March 15, 2012 / by redledgebrewers / Make A Comment / Filed under Blog
We had a great March meeting and competition. There was 13 entries, which is a record number for the Red Ledge Brewers competitions. Thanks to everyone who brought beer to compete. Also, thanks to all of the members and friends who joined the meeting to help judge. We hope we can continue this kind of enthusiasm in our club and homebrewing in general. Cheers!
2012 Brown Porter Competition Results:
1. Mitch Keesler
2. James McNabb
3. James Humpula (tie)
3. Tyrell Simkins (tie)
4. James Bennett
5. Eric Sutherland
January 25, 2012 / by SpartyBrew / Make A Comment / Filed under Blog, Events
[From the Cass River Homebrew Club website]
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This is a Beer Judging Certification Program (BJCP) sanctioned event. The 5th annual competition will be held On March 2, 3 and 4, 2012 at Sullivan’s Black Forest in Frankenmuth, Michigan. First, second and third place medals as well as the Best of Show winners in the beer and mead/cider categories will be awarded at the award ceremonies at Black Forest on March 4th, and at the World Expo of Beer© in May, 2012. New this year, several category gold medal winners will be selected to brew Pro-Am beers at various Michigan breweries. In keeping with the theme of the World Expo of Beer©, Homebrew at the W.E.B is open to Homebrewers from anywhere within the United States, Canada or abroad and we are accepting entrees in BJCP categories 1 through 28. Keep checking back for more information about entry drop-off locations
We are thrilled to announce that the beer selected as Best of Show will again be brewed by and served on tap at Midland Brewing Company of Midland, Michigan, our Platinum Sponsor again this year. Entries will be accepted Feb 6 – 19, 2012. The Best of Show Grand Prize will be a $1,000.00 gift certificate to be spent online for homebrewing supplies and merchandise! The Best of Show Mead/Cider winner will receive a $500.00 online gift certificate!
For more info, please view the post here: http://crhbc.com/pages/competition.php
January 3, 2012 / by redledgebrewers / Make A Comment / Filed under Blog
Congrats to Brew Godz for winning this year’s competition. Their ginger beer was well balanced and was enjoyed by the entire club.
Brew Godz Team was a two man team: John Edwards and James McNabb
Good luck next year, Brew Godz!
December 20, 2011 / by SpartyBrew / 1 Comment / Filed under Blog
The Red Ledge Brewers bring in the new year with some well deserved awards!
Spirit of Homebrewing Award: Caroline Kiley
Awarded for her commitment to the club and the world of hombrewing. While not able to drink most beer, you can find Caroline at every club meeting and brewing event! Congrats and thank you Caroline!
Members of the Year: Dan & Sonia Buonodono
Awarded for their contribution year after year to the club. Dan and Sonia have done a lot for the club including hosting Fire Brews and providing food and beer for club events. Dan holds the Past President board position and is a constant source brewing knowledge. Thanks Dan & Sonia for all you do!
Homebrewer of the Year: Joe Merriman
Congratulations to Joe for his excellent homebrew this year. Joe nearly swept the three competitions this year by winning the Southern English Brown and German Pils styles. All of his brews are terrific examples of the styles while being unique. Joe is also a valuable member of the club, holding the treasurer position. Great brewing Joe!
2011 Competition Results
1st: Joe Merriman
2nd: Mitch Keesler
3rd: Eric Sutherland
December 20, 2011 / by SpartyBrew / Make A Comment / Filed under Blog
January: Sweet Stout
February: English Beer & Real Ales
March: Competition Month – Brown Porter
April: Open. Any Beer!
May: Gluten-Free Beer
June: Session Beers. 4% ABV or less.
July: Competition Month – American IPA
August: Sour Beer
September: Bock
October: Scottish Beer
November: Competition Month – Octoberfest
December: Big Beers. 7% ABV or higher.
November 16, 2011 / by redledgebrewers / Make A Comment / Filed under Blog, Events
Brewery Tour Bus Trip: Saturday, Dec 3rd 10am – 8:30pm
Itinerary:
Depart: 10am – Grand Ledge (Red Salamander)
Arrive: 11:40am – Black Lotus Brewing Company
Arrive: 1:50pm – Dragonmead Microbrewery
(Brewery Tour Available)
Arrive: 4:20pm – Kuhnhenn Brewing Company
(Brewery Tour Available)
Arrive: 8:30pm – Grand Ledge (Red Salamander)
Approximate Time at Each Brewery:
Black Lotus Brewing Company (1:50)
Dragonmead Microbrewery (2:10)
Kuhnhenn Brewing Company (2:25)
$30 per Seat while they last…
(Covers Transportation Only)
Depart from The Red Salamander, call store for more details: 517-627-2012
E-mail me if you want to sign up!
