Apr 25–26, 2025 · Williamsburg, VA · 📍 1350 John Tyler Hwy · State championship
Reps: Alex Jr Brown, Bill Jones · Prize money: $4,000
MUTTLEY CREW BBQ won Grand Champion at the Revolutionary BBQ Brawl (Day 1) on April 25, 2025 in Williamsburg, VA at 1350 John Tyler Hwy, scoring 691.3256 in a field of 20 teams. WOLF'S REVENGE BBQ took Reserve Grand Champion with 685.6228. Category winners: Chicken — Optimus Swine (179.4400); Pork Ribs — Bowmans Butt & BBQ (177.7028); Pork — Piggy & Swine BBQ (178.2972); Brisket — Shiggin aint easy (174.2628). The Backyard Series standings were won by FIRE & SHINE BBQ with 356.0000. This is the 2nd of 4 editions of this contest on record; the 2024 edition was won by 3 EYZ BBQ; the next was held in 2025.
Overall totals, every team on the board — tall stacks are where the pack sat.
Every board on one scale — the bar runs last score to first, the dot is the median.
What it has taken to win here, 2024 to 2026 — this edition picked out.
Everything below is read straight out of the results — the number on each card is the one that made it a story.
MUTTLEY CREW BBQ won the Grand Championship without winning a single meat — 4 calls from 4 boards, best of them 2nd. Consistency beat fireworks.
Master Series — Chicken places 3–4: Bowmans Butt & BBQ and STICKS & STONES BBQ tied on 176.5600 — settled by the KCBS tiebreaker. Master Series — Chicken places 7–8: OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE and smokey anderson bbq tied on 173.1200 — settled by the KCBS tiebreaker. Master Series — Chicken places 8–9: smokey anderson bbq and HotMess BBQ tied on 173.1200 — settled by the KCBS tiebreaker.
Capt. Blue BBQ turned in 180.0000 in pork ribs — past the 178.2972 that had stood across 1 earlier editions.
Past winners of this contest cooked this edition: 3 EYZ BBQ (won 2024).
2 perfect 180s were scored at this contest — every judge at the table handing back a nine.
| Date | Where | Venue | Teams | High score | Grand Champion | Reserve Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2024 | Williamsburg, VA | 2205 Jamestown Rd | 25 | 699.9772 | 3 EYZ BBQ | WOLF'S REVENGE BBQ |
| Apr 25, 2025 ← this one | Williamsburg, VA | 1350 John Tyler Hwy | 20 | 691.3256 | MUTTLEY CREW BBQ | WOLF'S REVENGE BBQ |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Williamsburg, VA | 1350 John Tyler Hwy | 16 | 705.0856 | Uncle Pig's Barbeque Pit | Shiggin aint easy |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Williamsburg, VA | Chickahominy Riverfront Park | 20 | 692.4800 | B's Que | SMOKECRAFT - MD |
| Category | 1st | 5th | 10th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Series — Chicken | 179.4400 | 175.4056 | 172.5600 |
| Master Series — Pork Ribs | 177.7028 | 171.9656 | 169.1200 |
| Master Series — Pork | 178.2972 | 172 | 170.2628 |
