Learn to Homebrew Day & November Meeting Reminder

LEARN TO HOMEBREW DAY (Saturday, November 5th): As usual, mother nature is looking to make Learn to Homebrew Day a bit wet and chilly, but that isn’t going to stop the fun! Please feel free to show up anytime after 8am to help with water and electrical set-up, tent city construction, and to claim the best space in the parking lot. Wear layers, bring hot beverages, and don’t forget your sense of humor.

NOVEMBER CLUB MEETING (Thursday, November 10th): Be sure to join your fellow home brewers at Home Brew Stuff next Thursday, November 10th for the last regular club meeting of 2022. We’ll have an action-packed agenda for you, including:

  • Debrief of Learn to Homebrew Day
  • Club Raffle*
  • Details on the Holiday Party (Friday, December 16th)
  • Education Segment (Mash Musings by Dave: the Buffering War)
  • Preview of the next Club Contest (February 2023)

* If you have something you’d like to contribute to the raffle, please reach out to a club officer and bring it to the meeting. We are looking for quality beers or equipment ONLY – no clearing out your garage!!!

As usual, social hour begins at 6p, club meeting starts at 7p, and bottleshare will close out the night. Hope to see you all there!

National Mead Day Celebration & Tasting (Aug 6th)

Join our very own SRB mead gurus, Jon and Don, for an afternoon of mead education, sampling, and general revelry. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about how this honey-based beverage is made and to ask questions about ingredient sourcing, production techniques, styles, and more!

Where: Home Brew Stuff

When: Saturday, August 6th, 2p – 5p (or until we run out of mead)

What: Bring a mead to share or just bring yourself, a friend, and your curiosity

September Brewing Competition

I know there is a lot going on this time of year and with the high temperatures outside brewing beer may not be at the top of everyones to do list. But, we do have another brewery sponsored competition planned for September.

American Amber Ale- Marcus Bezulhy at Edge Brewing has gladly offered to sponsor the September Brew Club Competition. The staff at Edge will decide the winner of this contest and the winner will be announced at our September meeting. The winning participant will have the opportunity to assist brewing their recipe at the brewery to be served at the Edge Restaurant and also on tap at Home Brew Stuff. To participate you must, 1) be a paid SRB member, 2) using your own recipe, brew a batch of American Amber Ale, and 3) drop off two 12-oz bottles at Edge Brewery attention Sherry Bezulhy by Thursday September 1.

July Meeting Reminder

  • Lots of events to talk about this month. First, and foremost, the Western Idaho Fair competition. We will be discussing all of the gears that need to turn to get this event moving.
  • If you would like to help as a judge, steward, or cellar-man, you can sign up at www.idbeer.org
  • We’ve nailed down a date and location for our club BBQ. Details will be at the meeting. Sign up now at www.snakeriverbrewers.org
  • More details on the club trip in October.
  • We will be judging the club herb and spice beer competition. Entries must arrive between 6-7 pm. No beer brought after 7pm will be included in the competition. Please bring 6 12oz bottles or 3 22oz bottles. No specific labeling necessary, all beer will be checked in as it arrives.
  • Remember that you must be a paid member of the club to participate in club competitions or events.
  • Check out the complete agenda here: https://snakeriverbrewers.org/wp/events/

June and July Club Contests Reminders & Resources

Happy Hump Day Brewers! Congrats to our inaugural American Wheat contest champions from the May meeting – A.J., Gary H., and Dan C. – and big thanks to Dave R. for organizing and executing the judging.

We’ve gotten some questions about upcoming club contests so see below for prep and submission details, and for some (hopefully) helpful links for adulterating your July submissions.

JUNE – Big Sticky Red IPA: This club contest will be decided by our friends at Woodland Empire and the winner will be announced during our club meeting at the brewery on June 9th. To participate you must 1) be a paid SRB member, 2) brew a batch of Big Sticky Red IPA, and 3) drop off two 12-ounce bottles at Woodland Empire by no later than Saturday, May 28th!! For additional details on this contest, check out the fact sheet here.

JULY – Herb/Spice Brew: This club contest is going to be free and easy, just like summer ought to be. That means the rules are fairly simple – submit any kind of brew (e.g., beer, cider, mead, etc.) to which you have added some type of herb or spice. Use your best judgement as to what constitutes an herb or spice if you are unsure (typically does not include fruit, vegetables, or anything illegal). To participate you must 1) be a paid SRB member, 2) brew an herb/spice entry, and 3) bring six 12-ounce bottles or three 22-ounce bottles to the club meeting at HBS on July 14th. For additional details on this contest, check out the fact sheet here.

If you are interested in making an herb/spice creation but aren’t sure where to start, check out a few of the resources below to get the creative juices flowing and make decisions about the best method for getting herb/spice flavors into your brew:

How to Brew with Herbs and Spices

Brewing with Herbs and Spices

Stone Brewing’s Herb and Spice Guide (with recommendations on addition amounts)