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Aotearoa Home Brewing Classic: Past Winners – AHBC2024

Thanks to all who participated in the Aotearoa Home Brewing Classic.

There were 163 entries judged and 291 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stRobert HoughOriginal Sin28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour BeerCHBA

Winning Entries

Table 1: Pale Lager (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stColin GarlandSon of Coco2A: International Pale Lager
2ndCraig BoonFizzy Yellow2A: International Pale LagerChristchurch Homebrewers Association
3rdMarvin MandewirthLa Miguel1B: American Lager

Table 2: Pilsner (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stCraig BoonPotentially Pils?5D: German PilsChristchurch Homebrewers Association
2ndColin GarlandBrains, Muscle & Good Luck3B: Czech Premium Pale Lager
3rdPaul NgamanuNine Pilsner5D: German Pils

Table 3: Amber Lager (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stLouis NortjeSmokin' Shot6B: Rauchbier
2ndCraig BoonMein Märzen6A: MärzenChristchurch Homebrewers Association
3rdRobert AylwardNot A Sausage7A: Vienna Lager

Table 4: Dark Lager (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stIan KittoDunklebock 22C: International Dark Lager
2ndDan HagsThe League Ein-Stein8A: Munich Dunkel
3rdCraig BoonDapper Dark8B: SchwarzbierChristchurch Homebrewers Association

Table 5: Bock (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stIan KittoDunklebock6C: Dunkels Bock
2ndGavon RoweTroubled Soul9B: Eisbock
3rdLouis NortjeTwin Goats9A: Doppelbock

Table 6: Pale Ale (28 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDan FilihiahekavaHu$h Money25B: SaisonValley Brewer
2ndScott BenjaminBrooks PilsLSX5: New Zealand PilsnerManawatu Area Society Of Homebrewers
3rdTim WoodDank Juice18B: American Pale AleChristchurch Home Brew Club

Table 7: IPA (28 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim BattenOtter West12C: English IPAHawkes Bay Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Club
2ndTimothy HowardGraysons Hazy21C: Hazy IPA
3rdColin BrownThe Dougness21B2: Black IPA

Table 8: Amber Ale (13 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRoger KeysNoreast Bitter11C: Strong Bitter
2ndTrent MankelowLet the Sunshine In24C: Bière de GardeSouth Coast Brew Club
3rdKerry NitzNitz #3724C: Bière de Garde

Table 10: Porter (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobert HoughThe Midnight Man9C: Baltic PorterCHBA
2ndRoger KeysRailway Porter13C: English Porter
3rdKerry NitzNitz #359C: Baltic Porter

Table 11: Stout (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRichie LewisOblivion20C: Imperial Stout
2ndGeorge DavidsonKnights of the Round Table20C: Imperial Stout
3rdChris GrubbMother's Milk Stout16A: Sweet Stout

Table 12: Strong Ale (12 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDan FilihiahekavaCockblocker17D: English Barley WineValley Brewer
2ndTrent MankelowJericho17D: English Barley WineSouth Coast Brew Club
3rdKim BergersonOld Crusty17B: Old Ale

Table 13: Wheat Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMax HaleHefeweizen10A: Weissbier
2ndScott BenjaminGummo10B: Dunkels WeissbierManawatu Area Society Of Homebrewers
3rdFagin ButtersEasy Dunkles10B: Dunkels Weissbier

Table 14: Sour Ale (1 entry)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDan FilihiahekavaSpontaneous Ferment 202123B: Flanders Red AleValley Brewer

Table 15: Speciality Beer (23 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRobert HoughOriginal Sin28B: Mixed Fermentation Sour BeerCHBA
2ndRichie LewisPickle Rick!30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
3rdJem HowdenBounty Bar30D: Specialty Spice BeerCHBA
Launch Awards Presentation

Past Winners

Judging Sessions

Session 2 - Squashgym - Afternoon
20/09/2025 13:00, +12.

Session 1 - Squashgym - Morning
20/09/2025 09:00, +12.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 18/07/2025 18:00, +12 through 20/09/2025 09:00, +12.

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 18/07/2025 18:00, +12 through 20/09/2025 09:00, +12.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 08/08/2025 09:00, +12 through 20/09/2025 09:00, +12.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 08/08/2025 09:00, +12 — 05/09/2025 17:00, +12.

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 Closed

Entry bottles accepted at the shipping location 08/08/2025 09:00, +12 — 05/09/2025 16:30, +12.