Big Batch Brew Bash 17 has come and gone, and despite the record number of 144 entries, the day was surprisingly calm and worry-free.  Thanks to longtime BBBB coordinator, Donald Sajda’s extensive preparation, we had the first flight seated at around 8:30 in the morning.  No Wheaties required for these guys!

Jeffery Lind took away the Ken Rich Memorial Award for having the highest score among the 38 beers entered by first-timers of a homebrew competition.

The coveted Heavy Hitters Award was, once again, taken by the KGB.  This time, however, we only won by one entry.  Let’s definitely step it up for next year, comrades.

Finally, Pete Garza of the Bay Area Mashtronauts went home with best of show honors for a concoction he named “Black Hops.”  The complete list of winners is shown below.

HM = Honorable Mention

The style for BBBB 18 (next year) is Witbier, and the style for BBBB 19 (2014) is Belgian Pale Ale.  Start your mashes!

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