For our February meeting, we discussed the homebrew competition that Steins is asking us to help organize. Then we tasted nine great homebrews. Thanks to Stein’s and everyone who showed up.
– The Steins homebrew competition will be held Sunday, 3/24/2024. It’s no longer limited to 31A (alternative grain). Registration is open (see https://www.steinsbeergarden.com/event/Homebrew2024/). Beer drop-off period is 3/16-3/23. There is an open call for judges or stewards. Let Robert or Derek know if you’re interested in serving. The plan is to have the judging in the morning, break for lunch, and have the best of show in the afternoon.
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– The beers we tasted:
| Brewer | Beer Name | Beer Style | IBUs | ABV | Brewer Notes |
| Dan H | Spotted Cow (New Glarus Brewing | Cask conditioned ale | 18 | 5.1 | Commercial |
| Sebastian B | Piwo Grodziskie | 30 | 1.4 | ||
| Kevin S | Samurai Style | int. pale lager – Japanese rice | 30 | 5.2 | |
| Sebastian B | Belgian Single/Blond | 27 | 6.4 | ||
| Allen | Chuck’s Chillin’ | IPL | 60 | 7.80% | Slight Twist on Traditional IPL |
| Adam | Belgian dubbel | 8.7 | |||
| Kevin s | JAKs Imperial Stout | Imperial Stout | 93 | 9.1 | |
| Nathan | Dragon barrel | stout | 53 | 11.00% | |
| Derek | Plum mead | Plum mead | 0 | 18% |
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– For a list of all upcoming competitions, check out the Worts of Wisdoms’ calendar: http://www.wortsofwisdom.org/calendar/upcoming-homebrewers-competitions/