North Texas Homebrewers Association
Good Friends and Good Beer Since 1985
We could really use some help on Saturday morning judging Pale Bitter European, British Brown, and Scottish and Irish. On Saturday afternoon we need help with Amber & Dark European, Specialty Session, and Wild Sour Smoked & Woody. If you are able to help out, please send an email to [email protected].
The morning session starts at 9:00 and runs to about 12:30. The afternoon session starts at 1:30 and runs to about 5:00.
We are in need of people to register and judge the Limbo Challenge. If you are able to commit a few hours on between Friday 8/2 and Sunday 8/4 we could use your help.
If you have not judged a beer competition before, you will be paired with a certified or experienced judge. The beers by default are not high alcohol bombs so you can judge a session and still be able to stand up at the end.
All that is needed for judging is a laptop and a willingness to sample free beer. If you do not have a laptop, we have a few available, be sure to let us know beforehand.
If you are available to help judge, please register as a judge at: https://limbocomp.org/bcoem/ Click on Register then Judge. Input your information and then select the times you are available.
The AHA has opened nominations for Homebrew Shop of the Year. AHA members have until August 23rd to nominate their favorite homebrew store. The application asks for information on support of the local homebrew community through philanthropy, education, and support of local homebrew clubs. If you are a member of the AHA, take a few minutes and nominate your local homebrew shop.
You can nominate a shop from this page: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/american-homebrewers-association-awards/
If you could renew your membership before May 31st that’d be great.
Don’t miss out on our great club activities and discounts at North Texas Homebrew Supply and Kettle to Kegs. The 2024/2025 membership is still $30 and is good until May 31, 2025. You can renew online at: https://nthba.org/membership/
This is the presentation I did at the club meeting this past Tuesday.
Join us for a NTHBA pub/beer crawl on Saturday, October 28th from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We will board the bus from 3 Nations Brewing Co. in downtown Carrollton at 1:00 pm and then head south to Peticolas Brewing Co., Manhattan Project Beer Co., Autonomous Society and Four Corners Brewing Co. We will return to 3 Nations by 7:00 pm.
Members may purchase a ticket for themselves and a guest for $10 each. Member’s guests do not need to be a member. Additional non-members may purchase their own ticket for $20. Your receipt will be your ticket to ride.
Ticket may be purchased here: https://nthba.org/product-category/pub-crawl/
The Bluebonnet is upon us, and we are in need of people to help with the registration desk Big Thirsty and Pub Crawls. Please review the Google spreadsheet and add your name and phone number where you can help. Disregard the warning about editing cells.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yXKDv8Lh87iuPqmORHFkwrfHwmu-6UsmOsnzmSQF3FU/edit?usp=sharing
The first weekend of judging is in the books. We are looking for help next weekend now. Register as a judge on the Bluebonnet BCOEM site and select the locations where you can judge. https://bcoem.bluebonnetbrewoff.org/
Help is needed at these sites:
Mike Grover – North Carrollton
Friday 2/17 7:00 PM Fruit Beers – 2 judges needed
Saturday 2/18 9:00 AM Pale Bitter Lagers – 2 judges needed
Saturday 2/18 1:00 PM Saison – 1 judge needed
Walter Hodges – South Carrollton
Friday 2/17 7:00 PM Light Ale – 2 judges needed
Saturday 2/18 9:00 AM English Porter and Stout – 2 judges needed
North Texas Homebrew Supply
Friday 2/17 7:00 PM Strong Bitters – 2 judges needed but also need a head judge
Saturday 2/18 9:00 AM Dark Lagers – 5 judges needed, one to be head judge
Saturday 2/18 1:00 PM Specialty Cider – 3-5 judges needed, one to be head judge – Cider experience preferred
Mike and I are looking to fill out a few more slots for the upcoming Bluebonnet judging weekend. Review the list of open slots and register via the Bluebonnet BCOEM site – https://bcoem.bluebonnetbrewoff.org/
Judging experience is not required. Please contact me at the email address below if you can help or register yourself as a judge in BCOEM and sign up for our sessions.
Mike Grover’s Site (North Carrollton)
Friday 2/10 7:00 to 10:00ish – Table 66 Sweet Stout (1 judge needed)
Saturday 2/11 9:00 to Noon – Table 73 Specialty IPA (1 judge needed)
Saturday 2/11 1:00 to 4:00ish – Table 89 Traditional Mead (3 judges needed)
Walter Hodges’ site (South Carrollton)
Friday 2/10 7:00 to 10:00ish – Table 67 Strong British (3 judges needed)
Saturday 2/11 9:00 to Noon – Table 70 American Porter and Stout (3 judges needed)
Saturday 2/11 1:00 to 4:00ish – Table 71 Imperial Stout (1 judge needed)
If you have trouble with registering via BCOEM contact Walter at: [email protected]
For anyone interested, several of us will be meeting up at Autonomous Society Brewpub https://autonomousbrewpub.com/ on Sunday to watch the Super Bowl. Kick-off is at 5:30 so we will be arriving a bit before then. Dean Weaver is a long-time member of NTHBA and is currently serving seven of his house brewed beers. He has 24 taps and also serves wine, cider, mead and root beer for the non-beer drinkers. Bring your darts in case the game is a blowout.
