Underground Brewers of Connecticut

YAHOOS - Yankee Association of Homebrewers Objecting to Organized Societies

SNERHC 2003 Winners


BEST OF SHOW
Sponsored by Red Hook Brewing & Southampton Publik House
Classic Rauchbier
Michael Robinson
Nottingham, NH
Boston Wort Processors

FIRST RUNNER UP BEST OF SHOW
Sponsored by My Place Restaurant & Bru Room @ Bar
Fruit Beer - Old Ale with Raisons
John Watson
Southbury, CT
Underground Brewers of Connecticut

SECOND RUNNER UP BEST OF SHOW
Sponsored by Ommegang & Zok's Homebrewing Supplies
Classic American Pilsner
Jim Dexter
Acton, MA
Boston Wort Processors

BREWER'S CUP
Brewed by Colorado Brewing
Munich Dunkel
Paul Zocco
Andover, CT
Hop River Brewers

BEST BEER BREWED BY A NOVICE
Sponsored by Beer, Beer & More Beer
Brown Porter
Michael Turgeon
Mansfield, CT

Category 1. American Lager - Sponsored by Brescome Barton
First Classic American Pilsner Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Second Classic American Pilsner Mark Tambascio New Fairfield, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Third Light/Standard/Premium Tom Miklinevich & Mark Nelson West Redding, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Category 2. European Pale Lager - Sponsored by Northeast Beverage
First Bohemian Pilsner Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Second Bohemian Pilsner Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Third Dortmunder Export Von Bair Bethany, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Honorable Mention Muenchner Helles Bruce Stott Rockville, CT Hop River Brewers
Category 3. Light Ale - Sponsored by Stew Leonard's Vineyard
First Blonde Ale Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Second Blonde Ale Von Bair Bethany, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Third Blonde Ale Alejandro D'Aquino Framingham, MA Boston Wort Processors
Category 4. Bitter & English Pale Ale - Sponsored by Labatts
First Strong Bitter/English Pale Ale Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Second Ordinary Bitter Tim MacLachlan Cheshire, CT
Third Special or Best Bitter Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Honorable Mention Special or Best Bitter Von Bair Bethany, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Category 5. Scottish Ales - Sponsored by Mt. View Plaza Wines & Liquors
First Scottish Export 80/- Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Second None awarded
Third None awarded
Category 6. American Ple Ales - Sponsored by Crosby & Baker
First American Pale Ale Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Second American Pale Ale Von Bair Bethany, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Third American Pale Ale Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Category 7. India Pale Ale - Sponsored by Star Distributors
First India Pale Ale Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Second India Pale Ale Bryan Harrison No. Providence, RI
Third India Pale Ale Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Category 8. Koelsch & Altbier Sponsored by Ancona Wines & Liquors
First Northern German Altbier Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Second Duesseldorf Alt Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Third Koelsch-Style Ale Tom Miklinevich & Mark Nelson West Redding, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Category 9. German Amber Lager Sponsored by Stepney Wine & Liquor
First Vienna Lager Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Second Oktoberfest/Maerzen Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Third Oktoberfest/Maerzen Bryan Harrison No. Providence, RI
Category 10. Brown Ale - Sponsored by Trout Brook Brewery
First Southern English Brown Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Second American Brown Ale Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Third Northern English Brown Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Category 11. English & Scottish Strong Ale Sponsored by Maltose Express
First Old Ale Rick Rocheleau Danielson, CT
Second Old Ale Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Third Strong Scotch Ale Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Honorable Mention Strong Scotch Ale Tom Miklinevich & Mark Nelson West Redding, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Category 12. Barleywine & Imperial Stout - Sponsored by Homemade Libations
First American-Style Barleywine Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Second Russian Imperial Stout Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Third English-Style Barleywine Andrew Walsh Somerville, MA Boston Wort Processors
Category 13. European Dark Lager - Sponsored by All About Beer Magazine
First Munich Dunkel Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Second Schwarzbier Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Third Munich Dunkel Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Category 14. Bock - Sponsored by Cottrell Brewing & Cymba
First Traditional Bock Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Second Traditional Bock Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Third Helles Bock/Maibock Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Category 15. Porter - Sponsored by Colorado Brewery & Steak House
First Brown Porter Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Second Robust Porter Mark Tambascio New Fairfield, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Third Robust Porter Jim Link Shelton, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Honorable Mention Robust Porter Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Category 16. Stout - Sponsored by City Steam Brewery Café
First Foreign Extra Stout Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Second Foreign Extra Stout Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Third Oatmeal Stout Bruce Stott Rockville, CT Hop River Brewers
Category 17. Wheat Beer - Sponsored by New England Brewing
First Berliner Weisse John Watson Southbury, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Second Bavarian Weizen Andrew Walsh Somerville, MA Boston Wort Processors
Third Weizenbock Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Category 18. Strong Belgian Ale - Sponsored by Vanberg & Dewulf
First Dubbel Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Second Belgian Strong Golden Andrew Walsh Somerville, MA Boston Wort Processors
Third Tripel Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Category 19. Belgian & French Ale - Sponsored by Storey Publications
First Belgian Specialty Honey Ale, similar to Barbar Lefebvre Brewery - Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Second Saison Andrew Walsh Somerville, MA Boston Wort Processors
Third Witbier Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Category 20. Lambic & Belgian Sour Ale - Sponsored by Merchant du Vin
First Fruit Lambic-Style Ale with Cabernet and Merlot Grapes John Watson Southbury, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Second Fruit Lambic-Style Ale (Framboise) John Watson & Phil Simpson Southbury, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Third Straight Lambic-Style Ale John Watson & Phil Simpson Southbury, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Category 21. Fruit Beer - Sponsored by Brewers
First Old Ale with Raisons John Watson Southbury, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Second Strong Cherry Belgian Ale Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Third Wit with Sour Cherries Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Category 22. Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer - Sponsored by Drinks Unlimited Inc.
First Cream Ale with Pumpkin and Spices Justin Bradley & Shawn Lusson E. Taunton, MA
Second Rye Spiced IPA Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Third Wheat-based Belgian with Coriander Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Category 23. Smoke-Flavored Beer Sponsored by Hop Union
First Classic Rauchbier Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Second Smoked Porter Michael Robinson Nottingham, NH Boston Wort Processors
Third Smoked Schwartzbier Jim Dexter Acton, MA Boston Wort Processors
Category 24. Specialty, Experimental, Historical Beer - Sponsored by Yankee Brew News
First Imperial IPA Mark Tambascio & John Watson New Fairfield, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Second Old Ale with Raisons Mark Tambascio New Fairfield, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Third Baltic Porter Tom Miklinevich & David Gies West Redding, CT Underground Brewers of CT
Honorable Mention Wheat Wine Strong Ale with 63% wheat malt, American hops and yeast Rick Rocheleau Danielson, CT
Category 25. Mead - Sponsored by Fairgrounds Wine & Spirits
First Varietal Honey Traditional Mead Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Second Varietal Honey Traditional Mead Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Third Varietal Honey Traditional Mead Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Category 26. Cider - Sponsored by Castle Wines & Spirits
First Standard Apple Cider Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Second Specialty Cider-Granny Smith Apples Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers
Third Specialty Cider-Cinnamon Paul Zocco Andover, CT Hop River Brewers