Club Only Competitions
We hold various competitions throughout the year to celebrate the diversity and talent of all of the great brewers in our club. Throughout the year we will hold style specific competitions that will be judged by a panel of non participating members and guest judges.
JBG Brewer of the Year Rules 2025 Club Competitions and B.O.Y Points
Location for Competitions and judging will be determined at a later date.
Schedule:
Points System
First place: 10 points
Second place: 8 points
Third place: 6 points
Outside competitions
One point for entering, 2 points if entry finishes top 3
April - Fruit Beers
For the April Fruit Beers competition, fruit should be a noticeable component to your beer.
Winners
- Bill George - Orange Witbier
- Mark Hietikko - Orange Cream Ale
- Tony Aquino & Jeff Podolski - Blood Orange Blonde Ale
June - SMSH (Single Malt, Single Hop) Beers
For the June SMSH Beers competition, brewers should pick one malt and one hop variety to brew their beer.
Winners
- John Palanchar - Red IPA
- Mark Hietikko - English Ale
- Joe Froelick - German Light Lager
August - Lawnmower Beer
For the August Competition, break out the Lawnmower beers that are light and refreshing enough to drink while working in the yard.
October- Oktoberfest
For the Oktoberfest Competition, break out the lederhosen, cook a bratwurst and get your homebrew ready an Oktoberfest stein.
December - Big and Dark
The myth... The legend... The mother of all JBG competitions! Brew any style you want as long as it's big (8.5 ABV or higher) and dark (30 SRM or higher)! This competition is where legends are made, so get brewing early!
Previous Brewers of the Year
- 2024 - Mark Hietikko
- 2023 - Joe Froehlich and Bill George
- 2022 - Bill George and Joe Froehlich
- 2021 - Joe Froehlich and Bill George
- 2020 – Mark Lekovish
- 2019 – Mike Davidson
- 2018 - Doug Walling
- 2017 - Joel Rakoski
- 2016 - Joel Rakoski
- 2015 - Jason Janes
- 2014 - Jason Janes
