November 2022

START TIME: 7:30
END TIME: 8:45
HEADCOUNT: 11
GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE:

TREASURER’S REPORT

  • 56 Paid Members

PREVIOUS EVENTS

  • Remember to check the UPCOMING EVENTS page on the RSB Website
  • October 7th – Brew At The Zoo
  • October 13th – Oktoberfest @ The Claiborne

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • November 5th – Learn To Homebrew Day
  • November 6th – Cap City Beer Fest
  • March 25th – Zapp’s International Beer Fest
  • March 25th – Basin Brew Fest
  • April 14th & 15th – Boot Brew Fest

CRAFT BEER NEWS

  • Agile – A new, hazy IPA coming soon will be the 3rd can release. Also, another batch of t-shirts and hats have arrived at the taproom. A big batch of English Barleywine to be brewed very soon to fill the 5 bourbon barrels that we have accumulated. The barrel-aged barleywine will be released sometime in 2023. Pixel Pale Ale (PNW IPA) is on a secret tap.
  • Cypress Coast
  • Gilla  –  3rd Anniversary party on NOV 19
  • Grain Creations  – 
  • Istrouma  – 
  • Le Chien  – 
  • Rally Cap  – 
  • Tin Roof – Quaked Oatmeal Stout (Winter Seasonal Beer) release is NOV 19
  • Chafunkta – 2nd Annual Vet Get Together on NOV 11
  • Gnarly Barley  – 
  • Low Road  –  Wings & Ale Fest on NOV 12  –  looking for homebrewers to serve
  • Oak Street Brewery
  • Parleaux Beer Lab  – 
  • Second Line  – 
  • Skeeta Hawk
  • Urban South

HOMEBREW COMPETITIONS

Tour de Brew – Help needed for judging, so please sign up if you can!

Battaille des Bieres – Now accepting entries. Click here for details. Entries capped at 65. Currently at 10 paid entries. Entries due by 1/20/2023. Help needed for judging on 2/4/2023 so please sign up if you can!

CLUB NEWS

ELECTIONS!!! All officers ran unopposed and were confirmed by acclamation vote.
President – Paul P.
Secretary – Kevin C.
Treasurer – Ken D.


Overwhelming interest in a BrewBus-type brewery tour; details to come

All water reports are posted on the RSB Website

Master Homebrewer Program for the club is active – Click HERE for more info and to sign up.

Master Homebrewer Program has a homebrew competition ranking survey. Please fill out the survey for any competitions you have participated in. Click HERE to fill out the survey.

RSB strongly encourages membership in the American Homebrewers Association. Not only does this provide the club with additional clout, and a potential discount on club insurance through AHA, membership comes with Zymurgy Magazine (great resource), loads of recipes, loads of recipes, technical articles and discounts at many establishments (including 15% off beer and food at The Bulldog and 10% off food and merchandise at BJ’s Brewhouse).

Raffle Ticket Competition Entry List

Lloyd A. – 2
Bruce B. – 4
Latham B. – 2
Nelson B. – 1
Ken D. – 3
Bryan F. – 2
Dylan G. – 3
Pat G. – 1
Dustin H. – 1
Dale L. – 1
Paul P. – 5
Greg R. – 2
Joe T. – 2
David W. – 5
Jeremy W. – 1

Festival Ticket Entry List

Lloyd A. – 1
Bruce B. – 3
Latham B. – 2
Gene B. – 1
Kevin C. – 1
Mitch C. – 1
Ken D. – 4
Bryan F. – 1
Dylan G. – 2
Pat G. – 1
Dustin H. – 2
Kyle H. – 1
William H. – 1
Jason M. – 1
Paul P. – 5
Steve R. – 2
Chris S. – 1
David W. – 3

TECHNICAL TIDBIT

  • NONE

MONTHLY STYLE  – 26D: Belgian Dark Strong

Commercial Example
– Grande Reserve Bleue from Chimay Brewery


Bonus Beer –
NONE

Homebrew Examples
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

Club Brew-Off styles are COFFEE BEER (any style) and AMERICAN PALE ALE

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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