| Master Series — Brisket | 174.2628 | 169.1200 | 167.3828 |
| Backyard Series — Chicken | 177.7028 | 173.1544 | 171.9772 |
| Backyard Series — Pork Ribs | 180 | 176.5716 | 172.0004 |
20 entries · top 691.3256 · median 678.4800
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUTTLEY CREW BBQ | |
| 2 | WOLF'S REVENGE BBQ | |
| 3 | HotMess BBQ | |
| 4 | Bowmans Butt & BBQ | |
| 5 | UNCLE PIG'S BARBEQUE PIT | |
| 6 | STICKS & STONES BBQ | |
| 7 | SMOKIN NEIGHBORS | |
| 8 | Shiggin aint easy | |
| 9 | OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE | |
| 10 | Piggy & Swine BBQ | |
| 11 | Optimus Swine | |
| 12 | HalaQyah BBQ | |
| 13 | 3 EYZ BBQ | |
| 14 | LAKEVIEW BBQ | |
| 15 | BLUE & GRAY BBQ | |
| 16 | smokey anderson bbq | |
| 17 | Menke Boys BBQ | |
| 18 | House of Que | |
| 19 | CHOCK FULL OF BARBEQUE | |
| 20 | VERTICAL SMOKE BBQ |
20 entries · top 179.4400 · median 171.9942
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optimus Swine | |
| 2 | UNCLE PIG'S BARBEQUE PIT | |
| 3 | Bowmans Butt & BBQ | |
| 4 | STICKS & STONES BBQ | |
| 5 | MUTTLEY CREW BBQ | |
| 6 | SMOKIN NEIGHBORS | |
| 7 | OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE | |
| 8 | smokey anderson bbq | |
| 9 | HotMess BBQ | |
| 10 | WOLF'S REVENGE BBQ | |
| 11 | HalaQyah BBQ | |
| 12 | House of Que | |
| 13 | LAKEVIEW BBQ | |
| 14 | Shiggin aint easy | |
| 15 | VERTICAL SMOKE BBQ | |
| 16 | Menke Boys BBQ | |
| 17 | Piggy & Swine BBQ | |
| 18 | CHOCK FULL OF BARBEQUE | |
| 19 | BLUE & GRAY BBQ | |
| 20 | 3 EYZ BBQ |
20 entries · top 177.7028 · median 168.8400
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowmans Butt & BBQ | |
| 2 | MUTTLEY CREW BBQ | |
| 3 | WOLF'S REVENGE BBQ | |
| 4 | STICKS & STONES BBQ | |
| 5 | LAKEVIEW BBQ | |
| 6 | Optimus Swine | |
| 7 | OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE | |
| 8 | Shiggin aint easy | |
| 9 | Menke Boys BBQ | |
| 10 | HotMess BBQ | |
| 11 | HalaQyah BBQ | |
| 12 | UNCLE PIG'S BARBEQUE PIT | |
| 13 | 3 EYZ BBQ | |
| 14 | SMOKIN NEIGHBORS | |
| 15 | BLUE & GRAY BBQ | |
| 16 | House of Que | |
| 17 | smokey anderson bbq | |
| 18 | Piggy & Swine BBQ | |
| 19 | CHOCK FULL OF BARBEQUE | |
| 20 | VERTICAL SMOKE BBQ |
20 entries · top 178.2972 · median 169.3942
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piggy & Swine BBQ | |
| 2 | HalaQyah BBQ | |
| 3 | SMOKIN NEIGHBORS | |
| 4 | MUTTLEY CREW BBQ | |
| 5 | CHOCK FULL OF BARBEQUE | |
| 6 | 3 EYZ BBQ | |
| 7 | WOLF'S REVENGE BBQ | |
| 8 | OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE | |
| 9 | STICKS & STONES BBQ | |
| 10 | HotMess BBQ | |
| 11 | UNCLE PIG'S BARBEQUE PIT | |
| 12 | Shiggin aint easy | |
| 13 | Bowmans Butt & BBQ | |
| 14 | BLUE & GRAY BBQ | |
| 15 | Menke Boys BBQ | |
| 16 | Optimus Swine | |
