May 2013 Meeting Notes

On Saturday, May 4, about 30 members and 4 guests attended our annual Big Brew celebration.  Big thanks to James and Joan B. for their hospitality throughout a long day.  Read the rest of this entry »

American Craft Beer Week Brewing Demonstration

On Saturday, May 18 from 11-4, the Guild will be holding brewing demonstrations and a free homebrew tasting at Blue Ridge Hydroponics and Home Brewing Co. in Roanoke.  Volunteers are needed to brew, bring beer, pour samples, check IDs, set up, and take down.

Big Brew ~ May 4, 2013

SCBG members annual Big Brew photo

SCBG members annual Big Brew photo

In 1988, May 7th was announced before Congress as National Homebrew Day. The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) created AHA Big Brew as an annual event to celebrate National Homebrew Day around the world. AHA Big Brew is held each year on the first Saturday in May.

Homebrewing has been practiced in America since the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. Today there are an estimated 750,000 homebrewers in the U.S. Homebrewers are passionate about brewing beer and love to share that passion with others.

Big Lick Beertopia Homebrew Competition

In conjunction with Big Lick Beertopia Beer Festival on June 8, the Roanoke Jaycees will be partnering with the Star City Brewers Guild to put on the Valley’s only Homebrew Competition for the 2nd straight year.

Entries must be registered by May 10, and prizes will be awarded at Beertopia.  One Best of Show winner will be given the opportunity to brew their winning beer at Parkway Brewing!  Visit www.biglickbeertopia.com for more information and to register your beers.

Hopsanity in Hill City

The Hill City Homebrew Club in Lynchburg is hosting a BJCP/AHA sanctioned competition on July 20 at Apocalypse Ale Works.  It’s an all IPA competition with extra categories for “new school” varieties – including Red, White, Black, Rye and Historical IPA, in addition to the old standbys, English, American and Imperial IPA.
Check it out:

http://hopsanity.hillcityhomebrew.org/

April 2013 Meeting Notes

At least 35 members gathered at the home of Bryan and Jenny S. for our April 6th meeting.  Thanks again to Bryan and Jenny for their hospitality! Read the rest of this entry »

Loaded Potato and Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Loaded Potato and Buffalo Chicken Casserole Read the rest of this entry »

2013 Brewer of the Year

Current standings after Q1 Read the rest of this entry »

March 2013 Meeting Notes

The March meeting of the Star City Brewers Guild was held on March 9 at Thom and Jeannie B.’s house.  Many thanks go to Thom and Jeannie for hosting an awesome meeting!
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February 2013 Meeting Notes

The February meeting of the Star City Brewers Guild was held on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the home of Chris and Pam M. with roughly 40 people in attendance.  Read the rest of this entry »

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