Thank you to those who entered beers in West Coaster’s first homebrewing contest, as well as our steward (Ryan Fisher) and judges: Brian Trout, George Thornton, Kim Sparrow, Eric Woltz, and Ryan Reschan.

Competition organizer and cheerleader Brian Trout had the great idea to put together this competition, which required entrants to brew with a local ingredient, more than a year ago. Now we’re looking forward to future competitions with a similar format.

1st Place

Nicholas Rakovec

SofaKing Sweet n Spicy

– Sparkling ale with mango extract addition, fermented with jalapeños and serrano chilis. Sourced from home garden, Hillcrest farmers market, and Capella Flavors Inc. (San Marcos)

Prizes: (1) 55# Bag of Patagonia Extra Pale Malt (Chile) from The Homebrewer and BSG, (2) Free Vials of Yeast from White Labs, (1) BrewMasters Craft Beer Game from White Labs, (1) $50 Certificate for Beer and Food at Bella Vista Social Club, (1) T-Shirt and Private Tour from Mike Hess Brewing in North Park.

2nd Place

David Crane and Juli Goldenberg

San Diegose – Leipziger Gose

– Gose brewed using ocean water from Coronado

Prizes: (2) Free Vials of Yeast from White Labs, (1) T-Shirt from White Labs, (1) Beer Flight and Keeper Glass from Mike Hess Brewing in North Park.

3rd Place

Robert Masterson

Saison dú Melange – Tangerine

– Farmhouse Tart Saison made with Tangerines off parents’ tree in Poway

Prizes: (1) Free Vials of Yeast from White Labs, (1) T-Shirt from White Labs

Honorable Mention

Judd McGhee

Voluntary Cider

– Made with fresh apples off the tree in Big Bear and spontaneously fermented

Prizes: (1) Free Vials of Yeast from White Labs, (1) T-Shirt from White Labs