HomeBrewers of Philadelphia and Suburbs (HOPS)

Competition winners for Best of Philly 1998 (BOPS)

Best of Show

Type Name
1. Houseman Other Ground Hog Lambic

Light Ales and Lagers

1. Smith & Wolensky Gold Ale
2. Smith & Wolensky Saison
3. Houseman Ground Hog Blond Ale

Amber and Dark Ales

1. Stutman Hookey Porter
2. Heser Blunt Beer
3. Varady Crazy Uncle Joe

Strong Ales

1. Graham & Prinz Urinator
2. Houseman Ground Hog Barley Wine
3. Smith & Glenn Bully Boy Slugger

Other

1a. Houseman Ground Hog Lambic (best of show)
1b. Houseman Ground Hog Rauche (affectionately dubbed Bacon Beer by the tasters)
3. Hecht & Duink Framboise'y