North Texas Homebrewers Association
Good Friends and Good Beer Since 1985
With the Bluebonnet judging extending into the first weekend in March, we have pushed the Brewday out a week to March 11th. Details will be in the newsletter coming out tomorrow. We just wanted to make sure our membership was aware of the date change.
Cheers.
Hello everyone and Welcome to March!
We have originally announced the March Brew day for this coming Saturday, however with the need to finish up the Bluebonnet beer judging this weekend, we have made a decision to re-schedule it for a new date
March Brew Day: Saturday, March 11 @ 9AM
Address: 2321 Stacia Drive, Plano TX
Bring some of your homebrew to share, or any unique commercial beers you may have
Lunch will be provided by the club
BIG THANKS to the host Garry Beckham for his flexibility on a short notice.
Hope to see you all there
Saude!
The March COC registration is now open and will close March 14th at 5pm.
You can register your entry and print off labels at https://coc.nthba.org
Entries (2 bottles) are due at the March club meeting at Four Bullets Brewery on March 14th.
Full Brewer Royal / COC rules can be found at https://nthba.org/brewer-royale/
And for anyone who does not enter, please consider being a judge, no experience needed and you get to drink free beer !
Any questions, ping me at mailto:[email protected]
Bluebonnet is rapidly approaching and one of the events is the Homebrew Showcase which takes place on Saturday night 3/18. Homebrew clubs attending the event will set up booths and serve homebrew from their club members, Last year NTHBA had 9 different beers on tap, including the 2nd place best of show, Petite Saison. Immediately after the awards ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to sample and evaluate home brew from some of the region’s best amateur brewers, and cast their vote for which home brew club makes the best beer.
NTHBA will have our 12 tap kegerator on site to serve beer from our members. Our goal is to have as many of our taps filled with as many beers as possible. It does not need to be a full keg, partial or smaller (2.5 or 1.75 gallon) kegs are fine.
If you have a beer that you are willing to put on tap, please let us know as soon as possible by contacting [email protected] . Please include what style beer you will be providing and what size. Our kegerator is setup for ball lock kegs. Please let me know if you have pin lock kegs so we can accomodate.
Bluebonnet judging is almost done. There are 7 medal categories remaining.
North Texas Homebrew Supply has 2 medal categories and Mike Grover has 3 medal categories.
| Number | Name | Location | Time |
| 64 | Scottish and Irish Ale | NTHBS | Friday 3/3 7pm |
| 60 | German Wheat Beer | Grover | Friday 3/3 7pm |
| 59 | Strong European Beer | NTHBS | Saturday 3/4 9am |
| 57 | Amber Bitter European Beer | Grover | Saturday 3/4 9am |
| 89 | Traditional Mead | Grover | Saturday 3/4 1pm |
Please come out and help with this final push to finish judging the 2023 Bluebonnet Brew-Off.
Please indicated your availability in the BCOEM system located here https://bcoem.bluebonnetbrewoff.org/
Also send an email to Mike Grover at [email protected]
There will be more requests as we close in on the Awards Event but for now let’s get the judging completed.
Eric Morgan of North Texas Homebrew Supply is looking for help.
If you’re interested in a bigger role in the homebrew community, join us at NTHBS as a Homebrew Specialist.
This is a part-time hourly position where you’ll work with customers building recipes, solving problems, and learning something new every day.
And you’ll get the opportunity to occasionally interact with commercial brewers and suppliers as well.
Applications are being accepted now, click here for more info and to apply
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
Hello NTHBA family.
Just wanted to share a couple of pics from Friday’s night judging British Stout at Grover’s house.
Thanks for volunteering for judges so far, and keep in mind we will need volunteers every single weekend in February!!
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]
Great conversations, good beers and lots of important items discussed
We need judges for Bluebonnet – Please register and select location as explained by Walter
Thanks to Eric hosting the club meeting at NTHS.
Welcome to the new club members Rocky, Scott and Jim.
