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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!

Next RHBC Meeting is May 8th 2014

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Call to Order and Welcome to New Members – [President]

President’s Report – [GEOFF’S FIRST MEETING!!!]

  • Support Eric and the Castle Rock Homebrew Store
  • Vision for upcoming year

Event Director’s Report – [Jeff]

  • Big Brew Day Recap
  • Bus Trip (Boulder)
  • Golf Outing

Competition Director’s Report – [Brilly]

  • Prior Competitions
    • Liquid Poetry Slam Results
  • Upcoming Competitions
    • Eight Seconds of Froth (Ace of Clubs)
      • Due May 3
    • Ska Animas Alers
      • Due May 17th, must ship to brewery
    • Steel City (drop off at Castle Rock Homebrew)
      • Due May 23, American styles only
    • Sam Adams Longshot
      • Due late May
    • Elizabeth Celtic (all beer styles accepted)
      • Max 2 entries due in June
    • Buddy Brew sign-ups
    • Quarterly Intraclub Competition
    • Biere de Rock
      • January 10 Due Date
      • January 17Sorting
      • January 24 Judging

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.