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The next Iron Brewer Challenge is due during our regular June meeting at Union Craft Brewing on Sunday June 8th. The theme is FRUIT-- make your best beer containing any kind of fruit for a chance to grab the *new & improved* Iron Brewer Stein trophy! See you there!

In lieu of a regular meeting at Union Craft Brewing, Baltibrew is having a social event at Sapwood Cellars in Columbia on April 13th at 2PM. Feel free to invite guests. Email baltibrew@gmail.com with questions.

Official details are on the Chilibrew website (https://www.chilibrew.org/)
The ticketing page is online (https://baltibrew.ticketspice.com/chilibrew-xv-2025)

Chilibrew returns to Baltimore this Spring to unite hombrewers and chefs in our 15th celebration of the DIY spirit! Chilibrew is a chili and homebrew pairing competition being held on Saturday, April 26th from 2-4:30 PM at Zion Church of the City of Baltimore. Tickets are exclusively available online until 1:30PM on April 26th, 2025. Those up for the challenge may act as both brewer and chili chef.

Chilibrew XV attendees serve as judges for the event, casting their votes for Best Chili, Best Homebrew, and Best Pairing from our competitors' submissions. An accompanying Judges Panel will also determine their favorite selections in a hedonistic review. CA$H prizes will be awarded to the winners of "People's Choice" and "Judges Choice" for all 3 categories, with a Bonus Prize being awarded to the Best Fermented Condiment (optional for competitors).

But more than anything, attendees and competitors alike will have the opportunity to mingle and share food, drinks, and ideas in the service of local nonprofits.

Over the years, Chilibrew has donated thousands of dollars to local, nonprofit beneficiaries in the Greater Baltimore Area. This year, proceeds will benefit Blue Water Baltimore, whose mission is to restore the quality of Baltimore’s rivers, streams and Harbor to foster a healthy environment, a strong economy and thriving communities. Coincidentally, 2025 also marks Blue Water Baltimore's 15th year as an organization!

Whether you’re looking to have a great time in support of a great cause or throw your culinary craft into the ring, we hope you’ll join us on April 26th at 2 PM at Zion Church of the City of Baltimore for Chilibrew XV.

Must be 21 years of age or older to attend/compete/volunteer (bring photo ID). No outside beverages are permitted. All tickets include a custom Chilibrew XV glass and unlimited sampling of homebrew and chili while supplies last.

Was great to see folks yesterday. Many thanks to Dean at Union for brewing up an awesome batch of smash (pilsner & saaz) wort and providing it to the club. At least 7 or 8 carboys were filled and are bound for great things!

After hanging out by the pilot system, we moved into the Duckpin Room and Jon gave us the rundown on the ChiliBrew XV logistics. The state has approved the homebrew permit, the city permit is nearing completion, and the church has confirmed the date. Please help to promote the event! The chilibrew site(https://www.chilibrew.org/) and ticketing page are both online (https://baltibrew.ticketspice.com/chilibrew-xv-2025) so let's get the word out. If you are interested in competing, please sign up! Blue Water Baltimore is our non-profit this year and they've been very active coordinating with Jon on the event.

Iron Brewer "Open Category" was too close to call, ending in a tie between Max's Horchata Stout and my UK Wheat Ale w/ Nelson. The Iron Brewer stein has seen better days, and will be replaced by the club this summer.

Looking towards April, it's time for another social and the group aligned on a trip to Howard County to check out Sapwood and Black Flag. Please plan on meeting at Sapwood at 2PM on Sunday, April 13th!

Misc:

• We are looking to procure a Seibels sensory panel for a pallet reset this Summer/Fall.
• Next Iron Brewer will be in June - and the theme is fruit!

Cheers!

Kris

This month we will be in the Conference Room (the one with the couches past the external door to the Duckpin Room).
We've got some news on the group brew with Union from earlier in the year and will be discussing upcoming events!