Eric
November 13, 2011 / by redledgebrewers / 1 Comment / Filed under Blog
Congrats to all who placed in the Delta Township Library contest. Some of our own Red Ledge Brewers members placed in the inaugural competition.
Click this link to see the results!
October 5, 2011 / by redledgebrewers / Make A Comment / Filed under Blog, Events
The Homebrewers Association has declared November 5th “Learn To Homebrew Day.” This is a great opportunity to help our friends and family get involved with this fun hobby. Check out the Hombrewers Association website about it here.
The Red Salamander will be holding an open brew on Saturday, November 5th @ Noon. Anyone is welcome to join.
Notes:
It will be November in Michigan. Depending on weather, we are planning to brew outside. However, if need be, we can brew inside with very limited space.
Call ahead if you wish to brew a beer and have no brewing equipment. Red Salamander has limited equipment that will be in use, so just let us know early to get your name on the list.
No brewing will begin after 2pm. All-grain brewing takes 4 to 5 hours to complete. Please have all brewing finished and cleaned up by 7pm.
This is a brewing event and not a drinking event. Please bring your own beer and drink responsibly.
Discount (30%) on ingredients applies for cash or check only. No discount available for credit or debit purchase.
We hope this will be a very informative and fun event. Any questions about the event can be directed to Mitch at The Red Salamander.
The Red Salamander
902 E Saginaw Hwy
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Phone: 517-627-2012
October 3, 2011 / by redledgebrewers / Make A Comment / Filed under Blog, Recipes
Recipe: Belgian Hybrid with Rye
Brewed: 10/1/2011
Style: American Wheat or Rye Beer
TYPE: All Grain
Recipe Specifications
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Batch Size: 5.00 gal
Boil Size: 6.00 gal
Estimated OG: 1.078 SG
Estimated Color: 9.7 SRM
Estimated IBU: 18.4 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.00 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Ingredients:
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6.00 lb Vienna Malt (3.5 SRM) Grain 41.10 %
6.00 lb Wheat Malt, Bel (2.0 SRM) Grain 41.10 %
2.00 lb Rye Malt (4.7 SRM) Grain 13.70 %
0.50 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 3.42 %
0.10 lb Carafa I (337.0 SRM) Grain 0.68 %
1.50 oz Crystal [2.80 %] (60 min) Hops 12.3 IBU
1.50 oz Crystal [2.80 %] (15 min) Hops 6.1 IBU
0.50 oz Coriander Seed (Boil 10.0 min) Misc
0.75 oz Orange Peel, Bitter (Boil 10.0 min) Misc
Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Light Body, Batch Sparge
Total Grain Weight: 14.60 lb
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Single Infusion, Light Body, Batch Sparge
Step Time Name Description Step Temp
60 min Mash In Add 18.25 qt of water at 160.2 F 149.0 F
October 3, 2011 / by redledgebrewers / Make A Comment / Filed under Blog, Recipes
Recipe: First of Oktoberfest
Brewers: Eric Sutherland/Karl Glarner
Brewed: 10/1/2011
Style: Oktoberfest/Marzen
TYPE: All Grain
Recipe Specifications
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Batch Size: 10.00 gal
Boil Size: 11.45 gal
Estimated OG: 1.071 SG
Estimated Color: 9.9 SRM
Estimated IBU: 25.8 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: 75.00 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Ingredients:
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10.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 38.46 %
8.00 lb Munich Malt (9.0 SRM) Grain 30.77 %
6.00 lb Vienna Malt (3.5 SRM) Grain 23.08 %
1.00 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt – 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 3.85 %
1.00 lb Victory Malt (25.0 SRM) Grain 3.85 %
2.00 oz Mt. Hood [6.00 %] (60 min) Hops 18.6 IBU
1.00 oz Mt. Hood [6.00 %] (30 min) Hops 7.1 IBU
1.00 oz Mt. Hood [6.00 %] (0 min) Hops -
Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Medium Body
Total Grain Weight: 26.00 lb
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Single Infusion, Medium Body
Step Time Name Description Step Temp
60 min Mash In Add 32.50 qt of water at 165.9 F 154.0 F
10 min Mash Out Add 18.20 qt of water at 196.6 F 168.0 F
