Brew-ins/Competitions Archives

AHA Big Brew Day & Virtual Toast

Hey LAGERS, Each year, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) hosts a big brew day for all homebrewers across the nation to celebrate our wonderful hobby. It happens to land on derby day each and every year. Due to the virus this year, Derby is postponed and we finally have a chance to participate. We'll be hosting a virtual meeting on…

Posted on April 28, 2020June 12, 2020 by Greg Butorin by Greg Butorin

2020 Tailspin Ale Festival Competition Winners

Hey LAGERS, Thank you to those of you that participated in our annual Tailspin Ale Fest Competition on such short notice. We had a whopping 12 entries with 6 advancing to the next round and 4 winners. Without further adieu, your tailspin winners are: 🥇David Pike - Iron Pike's Thin Mint Stout (Mint chocolate chip flavoring, cacao nibs, lactose stout)…

Posted on February 4, 2020June 12, 2020 by Greg Butorin by Greg Butorin

2020 Tailspin Ale Festival Competition

Sign-up form for the 2020 Tailspin Ale Festival Competition. Upon request from the tailspin team, we are opening the competition to the public. If you are not a LAGERS member, the entry fee will be $5 for processing and stewarding your entries. This $5 can go towards a LAGERS membership if you choose to become one. LAGERS memberships are normally…

Posted on January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 by Greg Butorin by Greg Butorin

The annual de-throne Evan Brill competition (Gordon Biersch brew-off)

We are having our sixth annual Gordon Biersch Brew-Off. The spirit of the competition is to brew something dark. Stouts is the name of the game. Please be mindful that the winning beer needs to be clean, easy drinking, and must sell in the taproom. Your jalapeno infused barrel aged 20% double imperial stout is not likely to win. Entries…

Posted on November 18, 2019June 12, 2020 by Greg Butorin by Greg Butorin

2019 KSF Homebrew Competition Winners

Please see the attached PDF file with results from the 2019 KSF Homebrew competition. Congrats to all of our winners! 2019 KSF Homebrew Winners [gallery size="medium" link="file" ids="1770,1771,1789,1788,1787,1772,1774,1773,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1768,1769"]

Posted on August 11, 2019August 11, 2019 by officers by officers

2019 LAGERS Cumberland Fall Brew Off

We are having our second ever Cumberland Brew-Off where the winner gets to brew their beer with Justin Vasher at Cumberland Brewery. We'll have a tasting party for all family and club members once it's tapped. The spirit of the competition is to brew something English, Scottish, or Irish that can be drank over multiple pints. BJCP categories 11 through…

Posted on July 7, 2019 by officers by officers

2019 Yappy Hour Brew In!!! Sunday August 4th at Apocalypse!

Are you interested in learning how to brew beer at home? If so, then you don't want to miss this event. LAGERS homebrew club is hosting a learn-to-brew event with Brewgrass Homebrew Supply at Apocalypse brew works on August 4th from 8am to 2pm. Come out and learn how to make your own homebrew. We will walk you through several…

Posted on July 7, 2019July 11, 2019 by officers by officers

Become a Brews Brother – Beer Competition at Gordon Biersch

Hello brewers! It is that time of year again; time to invite someone to brew his or her beer for the adoring public. If you are unfamiliar with how we have done this over the last few years it is really simple. Essentially, we’re having an in-house beer competition at Gordon Biersch, and the winner will be invited to come in and brew the…

Posted on October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 by Greg Butorin by Greg Butorin

2018 Tailspin Ale Winter Warmer Brew-Off

We are having our 5th annual Tailspin Brew-Off. The spirit of the competition is to brew some variation on the Winter Warmer theme. This years winning beer will be brewed as the signature beer for the 6th Anniversary Tailspin Festival Ale . Here are the rules: Entry Rules Entries must be brewed to a gravity limit of 1.090 Entries may…

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Greg Butorin by Greg Butorin

2018 Fall Brew-in, Bulk Grain Buy, and Competition – November 4th

Bulk Grain Buy It's that time of year again, time to stock up on deeply discounted brewing grains from Country Malts. For malt descriptions and full malt lineup, see the full catalog.There are many more malts available than the most common ones listed on the order form, such as roasted and crystal malts, at special request. Send an email to:…

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