This year’s theme for NCHF (the Northern California Homebrewer’s Festival) was “Feeling Groovy”.The festival was the weekend of September 15-16, 2023. Jeremiah came up with the inspiring idea to make an “Austin Power’s” inspired booth.And Brandon employed all his creativity bringing the booth to life! HeadQuarters members report great feedback from folks sampling their beers.And …
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Many club members are attending NCHF (the Northern California Homebrewer’s Festival) this weekend.So no HeadQuarters homebrew club meeting this month. Next month the club will be setting up a booth and pouring homebrew at the Downtown Gilroy Beer Festival.Watch emails & posts for details.
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Eric has invited the club to meet at his south San Jose home.Actually his backyard pool house bar / party room / patio area.5:00PM on Saturday August 19. The August meeting theme was to Brew with new or experimental ingredient or technique.But you’re welcome to bring any homebrew to get feedback.Commercial beers are also welcome.One 22 oz …
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Will & Brianna have invited the club to meet at their San Jose Rose Glen neighborhood home, 5:00PM on Saturday July 15. The July meeting theme is Session Beers (<5%) and Pale Ales.But you’re welcome to bring any homebrew to get feedback.Commercial beers are also welcome.One 22 oz bottle, or equivalent should be enough. We will be judging the …
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The May meeting theme is Hazy IPA.But you’re welcome to bring any homebrew to get feedback.Commercial beers are also welcome. Along with discussing old & new business including preparing for the Northern California Homebrewer’s Festival (NCHF).We will be starting the BJCP Sensory Training Kit (AKA off-flavor training).This is an opportunity to enhance your beer judging skills.We will present two of …
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We will be meeting at the Oak Meadow picnic area, of Vasona Lake County Park, at 5:00PM on Saturday May 20. Vasona Lake County Park333 Blossom Hill RdLos Gatos, CA 95032 The May meeting theme is Maibock.But you’re welcome to bring any homebrew to get feedback.Commercial beers are also welcome. One 22 oz bottle, or equivalent …
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BABO Final judging May 6, 2023 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.We need volunteers to steward and judge.Email Jack Weldon, the competition organizer, directly at theweldons@sbcglobal.net. National Homebrew Convention SAN DIEGO June 22–24, 2023June 22-24, 2023 in San Diego | Homebrew Con Santa Clara County Fair homebrew competition June 28: Entry deadline on The Fair’s website (TBD).July …
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We will meet in the back room at Clandestine Brewing at 5:00PM on Saturday April 15. Clandestine Brewing980 S 1st St, suite BSan Jose, CA 95110 You’re welcome to bring any homebrew to get feedback.One 22 oz bottle, or equivalent should be enough. You can check out the Clandestine Brewing draft list on their menu …
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HeadQuarters club members bring home ribbons from the World Cup of Beer homebrew competition. Club president, Eric Ruzicka, was awarded 3rd place on the Strong Belgian Ales table for his Drugi 25A: Belgian Blond Ale. Howard was awarded the following 2nd place on the the Strong Belgian Ales table for his Drunken Monk 26C: Belgian Tripel. 3rd place on the …
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I kicked off the business by reporting on the following upcoming events. WORLD CUP of beer homebrew competitionEric is the cellar master. Calvin & I judged that morning.Final judging will be at 21st Amendment in San LeandroSaturday, April 1, 2023 morning, afternoon awards presentation & celebration BABO (Bay Area Brew-Off at the Alameda County Fair)Entries will be due …
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