Aurora Brewing Challenge 2026
Thanks to all who participated in the Aurora Brewing Challenge 2026.
There were 42 entries judged and 18 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Past Winners
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Best of Show Winners
Winning Entries
Category 4: Pale Malty European Lager (14 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Andrew Purschke | Festivus For The Restivus | 4B: Festbier | Edmonton Homebrewers Guild |
| 2nd | Nolan Skogen | Helles | 4A: Munich Helles | Red Deer Brewers |
| 3rd | Casey Szott | Give Em Helles | 4C: Helles Bock | Cowtown Yeast Wranglers |
| 4th | Rick Alaszkiewicz | Helles | 4A: Munich Helles | Cowtown Yeast Wranglers |
Category 20: American Porter and Stout (14 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tyler Balkwill | Rye Of Darkness | 20A: American Porter | Cowtown Yeast Wranglers |
| 2nd | Andrew Purschke | Stoutious Maximus | 20B: American Stout | Edmonton Homebrewers Guild |
| 3rd | Rick Alaszkiewicz | American Stout | 20B: American Stout | Cowtown Yeast Wranglers |
| 4th | Mark Caveny | Dark Moon | 20A: American Porter | Red Deer Brewers |
Category 21: IPA (14 entries)
| Place | Brewer | Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Casey Szott | Str8jkt | 21C: Hazy IPA | Cowtown Yeast Wranglers |
| 2nd | Tyler Balkwill | Bowness Beep Juice | 21C: Hazy IPA | Cowtown Yeast Wranglers |
| 3rd | Kris Walter Co-Brewer: Braden Walter | IPA | 21A: American IPA | Edmonton Homebrewers Guild |