4th Annual Heart of Cascadia - The Colors of IPA!
Thanks To All Who Participated in the 4th Annual Heart of Cascadia - The Colors of IPA!
There were 78 entries judged and 72 registered participants, judges, and stewards.
Thank you for your interest in the 4th Annual Heart of Cascadia - The Colors of IPA! organized by Oregon Brew Crew, Green Dragon. Be sure to read the competition rules.
Heart of Cascadia began in 2013 as a style competition focused on "Cascadian Dark Ale" and "Northwest Red Ale" - two styles who have taken root in the Pacific Northwest. This year we are doing things a little differently! We are looking for homebrewers to expand their IPA horizons and add a little color! We are embracing the new 2015 style guidelines and opening up the competition to the entire "American IPA" and Specialty IPA" category. While the standard American IPA is being accepted and judged equally, our hope is to recieve dozens of entries from all the specialty IPAs outlined below. Or come up with your own special IPA variation!
Black IPA (Cascadian Dark Ale): The hop character of an IPA combined with the dark color of a porter. Roast character from the dark malts can be present but much more subdued than a stout or porter, the hops still take center stage. Local examples include Deschutes Hop in the Dark, Widmer Pitch Black IPA.
Red IPA (Northwest Red Ale): Malty flavors of an American Amber blended with the hop characters of an American IPA. Deep red color from darker malts along with slight toasty or dark fruit flavors. Strong hop presence distinguishes this beer from an Amber. Local examples include Hopworks Rise Up Red, Laurelwood Red Elephant.
Brown IPA: A hoppier version of an American Brown Ale. Retains the light body and drinkability of an IPA without getting too heavy or sweet. Some fruity and toasty malt character will be present and accent the hops. Examples include Dogfish Head Indian Brown Ale.
Belgian IPA: An IPA made with Belgian yeast to add fruity, spicy character. Belgian examples tend to be hoppier versions of a Tripel or Belgian Pale Ale. Examples include De Ranke XX Bitter, Stone Cali-Belgique, Piraat Triple Hop.
White IPA: An IPA brewed in the style of a hoppier Belgian Wit with the additions of wheat to the grain bill and sometimes spices and orange peel. Lighter in color and body than a traditional IPA and sometimes hazy from the wheat. Local examples include Deschutes Chainbreaker.
Rye IPA: Traditional IPA with the added dryness and spicy notes of 10-20% Rye Malt added to the base malt bill. Examples include Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA.
Thanks To All Who Participated in the 4th Annual Heart of Cascadia - The Colors of IPA!
Best of Show Winners
Best of Show – Beer
| Place | Brewer(s) | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 1st | Alex Brehm | Red Red Rye (Stay Close To Me) | 21G: Specialty (Rye IPA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
 2nd | Tim Brinson | Tropicale Midnight Breeze | 21D: Specialty (Black IPA/CDA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
 3rd | Brian McFadden | S.M.A.C.C. In The Mouth IPA | 21A: American IPA |
Winning Entries
Table 1: Brown IPA (7 entries)
| Place | Brewer(s) | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jim Thompson | Foxy Brown IPA | 21E: Specialty (Brown IPA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
| 2nd | Jon Larson | Monkey Tail Brown IPA | 21E: Specialty (Brown IPA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
| 3rd | Caleb Cushing | Lil Witch | 21E: Specialty (Brown IPA) | OBC / Grain Reaper |
Table 2: Belgian/White IPA (8 entries)
| Place | Brewer(s) | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nicholas Golsan | In Brewges | 21C: Specialty (Belgian IPA) | |
| 2nd | Sander Hoekstra | White IPA | 21H: Specialty (White IPA) | OBC |
| 3rd | Jeff Roth Co-Brewer: Kyley Quinn | Aunt Ester Belgian IPA | 21C: Specialty (Belgian IPA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
Table 3: Specialty IPA (11 entries)
| Place | Brewer(s) | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Doron Richartz Co-Brewer: Kendrick Martin | Mosaic IPA | 21B: Specialty (Other IPA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
| 2nd | Tim Brinson | Tropicale Trois | 21B: Specialty (Other IPA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
| 3rd | Alex Brehm | Wombat Juice | 21B: Specialty (Other IPA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
Table 4: American (12 entries)
| Place | Brewer(s) | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brian McFadden | S.M.A.C.C. In The Mouth IPA | 21A: American IPA | |
| 2nd | Gabe Sainz Co-Brewer: RJ Stangland | NWIPA1.3 | 21A: American IPA | OBC |
| 3rd | Spencer Williams | Galactic Shock | 21A: American IPA | Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization |
Table 5: Black IPA (12 entries)
| Place | Brewer(s) | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tim Brinson | Tropicale Midnight Breeze | 21D: Specialty (Black IPA/CDA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
| 2nd | Spencer Williams Co-Brewer: COHO | Double Black Diamond | 21D: Specialty (Black IPA/CDA) | Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization |
| 3rd | Patrick Schneider | Dark Horse IPA | 21D: Specialty (Black IPA/CDA) | Independent |
Table 6: Red IPA (16 entries)
| Place | Brewer(s) | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jeremie And Jenn McPolander | McP Red IPA | 21F: Specialty (Red IPA) | |
| 2nd | Jim Thompson | Half Penny Two Penny | 21F: Specialty (Red IPA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
| 3rd | Tim Brinson | Tropicale Sunset Breeze | 21F: Specialty (Red IPA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
Table 7: Rye IPA (12 entries)
| Place | Brewer(s) | Entry Name | Style | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Alex Brehm | Red Red Rye (Stay Close To Me) | 21G: Specialty (Rye IPA) | Oregon Brew Crew |
| 2nd | Brian McFadden | Kelly RyePA | 21G: Specialty (Rye IPA) | |
| 3rd | Nicholas Golsan | Ryesing Sun | 21G: Specialty (Rye IPA) |