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Valkyries Horn Commercial Mead Competition

Thanks to all who participated in the Valkyries Horn Commercial Mead Competition.

There were 75 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show – Mead

PlaceOrganizationEntry NameStyle
1stManic MeaderyGenevieve 37A: B1 Barrel Aged Mead

Winning Entries

Table 1: Cyser (2 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stWilliamson Mead and BrewingIdunn's MeadM2A: Cyser
2ndLoew VineyardsApples & HoneyM2A: Cyser

Table 2: Semi Sweet Traditional (3 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stUnpossible MeadTangerine BlossomM1B: Semi-Sweet Mead
2ndJuniper Tree MeaderyTraditional NtsM1B: Semi-Sweet Mead
3rdAtheling MeadworksLyres SongM1B: Semi-Sweet Mead

Table 3: Melomel (7 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stWilliamson Mead and BrewingHilde's MeadM2E: Melomel
2ndManic MeaderyElliotM2E: Melomel
3rdAntelope Ridge MeadSangria AztecaM2E: Melomel

Table 4: Stone Fruit (3 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stClear Skies MeaderyBlossomM2D: Stone Fruit Mead
2ndAtheling MeadworksAelfwynn’s SongM2D: Stone Fruit Mead
3rdHoneybound MeaderyKnot Your Average PlumM2D: Stone Fruit Mead

Table 5: Dry Traditional (5 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stLoew VineyardsTribute Series, MalkaM1A: Dry Mead
2ndRun Amok MeadGt KnotweedM1A: Dry Mead
3rdClear Skies MeaderyFriending Fenrir M1A: Dry Mead

Table 6: Sweet Traditional (8 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stTreehive Sunny Bear M1C: Sweet Mead
2ndWilliamson Mead and BrewingLagertha's MeadM1C: Sweet Mead
3rdThe Brimming Horn MeaderyUlmoM1C: Sweet Mead

Table 7: Session Mead (5 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stUnpossible MeadLincoln-Berry36A: S1 Session Mead
2ndAntelope Ridge MeadConflux: Peach Tea36A: S1 Session Mead
3rdAntelope Ridge MeadConflux: Pb&j Grape36A: S1 Session Mead

Table 8: Open Mead (9 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stAntelope Ridge MeadAnd Then He Served Us Blueberry Pancakes35A: M4 Open Mead
2ndThe Brimming Horn MeaderyCytherea35A: M4 Open Mead
3rdWilliamson Mead and BrewingBellerophon's Mead35A: M4 Open Mead

Table 9: Pyment (11 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stManic MeaderyFoxy MountainM2B: Pyment
2ndLoew VineyardsTribute Series, KlaraM2B: Pyment
3rdLost Cause MeaderyTruth & MaliceM2B: Pyment

Table 10: Berry Mead (8 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stSeattle Mead CompanyBallard BerryM2C: Berry Mead
2ndTreehive Easier On the B'sM2C: Berry Mead
3rdTreehive My Currant PathM2C: Berry Mead

Table 11: Barrel Aged Mead (12 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stManic MeaderyGenevieve 37A: B1 Barrel Aged Mead
2ndTreehive Unexpected Journey 37A: B1 Barrel Aged Mead
3rdThe Brimming Horn MeaderyDivine Rabbits37A: B1 Barrel Aged Mead

Table 12: Fruit & Spice Mead (17 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stAntelope Ridge MeadWinter CranberryM3A: Fruit and Spice Mead
2ndLost Cause MeaderyWolf: The DawningM3A: Fruit and Spice Mead
3rdManic MeaderyChocolate Hazelnut ElliotM3A: Fruit and Spice Mead

Table 13: Spice/Herb/Vegetable Mead (15 entries)

PlaceOrganizationNameStyle
1stHoney & Hops Brew WorksCreeperM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead
2ndJuniper Tree MeaderyAngry EarlM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead
3rdThe Brimming Horn MeaderyAcross the VolgaM3B: Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Mead
Launch Awards Presentation

Judging Sessions and Dates

Prejudging in-person 09/06 (if needed)
09/06/2022 6:00 PM, CDT.

Prejudging in-person 09/07 (if needed)
09/07/2022 6:00 PM, CDT.

Prejudging in-person 09/08 (if needed)
09/08/2022 6:00 PM, CDT.

Commercial mead judging 9/9 10:00am
09/09/2022 10:00 AM, CDT.

Commercial mead judging 9/9 1:00pm
09/09/2022 1:00 PM, CDT.

Commercial mead judging 9/9 3:00pm
09/09/2022 3:00 PM, CDT.

HOME MEAD - WE NEED YOU TO SIGN UP ON THE HOME SITE PLEASE!
09/09/2022 6:00 PM, CDT.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 07/02/2022 12:00 PM, CDT through 09/06/2022 6:00 PM, CDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 07/02/2022 12:00 PM, CDT through 09/06/2022 6:00 PM, CDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 07/02/2022 12:00 PM, CDT through 08/26/2022 3:00 PM, CDT.

Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.

Entry Shipping Closed

Entry bottles accepted at the shipping location 08/05/2022 12:00 PM, CDT through 08/26/2022 3:00 PM, CDT.