NY State Craft Beer Competition presented by Ultimate Brew Services

To make a great craft beer you bring all of your artistry, dedication, science and passion to the table. We bring the most respected judges from the industry to the other side of that table.

 

Our Judges

WE HAVE THE BEST JUDGES. Our judges include the most influential people in the NY beer industry, including Brewmasters, Cicerones, BJCP judges, educators, retailers, and industry writers and consultants.

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Geoff Wenzel

Research and Development Brewer

Geoffrey Wenzel started brewing in Kingston, New York in 2004 at Keegan Ales. In 2014 Geoff left his General Manager position at Keegan Ales to work at New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins Colorado where he worked in the Cellar and Wood Cellar. In 2018 Geoff left Fort Collins to be Head Brewer at New Belgium Denver Pilot in Denver Colorado. In 2019 he joined the team at Industrial Arts Brewing Company in Beacon, New York as the Research and Development Brewer.