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    LAGERS July 2017 Newsletter

    August 1, 2017

    Good afternoon Lagers! See below for recent happenings and upcoming events: Upcoming Events: August 6– Yappy Hour Brew in at Apocalypse Brew Works with Chili Cook Off! August 6– Pick up for 5 Star Bulk Buy– At ABW Yappy Hour Brew In August 9– KSF Homebrew Comp Beer Turn In– 10 AM to 6 PM August 11,12 — KSF Homebrew Comp Judging and Awards Ceremony REMEMBER THERE WILL BE NO AUGUST MEETING Notes on Upcoming Events– 5 Star Bulk Buy– Items have been ordered and will be available at the Yappy Hour Brew In on Sunday, August 6th. HAVE CASH/CHECK…

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    July 17 Meeting – Drink Beer With A Purpose – Leah Dienes

    July 9, 2017

    Using a sample beer, Leah Dienes will take us through the tasting and judging process.  We will learn how to fill out the BJCP judging form; and learn what to note in tasting and judging a beer. BJC Scoresheet https://www.bjcp.org/docs/SCP_BeerScoreSheet.pdf BJCP Beer Guidelines https://www.bjcp.org/docs/2015_Guidelines_Beer.pdf BJCP Mead Guidelines https://www.bjcp.org/docs/2015_Guidelines_Mead.pdf BJCP Cider Guidelines https://www.bjcp.org/docs/2015_Guidelines_Cider.pdf And remember to register your beers for this year’s Kentucky State Fair Homebrew Competition.  Late deadline is July 10.  Registration https://goo.gl/forms/dZ8cXTC1KkiKDW8W2  

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    Call For Judges For The Kentucky State Fair Homebrew Competition

    July 6, 2017

    The Kentucky State Fair Homebrew competition is August 11th & 12th, and we need your expertise! Our competition has 3 judging sessions, starting Friday evening and continuing Saturday morning and afternoon. We judged over 450 entries last year, so your beer knowledge, sensory and judging skills will be greatly appreciated for any or all of our judging sessions. Out-of-Town Judges This year, we are able to offer to 10 BJCP Judges (Recognized & above who judge 2 sessions and travel over 100 miles one-way) a check for $100 from the Kentucky State Fair. Additionally, for those traveling from out of…

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    2017 Kentucky State Fair – Homebrew Competition – Video

    June 27, 2017

      We are happy to let you know that registration is open for the 2017 Kentucky State Fair Homebrew Competition.  The competition is using the 2015 BJCP GUIDELINES. To Register. Go to www.kystatefair.org, then go to COMPETE, then to HOW TO ENTER.  Once there, scroll down to HOMEBREW BEER and find, ENTER ON LINE then click here and follow the instructions provided. Be sure to check the Special Instructions web site. This site lists all the entries requiring additional information and what needs to be added in the description box. In addition, you will be able to print your bottle…

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    LAGERS April 2017 Newsletter

    May 8, 2017

    Upcoming Events: May 15– May Monthly Meeting– “Beekeeping Basics” Ever thought about keeping bees? Wanna use your own honey for making mead? Just curious how it is done? On behalf of the Kentuckiana Beekeepers Association, LAGERS own Lara Augustine will talk about all things beekeeping, and tell you how you can get started with your own hives. Mead makers won’t want to miss this one! See also: http://kyanabees.com May 21– Spring Equipment Swap will be held at Apocalypse Brew Works Sunday, May 21st, 10 am to 1 pm. Bring it. Sell it. Trade it. Get some more. We will have…