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2025 Greg Noonan Memorial Homebrew Competition: Past Winners – 2024

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stTom Slonaker92 Barke Lager2B: International Amber LagerMerrimack Valley Homebrew Club
2ndNic Templeton
Co-Brewer: Pete Thatcher		Mt. Tahoma27A6: Pre-Prohibition Lager
3rdNate Cicoria
Co-Brewer: Alexander Shachook		Czech The Srm3D: Czech Dark LagerMerrimack Valley Homebrew Club

Vermont Homebrewer of the Year

BrewerEntry NameStyleClub
Craig EvansMild 202413A: Dark MildGreen Mountain Mashers

Brewmaster's Choice

BrewerEntry NameStyleClub
James DuclosJanet's Brown Ale19C: American Brown AleGreen Mountain Mashers

Table 1: Pale American Beer, American Wheat and Blonde (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNic TempletonRice Lager1B: American Lager
2ndIan DavisEat Your Wheaties1D: American Wheat BeerGreen Mountain Mashers
3rdMatthew MeadCream Ale1C: Cream AlePrimeTime Brewers

Table 2: Pale European Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAlastair HewittPhoenix Rising Export5C: German Helles ExportbierBoston Wort Processors
2ndNic TempletonChela2A: International Pale Lager
3rdTom Slonaker93 Kolsch5B: KölschMerrimack Valley Homebrew Club
HMJames DuclosCerveza Mexicana2A: International Pale LagerGreen Mountain Mashers

Table 3: Pilsner (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNic Templeton
Co-Brewer: Pete Thatcher		Mt. Tahoma27A6: Pre-Prohibition Lager
2ndMike SheaBounced Czech3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerNorth Shore Brewers
3rdAlastair HewittLudlow Pils3B: Czech Premium Pale LagerBoston Wort Processors

Table 4: Pale Malty European Beer (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian MillevilleBayern Helles4A: Munich HellesNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndAlastair HewittGoldregen Maibock4C: Helles BockBoston Wort Processors
3rdNate Cicoria
Co-Brewer: Alexander Shachook		Helles And Back4A: Munich HellesMerrimack Valley Homebrew Club

Table 5: Amber European Beer (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTom Slonaker92 Barke Lager2B: International Amber LagerMerrimack Valley Homebrew Club
2ndTom Slonaker91 Altbier7B: AltbierMerrimack Valley Homebrew Club
3rdJeff Simonds
Co-Brewer: Green Mountain Mashers		Andy's Altbier7B: AltbierGreen Mountain Mashers
HMTim BroderickAmber Alert2B: International Amber LagerNorth Shore Brewers

Table 6: Dark European Lager and Strong European Lager (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNate Cicoria
Co-Brewer: Alexander Shachook		Czech The Srm3D: Czech Dark LagerMerrimack Valley Homebrew Club
2ndJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Ken DeMarre		Kenator Delight9A: Doppelbock Niagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdBrian MillevilleNaterator9A: Doppelbock Niagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 7: German Wheat and Rye Beer (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTracy RexfordVt Wise Heffer10A: WeissbierGreen Mountain Mashers
2ndDwight MatthewsWeizenbock10C: Weizenbock Green Mountain Mashers
3rdThomas McGloineFruhlingsweizen 10A: WeissbierSaratoga Thoroughbrews

Table 8: British Pale Ale (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
2ndCraig EvansBitter #111A: Ordinary BitterGreen Mountain Mashers
3rdCraig EvansGolden Bitter 202412A: British Golden AleGreen Mountain Mashers
HMNate Cicoria
Co-Brewer: Alexander Shachook		Blessed Bitter11B: Best BitterMerrimack Valley Homebrew Club

Table 9: Scottish and Irish Ale (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMichael RaineyRain's Red15A: Irish Red Ale
2ndThomas McGloineOld Tolbooth 14C: Scottish ExportSaratoga Thoroughbrews
3rdThomas McGloineSaratoga Red 15A: Irish Red AleSaratoga Thoroughbrews

Table 10: American Pale Ale and American IPA (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew MeadSierra Cascades Pale Ale18B: American Pale AlePrimeTime Brewers
2ndJames DuclosStratagem Pale Ale 18B: American Pale AleGreen Mountain Mashers
3rdJohn SummaNzipa21A: American IPAGreen Mountain Mashers

Table 11: Amber and Brown American Ale (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJames DuclosJanet's Brown Ale19C: American Brown AleGreen Mountain Mashers
2ndJoshua Clarke
Co-Brewer: n/a 		Dive Bar19C: American Brown AleGreen Mountain Mashers
3rdAdam DesoMining Coal27A2: Kentucky CommonThe Brü Club

Table 12: British Brown Beer (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCraig EvansMild 202413A: Dark MildGreen Mountain Mashers
2ndCraig EvansUpside Down Brown13B: British Brown AleGreen Mountain Mashers
3rdJeff Simonds
Co-Brewer: Green Mountain Mashers		Weak British Tea13B: British Brown AleGreen Mountain Mashers

Table 13: Irish and British Stout and American Porter and Stout (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMatthew MeadTreefort Stout16C: Tropical StoutPrimeTime Brewers
2ndMichael SharpesHey Porter!20A: American PorterThe Brü Club
3rdThomas McGloineBundoran Stout 15B: Irish StoutSaratoga Thoroughbrews

