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11th Annual Heart of Cascadia

Thanks to all who participated in the 11th Annual Heart of Cascadia.

There were 56 entries judged and 56 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Beer

PlaceBrewerEntry NameStyleClub
1stRussell BergerMyrcene, Myrcene, Myrcene21A: American IPAPortland Brewers Collective
2ndRussell BergerDarkness Imprisoning Me21B2: Black IPAPortland Brewers Collective
3rdJim ThompsonLudicrously Capricious21B1: Belgian IPAOregon Brew Crew
HMRussell BergerWhole Lotta Leaf22A: Double IPAPortland Brewers Collective

Hoppy Brewer! (28 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdHMScoreClub
1stRussell Berger420149.00 Portland Brewers Collective
2ndRodney Kibzey211027.00 Oregon Brew Crew
3rdJeffrey Orr110116.00 Oregon Brew Crew
4thJim Thompson102015.00 Oregon Brew Crew
5thScott Nieradka012012.00 Portland Brewers Collective
Cody Gabbard020012.00 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.

The Hoppiest Club in the West! (9 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdHMScore
1stPortland Brewers Collective452173.00
2ndOregon Brew Crew434167.00
3rdInland Brewers Unite01109.00
4thCascade Brewers Society01006.00
5thDrib Pro Quo00011.00

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: American IPA (14 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRussell BergerMyrcene, Myrcene, Myrcene21A: American IPAPortland Brewers Collective
2ndJeffrey Orr MHPWest Coast IPA21A: American IPAOregon Brew Crew
3rdScott NieradkaBlame Russel21A: American IPAPortland Brewers Collective
HMRodney KrauseCatacomb IPA21A: American IPADrib Pro Quo

Table 2: Hazy IPA (8 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNick DeFaeMystic Loop21C: Hazy IPA
2ndDavid James MHPNeurosis21C: Hazy IPACascade Brewers Society
HMJeffrey Orr MHPHAZY IPA21C: Hazy IPAOregon Brew Crew

Table 3: Double IPA (7 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRussell BergerWhole Lotta Leaf22A: Double IPAPortland Brewers Collective
2ndAaron FernaldAltus The Shattering22A: Double IPAInland Brewers Unite
3rdGlenn SnowNever Tell Me The Hops22A: Double IPAInland Brewers Unite

Table 4: Fruit/Experimental/Milkshake IPA (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJeffrey Orr MHPMango IPA29A: Fruit Beer Oregon Brew Crew
2ndAdam Lund MHPI Love Neil Young. And He Loves Me! We Have A Great Relationship.34C: Experimental Beer Oregon Brew Crew
3rdScott NieradkaGas Station Donut53A: Milkshake IPA Portland Brewers Collective

Table 5: Cold/Session/Rye IPA (5 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRodney KibzeyFree Hops From Jeff50A: Session IPAsOregon Brew Crew
2ndQuintin MurchisonWhite Noise Hazy Pale50A: Session IPAs
3rdAdam Lund MHPMy Whole Life Is About Winning. I Don't Lose Often. I Almost Never Lose.54A: IPL /Cold IPAOregon Brew Crew

Table 6: Black IPA (3 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRussell BergerDarkness Imprisoning Me21B2: Black IPA Portland Brewers Collective
2ndRodney KibzeyBlackened Hops21B2: Black IPA Oregon Brew Crew
3rdJim Thompson MHPPrimeval (Black IPA)21B2: Black IPA Oregon Brew Crew

Table 7: English IPA (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSteve FlandersMedieval Harvest12C: English IPA
2ndCody GabbardBollocks To Crystal12C: English IPAPortland Brewers Collective

Table 8: Hop Water (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stRodney KibzeyCitra-Saic57A: Hop Water Oregon Brew Crew
2ndCody GabbardEau De Bois57A: Hop Water Portland Brewers Collective

Table 10: Belgian IPA (3 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJim Thompson MHPLudicrously Capricious21B1: Belgian IPA Oregon Brew Crew
2ndRussell BergerHoublon In The Wind21B1: Belgian IPA Portland Brewers Collective
3rdRodney Kibzey5252521B1: Belgian IPA Oregon Brew Crew

Table 11: Miscellaneous IPA (4 entries)

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stBrady GilchristNo Tax On Tips30A: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
2ndScott NieradkaPork Belly Pierogi34B: Mixed-Style Beer Portland Brewers Collective
Launch Awards Presentation

Past Winners

Judging Sessions

Judging Session 1 (morning)
06/21/2025 8:30 AM, PDT.

Judging Session 2 (afternoon)
06/21/2025 12:00 PM, PDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 04/05/2025 4:00 AM, PDT through 06/21/2025 8:30 AM, PDT.

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 04/05/2025 4:00 AM, PDT through 06/20/2025 4:00 PM, PDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 04/05/2025 1:00 AM, PDT through 06/21/2025 8:30 AM, PDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 06/01/2025 4:00 AM, PDT — 06/14/2025 5:00 PM, PDT.

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 06/02/2025 4:00 AM, PDT — 06/13/2025 9:00 PM, PDT.