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Colonial Cup 2025: Past Winners – 2024

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stEdward MarquardtMagic Sour23F: Fruit LambicLowcountry Libations
2ndBrian McCrickard
Co-Brewer: Joe Luchansky Patrick Johnson Eric Cain Larry Lentz Brian Donnegan Bob Buerger Brandon Christian Matt White Bruce Steward		7cb's Belgian Strong Dark Ale33B: Specialty Wood-Aged BeerSeven City Brewers
3rdRoss StuartHazy IPA21C: Hazy IPAArizona Society of Homebrewers
HMChris RousseauRed Clover15A: Irish Red AleLowcountry Libations

Table 1: IPA and Strong American Ale (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoss StuartHazy IPA21C: Hazy IPAArizona Society of Homebrewers
2ndKirk Waters
Co-Brewer: Kelley Hwang		Monster22C: American BarleywineLowcountry Libations
3rdMike GallagherPlaceholder21C: Hazy IPALowcountry Libations

Table 2: Standard American Beer (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim EbertAmerican Girl1D: American Wheat BeerJames River Homebrewers
2ndAllen SmithWatered Down Swill1A: American Light LagerWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club
3rdJim EbertMech Ultra1A: American Light LagerJames River Homebrewers

Table 3: American Porter and Stout (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChristopher RileyRooney C-1020B: American StoutWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club
2ndAnthony MercerMystic Porter20A: American PorterDown East Alers (DEA)
3rdBeth Madden
Co-Brewer: Brian Madden		Pig-Pen Porter20A: American PorterSeven City Brewers

Table 4: Czech Lager (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJordan LaFontaineCzech Pale Lager3A: Czech Pale LagerHolly Springs Brusaders
2ndKen HiltonAmber Waves Of Grain 3C: Czech Amber LagerDown East Alers (DEA)
3rdJordan LaFontaineCzech Premium Pale Lager3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerHolly Springs Brusaders

Table 5: Pale Malty European Lager / Local Styles (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKen HiltonWhat The Helles Went Wrong In Montana4A: Munich HellesDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndAllen SmithHigher Standards4A: Munich HellesWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club
3rdJim EbertNectar Of The GodsLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerJames River Homebrewers

Table 6: British Beer (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMike RousseauSimply The Best11B: Best BitterLowcountry Libations
2ndHaven SchultzNightshade13A: Dark MildThe Brü Club
3rdGreg OgleSouthside Porter13C: English PorterNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys

Table 7: Wild/Sour Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stEdward MarquardtMagic Sour23F: Fruit Lambic Lowcountry Libations
2ndEdward MarquardtGold Sour23E: GueuzeLowcountry Libations
3rdStephen Golubieskiʻakohekohe Aloha Hawaiian Sour28C: Wild Specialty Beer Lowcountry Libations

Table 8: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian McCrickard
Co-Brewer: Joe Luchansky Patrick Johnson Eric Cain Larry Lentz Brian Donnegan Bob Buerger Brandon Christian Matt White Bruce Steward		7cb's Belgian Strong Dark Ale33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Seven City Brewers
2ndBrandon Christian
Co-Brewer: Carla Christian		Belgian Strong Dark Ale33A: Wood-Aged Beer Seven City Brewers
3rdBrian McCrickard
Co-Brewer: Todd Cannon		757 Bourbon County Stout33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Seven City Brewers
HMClay VickHarry33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Down East Alers (DEA)

Table 9: Pale and Amber Bitter European Beer (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stClay VickConrad7B: AltbierDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndEdward MarquardtLight Pilsner5A: German LeichtbierLowcountry Libations
3rdBenjamin CunninghamAltbier7B: AltbierJames River Homebrewers

Table 10: Amber and dark European Lager (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAnthony MercerGnarly Branch Marzen6A: MärzenDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndBrandon Christian
Co-Brewer: Carla Christian		Shwarzbeir8B: SchwarzbierSeven City Brewers
3rdChristopher RileyGerta9A: Doppelbock Winston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club

Table 11: International Lager (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrandon Christian
Co-Brewer: Carla Christian		Hey Baby Que Paso! Mexican Lager2A: International Pale LagerSeven City Brewers
2ndMike GallagherCream Dream 2A: International Pale LagerLowcountry Libations
3rdTony KulasInternational Amber Lager2B: International Amber LagerDown East Alers (DEA)

