It's time to brew up something funky for summer! The winner of the Brown Ale Competition picked Belgian and French Ales for the next club competition. This is BJCP Category 16 under the 2004 Style Guidelines. Brew a Witbier, Belgian Pale Ale, Saison, Biere de Garde, or Belgian Specialty Ale in time for tasting in August. Regardless of what you brew, it will be judged in one of those sub-categories.
The same competition rules apply as always:
The beer must be ready to drink by the August 2008 BFD meeting at Bert and Harriet Bingel's house. It must be labelled with the brewer’s name and submitted in one of the following containers: 2 12 oz. bottles, 1 22 oz. bottle, or 1 container with at least 22 ounces of beer (i.e. growler, plastic soda bottle, etc.).
Contact any of the members of the Competition Committee (Todd, Phil, Billy K., Bill R. or Mary) if you have any questions.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Why it's not a good idea to miss club meetings
Billy and Sue Kannenburg hosted a FABULOUS meeting last night! In addition to the usual excellent assortment of snacks and homebrews there were beers Sue brought back to share with us from her trip to Seattle. I thought the Elysian Ambrosia Maibock and the Alaskan Smoked Porter were standouts. The dip that Billy made was also outstanding. (Hint: Recipes can be added as comments to this blog post.) Jim Prucha explained how he makes excellent beer from extract, and brought some delicious samples (I liked the 10th anniversary beer especially).
Friday morning also brought exciting news for BFD: the results from the first round of the National Homebrewers competition were announced. Winners in the North East region included:
Friday morning also brought exciting news for BFD: the results from the first round of the National Homebrewers competition were announced. Winners in the North East region included:
- John Allin, 2nd place in Belgian and French Ale
- Chris Dodge 1st place in Scottish and Irish Red
- Chris Dodge 1st place in American Ale
- Michael Fairbrother, 1st place in Traditional Mead
- Jim Prucha 2nd place in Dark Lager
- Todd Russell, 1st place in Porter
Way to go BFD brewers!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Brown Ale Club Competition Results
Thanks to Billy, Sue, Joe, Maureen, Eric, Jim, and Mary for judging the 10 entries on Friday. Cheers to all the brewers who submitted beers ranging from Northern English Brown ales to a Honey Brown with Sour Cherries. I look forward to seeing the same level of participation and quality at the next competition.
Without further ado, here are the results:
3rd Place - Jim Prucha - Northern English Brown
2nd Place - Billy Kannenburg - Northern English Brown
1st Place - Todd Russell - Mild
The winners all received fantastic new BFD ribbons courtesy of Brian Parda.
As announced previously, the winner will get to choose the category for the next competition. Stay tuned for an update at the May Meeting.
Without further ado, here are the results:
3rd Place - Jim Prucha - Northern English Brown
2nd Place - Billy Kannenburg - Northern English Brown
1st Place - Todd Russell - Mild
The winners all received fantastic new BFD ribbons courtesy of Brian Parda.
As announced previously, the winner will get to choose the category for the next competition. Stay tuned for an update at the May Meeting.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Here's one for you Kevin
Kevin,
What can I possibly say... other than rest in peace, you will be missed!
You made some incredible food that was bold and spicy, and were an inspiration to others who were just getting into brewing, you had a great sense of humor and a wonderful appreciation of all things beer, cider, and mead!
I will kick one back in your honor tonight.
Michael
Thursday, March 27, 2008
What are you entering in AHA?
The American Homebrewers Association National Homebrew Competition is approaching and the time has come to decide what you are entering and send it in.
IMPORTANT DATES
First Round Entries Due March 31 - April 11, 2008
Second Round Judging, June 19, 2008
Awards Ceremony June 21, 2008, at the National Homebrewers Conference.
IMPORTANT DATES
First Round Entries Due March 31 - April 11, 2008
Second Round Judging, June 19, 2008
Awards Ceremony June 21, 2008, at the National Homebrewers Conference.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Excellent Event at Ebenezer's
Ebenezers's Restaurant and Pub in Lovell Maine was the site of a great BFD event this weekend. Thanks to Jeff & Pam Goyette who arranged everything, and to owner Chris Lively who provided us with a wealth of outstanding beers from his cellar. Among the great beers that I got to try were Black Albert, Russian River's Salvation (batches 1 + 5), and Chris's custom blend of Boon Geueze and Cantillon Kriek (totally yummy!) Fifteen of us made up the BFD party at Ebenezer's and I encourage those of you who were lucky enough to be there to add comments to this posting and let everyone else know what they missed.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
FOAM Homebrewer's Challenge
The folks in FOAM (Fitchburg Order of Ale Makers) are holding a Homebrewer's Challenge to benefit charity, and are looking for brewers to participate. Their president, Joe Zadrozny (of Z Street Brewing fame) sent the following invitation:
The Date: April 26, 2008
The Event: 20 brewers will have their beer available for the public to taste and to judge. The winner as judged by a Peoples Choice ballot will receive a handsome plaque, and bragging rights! Tickets will be sold, and proceeds will go to Andrews Helpful Hands and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Requirements: One five gallon batch of your most popular beer, in a corney keg. You may also serve your beer from bottles, along with other beverages for people to sample if you wish.
