Butler County Homebrew Throwdown 2025: Past Winners – 2023
Thanks to all who participated in the Butler County Homebrew Throwdown 2025.
There were 34 entries judged and 29 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Beer
| Place | Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Ward | The Alternative | 7B: Altbier | Butler County Brewing Society (BCBS) |
| 2nd | Chuck Beardslee | House Beardslee Old Ale | 17B: Old Ale | Butler County Brewing Society (BCBS) |
| 3rd | Chuck Beardslee | Is Sean Irish? | 50A: Learn to Homebrew Day | Butler County Brewing Society (BCBS) |
| 4th | Lance Clayton | Honey Light My Fire | 32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer | Butler County Brewing Society |
Winning Entries
Table 1: Hoppy (8 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Ward | The Alternative | 7B: Altbier | Butler County Brewing Society (BCBS) |
| 2nd | Matthew Cutter | Cowboy Coffee (2023) | 21B2: Black IPA | Butler County Brewing Society (BCBS) |
| 3rd | Lance Clayton | Sweet Honey Love | 12A: British Golden Ale | Butler County Brewing Society |
Table 2: Malty (7 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chuck Beardslee | House Beardslee Old Ale | 17B: Old Ale | Butler County Brewing Society (BCBS) |
| 2nd | David Pfirrman | Cream Of The Crop | 1C: Cream Ale | Butler County Brewing Society (BCBS) |
| 3rd | Spencer Dillinger | Blonde Joke | 18A: Blonde Ale | Butler County Brewing Society (BCBS) |
Table 3: Learn to Homebrew Day Beer (11 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Chuck Beardslee | Is Sean Irish? | 50A: Learn to Homebrew Day | Butler County Brewing Society (BCBS) |
| 2nd | Cody Reece | Throwndown Saison | 50A: Learn to Homebrew Day | Butler County Brewing Society (BCBS) |
| 3rd | Richard Miller | Cancelled Class | 50A: Learn to Homebrew Day | Butler County Brewers Society |
Table 4: Yeasty, Smoky, & Woody (8 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lance Clayton | Honey Light My Fire | 32A: Classic Style Smoked Beer | Butler County Brewing Society |
| 2nd | Cody Reece | Saison | 25B: Saison | Butler County Brewing Society (BCBS) |
| 3rd | Richard Miller | Wrong Yeast | 25A: Belgian Blond Ale | Butler County Brewers Society |
Judging Sessions
Judge Session #1
04/12/2025 8:00 AM, EDT.
Judge Session #2
04/12/2025 10:00 AM, EDT.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 01/01/2025 8:00 AM, EST through 04/12/2025 8:00 AM, EDT.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 01/01/2025 8:00 AM, EST through 04/12/2025 11:00 PM, EDT.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry Drop-Off Closed
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.