https://mailchi.mp/6d3a6998c451/froth-2021-04

NEXT MEETING 

May 10th at 7 PM at Ethereal
(Distillery District – back room)

Thanks so much to everyone who attended, either in-person or via zoom. And Thanks to Dirk for hosting the in-person. It was great to have a bottle share again!

Membership Renewal

Thank you to those that have already renewed their membership.

If you haven’t renewed, please do so at: Link

Membership cards and tasting glasses will be available at in-person meetings going forward.

Brewer Dude Mash Madness

The finals are underway! Dirk Franzen and Ben Hoh are brewing their Oatmeal Stout (16B)
The commercial example they will be trying to match is the Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout.

Club judging / voting for the winner will occur in-person at the May meeting.

Thanks to everyone who participated and a continued thank you to Brewer Dude for sponsoring the head to head action.

Bluegrass Cup
September 18th 

  • Location and specifics still TBD
  • We will need judges and stewards for the event
    • If you’re interested in getting involved earlier, please let Dirk or Keith know
  • Register at: bluegrasscup.brewcomp.com 

Barrel Project

Saison (Rum Barrel) – Fill date: 4/18

Russian Imperial Stout (Bourbon Barrel)
Wee Heavy (Bourbon Barrel)
– Fill date for both: 4/25
– We could use 1-2 more people to brew the Wee Heavy, let Kieth know if you’re interested

Flanders Red dump: 4/25

See emails from Kieth for specifics

Iron Mash

Currently only 4 participants have signed up.

We also may need to change from May 16th to June 12th.

Kieth has sent out a new survey. If there’s not more interest, we will probably cancel this year.

Club Calendar updates

Bock Meeting
May 10th at Ethereal

Bulk Malt Buy
See email from Nathan – orders due May 1

2021 Blue Stallion Lager competition
TBD
Iron Mash
June 12th at Rock HouseBig Brew Day
May 1

Bluegrass Cup
September 18th

BOCK T-Shirts & Hats!

We have some extra BOCK t-shirts available for $15. If you are interested, please reach out dirk757@earthlink.net. Note: The shirts run one size smaller than what’s on the tag; so if you want a Large, you would want one with an Extra Large tag.

We will be ordering hats this year for purchase. If you have an idea for a style or design, please reach out to Dirk. Details on ordering forthcoming.

BOCK Instagram

BOCK has started an Instagram account to highlight the events that we host and/or attend. Follow our account at https://www.instagram.com/bockbrewky/

Melvin Brewing Boil Rumble

Melvin Brewing has a homebrew club brewing competition. Winners will get to brew with them and the winning brew will be distributed locally.

If you have a beer you think we should enter, let us know!

BOCK Website

Check out https://www.bockbrew.com/ for monthly meeting information and upcoming events. Members should register to take advantage of the topics/discussions (like Barrel Program recipes), putting other members’ faces to names, past Froth issues and more.

How to Register:

  • Go to www.bockbrew.com.
  • Create an account here. When not logged in you will find this link under “Members”.
  • Fill out your account with a photo and membership info (go to the members page, find your profile and click edit).
  • Once registered your account will be flagged for approval by an officer. Once it is approved you will receive an email letting you know.
  • Now you have access to member-only areas of the site such as “Topics”, where club events like barrel fills and bulk malts are discussed, and “Froth” where current and previous issues of Froth can be read over and over.