Mead Free or Die 2017

Home Mead Competition Results

Best of Show David Theibault Denver, CO Palisade Peach Perfection 1 Marek Leczycki Jelenia, Poland Dwojniak Walnut 2010 2 Thomas Repas Hermosa, SD Raspberry 3

Mead Maker of the Year

David Theibault

Traditional Dry

Jeff Venuti Bedford, MA Number 3 1 Jeri & Geoff Carter Saltillo, MS Traditional Dry 2 Ron Andrade Fenton, MI Vlad the Trad 3

Traditional Semi-Sweet

Thomas Repas Hermosa, SD Sparkling Coffe Blossom 1 Ted Mack Oklahoma City, OK Kisses The Wind 2 Eric Olson Valley Center, CA TWX 3

Traditional Sweet

John Golden Bedford, NH BooBerry 1 Jerzy Kasperski Oberkochen, Germany/ Poland Berbery’s 2013 2 David Theibault Denver, CO Blackberry Blossom Caramel 3

Cyser

Bill Boyer Kennesaw, GA The Cyser 1 Scot Schaar Davenport, IA Old Iowa Dogs 2 Scott Behrens Vero Beach, FL Cyser 3

Pyment

David Theibault Denver, CO Magical Meaning Malbec 1 David Theibault Denver, CO Dry Nebbiolo 2 Jeri & Geoff Carter Saltillo, MS Pinot Noir Pyment 3

Berry Mead

Thomas Repas Hermosa, SD Raspberry 1 Rick Diaz Boca Raton, FL Strawberry 2 Jeremy Voeltz Vancouver, WA Hop Canyon Mambo 3

Stone Fruit Mead

David Theibault Denver, CO Palisade Peach Perfection 1 Marek Leczycki Jelenia, Poland Noworoczny 2015 2 Scott Behrens Vero Beach, FL Peaches 3

Melomel

Jeremy Voeltz Vancouver, WA Hop Canyon Moonlight Elixir 1 Marek Leczycki Jelenia, Poland Gryczany 2014 2 Scot Schaar Davenport, IA Little Dark Heart 3

Fruit & Spice

Thomas Repas Hermosa, SD Raspberry Chipotle 1 Amy Olsen Frazer, MI Pink Lady 2 Scott Behrens Vero Beach, FL Cherry White Chocolate 3

Spice, Herb, Veg.

Carvin Wilson Mesa, AZ Rose Bud 1 Jason & Margo Phelps Londonderry, NH Before I Do The Stuff 2 Carvin Wilson Mesa, AZ Tupelo Smoked Heat 3 Carvin Wilson Mesa, AZ Nutty Foam HM Chris Gil Miami, FL Freya HM

Braggot

David Theibault Denver, CO The Ilustrious El-hefe 1 Steve Patik Littleton, CO Chocolate Braggot 2 Jeffrey Shouse Kansas City, KS Hot Headed 3

Historical

Marek Leczycki Jelenia, Poland Dwojniak Walnut 2010 1 Jerzy Kasperski Oberkochen, Germany/ Poland Trójnik 2 Jerzy Kasperski Oberkochen, Germany/ Poland Dwojniak 3

Experimental

Carvin Wilson Mesa, AZ Avocado Rye 1 Scott Behrens Vero Beach, FL MF Bochet Too 2 Dan McNevin + Norton, MA Utopian 14 3