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February 2023 Meeting: Pastry Stouts!

What happened when a tired brewer came in for his shift and accidentally dropped his donut into an imperial stout mash? The first pastry stout was born! That story likely isn’t true at all, but we’re going to drink and discuss what happens when someone throws a bunch of sweet adjuncts into a stout!

The meeting is February 9 at 7:30 PM at Queen City Clay. Note the parking areas and entrance locations below (although the southernmost arrow should be facing west/left, not north).

All-In-One System Raffle

We will be selling raffle tickets for a new Brewer’s Best ZyBorg 35L Automatic Brewing System at $10 per ticket. This will be raffled off during the All American Homebrew Competition judging ON 2/4/2023. If you can’t be at the competition, there is still some time to enter by sending $10 per entry via PayPal (treasurer@maltinfusers.com).

2023 Dues are Due

Dues for 2023 are due – bring cash or check to the meeting or pay via PayPal. Dues are $20 per household per year.

Upcoming Competitions

Upcoming regional competitions are below – even if you don’t have anything to enter, these competitions can use our volunteer support as judges and stewards.

All American HomeBrew Competition

  • Registration Deadline: 27 January
  • Cost per Entry: $10
  • Delivery Deadline: 28 January
  • Competition Date: 4 February

Bluegrass Cup (Lexington)

  • Registration Deadline: 20 January
  • Cost per Entry: $8
  • Delivery Deadline: 28 January
  • Competition Date: 11 February

Bockfest

  • Registration Deadline: 18 February
  • Cost per Entry: $10
  • Delivery Deadline: 22 February
  • Competition Date: 25 February
  • Competition is limited to Bock Styles (4C Helles Bock, 6C Dunkles Bock, 9A Doppelbock, 9B Eisbock, 10C Weizenbock, and 38A Specialty Bock)

January 2023 Meeting: Barleywine is Life!

Matt will be reaching into the cellar for some wonderful barleywines. We’ll talk about the differences between American and English barleywines and what to taste for in general. This is a complex style that is brewed to be pondered, not pounded.

The meeting is January 12 at 7:30 PM at Queen City Clay. Note the parking areas and entrance locations below (although the southernmost arrow should be facing west/left, not north).

All-In-One System Raffle

We will be selling raffle tickets for a new Brewer’s Best ZyBorg 35L Automatic Brewing System at $10 per ticket. This will be raffled off during the All American Homebrew Competition judging. Purchase at the meeting or at the All American Homebrew Competition.

2023 Dues are Due

Dues for 2023 are due – bring cash or check to the meeting or pay via PayPal. Dues are $20 per household per year.

Upcoming Competitions

Upcoming regional competitions are below – even if you don’t have anything to enter, these competitions can use our volunteer support as judges and stewards.

Bluegrass Cup (Lexington)

  • Registration Deadline: 20 January
  • Cost per Entry: $8
  • Delivery Deadline: 28 January
  • Competition Date: 11 February

All American HomeBrew Competition

  • Registration Deadline: 27 January
  • Cost per Entry: $10
  • Delivery Deadline: 28 January
  • Competition Date: 4 February

Bockfest

  • Registration Deadline: 18 February
  • Cost per Entry: $10
  • Delivery Deadline: 22 February
  • Competition Date: 25 February
  • Competition is limited to Bock Styles (4C Helles Bock, 6C Dunkles Bock, 9A Doppelbock, 9B Eisbock, 10C Weizenbock, and 38A Specialty Bock)

October Meeting: Mead!

Matt has a friend that has been making mead for some time and just recently got his license to start a commercial venture down in Camp Springs, KY. 4 Mile Wine Co…so he’ll be sharing about making mead, wine, and the whole process of looking at going commercial on a small scale.

The meeting is October 13 at 7:30 PM at Queen City Clay. Note the parking areas and entrance locations below (although the southernmost arrow should be facing west/left, not north).

September Meeting: Fantasy Draft Beers!

In June, several members ‘drafted’ beer ingredients and a process variable to brew, and since many have been doing their fantasy football drafts, it’s a great time to judge these beers! Here’s the rub: many of those available to judge have entries, so it’s not exactly fair… WE NEED YOU! We will be awarding two awards – one is a best of show based on BJCP guidelines, and the other is based on audience choice. Come out and help drink evaluate these beers!

The meeting is September 8 at 7:30 PM at Queen City Clay. Note the parking areas and entrance locations below (although the southernmost arrow should be facing west/left, not north).

Upcoming Competitions

All of the below events can use volunteer support for either judging or stewarding!

DRAFT Brewfest is Saturday – they could probably use more judges and volunteers if you’re able.

Oktobersbest: Judging on October 15 at Norwood Community Center, details.