Congrats to Ron K for winning Round 2 of the 2026 LAGERS Cup and pulling into 1st overall. Sean S came in second place in Round 2. He is sitting at fourth overall. Nathan M came in third place in Round 2, which put him tied for second overall (with Craig M, Round 1 winner). A first place from any of the members tied for fifth at 8 points would catapult them into contention. Two Rounds To Go The third round (German Pils) will be held at our meeting on August 17, and our final round (Saison) will be at…
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Join LAGERS at our monthly meeting on Monday, June 15, at Akasha Brewing. Doors open at 6:30. Announcements begin at 7:00. Bring a homebrew for our monthly best beer on the table (BBOT) competition. As always, this is a great opportunity to get feedback from members. We will also be having a brewing gear show and tell. Bring some of your brewing equipment, especially anything you’ve built that makes brewing easier, cheaper, less time-consuming, higher quality or just more fun. Or, email us a photo if you can’t bring in your gear. Mark Your Calendar: LAGERS 2026 LAGERS Summer Party:…
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The Kentucky State Fair Homebrew competition will be August 14th & 15th, and we need your passion and expertise! We are looking for both judging and stewarding volunteers. In addition to BJCP judging points, again this year we are excited to offer stipends, hotel rooms, and a reception to thank all of our volunteers. Our competition has 3 judging sessions, starting Friday evening and continuing Saturday morning and afternoon. We are hoping to judge 400 entries this year, so your beer/mead/cider knowledge, sensory and judging skills and enthusiasm will be greatly appreciated for any or all of our judging sessions.
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Hey everyone – Just a quick reminder that we have a Happy Hour tomorrow at Monnik Brewing (1036 E Burnett Ave). The happy hour starts at 5pm, and head brewer/owner Buddy will give us a tour of the brewery at 6pm. We’ll be using the upstairs event space. When you walk in the front door, the stairs are in the back, directly in front of you.
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Current Standings The 2026 Cup is still anyone’s to win. The scoring system rewards participation: Round 1 Recap: Congrats Craig M Craig’s California Common won the first round of this year’s Cup. He’s taken an early lead in the competition with 10 points. Nathan came in second (8 points), and Ron K followed in third (6 points). All other entrants earned 4 points for participating. Round 2 Preview: Dark English Mild If you are planning to enter your Mild at the next meeting, please bring at least 64oz, and label your container with your name. Turn your beer into Jacob…