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Sign Up for Buddy Brew!

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buddy brewAt last week’s meeting a sign-up sheet was distributed for everyone who is interested in participating in the Buddy Brew this year. 

If you were not able to attend the club meeting, there is still time to sign up.  Please contact Billy Beeson or Brian Pramov with your name, nubmer of years brewing, length of time as a club member and your email address. 

Newer and/or less experienced brewers will be paired up with more veteran brewers/members. 

Notable changes this year include removal of crazy ingredients ala iron chef/brewer.  This year’s challenge will involve brewing a beer of less than 5% alcohol strength which still includes most BJCP beer styles. 

Please contact Billy or Brian immediately as buddy brew teams will be selected in the near future!

Big Brew Day is May 3 2014

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Big Brew is coming soon! Mark your calendars – May 3, 2014 starting at 8:00 AM.

Once again, this year the Rock Hoppers will be brewing for Big Brew Day at The Rockyard’s production facility [Map], which is just south of the brewery/restaurant.

The Rockyard has again offered to donate base (pale) malt, hot water, and yeast for those that want it.  

If you plan on brewing please contact Jeff Gilbertson with your requirements for pale malt by April 27.

Hoppers Take Home 10 Medals at Big Beers 2014

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The 2014 edition of the Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywines Homebrew Competition garnered 340 entries from all over the country. And of the 44 medals awarded, Rock Hoppers took home 10 of them. 

Congrats to the following winners (left to right):

Billy Beeson

  • 2nd in Wit, Belgian Pale, and Biere de Garde (Biere de Garde)
  • 1st in Belgian Strong Dark (Belgiand Dark Strong – Co-Brewer: Matt Lawlor)
  • 2nd in Belgain Strong Dark (Dubbel)
  • 1st in Strong Scotch and Baltic Porter (Strong Scotch)

Charlie Gottenkieny

  • 1st in Sour (Flanders Red – Co-Brewer: Geoff Humphrey)
  • 2nd in Spice Herb Vegetable (Saison with Beets)

Geoff Humphrey

  • 1st in Wit, Belgian Pale, and Biere de Garde (Biere de Garde)

Phil Penningroth

  • 2nd in Bock/Weizenbock (Eisbock)
  • 2nd in Strong Ale (Am. Barleywine)

Bryan Keas

  • 2nd in Specialty (Hoppy Imperial Red)