Basically, you show up and talk beer & homebrew while brewing, helping brew, or watching someone else brew. If you're interested in the hobby but have no idea where to start, this is a perfect opportunity to get answers. We've got a few Big Brew days in our neck of the woods put on by a few clubs. Be sure you're there by noon (if not sooner), when a nationwide toast to homebrewing will take place.
- The KC Bier Meisters will, as in years past, host Big Brew in the area behind Bacchus & Barleycorn. Festivities start at 10. More info is on the KCBM website.
- ZZ Hops' Big Brew day will be in Lee's Summit, also starting at 10am. See their Facebook page for when, where, and contact info.
- Jayhops has contact information on their Facebook page as well, if you'd like to attend.
Cheers! And happy homebrewing.
Hey Amy, I was out last night drinking a colleague's home brews. He is a talented brewer who won Home Brew Regionals and was in Nationals in San Diego last weekend.
ReplyDeleteHe had a Cream Ale, a Koelsch, a Belgian Quad aged in oak, plus another beer which he added about 12 lbs of honey. I can't remember what he called the last beer because maybe I had probably had too much at that point and it was also 10% alcohol.
Wow. The best beers that I have ever had. Better than any commercial beer. And I have had a lot of micro-brews before.
I am guessing it is because he makes it in such small batches he can really control the ingredients. No bitter after taste, full of flavour. I would be a raging alcoholic if all beer tasted that good.
Anyway, i just had to share my experience with you.
-- Steve (Theresa's brother in law).