Club Posts

BBW Home Brewing Competitions & Demos

October 10, 2011 by admin

Hey Baltibrewers,

This week there are a few home brew demos or comps that you might want to attend or participate in.  Here's a link to the BBW website for event listings:

http://www.baltimorebeerweek.com/mobile__site/searchResults/search&category=14&date-from=20111009/

Of course the granddaddy of them all is our own Chilibrew IV @ Liam Flynn's on Friday.  And don't forget our monthly club meeting @ Alewife on Thursday too.

Prosit!

Jester

No Comments

UPDATE: Change in date for October Baltibrew Meeting

October 4, 2011 by admin

Baltibrewers:

Based on the voting results, this month's meeting will be moved to Thursday, October 13 at Alewife.  We will start promptly at 8:00 p.m. as we have a few important things to discuss.  Here's the agenda:

  • Guild holiday party - what's our theme?  What beer will we brew to go with this theme?  When and where will this beer be brewed?  Who will host the brew?  We should also discuss food, decorations and attire as it relates to our chosen theme.
  • Upcoming competitions - there are a few good comps coming up worth discussing.
  • BBW - any updates on Chilibrew IV and feedback on the home brew demos.
  • Any new business

Also we found out (thanks Steve!) that Josh is no longer with Alewife so we'll have a new server to break in PLUS it's $5 pints on October 13 so we can drink great beer for less!!

Prosit!

Jester

No Comments

Chilibrew IV listed

September 27, 2011 by admin

The Sun has us as one of the top ten events for BBW 2011.

Check it!

No Comments

Tags:

More info on upcoming comps!

September 25, 2011 by admin

-----------Leinenkugel's Homebrew Competition--------------------
Word on the street is there are only 8 entries for this comp. Yes, it's $50 to enter but it goes to Special Olympics and if you brew decent beer, you have a shot at $1000 cash or $500 in prizes. Any style! Entries are due by 9/28. Judging on Saturday 10/1. http://www.leiniebeergarden.com/?page=contests
-----------------Maryland Oktoberfest Homebrew Competition - Saturday, Oct 8th----------------
Open to all styles. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Entry deadline is 9/29.
http://www.dasbestoktoberfest.com/maryland/contests

--------------------Brewing for the Cure! Women's Homebrew Contest -- Sunday October 9th---------------

A homebrew competition for women only!
This contest has a fall theme, so you might consider an Oktoberfest, a Marzen, an Alt, a Pumpkin ale, something with maple ....  Whatever tastes like fall to you. But choose well, because each brewer may only enter one beer.
Entries may be bottled or kegged, but you have to bring at least a gallon. (That's eleven 12 ounce bottles, if you're wondering.)
The store will open at noon, but women involved in the competition can come to get set up at 11am (and must be set up before noon). Entry to the event costs $5.
Judging starts at noon and will go on until about 3. Prizes go to the best beer in each of these two categories.
  • Best interpretation of fall/presentation (1st place only)
  • People's choice award (1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners)
The lucky first place winners will get picked up in the flying Dog Winnebago with a group of her friends for a private tour and talk with Flying dog brewers. She'll also get an MDHB gift certificate. Other prizes will consist of care package from MDHB and Flying dog.
To register, please send an email to events@mdhb.com. Include your name, phone number and email address.
To judge Peoples Choice, just show up at MDHB with your $5 donation!

----------------Little Havana Homebrewing Showcase-------------------
Wednesday October 12th. Homebrewers can arrive at 5PM, set up and then try all of the beers before it opens up to the public at 6PM and will probably run until 9PM (including prizes, etc.). Little Havana has expanded in the back, so we have a lot more room this year.  It will be a fundraiser for BARCS again, but this time, we will be charging a whopping $5 donation (brewers don't pay of course). The band, K.O.E. will be rocking out again too. To participate, contact Judy Neff, judyeasterbrook@hotmail.com.  Brewers need to bring 5 gallons (keg or bottle) plus a way to serve (gas, picnic tap for kegs), but everything else will be there.
http://www.baltimorebeerweek.com/events/show/homebrewing_showcase

-----------------Chilibrew V.4--------------------------------------
WHAT:  The 4th Charitably Charmin' ChiliBrew competition, a nonprofit fundraiser
WHEN:  Fri, 10/14/11; competitor setup 6:00-7:00PM, competition 7:00-10:00PM, live music afterwards
WHERE:  The Load of Fun Gallery, 120 W. North Ave., Baltimore MD. 21201
WHO:  presented by the BaltiBrew homebrew club, sponsored by Liam Flynn's Ale House
WHY:  to promote localized lifestyles, and build community amongst DIY enthusiasts
HOW/etc.:  http://bmorecharmin.intuitwebsites.com/
Also, I've attached a flyer on this comp.

