https://mailchi.mp/a576ee29c33a/froth-2021-07

NEXT MEETING 

August 9th at 7 PM
Location: Wisebird Cider

There was a great turnout at Goodwood for the July meeting.
The thunderstorm offered some additional excitement, and the homebrews were excellent as always.

Huge thanks to Goodwood for hosting us.

Bluegrass Cup
September 18th
Shrewsbury Hall – Alltech

  • We will need judges, stewards, running the raffle, etc. This is our largest event of the year, so please plan on helping.
  • Register at: bluegrasscup.brewcomp.com 
    • Registration is open, closes 9/5

Barrel Project

The Rum Barrel Saison, Bourbon Barrel RIS, and Bourbon Barrel Wee Heavy were emptied the weekend of 6/26.
Both of the Bourbon versions made it to the July meeting and are excellent!

Berliner Weisse was filled into the emptied Rum Saison barrel

We will have 2 Barrels for sale. Let an officer know if you’re interested (for brewing use or decorating)

Competition Season:

After a hiatus for much of last year, competitions are plentiful this summer. A few notable ones:

  • KY State Fair – 8/13-14
    • Registration is closed.
    • If you entered, let Dirk know, we will coordinate driving all Bock entries to Louisville.
    • Please consider judging/stewarding
  • Beer & Sweat – August 21
    • The worlds largest KEG ONLY competition
    • By the Bloatarian Brewing League in Cincinnati
    • Registration is open, closes 8/11
    • Please consider judging/stewarding – this club always helps us with BGC
  • Bruce Street Brewfest – 10/2 – Sevierville, TN
    • Homebrew competition with brewers having booths and serving their beer during the festival, including people’s choice awards.
    • Registration is open, closes 9/18
    • AHA/BJCP competition 9/19
      • Registration is open, closes 9/4
      • Judges get 2 free passes to the Brewfest

Club Calendar updates

Bock Meeting
August 9th at Wisebird

KY State Fair
August 13-14

Beer & Sweat
August 21st
Bluegrass Cup
September 18thBruce Street Brewfest
October 2nd

 

Hats are in!

BOCK Hats are here. $25. We will have them for sale at the July meeting.

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.

Available sizes: Blue shirts: 1 M, 1 L, 4 XL, 3 2X, 1 3X; Grey 25 yr: 3 L, 3 2X, 3 4X

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/

Officer Elections

We need an Event-Coordinator in-training. Please consider helping out.
Reach out to a current officer if you might be interested

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.

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.