Table 12: Scotish and Irish Ale (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChris RousseauRed Clover15A: Irish Red AleLowcountry Libations
2ndCarl TeacheyThanks, Tagert14A: Scottish LightWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club
3rdJordan LaFontaineRed Rambler15A: Irish Red AleHolly Springs Brusaders

Table 13: Trappist Ales (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTony KulasBelgian Dubbel26B: Belgian DubbelDown East Alers (DEA)
2ndJeff PascoeTrappist Belgian Quad 26D: Belgian Dark Strong AleLowcountry Libations
3rdAllen SmithSolix 26A: Belgian SingleWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club

Table 14: Strong Belgian Ales (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stKristen Boucher
Co-Brewer: Jeremy Boucher		My Favorite Saison25B: Saison Savannah Brewers League
2ndAllen SmithCelestial Blonde25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club
3rdChris RousseauB.B.25A: Belgian Blond AleLowcountry Libations

Table 15: Specialty Beer (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRyan LarsenCold As Rice34B: Mixed-Style Beer James River Homebrewers
2ndStephen GolubieskiCookoo Laison34C: Experimental Beer Lowcountry Libations
3rdJim EbertPops Rootbier34C: Experimental Beer James River Homebrewers

Table 16: Historical/Alternative Fermentable/Smoked Beers (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMarcella LaFontaineFunkenwangsvorstellung27A3: LichtenhainerHolly Springs Brusaders
2ndDavid MerzBière Fumée à L'Aulne32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer Palmetto State Brewers
3rdSteven Jones252 P&r Lager (Pills/rice)27A6: Pre-Prohibition LagerDown East Alers (DEA)

Table 17: Fruit/Spiced Beer (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMarcella LaFontaineNodus Tollen's Nectar29A: Fruit Beer Holly Springs Brusaders
2ndRyan LarsenVanilla Thrilla30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer James River Homebrewers
3rdAdam FiddlerPog Face 29A: Fruit Beer Chicken City Ale Raisers

Table 18: Pale Commonwealth Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJordan LaFontaineAustralian Sparkling Ale12B: Australian Sparkling AleHolly Springs Brusaders
2ndRoss StuartEnglish IPA12C: English IPAArizona Society of Homebrewers
3rdGreg OgleBobs Your Uncle12A: British Golden AleNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys

Table 19: Belgian/German Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stStephen GolubieskiWaxwing Wit24A: WitbierLowcountry Libations
2ndKen HiltonFrench Gardens24C: Bière de Garde Down East Alers (DEA)
3rdKen HiltonThis Old Goat Is A Weizass10C: Weizenbock Down East Alers (DEA)

Table 20: Dark and Strong British Beer (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCarl TeacheyThe Biggest Otter17D: English Barley WineWinston-Salem Wort Hawgs Homebrew Club
2ndBill LynchBill's Brit Barleywine 17D: English Barley WineCarolina Brewmasters
3rdClay VickGretchen16A: Sweet StoutDown East Alers (DEA)

Table 21: Pale/Amber/Brown American Beer (15 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMike RousseauWinter Moose19C: American Brown AleLowcountry Libations
2ndRobert BillanyIf It's Not Cryo It's Crap18B: American Pale AleNorth Georgia Malt Monkeys
3rdPatrick SmithHappy Little Accident18A: Blonde AleSeven City Brewers

Past Winners

Judging Sessions and Dates

Saturday Morning Session
04/26/2025 8:00 AM, EDT.

Saturday Afternoon Session
04/26/2025 1:00 PM, EDT.

Pre-Competition Judging Session
04/18/2025 12:00 AM, EDT through 04/25/2025 11:00 PM, EDT.

Pickup at Lo-FI Brewing

Account Registration is Open for Judges or Stewards Only

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 02/20/2025 7:00 AM, EST through 04/25/2025 8:00 AM, EDT.

Entry Registration Closed

The competition entry limit has been reached.

Entry Drop-Off Open

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 03/28/2025 7:00 AM, EDT through 04/12/2025 6:00 PM, EDT.

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 Open

Entry bottles accepted at the shipping location 03/28/2025 7:00 AM, EDT through 04/12/2025 6:00 PM, EDT.