START TIME: 7:30
END TIME: 8:45
HEADCOUNT: 26
GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE: Matt, Mandy
TREASURER’S REPORT
- Only 6 paid members as of this meeting
- Can be paid via PayPal
PREVIOUS EVENTS
- NONE
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Bataille des Bieres hosted by The Dead Yeast Society – February 5th
- RSB Chili Cookoff at LA Homebrew – February 6th – Chili must contain at least 1 beer, preferably a homebrew – Bring entries starting at 2 p.m.; judging to begin at 3 p.m. – Label any allergens – Club will provide bowls and spoons
- Basin Brew Fest hosted by Morgan City Main Street – March 26th
- Zapp’s International Beer Fest hosted by LSU Rural Life Museum – April 2nd
- Boot Brew Fest hosted by Lakeview Park and Beach – April 23rd
- RedStick BrewOff and Crawfish Boil – April 30th at LA Homebrew – Beer styles for the competition are Kveik Yeast Beer (any style) and DIPA
- BJCP Judge Testing – Tasting Exam is scheduled for May 22. Online test must be completed/passed prior, then slots will be filled on a first-come first basis. Contact Paul P. to be added to the list for further information.
- Beer Prize Pool – Gift Cards to LA Homebrew will be given out at the end of the year from TWO random drawings, ONE for Festivals and ONE for Competitions. Entries are received by entering beer into a sanctioned, judged homebrew competition (paid entry receipt required) AND/OR by providing a keg of beer for any festival in which RSB participates.
CRAFT BEER NEWS
- Gnarly Barley – Too Much Is Not Enough DIPA Crowler release on February 4; SoGnar Can release on February 25
HOMEBREW COMPETITIONS
Bluebonnet Brew Off 2022 – Entry window has closed. Log in to check status of entries.
Boot Brew Fest – Entry window is 2/1/2022 to 3/5/2022
Lunar Rendezbrew – Registration opens February 19; entries due March 20; RSB will haul entries to the competition to save on shipping
National Homebrew Competition (NHC) – Registration open March 22-29
Clash of the Carboys – Entry deadline is July 22; High Gravity Ales division entries should be brewed early if possible (Wee Heavy, English Barleywine, Imperial Stout, etc
Tour de Brew – Bicycle Brew Club competition has several overlapping high-gravity ales. The date is TBD, but is expected to be in October or November
Raffle Ticket Competition Entry List
Bruce B. – Bataille des Bieres
Dale L. – Bataille des Bieres
David W. – Bataille des Bieres
Dylan G. – Bataille des Bieres
Greg R. – Bataille des Bieres
Joe T. – Bataille des Bieres
Paul P. – Bataille des Bieres
CLUB NEWS
N/A
TECHNICAL TIDBIT
- Brewing for Competitions (Recipe Building)
MONTHLY STYLE Strong Bitter (11C)
- Commercial Example – Old Speckled Hen by Greene King Brewing
- Homebrew Examples – Joe T, Lloyd A, Bruce B, Paul P, Steve R, Bryan F
- Bonus beers: NONE
2022 Styles
January: 27A – Kentucky Common
February: 11C – English Strong Bitter (ESB)
March: 15C – Irish Extra Stout
April: Any BJCP 2015 Style – Brew Your Best!
May: 7A – Vienna Lager
June: Any Fruited Sour
July: 23 – Malt Liquor
August: 21B – Specialty IPA
September: 3D – Czech Dark Lager
October: 6A – Märzen
November: 26D – Belgian Dark Strong
December: 20C – Imperial Stout
