Oktoberfest is set for 28th September and you need to book your seat by 18th September.

Come along for a great afternoon of festive celebrations with music, great beer, awesome food company, kicking off 4PM at the Zierholz Brewery in Fyshwick

Members price is $50 and Non Members are $75, which will get you… your first three schooners from Zierholz (with discounted rates after that) and an Oktoberfest banquet of Bratwurst, Weisswurst, Double Smoked Kransky, Roast Pork, sides and dessert. Vegan options are available on request.

You’ll also get to sample members beers (noting this is the week after ACT ABC and we will probably have many awesome beers on tap),  you can enter your german beer in the Oktoberfest competition or go into running for a best dressed (M & F) prize!

Limited Numbers – Register you attendance on Forum. Non-members wishing to attend need to have a member add them or send a PM/email to president@canberrabrewers.com.au

October meeting

The next club meeting is on 3 October 2024 at the Zierholz Brewery in Fyshwick 7/19-25 Kembla St, Fyshwick ACT 2609.

The education session is back, share your brews in the six pack swap (sign up on FB or the forum) and the raffle will have a range of amazing prizes up for grabs. Plus don’t forget to bring your latest and greatest brews to share!

Education

For October’s education, Kurtz will be running a general discussion around density and ABV, including some of the newer thoughts and a practical calibration exercise/interactive session.

Audience participation is highly encouraged, so don’t forget to pack your hydrometers, refractometers, Pills, Hydroms, Spindles, etc and check them against some of his Anton Paar premium analytical equipment, including the Easy Dens https://www.easydens.com/ AND Smart Ref https://www.my-smartref.com/

The ACT Amateur Brewing Competition

Big thanks to Ed and Nic for running another excellent competition, congrats to the winners and best of luck at Nats! The Canberra Brewers Champion Brewer will be announced at the October meeting, with the medal ceremony in November.

Carton Swap 2024

Last year was big and it’s happening again at the December 2024 meeting. You can find out more details and sign up on the forum here.

See you all at Zierholz this Thursday!

The next club meeting is just round the corner on 1 August 2024, now be at the Zierholz Brewery in Fyshwick – 7/19-25 Kembla St, Fyshwick ACT 2609.

• Education: We have another special guest this month with Peter Symons talking about his new book “True Blue Brews”. Peter will have a few copies of his book available on the night if you’re keen.
• Raffle: Just like last July, there will be a range of amazing prizes… including a few donated kegs and some great merch from Weenie’s trip to the US
• Six Pack Swap is on again and it’s a great way to try new styles, practice judging and receive feedback on your brews. Sign up on FB or on the forum.

Club Membership Fees

Canberra Brewers membership fees are due again, and for $60/year you get access to the fantastic deals from our sponsors including:

• Bent Spoke
• Mathematics
• Brew your own at home
• Belco Brew Supplies and many more

For members that are keen to pay for multiple years we now have a 2 year payment option. You may now renew your membership for this financial year period. Membership renewal is through the canberra brewers website here.

Upcoming Events

Oktoberfest 2024 is coming up very soon, and so are the details.. we will publish these very soon.

ACT Championships is also round the corner on between 20-22 September. Keep an eye out for further comms, including the calls for volunteer judges/stewards with 20 styles open for judging we need your help to judge some of the best beers, ciders and meads in Australia.

The ACT Champs is the qualifier for the Australian Amateur Homebrewing Championships (AKA the Nationals) to be held in Brisbane on 26 October. The first 3 place getters at the ACT Champs will be heading north to represent the ACT and the Canberra Brewers.

Carton Swap 2024 is happening again at the December 2024 meeting. Start brewing some great beers for sharing and enjoying. You can find out more details and sign up on the forum here.

The next club meeting is just round the corner on 5 September 2024 and we will be back at the Polish White Eagle Club again.

Kurtz is back in the education hot seat and will have something special for us, plus FishFrenzy has the six pack swap already running (Sign up on FB or on the forum) and the raffle will have a range of amazing prizes up for grabs.

Don’t forget to bring your latest and greatest brews to share.

See you there!

Upcoming Events

Oktoberfest 2024 is set for 28th September, starting 4PM at the Zierholz Brewery in Fyshwick

Come along for a great afternoon of festive celebrations with music, great beer, awesome food company!

