Upcoming Competition Details

The Bataille Des Bieres

Host: Dead Yeast Society


Competition Date: January 27, 2024
Entry Deadline: January 15, 2024
Entry Limit: 66
Accepted Styles: BCJP 2021 Style Guidelines
    Styles Accepted
  • 11A. Ordinary Bitter
  • 11B. Best Bitter
  • 11C. Strong Bitter
  • 19A. American Amber Ale
  • 19B. California Common
  • 19C. American Brown Ale
  • 21A. American IPA
  • 21B. Specialty IPA - All
  • 21C. Hazy IPA
  • 22A. Double IPA
  • 24A. Witbier
  • 24B. Belgian Pale Ale
  • 24C. Biere de Garde
  • 25A. Belgian Blond Ale
  • 25B. Saison
  • 25C. Belgian Golden Strong Ale
  • 26D. Belgian Dark Strong Ale
  • 27A2. Kentucky Common
  • M1A. Dry Mead*
  • M1B. Semi-Sweet Mead*
  • M1C. Sweet Mead*
  • M2A. Cyser*
  • M2B. Pyment*
  • M2C. Berry Mead*
  • M2D. Stone Fruit Mead*
  • M2E. Melomel*
  • M3A. Fruit and Spice Mead*
  • M3B. Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead*
  • M4A. Braggot*
  • M4B. Historical Mead*
  • M4C. Experimental Mead*
Note: Mead entries do not currently gain points towards the Bayou State Circuit



2023 Homebrewer of the Year

Rank Brewer Homebrew Club Total Points
1Jeff OberlinNINJA Homebrewers51
2Wesley KulcakBay Area Mashtronauts39
3Paul PitreRedstick Brewmasters23
4Sam HoopesNINJA Homebrewers13
5Chad MedfordRed Earth Brewers10
6Gene BachmanRedstick Brewmasters8
6Patrick Williams Co-Brewer: Alex Williams[Unaffiliated]8
6Travis CherryBay Area Mashtronauts8
6Eric Heinz CoBrewer: Kyle AutryNINJA Homebrewers8
6James DaugereauDead Yeast Society [LA]8
6Randy DailyBay Area Mashtronauts8

2023 Homebrew Club of the Year

Rank Homebrew Club Total Points
1Redstick Brewmasters35
2Red Rice Brew Krewe21
3Dead Yeast Society [LA]8
4Beermacy5
5Brasseurs a la Maison4
* Only eligible clubs per the Circuit Rules are displayed. Click below for the full standings including all clubs.