2025 Ogopogo Brewer’s Challenge Homebrew Competition Results

BEST IN SHOW and Winner of
Ogopogo’s Cup:
Kurt Fehr – Midnight Heat (American Porter)

CATEGORY RESULTS

American IPAs (BJCP Category: 21A)

No Medal Awarded.

Hazy IPAs (BJCP Category: 21C)

Gold: Shane Petit — Hazy Pale Ale

Bronze: Warren Everton — Happy Pants Session IPA

International Lagers (BJCP Categories 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Gold: Aaron Cook — Back to Ur Roots (Czech Premium Pale Lager)

Silver: Richard Taylor — La Lumiere (International Amber Lager)

Bronze: Eric Harding –– La Pequena Muerte (Vienna Lager)

Dark Ales (BJCP Categories: 13, 15B/C, 16, 20)

Gold: Kurt Fehr — Midnight Heat (American Porter)

Silver: Richard Taylor — Tiramisu Dessert Stout (Imperial Stout)

Bronze: Eric Harding — Dragon’s Silk (Imperial Stout/Specialty Wood-aged)

Sour Ales (BJCP Categories: 23, 28).  Category 28 includes fruited sours.

Silver: Kurt Fehr — Root Awakening (Lambic)

Bronze: Daniel Laycock — Young Grizzled Veteran (Oud Bruin)

Belgian/German Ales (BCJP Categories: 9, 10, 24, 25, 26)

Gold: Eric Harding — Petit Saison d’Ete (Saison)

Silver: Aaron Cook — A Summer Witenagemot (Witbier)

Bronze: Richard Taylor –– Big Dick’s Grand Cru (Belgian Dark Strong Ale)