------------------Barley Legal 2: Better in the Dark----------------------
Entries are being accepted at several drop-off locations listed on their web site or may be sent to the address listed on our web site. In order to increase the value to those who enter, each beer will be eligible to win twice in two separate sets of judging:
-          A BJCP-style judging session, based upon aroma, appearance, flavor, mouthfeel, and overall impression
-          A second, thematic, hedonistic judging session for beers that are 17 SRM or darker
So if your Black IPA, Wheatwine, or Gruit doesn’t take home a BJCP prize, you could still win in the second session, or even both. The entry fee is $6 for the first entry, and $5 for each additional. Entries are accepted between September 24 and October 8, 2011.
This year, judging for Barley Legal will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in Abingdon, MD at the DuClaw Brewing Company brewery. Judging is right at the end of Baltimore Beer Week, and a great way to end what will be great exposure to craft and homebrew in Maryland.
If you are new to judging, stewarding, or volunteering, this is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the process and earn points. If you are a seasoned pro, Barley Legal promises to provide a great time. There will Harvest and Halloween food provided, an after judging event at the DuClaw restaurant in Abingdon, and prizes available for those who attend the judging session.
If you are a homebrewer, and would like to enter your beer, mead, cider or perry, please visit our web site at http://www.wootown.org/comp for more details.
TO VOLUNTEER TO JUDGE, STEWARD, OR PARTICIPATE, PLEASE VISIT THE WEB SITE ATHTTP://www.wootown.org/comp
-------------------------------------------Turkey Shoot - Sunday, Nov 6th--------------------------------------------
Maryland Ale and Lager Technicians (MALT) are pleased to announce their 7th Annual Turkey Shoot* Homebrew Competition. This is a BJCP-sanctioned event.
Cash prizes ($100.00, $50.00 and $25.00) will be awarded for Best of Show, 2nd place and 3rd place overall. Sponsored prize packages will be awarded to individual category winners. Ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries in individual categories. As always, high quality feedback will be provided on all entries.
The judging will be conducted on Sunday, November 6th at Heavy Seas (Clipper City) Brewing Company in Baltimore, MD. This competition is for beer only - all BJCP beer categories will be judged. The deadline for entries is October 29th.
Additional information, on-line entry info, drop off info, bottle labels, etc., can be found on the MALT website: http://www.maltclub.org .
As in the past, we welcome the participation of BJCP-accredited judges. Anyone who is interested in helping with the judging should contact:
---------------------West Coast vs East Coast Homebrew Competition, Sunday Nov 27th ------------------------
Ocean City Maryland Homebrew Club is organizing this first ever competition. Open to all styles. Entry deadline is Nov 21st. MdHB is a drop off location. Enter at http://westcoastvseastcoast.brewcompetition.com/index.php . Call for Judges and Stewards who may also register using the above website.

No Comments

October Meeting – WHEN & WHERE??

September 25, 2011 by admin

Baltibrewers - so far, moving the October meeting to another location on another date is leading the site polling.

At this point, we need brewers to post in the comment section where & when so we can get some idea of what works for you.

Cheers,

Jester

No Comments

Join us every 2nd Sunday @ 3PM

Sign up for our Listserve:


Visit this group

Visit us on Facebook

Visit us on Instagram

Upcoming Events

April 13, 2025
  • BaltiBrew Monthly Meeting - Social
    Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Location: Sapwood Cellars Brewery, 8980 MD-108 Suite MNO, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
    Description:

    This April the club will be meeting at Sapwood Cellars for a social meeting in Howard County. The plan is to head to Black Flag afterward.

Baltibrew is a collective of homebrewers dedicated to the art and science of beer.
baltibrew@gmail.com

Join us every second Sunday at 3pm.