Members price is $50 and Non Members are $75, which will get you… your first three schooners from Zierholz (with discounted rates after that) and an Oktoberfest banquet of Bratwurst, Weisswurst, Double Smoked Kransky, Roast Pork, sides and dessert. Vegan options are available on request.

You’ll get to sample members beers (noting this is the week after ACT ABC and we will probably have many awesome beers on tap),  you can enter your german beer in the Oktoberfest competition or go into running for a best dressed (M & F) prize!

Limited Numbers – Register you are coming on Forum. Non-members wishing to attend need to have a member add them or send a PM/email to president@canberrabrewers.com.au

The ACT Amateur Brewing Competition

The ACTABC is on 20-22 September at Zierholz Brewery in Fyshwick.

If you haven’t done so already, jump onto the competition website (here) and register your brews (beer, cider and mead) and your judging or stewarding availability over the weekend. You still have time to brew a sneaky ale or two before entry drop off closure on 15 September.

We will need all the help we can get so even if you don’t have previous experience, still register or reach out to discuss judging and stewarding options. The first judging session is on the Friday night followed by morning and afternoon session on Saturday, and wrapping up with a Sunday morning session.

Please don’t leave registration to the last minute as this will make it much harder to organise a great competition. Food (and beverages) will be provided. The best three brews from each category get the opportunity to represent ACT at the Nationals. If you have any questions, please contact Ed or Nic.

Carton Swap 2024

Last year was big and it’s happening again at the December 2024 meeting. You can find out more details and sign up on the forum here.

The next club meeting is just round the corner on 4 July 2024 at the Polish White Eagle Club.

• Education: Special guest Steve Kirby will be talking braggots this month and is planning to take us through a little blending. To help Steve is seeking a little assistance from the club members who could donate a few litres (about 3L) of a lager, pale and a one of either a porter, stout or RIS. If you’re interested you can reply to Steve’s FB post here.
• Raffle: There will be great prizes again this month… to be announced!
• Six Pack Swap: is on again and it’s a great way to try new styles, practice judging and receive feedback on your brews. Sign up on FB or on the forum.
• The Kegerator Raffle is over… congrats Chuck… but there’s still NOOKIE!

Club Membership Fees

For the first time in about 10 years the Committee have decided to increase membership fees. Canberra Brewers membership will now be $60 per year, but the same fantastic deals from our sponsors continue, including:

• Bent Spoke Draughter’s membership
• Mathematics
• Brew your own at home
• Belco Brew Supplies and many more

For members that are keen to pay for multiple years we now have a 2 year payment option. You may now renew your membership for this financial year period. Membership renewal is through the canberra brewers website here.

Winter Competition

Results are now up on the competition website. Just log in and you will be able to view the scanned feedback provided by the judges.

We had 41 entries judged on the day. Thanks to Zierholz at Fyshwick for generous use of their facilities for the event. Thanks to all the judges and stewards, with special mention of Michael, Bec and John, all new to stewarding but providing a great service under the steady guidance of Richard E. And a big thank you to David Gilks for his duties as Head Judge – reviewing the pour sheets, checking the details provided by brewers and providing guidance on the day to judging tables. 

We had some stand out results, which bode well for ACT representation in the National Championships. Congratulations to David Bennet, for his Brett Beer, bringing in the top score of 43. And to Andrew Mevius, Patrick Baggoley, Steve Hogarth, Corey Fischer, Andrew Lewis and Anthony Ween for the top ten scoring entries – ranging from Andrew’s Belgian Tripel to Steve’s American Lager to Anthony Ween’s Munich Helles. And a congratulations to Nerida Robinson for her placed entries in the cider category – Nerida is a very welcome new entrant to our competitions.

Upcoming Events

July – Club bike ride

The date and details for the next Club Bike Ride, but is anticipated to be some time after the July meeting. More information will be posted soon.

Oktoberfest

The committee have started planning for Oktoberfest 2024, keep your eyes peeled for more informaiton on dates and bookings.

September – 2024 ACT Amateur Brewing Championships

ACTABC’s will be held in late September, ahead of the National Championships to be held in Brisbane on October 26. Further details of our ACT Championships will be posted before too long – but with 20 styles open for judging we need your beers, ciders and meads and your volunteering on the weekend of judging.

December – Carton Swap 2024

Last year was big and it’s happening again at the December 2024 meeting. You can find out more details and sign up on the forum here.