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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…

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Greg Butorin by Greg Butorin

October 2019 Meeting – Sensory of Non-Alcoholic Fermentation

October 21st, we will be hosted once more by Akasha Brewing Co. This month, Sarah Popko, our resident sensory scientist, will dive deep into the world of non-alcoholic fermentation. She will walk us through the sensory analysis on this up and coming popular beverage. These "beers" were fermented with extraordinary…

Posted on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 by Greg Butorin by Greg Butorin

So Many Doggone Different Beers To Choose From

The 7th annual Yappy Hour event at Apocalypse Brew Works, Friday September 20th, features more than 30 beers to benefit the Kentucky Humane Society. Sample beers from 15 plus award-winning homebrewers and a full line up of Apocalypse Brew Works favorites. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Hot Buns food truck…

Posted on September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 by Henry Hunt by Henry Hunt

LAGERS August 2019 Newsletter

Upcoming Events September 6th -- Yappy Hour Beer in Kegs September 16th -- Monthly Meeting - Makgeolli September 20th -- Yappy Hour Big thank you to Apocalypse Brew Works, Brewgrass Homebrew Supply, and all the LAGERS members that came out to brew for yappy hour. Without you, this event would…

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Greg Butorin by Greg Butorin

September 2019 Meeting – Makgeolli

Mark your calendars, September 16th, we return to Akasha Brewing Co. after our hiatus in August to meet once more to discuss all things homebrew. This month, Mark Robinson will be educating us about a popular and very traditional South Korean rice wine called makgeolli (pronounce mak-o-lee). This beverage has…

Posted on August 13, 2019 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

Jason Rosenberger brews at Cumberland Brews

Head Brewer JD Vasher is introducing more German style beers to the Bardstown road brewery. He recently collaborated with Jason Rosenberger to brew a traditional Marzen style Oktoberfest beer. With loads of Munich malt and just the right amount of noble hops. Tapping expected in mid September. Watch end of…

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Henry Hunt by Henry Hunt

Christopher Owen Brewing with Cory Buenning at Gravely Brewing Co

Christopher Owen recently brewed his award wining Helles with Cory Buenning at Gravely Brewing Company. The Chicken Dance Munich Helles should be on tap mid August at the brewery and later this fall, served at, and entered in the Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am competition. https://vimeo.com/350634260

Posted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 by Henry Hunt by Henry Hunt

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…

Posted on July 7, 2019 by officers by officers

July 2019 Meeting– Introduction to the BJCP with Chuck Harp

Do you like craft beer? Do you brew your own beer? Have you ever considered helping out by judging beer at homebrew competitions?!?! The LAGERS homebrew club is presenting an Introduction to the BJCP, the Beer Judge Certrification Program, led by National Ranked judge Chuck Harp on July 15th at…