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The Oregon State Fair Homebrew Beer Competition is back!

Thank you to all who have entered the 2011 Oregon State Fair Homebrew Beer Competition. The response was great and now we are looking forward to upcoming homebrew events.  See below for the latest schedule.
 
Saturday, August 6, 2011 (pre-Fair)
  • 9 am – First round of judging to take place in the Hart of the Garden Building (aka Floral Building)

Saturday, August 27, 2011 (first Saturday of Fair)

  • 1 pm – 2 00 pm – Homebrew Beer Demonstration to be performed on the Spirit of Oregon Stage. The demonstration will be a part of the Blues, Brews & Barbecue festivities located within The Grove at the North end of the Fairgrounds.
  • 4 pm – 5 pm – Live “Best of Show” judging on the Americraft Center Stage (Jackman-Long Building)
  • 5 pm – 5:30 pm – Homebrew Beer Awards Presentation

 

CONTACTS:  Coordinator:  Curt Hausam, (503) 378-0774 or Email:  aknives@comcast.net

Program Manager:  Jeff Trejo, (503) 947-3257, or Email:  jeff.trejo@state.or.us

 

2011 Homebrew Beer Competition - Thank you to our Sponsors!

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2011 Homebrew Beer Competition

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters!

 

Homebrew Beer Competition

Best of Show:  Pelican Pub & Brewery

Pacific City, OR

Light Lager:  F.H. Steinbart

Portland, OR

Pilsener:  Hopworks Urban Brewery

Portland, OR

European Amber Lager:  Ram Restaurant & Brewery

Salem, OR 

Dark Lager:  Oakshire Brewing

Eugene, OR

Bock:  Big Horse Brewpub

Hood River, OR

Light Hybrid:  Widmer Bros. Brewing

Portland, OR

Amber Hybrid Beer:  Pale Horse Brewing Co.

Salem, OR

English Pale Ale:  F.H. Steinbart

Portland, OR

Scottish & Irish Ale:  Fearless Brewing Co.

Estacada, OR

American Ale:  Ram Restaurant & Brewery

Salem, OR

English Brown Ale:  Corvallis Brewing Supply

Corvallis, OR

Porter:  Ram Restaurant & Brewery

Happy Valley, OR

Stout:  Pale Horse Brewing Co.

Salem, OR

India Pale Ale:  Standing Stone Brewing

Ashland, OR

German Wheat & Rye:  Ram Restaurant & Brewery

Happy Valley, OR

Belgian & French Ale:  Hopworks Urban Brewery

Portland, OR

Sour Ale:  Above the Rest Homebrewing Supplies

Tigard, OR

Belgian Strong Ale:  Venti’s Café & Taphouse

Salem, OR

Strong Ale:  Venti’s Café & Taphouse

Salem, OR

Fruit Beer:  Thompson Brewery & Public House

Salem, OR

Spice/ Herb & Vegetable Beer:  Thompson Brewery & Public House

Salem, OR

Smoke Flavored & Wood Aged Beer:  Valley Vintner & Brew

Eugene, OR

Specialty & Experimental Beer:  Gilgamesh Brewing

Turner, OR

Mead:  F.H. Steinbart

Portland, OR

Cider & Perry:  F.H. Steinbart

Portland, OR

Soft Drinks:  Gnome Beverage Co.

Salem, OR

 

Homebrew Beer Judging Location – Special Thanks

Ram Restaurant & Brewery

Salem, OR

 

Homebrew Beer Booth in the Americraft Center

Corvallis Brewing Supply

Corvallis, OR

Capitol Brewers

Salem, OR

David Swisher

Jefferson, OR

 

Homebrew Beer Demonstration – Spirit of Oregon Stage

Charley Renn

Corvallis, OR

David Swisher

Jefferson, OR

 

 

2011 Homebrew Awards

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Thank you to all our 2011 homebrew participants.  The Oregon State Fair received over 220 entries!  Our Homebrew Competition culminated with the Best of Show performed live on stage in the Americraft Cookware Center. 
 
There were several distinguished judges on hand: 
 
Ted Hausotter from Baker City
Darron Welch from Pacific City
Lisa Morrison from Portland
Mike Paladino from Salem
 
Here are the Best of Show Results Sponsored by Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City, OR
 
Best of Show - David Swisher (Dark Lager) named "In My Schwartz"
Best of Show Reserve - Eric Brenneck (English Brown Ale) named "Ruffian Brown Ale"
Honorable Mention - Duane Younger (Sour Ale)
Honorable Honorable - David Swisher (Scottish & Irish Ale) named "Dunbar's Export"

  

For the 2011 Homebrew Category Awards, please click on the link below!

Homebrew Awards