Wyoming Brewers Festival Brew Battle 2025: Past Winners – 2022
Thanks to all who participated in the Wyoming Brewers Festival Brew Battle 2025.
There were 32 entries judged and 66 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Beer
| Place | Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chad Legerski | Long Legged Blonde | 18A: Blonde Ale | High Plains Drafters [WY] |
Winning Entries
Table 1: Lager (9 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ernie Smith | Lrh-Lawnmowerspecial III | 1B: American Lager | Intellectual Brewers Union (IBU)[WY] |
| 2nd | Paul Dey | Cold Deyz | 9B: Eisbock | High Plains Drafters [WY] |
| 3rd | Patrick Ramsey Co-Brewer: Ellie Ramsey | Numero Tres | 4A: Munich Helles |
Table 2: Light & Amber Ales (5 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chad Legerski | Long Legged Blonde | 18A: Blonde Ale | High Plains Drafters [WY] |
| 2nd | Rusty Brinkman | Wee Willy | 17C: Wee Heavy | High Plains Drafters [WY] |
| 3rd | Ernie Smith | Lrh-Erniesspecialbrew | 11C: Strong Bitter | Intellectual Brewers Union (IBU)[WY] |
Table 3: Dark and Strong Ales (5 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rusty Brinkman | Babushka | 20C: Imperial Stout | High Plains Drafters [WY] |
| 2nd | Logan Wiley Co-Brewer: Devon Lehman | 16 Tons | 20C: Imperial Stout | High Plains Drafters [WY] |
| 3rd | Greg Aitkenhead | Gnarly Wall Imperial Stout | 20C: Imperial Stout | Intellectual Brewers Union (IBU) |
Table 4: IPA (6 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Thomas Durand | Stoop Girl | 21A: American IPA | |
| 2nd | Fred Hirsch | Deep Cover | 21A: American IPA | High Plains Drafters [WY] |
| 3rd | Frank Strong | Double Rye IPA | 22A: Double IPA | High Plains Drafters [WY] |
Table 5: Belgian & Specialty (7 entries)
Judging Sessions
March 8 (AM)
03/08/2025 9:00 AM, MST.
March 8 (PM)
03/08/2025 11:23 AM, MST.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 01/01/2025 12:00 AM, MST through 03/08/2025 9:00 AM, MST.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry registrations accepted 01/01/2025 12:00 AM, MST through 03/08/2025 9:00 AM, MST.
Entry Drop-Off Closed
Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 02/15/2025 12:00 PM, MST through 03/02/2025 12:00 PM, MST.
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 02/15/2025 12:00 PM, MST through 03/02/2025 12:00 PM, MST.