In this episode, I will recap the awards from the Drunk Monk competition in Chicago, as well as the Amber Waves of Grain competition in Western NY.  I'll also provide an update on the what happened at the Peach State Brew Off and the Arizona Spring Classic.  A few upcoming competitions that are open for registration now will also be highlighted including NHC which opens soon. You can find the links to register below. My guest this for this episode is Gavin Andrews. He is the founder of the Hoppy Possum Southern Brewers Cup Homebrew Competition and Festival in Johnson City, Tn.  Spots are filling up fast for this competition as they have offered up $10,000 in prize money for the winners of the beer and the mead/cider competition.

If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to subscribe and give us a review. We're always looking for content ideas and guests, so please feel free to email us with your suggestions at [email protected]. You can also find us at Facebook.com/BestOfShowPodcast or follow BestOfShowPodcast on Instagram! Cheers y'all!

--- Drunk Monk Challenge - http://www.knaves.org/DMC

--- Amber Waves of Grain - http://niagarabrewers.org/awog-2022-winners/

--- Celtic Brew Off - https://northtexas.brewcomp.com/

--- Microfest - https://stlmicrofest.org/home-brewing-competition/

--- National Homebrew Competition (NHC) - https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/national-homebrew-competition/

--- Hoppy Possum - https://www.hoppypossum.com/

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Music provided by Grifters & Shills - "255" off their Pretty Little Secrets album.

In this episode, I will recap the awards from the SheBrew competition in Portland, Or as well as the Reggale and Dredhop competition in Boulder, Co.  I'll also provide an update on the Circuit of America standings at the quarter point of the circuit events.  A few upcoming competitions that are open for registration now will also be highlighted. You can find the links to register below. My guest this for this episode is Matt Morriss. He is the director of the Bluebonnet Brew Off in Dallas, Tx and a co-founder of the Horsemen of the Hopocalypse. "The Bluebonnet" as Matt calls it is one of the largest and most prestigious homebrew competitions in the country.  Listen in to see why Matt thinks this competition is so special and what fun activities will take place at the conference and awards in Dallas on March 18th & 19th.  If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to subscribe and give us a review. We're always looking for content ideas and guests, so please feel free to email us with your suggestions at [email protected]. You can also find us at Facebook.com/BestOfShowPodcast or follow BestOfShowPodcast on Instagram! Cheers y'all!

--- Circuit of America - https://www.masterhomebrewerprogram.com/2022-circuit-of-america

--- Washington Mead & Cider Cup - http://beerrenegades.com/competitions/

--- WHO Brews It? - https://www.wichitahomebrewers.org/competition_center.html

--- Lunar Rendezbrew 28 - https://rendezbrew.brewcomp.com/

--- Bluebonnet Brew Off - https://bluebonnetbrewoff.org/

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This is the inaugural episode of Best of Show: The Competition Brewing Podcast.  We will recap the awards from the final weekend of February including the Southern New England Regional Homebrew Competition, the IBU Open, Extravaganza!, and Operation Fermentation. I'm sure you won't want to miss my favorite audio from the weekend as well.  A few upcoming competitions that are open for registration now will also be highlighted. You can find the links to register below.

My guest this for this episode is Paul Pitre. He is the president of the Redstick Brewmasters and the founder of the Boot Brew Fest in Eunice, LA. This is not only the largest homebrew competition in Louisiana, but also the only homebrew competition in the state. Paul shares his insights in organizing this festival as well as some personal competition highlights.

If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to subscribe and give us a review. We're always looking for content ideas and guests, so please feel free to email us with your suggestions at [email protected]. You can also find us at Facebook.com/BestOfShowPodcast or follow BestOfShowPodcast on Instagram!

Cheers y'all!

America's Finest City Homebrew Competition - https://quaff.org/AFC-2022/

World Cup of Beer - https://register.worldcupofbeer.com/

TRASH XXX - https://www.trashcompetition.org/

Lunar Rendezbrew 28 - https://rendezbrew.brewcomp.com/

The Best of Show Podcast is about to kick off.  This teaser mini episode is intended to let you know what you can expect from this podcast once we launch.  Whether you are a seasoned competitor or a new brewer wanting to dip their toe in the water, or even a new competition organizer looking for inspiration, the Best of Show Podcast has you covered.  Join us to stay up to date on the world of competitive home brewing!  You can also find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BestOfShowPodcast or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bestofshowpodcast. 

Thank you to Grifters & Shills for the intro track sampled from their single 2-55 off their Pretty Little Secrets album.

Cheers y'all!