BREW BAYOU

Volume 17, Issue 3, December, 2009

 Brew Bayou is a not for profit organization dedicated to the advancement of zymurgy and is open to anyone 21 years or older.

The annual membership is $12.00. Correspondence regarding the newsletter should be directed to Newsletter Editor, Brew Bayou email.

PRESIDENT'S WORDS

Greetings fellow Homebrewers

Merry Christmas, last meeting we decided to have the December meeting on the third Wednesday (DEC. 16) and because “Talk About Good” is booked for the holidays the meeting will be at Bill Tobler’s house.  Hope everyone has gotten that info. 

This meeting we will discuss the criteria for “Most Valuable Brew Bayouer” award. The existing criteria were passed out at the meeting and I will have copies available on the 16th. 

Bill Tobler volunteered to present the Topic for the December meeting, could it possibly be a tour of his brewery?  Wayne will talk about the style for Dec. which is Mead.

Don’t forget the New Years Eve celebration at Norm’s

Valroy

 Next meeting Dec 16th 7:00 PM at Bill Tobler's house.


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Important events coming up

New Year Eve party at Norm's Dec 31st 7 PM
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 Competition Corner
The World Expo of Beer© is one of Midwest America's premier commercial and craft beer events. Held annually since 1995, more than 40 international breweries, importers and distributors enter over 200 of their premium beers in the competition vying for the prestigious titles of Best of Show and People's Choice. The competition culminates in a two-day extravaganza during which the competitors showcase their products to nearly 10,000 eager participants and the winners take full advantage of their well-earned bragging rights!
 

The inaugural Homebrew at the W.E.B. Homebrewing competition was held in 2008 with 223 entries from 78 brewers representing 11 states. Our second competition received 329 entries from 103 brewers representing 16 states. The Cass River Homebrewers Club of Mid-Michigan is proud to again organize and conduct the annual competition. We’re growing really fast, and we’re excited about this year’s competition.

This is a Beer Judging Certification Program (BJCP) sanctioned event. In keeping with the theme of the World Expo of Beer©, Homebrew at the W.E.B is open to Homebrewers from anywhere within the United States, Canada or abroad and we are accepting entrees in BJCP categories 1 through 28. We will accept entries from January 18 until February 7. You can find more detailed competition information at . Our list of drop off locations is growing, and we should have our online registration information up on the site shortly.www.crhbc.com/competition.php

The third annual competition will be held On February 20 and 21 with the Best of Show and Organizers' Choice announced at the World Expo of Beer© in May, 2010 and we are thrilled to announce that the beer selected as Best of Show will again be brewed by and served on tap at the renowned Sullivan's Black Forest Brew Haus of Frankenmuth, Michigan!

 Dues are due- $12

T-shirts/ Polo Shirts available

(T-Shirts $15 Polo Shirts $30)

Polo Shirts- 2 XL

Polo Shirts- 2 Med

Polo Shirts- 1 Lg

T-shirt- 1 Sm

T-shirt- 3 XL

 Friends of Brew Bayou

 
 

 Web Site http://www.defalcos.com/Email Scott Birdwell

Remember, Brew Bayou members get a 5% discount at DeFalco's
 
 

Styles can be found on the Houston Foam Ranger Web page and the AHA Web pages.

   Brew Bayou 2009 Monthly Beer Styles
 January

 Dry Stout
  July

 Kolsch
 February

 American Brown Ale
  August

 American IPA
 March

 Irish Red Ale
  September

 North English Brown Ale
 April

 Extra Special Bitter
  October

 Octoberfest
 May

 Belgium Dubbel
  November

 Strong Scotch Ale
 June

 California Common
  December

Mead

 

   Brew Bayou 2010 Monthly Beer Styles
 January

Dark Mild
 July

Witbier
 February

Dusseldorf Alt
 August

 American Amber
 March

Traditional Bock
 September

Scottish Export/80 Shilling
 April

Belgium Blonde
 October

 Octoberfest & Pumpkin Beer
 May

 Belgium Trippel
 November

Russian Imperial Stout
 June

 Premium American Lager
 December

Old Ale



CLUB OFFICERS
 President  Valroy Maudlin
 Vice Pres  Critter Chambliss
 Treasurer Wayne Humbird
 Newsletter  open
 Librarian  Al Nardo
 Competition Director Darrell Maudlin
 All Grain Brewing Instructor Bill Smith
 Web site www.brewbayou.org
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Brew Bayou High Point Brewer List - 2009-2010
Last First Total points Oct-09 Nov-09
Tetlow Norman 35 15 20
Maudlin Darrel 25 20 5
Betczynski Tom 20 5 15
Siedler Tim 15 15 0
Kasson Shane 10 0 10
Morgan Mike 10 0 10
Fenton Jeff 5 0 5
Maudlin Valroy/Adalia 5 5 0
McCulley Rick 5 0 5

 

2009-2010 YTD
Most Valuable Brew Bayouer
 Totals
Fenton, Jeff 45
Maudlin, Darrel 45
Maudlin, Valroy/Adelia 35
Humbird, Wayne/Patty 25
Michalski, Tony 25
Smith, Bill & Kristie 55
Chambliss,Critter/Karron 15
Tetlow, Norman/Donna 15
Becker, Larry/Arlene 10
Doty, Harold & Dee 10
Kasson, Shane & Gina 10
McCulley, Rick 10
Nardo, Al 10
Oswald, Phillip 10
Patrick, Kevin 10
Seidler, Tim 10
Thorton, Mark & Ann 10
Tobler, Bill 10


Nov 25, 2009
Brew Club Meeting

Homebrewer Chistmas party St Arnold's Dec 6, 2009

Jeff and Bill T made the Homebrew day at Bill Smith's

Old Business

Bylaw changes- All changed were approved.

Criteria for MVBB was discussed.

Bill T bought up questions about doing the Quintana Beer party again.

New Business

Norm has invited the beer club to a New Year Eve party again.

Dec mtg needs moved. Cannot be at TAG. Move to Bill Tobler on Dec 16th.

Nov topic-Spiced beers-Darrell

Nov style- Strong Scoth Ale-Valroy

Next month topic- Bill T

Next month style- Mead- Wayne