Ohio Brew Week 2011 Wrap-Up

The Ohio Brew Week team would like to thank everyone who helped make the 6th Annual Ohio Brew Week possible! Special thanks to all the sponsors, breweries, bars, and visitors who made this all possible!

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This year was a great success thanks to each and every one of you! The week was packed with events and great brews, and we’d like to take time to congratulate the winners from this year’s events! We hope to see you all again next year!

People's Choice Awards

First Place Beer: Kentucky Monk, Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery
Second Place Beer: 12 Dogs of Christmas Bourbon barrel-aged ale, Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
Third Place Beer: Javelin American Amber Rye, Black Box Brewing Co.
Best bartender: Julia Flint, the Smiling Skull Saloon
Best server: Julie Sparhawk, the Oak Room
Second best bartender: Dustin Carnish, Buffalo Wild Wings
Second best server: Garret Mattheson, The Pub
Best food of the week: Restaurant Salaam, Hilarie and Mark Burhans
Second best food of the week: Lui Lui Restaurant

2011 Homebrew Competition Winners

The results are in! Click here to view the winners of the 2011 Ohio Brew Week Homebrew Competition. Thanks to everyone who entered!

2011 Athens Cuisine Showcase Winners

PEOPLE'S CHOICE:

Best Overall Local Dish, made using locally-grown food AND Ohio Craft Brew:

The Ohio University Inn's Farmer's Market Sampler: Butternut Squash w/ Integration Acres Smokey Goat Cheese & Candied pecans

BEST USE OF OHIO CRAFT BEER:

Casa Nueva's Pulled Pork sandwiches w/ Slaw

ART-IEST Presentation:

The Ohio University Inn's Smoked Chicken Drummette

JUDGES:

BEST APPETIZER/SIDE:

1) Casa Nueva's White Bean w/ Bacon side

2) The Oak Room's Beer & Cheese Dip

3) The Ohio University Inn's Smoked Chicken Drummette

BEST VEGETARIAN:

1) The Ohio University Inn's Butternut Squash w/ Integration Acres Smokey Goat Cheese & Candied pecans

BEST ENTREE:

1) Rocky Boot Grill's Corned Beef Brisket w/ Veggies

2) Casa Nueva's Pulled Pork sandwiches w/ Slaw

3) The Ohio University Inn's Pork Medallions

BEST DESSERT:

1) Audrey Yane's Carbomb Cupcakes

2) Paige Alost's Neil House Bourbon Barrell Chocolate cupcakes w/ Beer & Chocolate Ganache and Buttercream Frosting

1) Casa Nueva's Beeramisu

2) Rocky Boot Grill's Poached Apples

2011 Brew BQ Winners!

BEST SAUCE:

1) Barbecuties (Liz Young): Chipotle-Cherry BBQ Sauce

2) Team Paul (Paul Grubb): Pineapple Jalapeno BBQ Sauce

3) Team Jamie (Jamie Sparhawk): Apple Curry Sauce

BEST PORK:

1) Team Paul (Paul Grubb): Smoked Pork Tenderloin w/ Pineapple Jalapeno BBQ SAUCE

2) Barbecuties (Liz Young): Adobo Pork Ribs w/ a Chipotle-Cherry BBQ Sauce

3) Team Jamie (Jamie Sparhawk): Smoked Pork Tenderloin w/ Apple Curry Sauce

BEST VEGETARIAN:

1) Kewl Kabobs (Sarah Nelson): Hot & Spicy Tempeh w/ Marinated Summer Veggies

OVERALL PEOPLE'S CHOICE:

1) Team Paul

2) Barbecuties

3) Kewl Kabobs

Winners from the Dog Days Dog Talent Show held July 14th at W. g. Grinders.

Most Talented:
Capone: Tan Mixed Breed
Owner/Handler: Brad Thomas

Coolest Dog on a Hot Summer Night:
Thor: Black and Tan Shepherd Mix
Owner/handler: Loran Marsan and Truc Bui

Dog That Looks Most Like the Owner:
Scrappy; Brindle Mixed Breed/Mastiff
Owner: JerryMcDonald, a Regular at the Smiling Skull

Dog that Best Represents a Thirsty Dog (there was a tie)

Scout: White/Butterscotch unkown/mixed breed
Owner/Handler: Dan Whiteley and Angela Higgins

Lilly Neustein: English Bulldog
Owner Handler: Sam Hook and Micah Neustein