MBO 2009 Results

MBO Best-of-Show

Best of Show Trophy

This year's contest attracted 195 entries with homebrewers from 19 states entering the contest. Best-of-Show Mead/Ciders went to Doug Parsley from Tarentum PA. Best-of-Show Beers went to Cody & Steve Wiseman from Cross Lanes WV. Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who entered. See the sidebar for more information.

1st Place Medallion
1st Place Medallion

Judges whose entries placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their categories won hand-carved wooden medallions courtesy of Roger Dailey. Best of Show winners received a hand-carved placard, also by Roger.

The Spirit of Free Beer Award, a club-only award presented to a GHHA member who demonstrates outstanding craftsmanship and dedication to the art of homebrewing, was awarded to Kevin Colegrove by last year's recipient, Cindy Dailey.

MBO Judge's Glass

Judge's Glass

Judges were given a commemorative tasting glass laser-etched with the GHHA logo and "MBO Judge."

The GHHA would like to thank everyone who helped make the 2009 Mountain Brewer Open possible, including volunteers, judges, stewards, and entrants. It wouldn't have been possible without you!

Recipes

Anyone who would like their entries' recipes posted on the GHHA website email them to Rick via the Contact Form. Links to recipes will be placed on this page and on our Recipe Page.

Label Contest Results

This year's MBO also played host to our fourth annual MBO Label Contest. There were 11 entries, the winners selected by popular vote. And the winners are:

1st Place picture
1st Place:
Dave Zalewski
Proctorville, OH
2nd Place picture
2nd Place:
Greg Peterson
Carthage, NC
3rd Place picture
3rd Place:
William Taylor
Amhearst, MA