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Amateur Brewing Competition of the NT

Thanks to all who participated in the Amateur Brewing Competition of the NT.

There were 75 entries judged and 37 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stStuart McLaySalty Plum Sour1605: Straight Sour Beer [BJCP 28D]

Winning Entries

Table 1: Porter and Stout (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChris KeppieBig Fella Porter1003: American Porter [BJCP 20A]
2ndJoel HoareHungry Joe Porter 1003: American Porter [BJCP 20A]
3rdBrendan LamStout1102: Irish Stout [BJCP 15B]

Table 2: Pale Lager (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJon ClarkNz Hop Purge407: New Zealand Pilsner [BJCP X5]
2ndMatt ElveyAnd I'm Feeling So Bohemian, Like You207: Czech Premium Pale Lager (Boh. Pils) [BJCP 3B]
3rdSharyn Quabba
Co-Brewer: Judith Carson		With Love From The Girls207: Czech Premium Pale Lager (Boh. Pils) [BJCP 3B]

Table 3: Low Alcohol (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJon ClarkSouthern Type105: London Brown Ale; Historical Beer [BJCP 27]
2ndChris MartinMildly Dark106: Dark Mild [BJCP 13A]
3rdJon ClarkBring On The Brown106: Dark Mild [BJCP 13A]

Table 3: Wheat and Rye Beer (6 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJon ClarkSpice And Malt1306: Roggenbier; Historical Beer [BJCP 27]
2ndJoel HoareWit Wine 1308: Wheatwine [BJCP 22D]
3rdDamon MurrayWeissbier1301: Weissbier [BJCP 10A]

Table 4: Fruit and Spice Beer (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJon ClarkPlum From The Barrel1703: Specialty Fruit Beer [BJCP 29C]
2ndJon ClarkCherry Red1701: Fruit Beer [BJCP 29A]
3rdJoel HoareGrape Balls Of Fire 1704: Grape Ale [BJCP 29D]

Table 5: Indian Pale Ale (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDamon MurrayIPA602: American IPA [BJCP 21A]
2ndAlex ResselNectaron IPA602: American IPA [BJCP 21A]
3rdJoel HoareBlack Curra704: Black IPA, Specialty IPA [BJCP 21B]

Table 6: Belgian and Strong Ale (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stDamon MurrayDoppelbock1503: Doppelbock [BJCP 9A]
2ndLuke ChickDubbel The Truble1403: Belgian Dubbel [BJCP 26B]
3rdLuke ChickSaison Du Swap1401: Saison [BJCP 25B]

Table 7: Mead (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stLuca LeschiSweet Mead Traditional1903: Sweet Mead [BJCP M1C]
2ndLeon GrahlLeon 1901: Dry Mead [BJCP M1A]
3rdHenrik HartmannPepperberry Mead1910: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead [BJCP M3B]

Table 8: Sour, Wild and Specialty Beer (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stStuart McLaySalty Plum Sour1605: Straight Sour Beer [BJCP 28D]
2ndDamon MurrayLow Alcohol Stout 1807: Experimental Beer [BJCP 34C]
3rdJon ClarkMix Em Up1606: Flanders Red Ale [BJCP 23B]

Table 9: Pale Ale (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChris KeppieCream Ale Cravin'401: Cream Ale [BJCP 1C]
2ndStuart McLayCitra Pale Ale501: American Pale Ale [BJCP 18B]
3rdBrendan EvansJack Knows501: American Pale Ale [BJCP 18B]Other

Table 10: Amber, Dark Lager and Ale (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJosh KeatingAa's802: American Amber Ale [BJCP 19A]
2ndWarren ChaseHac Ale802: American Amber Ale [BJCP 19A]
3rdDamon MurrayAmber Ale802: American Amber Ale [BJCP 19A]

Table 11: Ginger Beer (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChris KeppieGinger Kegs2011: Specialty Cider/Perry [BJCP C2F]
2ndRebecca LeachGingerbeer Lemon Honey2011: Specialty Cider/Perry [BJCP C2F]
3rdRebecca Leach Gingerbeer Lime (Ggli)2011: Specialty Cider/Perry [BJCP C2F]
Launch Awards Presentation

Past Winners

Judging Sessions and Dates

Saturday
20/09/2025 9:30 AM, ACST.

Saturday PM
20/09/2025 12:00 PM, ACST.

Sunday
21/09/2025 9:30 AM, ACST.

Sunday PM
21/09/2025 12:00 PM, ACST.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 12/07/2025 12:00 AM, ACST through 20/09/2025 9:30 AM, ACST.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 12/07/2025 6:00 AM, ACST through 20/09/2025 9:30 AM, ACST.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 30/08/2025 9:00 AM, ACST through 13/09/2025 1:00 PM, ACST.

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 16/08/2025 9:00 AM, ACST through 08/09/2025 12:00 AM, ACST.