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Midwinter Madness - Stouts and Belgian Beers (2026)

Thanks to all who participated in the Midwinter Madness - Stouts and Belgian Beers (2026).

There were 59 entries judged and 45 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stJeff OngCh-Ch-Cherry Bomb23F: Fruit LambicPortland Brewers Collective
2ndMark BeckBDS2526D: Belgian Dark Strong AlePortland Brewers Collective
3rdJim ThompsonXanadu Golden Strong25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleOregon Brew Crew
HMJeff OngFruit Of The Albatross32B: Specialty Smoked BeerPortland Brewers Collective

Heavy Medal Brewer (25 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdHMScoreClub
1stJeff Ong410119.00 Portland Brewers Collective
2ndJim Thompson202112.00 Oregon Brew Crew
3rdScott Nieradka121012.00 Portland Brewers Collective
4thRussell Berger022010.00 Portland Brewers Collective

Scores and tie-breakers have been applied in accordance with the scoring methodology. Numbers reflected are rounded to the hundredth place. Hover over or tap the question mark icon () for the actual calculated value.

Heavy Medal Club (11 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdHMScore
1stPortland Brewers Collective874161.00
2ndOregon Brew Crew222118.00
3rdPeninsula Fermentation Society01003.00
4thLunch Box Hands00102.00
Central Oregon Homebrewing Organization (COHO)00102.00
Johnson County Brewing Society00102.00

Scores and tie-breakers have been applied in accordance with the scoring methodology. Numbers reflected are rounded to the hundredth place. Hover over or tap the question mark icon () for the actual calculated value.

Winning Entries

Table 1: Table 1 - Stouts (10 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeff OngChocolate Puddin'16A: Sweet StoutPortland Brewers Collective
2ndRussell BergerSunday, Barley Sunday15B: Irish StoutPortland Brewers Collective
3rdKyle WallerOatra Vez16B: Oatmeal StoutPortland Brewers Collective

Table 2: Table 2 - Extra Stouts (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTarn AllenDark As My Soul20C: Imperial StoutPortland Brewers Collective
2ndScott NieradkaAccidental Smuggler16C: Tropical StoutPortland Brewers Collective
3rdRussell BergerCloser To The Heartwood16D: Foreign Extra StoutPortland Brewers Collective

Table 3: Table 3 - Belgian Ales (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stScott NieradkaWithout Pants24C: Bière de Garde Portland Brewers Collective
2ndRodney KibzeyWheaty Sunshine24A: WitbierOregon Brew Crew
3rdScott NieradkaWearing Rainboots To The Bar24B: Belgian Pale AlePortland Brewers Collective

Table 4: Table 4 - Sours (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeff OngCh-Ch-Cherry Bomb23F: Fruit Lambic Portland Brewers Collective
2ndJason Barker MHPBourgogne Du Garage23B: Flanders Red AleOregon Brew Crew
3rdJim Thompson MHPCosmik Debris23B: Flanders Red AleOregon Brew Crew

Table 5: Table 5 - Fruit/Spiced Beers (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim Thompson MHPCosmik Debris (Black Cherry)29A: Fruit Beer Oregon Brew Crew
2ndLouis Strowger MHPTriple Threat29A: Fruit Beer Peninsula Fermentation Society
3rdKathryn PauliThe Vanilla Void30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Central Oregon Homebrewing Organization (COHO)

Table 6: Table 6 - Wood Aged (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stTarn AllenDark As My Wooden Soul33A: Wood-Aged Beer Portland Brewers Collective
2ndJeff OngMy Other Brother Barrel33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Portland Brewers Collective
3rdRich Vander Ploeg MHPBlack Velvet Wood Aged33B: Specialty Wood-Aged Beer Johnson County Brewing Society

Table 7: Table 7 - Belgian Strong (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim Thompson MHPXanadu Golden Strong25C: Belgian Golden Strong AleOregon Brew Crew
2ndScott NieradkaCats Sniffing Crocuses25A: Belgian Blond AlePortland Brewers Collective
3rdRussell BergerSympathy For The Duvel25C: Belgian Golden Strong AlePortland Brewers Collective

Table 8: Table 8 - Monastic Ale (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMark BeckBDS2526D: Belgian Dark Strong AlePortland Brewers Collective
2ndRussell BergerThird Eye Blond26A: Belgian SinglePortland Brewers Collective
3rdBrady GilchristFrozen Tundra26C: Belgian Tripel

Table 9: Table 9 - To Infinity and Beyond (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeff OngFruit Of The Albatross32B: Specialty Smoked Beer Portland Brewers Collective
2ndMark BeckNoir De PDX34B: Mixed-Style Beer Portland Brewers Collective
3rdTravis WatsonLive, Laugh, Bleed34C: Experimental Beer Lunch Box Hands
HMJim Thompson MHP
Co-Brewer: Jeffrey Orr		The Citadel (2025)34B: Mixed-Style Beer Oregon Brew Crew
Launch Awards Presentation

Past Winners

Judging Sessions

Midwinter - Morning Session
02/21/2026 8:00 AM, PST.

Midwinter - Afternoon Session
02/21/2026 10:00 AM, PST.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 01/01/2026 12:00 AM, PST through 02/21/2026 8:00 AM, PST.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 01/01/2026 12:00 AM, PST through 02/21/2026 8:00 AM, PST.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 01/16/2026 12:00 AM, PST through 02/14/2026 6:00 PM, PST.

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 01/14/2026 11:59 PM, PST through 02/13/2026 11:58 PM, PST.