The
Prez Sez’:
Summer arrived and the beer flowed at Robin and Karen’s house at the last Club meeting. They’ve done an awesome job rebuilding the patio in their back yard; it felt like we were in a European café. Lots of new faces came to the meeting to hear Chip talk about cleaning and sanitation. We went over some great stuff. We will work on putting together a list of tips explaining what works best for what situation. Willamette Homebrew donated some packages of PBW for people to try. (I have been using it for the last six months or so, and I love it. I’m so glad I don’t have to use caustic anymore.)
Congrats to Denny Conn for winning third place with his German Alt in the Heart of the Valley Homebrew contest. If anyone else placed, please let me know.
Speaking of competition, you should be brewing now for the County Fair. Any questions about that, talk to Jim at Home Fermentor.
Next meeting is the annual BBQ! Wahooo! To hell with the County Fair, brew for the BBQ! (Just kidding—go ahead and brew for the County Fair.) We worked out most of the details at the last planning meeting and Janie typed up a skit explaining the happenings.
The summer BBQ will be held at Julius’ house on July 21. It will be a good ol’ southern bar-b-que complete with a sauce contest. We will have a piñata, bubbles, sparklers and games for the cont’ on back
From the Brew Pot:
This recipe comes from the “Old British Beers and How to Make Them” book by the Durden Park Beer Club. This slim little book is quite neat with a bit of history and recipes dating back to the 1300’s. This one is for Simond’s Reading Bitter ca. 1800.
For a 5 gallon batch:
Mash @ 154 degrees F the following for 1 hr.
12 # Pale Ale malt
1# Carapils
1# Amber Malt
Add 4 ounces of either Fuggles or Goldings hops for the boil and 1 oz with 15mins to go in the boil for aroma. Cool and pitch with a British style ale yeast. The high gravity of this beer dictates a long maturation period.
Club Officers and
Contacts:
President: Mark Smith 461-6779
Treasurer: Janie Tucker 935-5711
Newsletter Editor: Dean Bautz 935-7143
Secretary: Kristina Measells 302-6255
Calendar
of events:
Saturday July 21st. 4:30 pm. Annual CBS BBQ @ Julius Nunes house. 27075 Louden Ln. Alvadore. 461-7879
From Beltline take 99 north, about
con’t on back
The Prez Sez cont’
kids. There will be a “King of Brews” contest which will include the keg toss, the ugly shirt\beer belly competition and a few rounds of "Name That Brew." We will also have a raffle, so please call Janie with any donations you have. Robin is going to carve some beer paddles, Bruce has donated a jacket and Janie will offer a gift certificate good for three desserts . Chip has donated a subscription to Brew Your Own mag. Anything you have to donate would be appreciated very much.
Anyone who wants to help, call Julius. He still needs tables, chairs and ice. We may have live music by two bands. Camping will be available for those who want it, so bring sleeping bags. See you there!
one mile and go left on Clear lake continue on past Green Hill, to Fern Ridge Market, right on Alvadore Rd. 1/3 left on Louden big fir tree on right..
Monday July 23rd. 6:30pm Planning meeting at Mark Smiths house. 1232 Dalton. 461-6779
Monday July 23rd Beer geek night at Sam Bonds Garage
Sunday, August 18th
Hope you’re getting in shape for the annual bicycle hop ride. Chris Studach says he will have no mercy on us this year. We better get him drunk first ;)
Weekend of August 24th, 25th, and 26th. Chip and Chris are having a camp out to celebrate there wedding, at the Clark Creek Org. Campground in Fall Creek. For more info call Chip or Chris at 302-6255