BREW BAYOU
Volume 17, Issue
4, January, 2010
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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. |
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PRESIDENT'S WORDS
Greetings fellow Homebrewers
I called “Talk about Good” this week and we are good to go for this month, all of the holiday events they catered are now over. We will meet at “Talk about Good” this month on Jan. 27th.
This month in addition to recognizing Darrell for his 1st place at the Big Beers, Belgians and Barelywines Festival we will discuss in New Business the criteria for our own monthly contest.
This month Tom has agreed to present the topic which will be “Yeast” and Norman will discuss the Style “Dark Mild
See you Wednesday
Valroy
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Next meeting Jan 27th 7:00 PM at Talk about Good.
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Important events coming up
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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
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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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Danielle just called us from Vail (8:45 pm central time)
Darrell just won the gold metal for 18D. Belgian Golden Strong Ale at the
Tenth Annual big Beers, belgians and Barleywines Fetival. He is some excited!
Entered some beers into the Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywine Festival.
Won a gold for my Belgian Golden Strong. Brew Bayou in listed as my club on the winner's page.
That's gotta be worth at least 5 pts, right?
http://www.bigbeersfestival.com/belgians_barleywines_winners.htm
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Dues are due- $12 |
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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 |
VERY INSPIRING!
As we get older we sometimes begin to doubt our ability to "make a difference" in the world. It is at these times that our hopes are boosted by the remarkable achievements of "seniors" who have found the courage to take on challenges that would make many of us wither. Harold Sclumberg is such a person.
I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired'? Well.. I'm fortunate
to have a chemical engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most is turning
beer, wine, Scotch, and margaritas into urine. And I'm pretty damn good at it, too!!
Harold should be an inspiration to all of us.
Styles can be found on the Houston Foam Ranger
Web page and the AHA Web pages.
Brew Bayou 2010 Monthly
Beer Styles
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| January |
Dark Mild
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July |
Witbier
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| February |
Dusseldorf Alt
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August |
American Amber
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| March |
Traditional Bock
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September |
Scottish Export/80 Shilling
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| April |
Belgium Blonde
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October |
Octoberfest
& Pumpkin Beer
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| May |
Belgium Trippel
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November |
Russian Imperial Stout
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| June |
Premium American Lager
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December |
Old Ale
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CLUB OFFICERS
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President |
Valroy Maudlin |
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Vice Pres |
Critter Chambliss |
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Treasurer |
Wayne Humbird |
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Newsletter |
open |
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Librarian |
Al Nardo |
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Competition Director |
Darrell Maudlin |
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All Grain Brewing Instructor |
Bill Smith |
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Web site |
www.brewbayou.org |
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Email |
"Brew
Bayou Question" |
2009-2010 YTD
Most Valuable Brew Bayouer |
Totals |
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| Smith, Bill & Kristie |
115 |
| Humbird, Wayne/Patty |
85 |
| Maudlin, Darrel |
85 |
| Fenton, Jeff |
75 |
| Maudlin, Valroy/Adelia |
75 |
| Chambliss,Critter/Karron |
55 |
| Tetlow, Norman/Donna |
55 |
| Nardo, Al |
40 |
| Tobler, Bill |
40 |
| Michalski, Tony |
35 |
| Kasson, Shane & Gina |
20 |
| Becker, Larry/Arlene |
10 |
| Betczynski, Tom |
10 |
| Doty, Harold & Dee |
10 |
| Lehman, Chris |
10 |
| McCulley, Rick |
10 |
| Morgan, Mike |
10 |
| Oswald, Phillip |
10 |
| Patrick, Kevin |
10 |
| Seidler, Tim |
10 |
| Thorton, Mark & Ann |
10 |
| Brew Bayou High Point Brewer List - 2009-2010 |
| Last |
First |
Total points |
Oct-09 |
Nov-09 |
Dec-09 |
| Maudlin |
Darrel |
65 |
20 |
5 |
40 |
| Tetlow |
Norman |
45 |
15 |
20 |
10 |
| Betczynski |
Tom |
30 |
5 |
15 |
10 |
| Morgan |
Mike |
25 |
0 |
10 |
15 |
| Humbird |
Wayne |
20 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
| Siedler |
Tim |
15 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
| Kasson |
Shane |
10 |
0 |
10 |
0 |
| Maudlin |
Valroy/Adalia |
10 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
| Smith |
Bill/Kristie |
10 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
| Chambliss |
Critter/Karron |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| Fenton |
Jeff |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| McCulley |
Rick |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Tobler |
Bill |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
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Voted on and approved Dec 2009 meeting -- |
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Protocols for MVBB |
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MVBB represents the member who contributes the most to making us a viable club. |
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The club benefits from the things the MVBB member contributes. |
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MVBB Activity Points |
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Host a Brew Bayou Party |
30 |
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Host a homebrew day |
30 |
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Brewing at a club brew day |
20 |
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Research and present discussion at monthly meeting |
20 |
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Brewing club entry for Rendezbrew or other competition |
20 |
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Research and present BOTM style |
15 |
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Submitting a newsletter article |
15 |
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Brewing related presentation to non Brew Bayou meetings |
30 |
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Bringing a first time guest to a monthly meeting (family members do not count) |
15 |
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Signing up a new member after visit |
15 |
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Monthly meeting attendance |
10 |
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Commercial example of BOTM (Max 1 per month) |
5 |
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Entering a homebrew competition (5 pts per event entered) |
5 per event |
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Special Assignment - any special need that comes up throughout the year points to be agreed upon at the meeting where the assignment is given |
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Becoming a BJCP judge |
30 |
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Holding any office of Brew Bayou |
30 |
Dec 16, 2009
Brew Club Meeting
Fellowship
Thanks to Bill for hosting at his house.
New Year's Eve party at N orm's house.
Bill T slow moving around cause of 6 broke ribs.
Old Business-
No word on Beach Blast
Vote/Discuss MVBB award
New Business
Discuss Hi Point Brewer protocols next month
Bulk grain is here.
Topic- Bill gave tours and explanation of his brewery.
Style- Mead- Wayne
Next month topic- Tom B- Yeast
Next month style- Dark Mild- Norm T.
Mead judging- Split into two catagories (Still and Flavored)
