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Steve lead a discussion and judging session with all the competition beers. And everybody got to go through the judging session, with a little less pressure, and give some more notes on the beers that were entered.

We had the results of the first ever Club only competition. Thanks to all who entered their American Pale Ale and participated. BIG thanks to Donna, Stacey, and Patrick for taking on the task of Judging the session. They gave some great feedback about the beers that were entered. And thanks to Jim for letting us use his shop (again).

1st place went to Jed Reinhard with his beer “Pa1d to be good.”
2nd place went to Bob Wolfe for his beer “Burning River APA.”
3rd Place went to Jed Reinhard for his beer “Almost Ready.”

Both 1st and 2nd place will be entered in the Arkansas State Fair by the club. And Jed took home an 11 pack of the beers entered. If you entered a beer and did not get your score sheet at the meetings. Jed also has the recipe for his beers if anybody is interested talk with him.

The Arkansas State Fair Homebrew Competition is getting closer and closer. The entry deadline to have your beer hand delivered by Jim has been changed. Have your beers to Jims shop by October 1st (not October 2nd), and he will bring the beers to Little Rock. If you don’t get them to him by then you will have until the 7th to get your beers to Little Rock. They are still looking for Judges. I’m pretty sure there is a group from the Ale Raisers planning to be there on October 10th. If you want to join that group or are looking to go get on the River Valley Ale Raisers Forum and let everybody know.

The Hog Haus Brewing Co. is also having a homebrew competition on Saturday September 11th. As part of Dickson St. Oktoberfest. The details right now is that the entries must be any Scottish style ale. Entries will need to be dropped off the week of the competition. If you have a Scottish ale ready get it up there. Questions can be directed to Mehmet Kadiev, Head Brewer of The Hog Haus Brewing Company brewer@hoghaus.com.

WE HAVE A GRAIN MILL. Jim has purchased a grain mill and has it at the shop. This means everybody that is ready for some all grain brewing or looking to mix up their recipes with some specialty grains can have them milled fresh for their brewing session. If you can’t find a grain that you need Jim says with enough notice he may be able to get what you are looking for, just let him know.

We talked about our plans to build a club Jockey Box or a portable kegerator. I will be working on this project with the help of the Ale Raisers. If you have any skills, parts, idea’s or expertise in this matter let me know. I plan on having this ready for our Christmas Party

That’s right a Christmas Party is being planned for December 5th at the Cancer House. Amy Beth has talked with the director of the Cancer House and has worked out the details of the party. When we have everything finalized we will let you know.

Upcoming events:September 1 - Club meeting: Demo on building a Counterflow Chiller with Bob Wolfe

September 11 – Hog Haus Brewing Co. Competition

September 23 - Entries accepted for the Arkansas State Fair Homebrew Competition (ASFHBC)

October 1 - Entries for ASFHBC due at Wine Makers Gallery for delivery to Little Rock

October 6 - Club meeting: Beginning Brewing – Kit Demo with Lucas Stoltz

October 10 - First Round Judging at the Arkansas State Fair Homebrew Competition

October 17 - Final Judging at the Arkansas State Fair Homebrew Competition

November 3 - Club meeting: Kegging your brew with Steve Arnold