1) Jason Heinen’s winning beer from last month’s competition is being brewed today, Thursday October 17, at Checkerspot, until around 2:00 PM.It was originally supposed to be brewed on their pilot system, but they liked the beer so much they will brew it on their large system.Feel free to stop by either during or afterwards.
2) The Hometown Brewdown had about 250 attendees, 21 homebrews, a live band, and food vendors.
3) Crabs4CRABS was well-attended. We just managed to finish off the crabs. Crab prices have gone up, so next year we might charge members a small fee to attend.
1) MASHOUT was held last weekend at its new location in Cumberland. About 17 CRABSters went and it was a great time as usual, with lots of food, beer, music, and jokes. Ben’s annual write-up of the event gives details. WARNING: R-rated content. The link is https://www.benbrew.com/MASHOUT/mashout2019.html
2) CRABSter John Bugert won 2nd place at the Howard County Fair’s inaugural homebrew contest on August 4 with a Belgian tripel.
A good attendance for the meeting, especially considering the rain. A number of new people attended the meeting.
1) HomebrewCon in Providence, RI had a relatively large presence from CRABS members, as well as from other Maryland clubs. CRABS had 6 beers that were poured under the club name at the Social area and then under the Guild booth at Club Night. There was some dispute over who’s kegs kicked during the event, but all CRABS beers were well received.
1) Big Brew was on Saturday May 4. CRABS, especiallly Rob Kiernan, cooked food all day for the crowd. Attendance was down, maybe due to the rain forecast.
1) Big Brew will be on Saturday May 4. Maryland Homebrew will have its annual event with food, beer, and folks brewing. Some CRABSters will brew.
2) The CRABS food/beer pairing will be on Sunday May 19 at Joe O’Keefe’s house. Awards will be given for best food, best beer, and best pairing. Find a partner to pair your food or beer with their beer or food.
