July 2019

START TIME: 7:35
END TIME: 8:55
HEADCOUNT: 26
GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE: Aidan; Chris

PREVIOUS EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS
– Clash of the Carboys; Saturday August 3rd; LA Homebrew
– BJCP training to enter second phase; will pick a Sunday to score some beers together and discuss score sheets
– Summer Bottle Share scheduled for August 24th at The Duffy’s
– Oktoberfest trip has about 20 people interested/committed
– Brew At The Zoo – Friday, October 4th at duh, the zoo

CRAFT BEER NEWS
– Tin Roof: Watermelon Wheat available now; new IPA coming in September
– Gnarly Barley: 5th Anniversary celebration in October

HOMEBREW COMPETITIONS
RSB currently has 24 points! Keep submitting those beers!
Click here for details on the Bayou State Circuit
– David vs Goliath Brewoff on June 22nd
– Clash of the Carboys on August 3rd
– Good Time Brewers Classic on September 14th
– Roberts Cove Germanfest on October 5th
– Tour De Brew in the Fall
– Brasseurs Royale will not happen this year

TECHNICAL TIDBIT
Fruit Beer Techniques  –  Ken D.

MONTHLY STYLE   29A – Fruit Beer

Commercial Examples:
Abita – Strawberry Lager
Ballast Point – Grapefruit Sculpin

Homebrew Examples:
(1) Jake
(2) Keith P.
(3) Jake
(4) Bryan F.
(5) Bruce B.

About Kevin Cowan

Kevin Cowan is a craft beer enthusiast who specializes in customer service, logistics and results. Kevin was born in Forrest City, Arkansas, but is a long-time resident of the Greater Baton Rouge area. He graduated from Denham Springs High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University. During his 28-year military career, Kevin earned numerous qualifications, to include Journalist, Combat Medical Specialist, Public Affairs Officer, Environmental Officer and Human Resources Officer. Through education, training and experience, Kevin developed a keen ability to approach any situation and produce winning results. Familiarization with and excelling in numerous career fields has allowed Kevin to become flexible; a keen ability to meet any challenge or development. Kevin’s passion for craft beer spiked when he was hired to run the warehouse for Tin Roof Brewing Company in 2012. That passion has grown over the years and now he spreads that passion by providing top-notch customer service as General Manager for Keg Solutions. In his spare time, Kevin is an award-winning homebrewer and serves on the board of directors for RedStick Brewmasters, Baton Rouge’s oldest and most decorated homebrew club. He currently lives in Baton Rouge with his wife, Veronica and their Cocker Spaniel, Lil’ Man and their Chi-Weenie, Hershey Nugget.

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