Belgian Ale (23 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stScott KoehlerThreesome25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleNINJA Homebrewers
2ndScott KoehlerThanks Bano!25A: Belgian Blond AleNINJA Homebrewers
3rdLuis Nori MHP
Co-Brewer: Cristina Frasson Nori
Belga Forte25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleCane Island Alers (CIA)
HMCharlie Scudder MHPSolidarity Rye Saison25B: Saison Horsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 26: Dubbel & Quad (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJimmy LampmanBig Trouble In Little Belgium26B: Belgian DubbelNINJA Homebrewers
2ndShaun Huggins MHPIt's A Trap(pist)!26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleSan Antonio Cerveceros
3rdSidney Taylor MHPDubbel Trubbel26B: Belgian DubbelCane Island Alers (CIA)

Table 27: Historical Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stThomas Musquiez MHPPegboard Garageziskie27A5: Piwo GrodziskieSan Antonio Cerveceros
2ndJoel Cervantes MHPBailey Reyna27A7: Pre-Prohibition PorterBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdThomas Musquiez MHPMy My Miss American Rye27A8: RoggenbierSan Antonio Cerveceros

Table 28: American Wild Ale (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian Stephens MHPPetra-Fication Purple28C: Wild Specialty Beer Keepers of Craft
2ndIain ArmstrongSW Brett28A: Brett Beer
3rdAaron Crousillac MHPBiere de Table28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer Redstick Brewmasters

Table 29: Fruit Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRandy Daily MHPA Spicy Lil Sour29B: Fruit and Spice Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
2ndErin McCaskill
Co-Brewer: Jimmy McCaskill
Strawberry Blonde Bliss29A: Fruit Beer Ale-ian Society
3rdJohn Luhmann MHPPina Colada Sour29A: Fruit Beer Iowa Brewers Union
HMGregory Smith MHPInextricable Link29A: Fruit Beer Horsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 30: Spiced Beer (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAustin BoggsYou Serious Clark? Vol. 330C: Winter Seasonal Beer Horsemen of the Hopocalypse
2ndRoss Stuart MHPExtra Coconut30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Arizona Society of Homebrewers
3rdJohn SkeltonIt's Punkie, Punkie, Pow, Pow Time Boi!!!30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Horsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 31: Belgian Single & Trippel (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
Rylie26C: Belgian TripelNINJA Homebrewers
2ndFritz Schanz MHPStearman's Belgian Tripel26C: Belgian TripelDenton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdMatthew Johnsen MHPIt's A Trap!26A: Belgian SingleRock Hoppers Brew Club

Table 33: Wood Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn BlackBlackjack Stout33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
2ndFritz Schanz MHPStearman's Belgian Golden Strong With Wood And Spirits33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Denton County Homebrewers Guild
3rdSam Hoopes MHP
Co-Brewer: Scott Koehler
Poshel Na Khuy Putin33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer NINJA Homebrewers
HMMichael Myers MHPDirty Sanchez33A: Wood-Aged Beer Horsemen of the Hopocalypse

Table 34: Specialty Beer/ Alternative Fermentable (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTravis Cherry MHPPizza and Beer Meal Ready To Eat34C: Experimental Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts
2ndDavid RogersRot Bier34C: Experimental Beer North Side Alers
3rdTravis Cherry MHPIn the Trenches31B: Alternative Sugar Beer Bay Area Mashtronauts

Table 35: Specialty IPA (17 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEric Heinz
Co-Brewer: Kyle Autry
We Need Better Beer Names. Bates & Long Are Kicking Our Butts!21B5: Rye IPA NINJA Homebrewers
2ndShaun Huggins MHPRed Leader Standing By21B4: Red IPA San Antonio Cerveceros
3rdJosh WordRye IPA21B5: Rye IPA Bay Area Mashtronauts

Table 36: Czech Amber Lager (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDon Huether MHPBohemian Outlaw3C: Czech Amber LagerBay Area Mashtronauts
2ndKevin Knea MHP
Co-Brewer: Jeremy Hatfield Stephen Solis
Czech Mate3C: Czech Amber LagerBay Area Mashtronauts
3rdJared MurrayMelting Potkavat3C: Czech Amber Lager

Table 37: Hazy IPA (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDean Simpson MHP
Co-Brewer: Kevin Darling
Haze Gray and Underway21C: Hazy IPABay Area Mashtronauts
2ndRoss Stuart MHPHazy IPA21C: Hazy IPAArizona Society of Homebrewers
3rdBryan TschirhartBryan Tschirhart21C: Hazy IPASan Antonio Cerveceros