2026 Bruce Brode Memorial Mead Competition
Thanks to all who participated in the 2026 Bruce Brode Memorial Mead Competition.
Past Winners
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There were 46 entries judged and 29 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Results
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Mead/Cider
| Place | Brewer | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Towles | Sweet Meadowfoam | M1C: Sweet Mead | High Plains Drafters [TX] |
| 2nd | Cody Lester | Carrots and...apple? | C2E: Cider with Herbs/Spices | Central Arkansas Fermenters |
| 3rd | Mark Fitzsimmons | Orange Pop | M2E: Melomel | Maltose Falcons |
Winning Entries
Standard Cider & Perry (6 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brian Biggs MHP | The Spoils of Utah | C1A: New World Cider | Dead Yeast Society [LA] |
| 2nd | Dylan Cutter Smith | Madison Cider | C1A: New World Cider | Madison Homebrewers & Tasters |
| 3rd | David Sapsis Co-Brewer: Robert Horst | Larson 4X | C1A: New World Cider |
Specialty Cider and Perry (8 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cody Lester MHP | Carrots and...apple? | C2E: Cider with Herbs/Spices | Central Arkansas Fermenters |
| 2nd | Mandy Porter MHP | Sudberry Blueberry Cider | C2B: Cider with Other Fruit | Inland Empire Brewers |
| 3rd | Brian Biggs MHP | FireCide Chat | C2F: Specialty Cider/Perry | Dead Yeast Society [LA] |
Traditional Mead (9 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Towles MHP | Sweet Meadowfoam | M1C: Sweet Mead | High Plains Drafters [TX] |
| 2nd | Jeff Case MHP | Orange Blossom - Dry | M1A: Dry Mead | QUAFF |
| 3rd | Austin Brown | ʻŌlelo Hoʻohiki Gula (Golden Promise) | M1C: Sweet Mead |
Fruit Mead (12 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mark Fitzsimmons | Orange Pop | M2E: Melomel | Maltose Falcons |
| 2nd | Austin Brown | Back In Black... Currents | M2C: Berry Mead | |
| 3rd | Kerry Suh Co-Brewer: Jen Blanco | Don't Bring A Beer To A Mead Comp | M2C: Berry Mead |
Spiced Mead (5 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cody Lester MHP Co-Brewer: Diana Lester | Spiced Blueberry | M3A: Fruit and Spice Mead | Central Arkansas Fermenters |
| 2nd | Brian Biggs MHP | Nothing But the Rain | M3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead | Dead Yeast Society [LA] |
| 3rd | Kerry Suh Co-Brewer: Jen Blanco | The Mead Whisperer | M3A: Fruit and Spice Mead |
Specialty Mead (6 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nelson Crowle MHP | Trójniak | M4B: Historical Mead | Indian Peaks Alers |
| 2nd | Kerry Suh Co-Brewer: Jen Blanco | Red Sparrow | M4C: Experimental Mead | |
| 3rd | Brian Biggs MHP | Mrs. Leeds of Twickenham | M4C: Experimental Mead | Dead Yeast Society [LA] |
Sponsors
Contact
Use the links below to contact individuals involved with coordinating this competition:
- – Webmaster
- – Vice-President
- – Competition Coordinator
- – Vice-President