We have finalized the bulk grain buy with Apocalypse. The deadline to order grain is October 27th! Grain will be available to pick up at the Great Pumpkin Brew-Off Competition and Holiday Party brew-in at Apocalypse on November 5th. You must be current on your membership dues to participate in all club sponsored bulk buys. You must submit one entry per grain of sac you wish to order. See the website for more details: www.lagersclub.com https://goo.gl/forms/NcaTbDH9yXpZeUqh2
We are having our fourth annual Great Pumpkin Brew-Off. The spirit of the competition is to brew beers made in the Fall, Harvest (food crops, not hops), Halloween and Thanksgiving theme. Here are the rules: Entry Rules Entries must be brewed with a minimum of one of the following carbohydrate sources: Pumpkin Squash Gourd Any fall harvest crops within the above family (e.g., zucchini) Entries must be brewed using a minimum of one of the following spices: Allspice Cinnamon Clove Ginger Nutmeg (or mace) No other spices should be used Christmas-style spicing and beers should be avoided. Any base beer…
Upcoming Events October 16th – Meeting: How to silver solder stainless fittings by Scott Richardson November 20th – Meeting: New hop varieties by Evan Brill November 5th – Brew-In at Apocalypse, Bulk grain buy and Great Pumpkin Brew-Off! December 18th – Meeting: Dirty Santa Party! January 13th – Holiday Party The end of the year is approaching fast, and we have some great events scheduled. I hope everyone is looking forward to our next monthly meeting on 10/16 and are planning to bring some homebrew! We had a great selection of brews brought by members to our last meeting (see…
Nicholas Landers, brewmaster at Gordon Biersch Brewer in Louisville takes us through his stable of beers. Specializing in German style lagers and ales, the brewery and restaurant on Fourth Street is the place to go for quaffable beverages like Golden Export, Marzen, Hefeweizen and seasonal Fest Bier.
(Louisville, KY) – The Yappy Hour Beer Festival brought out a crowd to taste all the great beers created by members of the Lagers Homebrew Club at Apocalypse Brew Works. This annual event not only raises money for the Kentucky Humane Society, but gives everyone an opportunity to taste some far-out flavors in a range of beers. With names like Kitty Chaser, Pink Belly, Hazy Dog Daze and Barknado, lucky dog owners and beer lovers enjoyed hibiscus, lots of hops, chocolate, cherries, peanut butter and all kinds of traditional flavors. Hear what they had to say.