Beer And Wood
In our January online meeting, we had a discussion about barrel aging and using wood with beer led by our current chairman, Jacques Marais.
Darren Oakley
American Cream Ale
In our December 2025 online meeting, we had a discussion about brewing an American Cream Ale led by Rick Farr. This is in advance of a mini in-person competition of your cream ale attempt at our April 2025 meeting.
Freezing & Storing Yeast
For our November 2024 online meeting Arthur Olcot gave us a run through of his process for freezing and storing yeast. A great way to try to save some money, and to build up your own little yeast bank. Here’s…
Brewing With Rye
For our October 2024 online meeting Craig Agnor gave us an introduction to brewing with Rye. This is in preparation for next years Hayesenbrau competition (which will be rye beers).
Running A Homebrew Competition
For our September online meeting Anthony Hawker gave us a great overview of what it takes to run one of the largest homebrew competitions in the UK.
Yeast
This month (May, 2023), we had a discussion about yeast. How do you love, nurture or abuse your yeast?
One Thing That Improved Your Brewing
In our March meeting we had an open discussion about the one thing that improved your brewing.
Modifying Finished Beer
What happens if your beer doesn’t quite hit the mark?!? Is there something you can do to alter it once it’s brewed? In our April meeting we discussed the possibilities of modifying finished beer!
London Brown Ale
In our February meeting Peter Symons gave us an overview of the London Brown Ale style in preparation for our annual club competition in May.
Brewing Software
This month (January, 2023) James Torr lead a discussion on brewing software.