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Beerfest 2026

Thanks to all who participated in the Beerfest 2026.

There were 105 entries judged and 61 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Past Winners

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Best of Show Winners

Winning Entries

American Ale (18 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJo SkuseColumbia Smash Pale18B: American Pale AleTHursty Brewers
2ndRichard BaileyBailey's Amber19A: American Amber AleMelbourne Brewers [Australia]
3rdSharif SlametHunt For the Wilder-Pale Ale18B: American Pale AleMerri Mashers [Australia]

British Ales (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPeter NicolouleasVictoria Best11B: Best Bitter
2ndPeter NicolouleasDocker's Ale13B: British Brown Ale
3rdNeil MilneNo Bovver11B: Best BitterBayside Brewers [Australia]

Belgian Ales (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChristopher HolmesTripel Down26C: Belgian TripelMelbourne Brewers [Australia]
2ndBrian MurrayFloat On26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleMerri Mashers [Australia]
3rdChristopher HolmesChris's Falling Down Water26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleMelbourne Brewers [Australia]

Sour & Wild Ale (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSean DawsonWittanomyces28A: Brett BeerMerri Mashers [Australia]
2ndChris SchwinghamerSour Red28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour BeerMerri Mashers [Australia]
3rdJohn KingstonFruit Lambic23F: Fruit Lambic

Fruit & Spice Beer (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTim McDonaldPassionfruit and Elderflower Gose29A: Fruit Beer
2ndChristopher HolmesCaffeinated Duck Lord30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable BeerMelbourne Brewers [Australia]
3rdIan BennettChristmas Ale30C: Winter Seasonal BeerMelbourne Brewers [Australia]

Smoked & Wood Aged Beer (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChristopher HolmesBarrel Aged Duck Lord33B: Specialty Wood-Aged BeerMelbourne Brewers [Australia]
2ndJeremy Skuse
Co-Brewer: Jo Skuse		Smokey Choccy Orange32A: Classic Style Smoked BeerThursty Brewers
3rdJo SkuseWell Now...33B: Specialty Wood-Aged BeerTHursty Brewers