BREW BAYOU

Volume 17, Issue 5, February, 2010

 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

The Club voted to host a "Brew Bayou Beach Bash" last meeting and that is the current major topic. The event is going to be at Quintana County Park on March 27. It will be a Keg Contest and is coinciding with a Chili Cook-off sponsored by Quintana Village. Adalia created a flyer and inadvertently changed the name to a Beach Blast which Bill and I both liked better. The flyer in both Word and PDF formats was sent to the area homebrew clubs, it also can be seen on our web site. We will discuss the details at the Feb. meeting, like what all do we need and who will do what. One detail is what will we used for a "horse trough" to put the ice and Kegs in.

This month's program will be given by Jeff and Bill S. The style is Dusseldorf Alt and Shane will give the presentation.

See you there and think about the Brew Bayou Beach Blast.

Valroy

 Next meeting Feb 25th 7:00 PM at Talk about Good.


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Important events coming up

 Competition Corner

Bluebonnet Brew-off Event Tentative Schedule

January 17, 2010 - February 25, 2010
  • Accepting Entries - Cost $7 per Entry
  • Online entry form closes February 25, 2009

    March 6 & 7, 2010
  • First Round Judging

    March 13 & 14, 2010
  • First Round Judging

    		• Friday, March 19, 2010
  • 1:00 pm Banquet check-in/reception
  • 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm Bluebonnet Hospitality Suite open
  • 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Second Round Judging - 1st Session
  • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Banquet and Keynote Speaker
  • 8:00 pm - 10:30 Commercial Beer Tasting
  • 10:30 pm - 12:00 Room Crawl

    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • 8:00 am Participant Registration and Judging Check-in
  • 8:30 am - 10:15 am Technical Conference - Shaun O'Sullivan
  • 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Second Round Judging - 2nd Session
  • 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bluebonnet Hospitality Suite open
  • 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm PUB CRAWL!
  • 8:00 pm - 12:00 am Awards Ceremony and Raffle

    •  W.E.B. Homebrewing competition

    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!

     

     

     

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

     

       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
    Email  "Brew Bayou Question"






    Jan 27, 2010
    Brew Club Meeting

    Fellowship

    Tom B gave program on yeast which promted a good discussion on how much yeast to use in brewing beer.

    Norm T talked about the style Dark Mild.

    Topic- Bill gave tours and explanation of his brewery.

    Style- Mead- Wayne

    Next month topic- Jeff and Bill S.

    Next month style-Dusseldorf Alt- Shane

    Motion made to hold Beach Blast- March 27th at Quintana Beach Park.

    St pat parade discussion tabled. Shane will contact Tim.