Table 14: Specialty IPA (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTom Slonaker95 Thrice 24v121B: Specialty IPA Merrimack Valley Homebrew Club
2ndJoshua Clarke
Co-Brewer: n/a 		Gnarsty Beast21B: Specialty IPA Green Mountain Mashers
3rdRyan LeamyRed IPA21B4: Red IPA Green Mountain Mashers

Table 15: Hazy IPA (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stIan DavisJuicy Juice21C: Hazy IPAGreen Mountain Mashers
2ndJohn SummaRare Earth21C: Hazy IPAGreen Mountain Mashers
3rdTyler KlepkoDown Under - Nz IPA21C: Hazy IPAMontreAlers

Table 16: Strong American Ale (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stAlastair HewittProud Foot22C: American BarleywineBoston Wort Processors
2ndJohn SummaApoceclipse22A: Double IPAGreen Mountain Mashers
3rdJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Mark Zambron		Eat Your Wheaties22D: WheatwineNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 17: Strong British Ale (11 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn CrossettUncle Johnnies Big Wee Wee Heavy 17C: Wee HeavyNiagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndJohn CrossettGreg Noonan Best Of Show 202317D: English Barley WineNiagara Association of Homebrewers
3rdJeff Simonds
Co-Brewer: Ian Davis		Old Frozen Toes17D: English Barley WineGreen Mountain Mashers

Table 18: Imperial Porter and Stout (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTimothy PrattLush20C: Imperial StoutBrew Haven
2ndCraig EvansRIS 201420C: Imperial StoutGreen Mountain Mashers
3rdBrian MillevilleBalrog Tea20C: Imperial StoutNiagara Association of Homebrewers

Table 19: Saison (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stFrank SchneidawindHaybelly25B: Saison MontreAlers
2ndJeff SimondsKinda Classic Saison25B: Saison Green Mountain Mashers
3rdIan Davis
Co-Brewer: Jeff Simonds		Oui25B: Saison Green Mountain Mashers
HMCraig EvansFarmhouse Saison25B: Saison Green Mountain Mashers

Table 20: Belgian Ale (9 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stThomas McGloineDancing Grain Bpa 24B: Belgian Pale AleSaratoga Thoroughbrews
2ndIan DavisOpus Bae26A: Belgian SingleGreen Mountain Mashers
3rdJames DuclosWitbier 202324A: WitbierGreen Mountain Mashers

Table 21: Strong Belgian Ale (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stThomas McGloineGöbelbrau Tripel26C: Belgian TripelSaratoga Thoroughbrews
2ndJames DuclosDave And Brucie's Wedding Tripel26C: Belgian TripelGreen Mountain Mashers
3rdJeff ClarksonChamber Echos25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleGreen Mountain Mashers

Table 22: European Sour Ale (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stFrank SchneidawindSix Arpents23D: LambicMontreAlers
2ndFrank SchneidawindSummerlong23C: Oud BruinMontreAlers
3rdFrank SchneidawindRed Fox Run23B: Flanders Red AleMontreAlers

Table 23: Fruit Beer (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrian MillevilleKelly's Sour (She Is The Best)29A: Fruit Beer Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndJames DuclosMango Kölsch 29A: Fruit Beer Green Mountain Mashers
3rdJoshua Clarke
Co-Brewer: n/a 		Amortentia29C: Specialty Fruit Beer Green Mountain Mashers

Table 24: Spice, Herb or Vegetable Beer and Specialty Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNormand CyrRousse Au Seigle 34B: Mixed-Style Beer MontreAlers
2ndNormand CyrPruchinette30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer MontreAlers
3rdJeff Simonds
Co-Brewer: Ian Davis Erin Ennis Craig Evans And Andy Ferko		Ferkzilla Imperial Coffee Stout30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Green Mountain Mashers
HMJames DuclosA Try At Rye Ale31A: Alternative Grain Beer Green Mountain Mashers

Table 25: Smoke-Flavored Beer and Wood-Aged Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJohn Crossett
Co-Brewer: Mark Zambron		Barrel Project Step 3 33A: Wood-Aged Beer Niagara Association of Homebrewers
2ndSeth FarquharsonLichtenhainer27A3: Lichtenhainer
3rdAndy Ferko
Co-Brewer: Ian Davis Erin Ennis Craig Evans And Jeff Simonds		Whiskey Barrel-Aged Ferkzilla33A: Wood-Aged Beer Green Mountain Mashers
HMTimothy PrattSmoke Haven6B: RauchbierBrew Haven

Table 26: American Wild Ale (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeff SimondsKinda Brett Saison28A: Brett Beer Green Mountain Mashers
2ndMichael SharpesTable Jester28C: Wild Specialty Beer The Brü Club
3rdCraig EvansBolton Valley Koolship Cherry28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour Beer Green Mountain Mashers

Past Winners

Judging Sessions and Dates

Queen City Brewery
04/26/2025 8:45 AM, EDT.

Queen City Brewery
04/26/2025 12:00 PM, EDT.

Account Registration Open

Account registrations accepted 01/04/2025 12:00 AM, EST through 04/26/2025 5:00 PM, EDT.

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 01/04/2025 12:00 AM, EST through 04/26/2025 5:00 PM, EDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 03/01/2025 12:00 AM, EST through 04/05/2025 11:59 PM, EDT.

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Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 03/24/2025 8:00 AM, EDT through 04/12/2025 9:00 PM, EDT.

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Entry bottles accepted at the shipping location 03/29/2025 8:00 AM, EDT through 04/12/2025 9:00 PM, EDT.