Kjell’s Low-Cost Pump Alternative – The Aspirator
At the January 2012 meeting, Kjell Wygant described how he employs a low-cost alternative to a March Pump.
News
Hopper Jim Denier Wins 2012 Big Beers Best of Show
Congratulations go out to Jim Denier for nabbing the best of show prize at the 2012 Big Beers Homebrew Competition with his Berliner Weisse.
Jim’s recipe will be brewed by Dry Dock for their entry into the 2012 Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am competition.
Way to represent, Jim!!
Jim was not alone in the medal category. Congrats to the following hoppers for taking home medals in this premier competition:
- Jim Denier: 1st and 2nd in Sours; 3rd in Saison; 3rd in Belgian Strong – Dark
- Greg Geiger: 1st in Specialty
- Adam Glaser: 3rd in Barleywine
- Geoff Humphrey: 1st in Wit, Belgian Pale, & Biere de Garde; 3rd in Belgian Strong – Light
RHBC’s Own Greg Geiger Profiled for Big Beers
Our own former prez and all-around-awesome brewer Greg Geiger was profiled in Vail Daily as part of the lead-up to the 2012 Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywines festival taking place in January at the Vail Cascade resort.
Read the article here.
The profile delves into Greg’s passion for big beers and for pushing the evelope in brewing.
It also features a very handsome photograph.
Way to represent, Greg!
RHBC’s Own Jim Denier Profiled for Big Beers
Another profile of an RHBC member has been published in Vail Daily for the upcoming Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywines festival in January 2012.
This time, it’s Jim Denier!
The article profiles Jim’s passion for beer and his fearlesness in scavenging for weird ingredients.
Represent, brother Jim.
SECOND REQUEST: Biere de Rock Volunteer Sign Up
This is the second call for volunteers for the third annual Biere de Rock Homebrew Competition, taking place December 3, 2011 at Elk Mountain Brewing.
If you have already volunteered, thank you for your support!
This event is the RHBC’s most visible and far reaching and your help is needed to make it a success.
We ask that all members volunteer to assist in accomplishing one or more of the tasks associated with this event, including:
- Coordinating and assisting with set up, break down, and judging on the day of the event.
- Picking up and delivering entries from drop off points to the sorting location (between November 27 and 30).
- Providing a food item for the judges and stewards luncheon (drop off at Elk Mountain December 3 or coordinate with Steve or Geoff).
- Assisting in sorting of entries at Elk Mountain on December 1.
You’ll note that some items do not require that you be available December 3, such as picking up and delivering entries and providing a food item.
To volunteer, sign up using the online volunteer sheet. Your help is needed and greatly appreciated!
Also, members should consider judging or stewarding during the competition. To register as a judge or steward, go to the Biere de Rock Registration Website.
For more information, contact Steve Marquez at criticalrn@gmail.com or Geoff Humphrey at geoff@zkdigital.com.