| 17 | smokey anderson bbq | |
| 18 | House of Que | |
| 19 | LAKEVIEW BBQ | |
| 20 | VERTICAL SMOKE BBQ |
20 entries · top 174.2628 · median 167.1086
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiggin aint easy | |
| 2 | 3 EYZ BBQ | |
| 3 | Piggy & Swine BBQ | |
| 4 | HotMess BBQ | |
| 5 | UNCLE PIG'S BARBEQUE PIT | |
| 6 | BLUE & GRAY BBQ | |
| 7 | LAKEVIEW BBQ | |
| 8 | WOLF'S REVENGE BBQ | |
| 9 | SMOKIN NEIGHBORS | |
| 10 | MUTTLEY CREW BBQ | |
| 11 | smokey anderson bbq | |
| 12 | CHOCK FULL OF BARBEQUE | |
| 13 | OLD VIRGINIA SMOKE | |
| 14 | STICKS & STONES BBQ | |
| 15 | House of Que | |
| 16 | Menke Boys BBQ | |
| 17 | Optimus Swine | |
| 18 | Bowmans Butt & BBQ | |
| 19 | HalaQyah BBQ | |
| 20 | VERTICAL SMOKE BBQ |
22 entries · top 356 · median 342.2572
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIRE & SHINE BBQ | |
| 2 | Capt. Blue BBQ | |
| 3 | Rough Cut Q | |
| 4 | The Swine Doctor's BBQ | |
| 5 | Pinky Out BBQ | |
| 6 | Leaning Jowler BBQ | |
| 7 | Shmack Q | |
| 8 | Troublemaker BBQ | |
| 9 | BROCK'S BBQ | |
| 10 | Buckshot's BBQ | |
| 11 | Mad Hatter BBQ | |
| 12 | SMOKIN' WITH POPS BBQ TEAM | |
| 13 | Uncle Dubby's Backyard BBQ | |
| 14 | BASTIAN'S BARBECUE COMPANY | |
| 15 | Coulbourn Creek Q | |
| 16 | All About the Wood | |
| 17 | Dogpatch Q | |
| 18 | Backwooder BBQ | |
| 19 | PANCHO & LEFTYS | |
| 20 | Bay Brothers BBQ | |
| 21 | PIG PATROL | |
| 22 | BBQ WHISKY SMOKE |
22 entries · top 177.7028 · median 171.4172
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIRE & SHINE BBQ | |
| 2 | SMOKIN' WITH POPS BBQ TEAM | |
| 3 | Coulbourn Creek Q | |
| 4 | Pinky Out BBQ | |
| 5 | Capt. Blue BBQ | |
| 6 | Troublemaker BBQ | |
| 7 | Mad Hatter BBQ | |
| 8 | Backwooder BBQ | |
| 9 | Leaning Jowler BBQ | |
| 10 | Buckshot's BBQ | |
| 11 | The Swine Doctor's BBQ | |
| 12 | Rough Cut Q | |
| 13 | Shmack Q | |
| 14 | BROCK'S BBQ | |
| 15 | All About the Wood | |
| 16 | Dogpatch Q | |
| 17 | Uncle Dubby's Backyard BBQ | |
| 18 | PIG PATROL | |
| 19 | BASTIAN'S BARBECUE COMPANY | |
| 20 | Bay Brothers BBQ | |
| 21 | PANCHO & LEFTYS | |
| 22 | BBQ WHISKY SMOKE |
21 entries · top 180 · median 171.9772 · 🔥 perfect 180
| # | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capt. Blue BBQ | |
| 2 | Rough Cut Q | |
| 3 | FIRE & SHINE BBQ | |
| 4 | BASTIAN'S BARBECUE COMPANY | |
| 5 | The Swine Doctor's BBQ | |
| 6 | Shmack Q | |
| 7 | BROCK'S BBQ | |
| 8 | Leaning Jowler BBQ | |
| 9 | Uncle Dubby's Backyard BBQ | |
| 10 | Troublemaker BBQ | |
| 11 | Pinky Out BBQ | |
| 12 | Buckshot's BBQ | |
| 13 | Mad Hatter BBQ | |
| 14 | PANCHO & LEFTYS | |
| 15 | Bay Brothers BBQ | |
| 16 | SMOKIN' WITH POPS BBQ TEAM | |
| 17 | Dogpatch Q | |
| 18 | All About the Wood | |
| 19 | Coulbourn Creek Q | |
| 20 | Backwooder BBQ | |
| 21 | PIG PATROL |