29th Annual Big Batch Brew Bash (BBBB)
Thanks to all who participated in the 29th Annual Big Batch Brew Bash (BBBB).
There were 61 entries judged and 152 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Best of Show
| Place | Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lars Reinhart | Amber Waves Of Grain | 19A: American Amber Ale | San Antonio Cerveceros |
| 2nd | Pete Train | Steam Train | 19B: California Common | NINJA Homebrewers |
| 3rd | Cristina Frasson Co-Brewer: Luis Frasson | Do You Want Dance? | 27A2: Kentucky Common | Cane Island Alers (CIA) |
Honorable Mention
| Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| William King | Cajun Brown | 19C: American Brown Ale | KGB |
| Alan Wells | Janet's Brown Ale | 19C: American Brown Ale | Bay Area Mashtronauts |
Winning Entries
Table 1: American Amber & Brown Ales (61 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lars Reinhart MHP | Amber Waves Of Grain | 19A: American Amber Ale | San Antonio Cerveceros |
| 2nd | Pete Train | Steam Train | 19B: California Common | NINJA Homebrewers |
| 3rd | Cristina Frasson MHP Co-Brewer: Luis Frasson | Do You Want Dance? | 27A2: Kentucky Common | Cane Island Alers (CIA) |
Past Winners
Judging Sessions
American Ales 19 and 27A
05/31/2026 9:00 AM, CDT.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 04/01/2026 12:00 AM, CDT through 05/31/2026 9:00 AM, CDT.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 04/01/2026 12:00 AM, CDT through 06/01/2026 12:00 AM, CDT.
Entry Registration Closed
Entry registrations accepted 04/17/2026 12:00 AM, CDT through 05/31/2026 9:00 AM, CDT.
Entry Drop-Off Closed
Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 05/08/2026 12:00 AM, CDT — 05/25/2026 12:00 AM, CDT.
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 05/08/2026 12:00 AM, CDT — 05/25/2026 12:00 AM, CDT.