Red Ledge Brewers http://redledgebrewers.com Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:37:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Fire Brew http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/03/fire-brew/ http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/03/fire-brew/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:57:26 +0000 SpartyBrew http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/03/fire-brew/ Title: Fire Brew
Location: Eric’s House
Description: Fire Brew this year will be Scottich 70 Shilling Ale. As of now, we plan to brew at Eric’s house.
More info to follow.
Date: 2012-05-19

]]> http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/03/fire-brew/feed/ 0 Bus Trip to Ann Arbor http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/03/bus-trip-to-ann-arbor/ http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/03/bus-trip-to-ann-arbor/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:47:43 +0000 SpartyBrew http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/03/bus-trip-to-ann-arbor/ Title: Bus Trip to Ann Arbor
Location: Grand Ledge to Ann Arbor
Description: We are going to park the bus somewhere near the corner of S. Main St. & East Washington St. There are 4 breweries within walking distance:
Arbor Brewing Company – http://www.arborbrewing.com/
Blue Tractor – http://www.bluetractor.net/bta/annarbor/Default.htm
Grizzly Peak – http://grizzlypeak.net/
Jolly Pumpkin – http://www.jollypumpkin.com/annarbor/
Also, Ashley’s is close as well.
Ashley’s – http://www.ashleys.com/index.xhtml
Date: 2012-04-21

]]> http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/03/bus-trip-to-ann-arbor/feed/ 0 Brown Porter Competition Results http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/03/brown-porter-competition-results/ http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/03/brown-porter-competition-results/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:44:36 +0000 redledgebrewers http://redledgebrewers.com/?p=237 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

]]> http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/03/brown-porter-competition-results/feed/ 0 RLB to Sponsor Homebrew at the W.E.B. http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/01/rlb-to-sponsor-homebrew-at-the-w-e-b/ http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/01/rlb-to-sponsor-homebrew-at-the-w-e-b/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:47:26 +0000 SpartyBrew http://redledgebrewers.com/?p=231 [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

 

 

]]> http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/01/rlb-to-sponsor-homebrew-at-the-w-e-b/feed/ 0 2011 Iron Brewer Competition – Ginger http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/01/2011-iron-brewer-competition-ginger/ http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/01/2011-iron-brewer-competition-ginger/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:02:46 +0000 redledgebrewers http://redledgebrewers.com/?p=228 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!

]]> http://redledgebrewers.com/2012/01/2011-iron-brewer-competition-ginger/feed/ 0 December 2011 Awards http://redledgebrewers.com/2011/12/december-2011-awards/ http://redledgebrewers.com/2011/12/december-2011-awards/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:52:20 +0000 SpartyBrew http://redledgebrewers.com/?p=216 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

]]> http://redledgebrewers.com/2011/12/december-2011-awards/feed/ 1 2012 Styles of the Month http://redledgebrewers.com/2011/12/2012-styles-of-the-month/ http://redledgebrewers.com/2011/12/2012-styles-of-the-month/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:32 +0000 SpartyBrew http://redledgebrewers.com/?p=219 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.

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Location: Frakenmuth, Michigan
Link out: Click here
Description: Michigan’s largest beer tasting event! Visit the WEB website for more info!
Start Date: 2012-05-18
End Date: 2012-05-19

]]> http://redledgebrewers.com/2011/11/word-expo-of-beer/feed/ 0 Brewery Tour Bus Trip In December! http://redledgebrewers.com/2011/11/210/ http://redledgebrewers.com/2011/11/210/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:35:50 +0000 redledgebrewers http://redledgebrewers.com/?p=210 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

]]> http://redledgebrewers.com/2011/11/210/feed/ 0 Delta Township Library Contest Results http://redledgebrewers.com/2011/11/delta-township-library-contest-results/ http://redledgebrewers.com/2011/11/delta-township-library-contest-results/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:42:50 +0000 redledgebrewers http://redledgebrewers.com/?p=206 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!

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