Name___________________________________
Email___________________________________
Phone___________________________________
Beer You Are Donating_____________________
Will you be available to serve your beer? Y or N
Thank you!! Email info to joez3@verizon.net
There is still room for a half dozen or so brewers. The brewers will get a commemorative glass and the chance to sample the other brewers wares for free. There are going to be raffles and food available. It should be a fun evening!!
The Date: April 26, 2008
The Event: 20 brewers will have their beer available for the public to taste and to judge. The winner as judged by a Peoples Choice ballot will receive a handsome plaque, and bragging rights! Tickets will be sold, and proceeds will go to Andrews Helpful Hands and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Requirements: One five gallon batch of your most popular beer, in a corney keg. You may also serve your beer from bottles, along with other beverages for people to sample if you wish.
Name___________________________________
Email___________________________________
Phone___________________________________
Beer You Are Donating_____________________
Will you be available to serve your beer? Y or N
Thank you!! Email info to joez3@verizon.net
There is still room for a half dozen or so brewers. The brewers will get a commemorative glass and the chance to sample the other brewers wares for free. There are going to be raffles and food available. It should be a fun evening!!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Brown Ale Competition
It's almost Spring time and that means brown ales! Okay, that's not really the case, but nonetheless we are having a Brown competition in April. This is BJCP Category 11 under the 2004 Style Guidelines. Brew up a Mild, a Southern English Brown, or a Northern English Brown and don't hop it too much.
The same competition rules apply as always:
The beer must be ready to drink by the April 2008 BFD meeting at Joe and Maureen Moore's house. It must be labelled with the brewer’s name and submitted in one of the following containers: 2 12 oz. bottles, 1 22 oz. bottle, or 1 container with at least 22 ounces of beer (i.e. growler, plastic soda bottle, etc.).
Contact any of the members of the Competition Committee (Todd, Phil, Billy K., Bill R. or Mary) if you have any questions.
The same competition rules apply as always:
The beer must be ready to drink by the April 2008 BFD meeting at Joe and Maureen Moore's house. It must be labelled with the brewer’s name and submitted in one of the following containers: 2 12 oz. bottles, 1 22 oz. bottle, or 1 container with at least 22 ounces of beer (i.e. growler, plastic soda bottle, etc.).
Contact any of the members of the Competition Committee (Todd, Phil, Billy K., Bill R. or Mary) if you have any questions.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
2008 Boston Homebrew Competition
Today's Boston Homebrew Competition was a great event. Michael Fairbrother, Dan Hall, David Rosenbaum, Todd and I were all on hand to help the Wort Processors with the judging and stewarding duties. The official results will be posted on the competition site soon. One of the competition organizers was kind enough to share preliminary results with me so I could put them here on our blog right away. Eleven brews made by 5 BFD members placed. (The beer names are based on my notes scribbled on the back of a judging sheet - not the Wort Processors paper work.)
First Place
Jim Prucha - Schwartzbier
Jim Prucha - American Brown
Michael Robinson - Bock
Bill Herlicka - Specialty beer (aged in scotch barrel)
Todd Russell - Porter
Second Place
Lyn Howard - American Pale Ale
Michael Robinson - Kolsch
Michael Robinson - Baltic Porter
Michael Robinson - American Barley Wine
Third Place
Todd Russell - Saison
Michael Robinson - Old Ale
First Place
Jim Prucha - Schwartzbier
Jim Prucha - American Brown
Michael Robinson - Bock
Bill Herlicka - Specialty beer (aged in scotch barrel)
Todd Russell - Porter
Second Place
Lyn Howard - American Pale Ale
Michael Robinson - Kolsch
Michael Robinson - Baltic Porter
Michael Robinson - American Barley Wine
Third Place
Todd Russell - Saison
Michael Robinson - Old Ale
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