May 2024 Update

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The next club meeting is just round the corner on 2 May 2024 at the Polish White Eagle Club.

This meeting will be a “Special General Meeting” to deliver the Finance report for the previous financial year.

  • Education: Keeping on the theme of “More than IPA” this May we talk about sours. And who better to lead the talk than Adrian Ison (Adi). Adi will talk about things sour in general yeast ranching and hopefully share some of his award winning skill set.
  • Raffle: We will have a range of interesting and exciting prizes on offer.
  • 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.
  • Kegerator Raffle: There’s still plenty more opportunities to earn tickets in the kegerator raffle, by attending the meeting, bringing along your beers and putting your beer into the six pack swap… easy!

Upcoming Events

4 May 2024 – Cypher Brew Day

Chuck has lined up a great experience as we have our first brew day with Matt and co. at Cypher Brewing. The day kicks off at 8:30 with a brewery tour and we will be following the Cypher crew as they brew one of their beers.

Cost is $35 for members ($50 for non members) which includes a breakfast muffin, lunch, four guided tastings and a pint of either Lager, Shooeys or Bitter.

Sign up on the forum https://tinyurl.com/CypherBrewDay2024 or on the FB Members page https://fb.me/e/1WCuPwehs

19 May 2024 – Club bike ride: Giro d’Caipital

The next Club Bike Ride will be starting and finishing at Capital Brewing. More details to come.

15 June 2024 – Club Competition

The next competition is coming up soon, so don’t forget to register your entries and sign up to judge or steward here https://canberrabrewers.brewingcompetitions.com/

The emphasis of this competition is to provide and receive informed, technical feedback. This will help you iron out any issues in your brews and prepare your brews for the ACT competition in September and assist you to qualify for the national championships (AABC).

Nic and Ed have scheduled a full day of judging (morning and afternoon flights) at the wonderful Zierholz venue in Fyshwick) and food and rewards will be provided to volunteers.

There are 12 categories from the 2022 AABC Styles will be judged including:

  • Pale Lager
  • Amber and Dark Lager
  • Amber Ale
  • Stout
  • Wheat and Rye Beer
  • Belgian Ale
  • Strong Ale and Lager
  • Sour and Wild Ale
  • Fruit and Spice Beer
  • Speciality Beer
  • Mead
  • Cider and Perry

As usual, email compsec@canberrabrewers.com.au if you have issues or questions about registration.