Beer Dinner:
March 8th
Those interested in participating in these events need to contact Julie M. (juzy@gci.net). If you have not participated with these events in the past, the theme is up to hosts. Many of us have been to several events. They are only limited only by the space available (as determined by the hosts), first come first served basis, and your creativity with the theme. These are opportunities to meet with members of the GNBC and contribute and learn about food and beer and how they pair together. I've been to a few and they are events that should not be missed.
Next Event: March 8 - Ed & Cindy Harrington
2008 Snow Goose Breakup Homebrew Competition!!!
March 22
By Ira Edwards
(Note to the Club: Unfortunately this article did not make it into the January newsletter, but there is still time to brew the styles for this comp and get the satisfaction of helping develop a commercial beer to be enjoyed on the deck of the Goose this summer)
Due to the upcoming and huge First Round Judging of the NHC in April, we are moving the Snow Goose Comp to March 22 at the Snow Goose. Entries can be dropped off after 12pm on Friday, March 19 and will be entered in the database at that time. You can contact Clay or Greg at the brewery to arrange an earlier drop-off if needed and they will be stored in the cooler. Follow the signs to the judging, which will commence at 10:30am on Saturday March 22, 2008. Please show up early to sign in and get organized into judging panels.
The Kenai Peninsula Beer Cruise
March 28 – 30
Picture yourself afloat on the good ship Kenai, being chauffeured between Anchorage and the
best beer to be had on the Kenai Peninsula. Chat with your friends while someone else handles
the transportation. Relax in the knowledge that you can sample beer and NOT have to drive
anywhere – for the whole weekend! And that your accommodations and dining needs have been
figured out in advance. More Kenai Beer Trip Details
National Homebrew Competition – 1st Round Judging
April 12&13
Over the past few years the judging for the 1st round of the National Homebrew Competition has taken place in Portland or Seattle with the 2nd round judging taking place at the National Conference (Cincinnati this year). One thing led to another and the AHA has decided to accept the GNBC’s offer to host the event in Anchorage in April of this year. Plans for future editions of the event include judging in Anchorage, Seattle, and Portland on a rotating basis of every three years.
So, who can judge? To start with we need every BJCP judge we have to assist in the event. We’re planning on having 500 entries so the event will take us two days to complete. Also, just like any other homebrew judging the GNBC conducts, we need (and want) anyone with an interest in beer to help judge. As always, we pair experienced judges with less experienced beer lovers on a judging panel. The bottom line is that we need anyone and everyone to help whether you’re an inexperienced homebrewer, BJCP judge, or a commercial brewer. We’re equal opportunity BABY!
Specific information regarding entry for the 1st round of National will be published in Zymurgy Magazine, on the AHA website (www.beertown.org), and we’ll have DATA on the GNBC website as well. Local entries can be dropped off at the Snowgoose Brew Pub between March 31st through April 11th, however, we would like to organize the entries early so the cool thing to do is drop off your entries prior to Wednesday, the 9th of April. If possible, please be cool.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Judging will take place at the Snowgoose Brewpub, Saturday and Sunday, April 12th and 13th, 2008. Starting at 10am and finishing when we’re done. Everyone is invited – tell your friends….
2nd Annual Goblets of Gold "Mead only" Competition
May 10
Ring of Fire Meadery and the Q & Q Brewer’s Guild are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Goblets of Gold Mead-only competition. Goblets of Gold is held each year during the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival. The contest is open to all home brewers and is an AHA/BJCP sanctioned Mead-Only competition. Ring of Fire Mead Competition Details
May 3rd - Brew A Thon
May 24th - House Crawl organized by Pat Ryan
June 13th - 15th - Campout at Trail River
If you'd like to check out the club before signing up please stop by at our next meeting and introduce yourself. Our regular meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month starting in September and ending in May at the Snowgoose starting at 7:00 PM. You can also contact one of the officers for more information.
Every First Thursday of the Month
Moose's Tooth First Tap
First tap is a great party centered around the unveiling of the Tooth's latest monthly brew complete with a live band. More Information
Every Friday Night
Firkin Friday at the Snow Goose (7:30 in their theater)
"Named after the historical fermentation vessel, the Firkin Friday celebration takes place EVERY Friday night of each month. It's the unveiling of a new Firkin Brew complimented with the sounds of a great Alaskan Musician. Come early and stay late while enjoying new brews, listening to great local music, and enjoying the 'Firkin Friendly' crowd."
More Information
Midnight Sun Brewery Tours & Brew Debut
"Midnight Sun Brewing Company offers FREE brewhouse tours & tastings every Friday from 5 PM to 7 PM. [The actual brewhouse tour begins about 6:15 pm and lasts about 20-30 minutes.] We invite all of you seekers of incredible beer adventures to join us for an informative tour of our shiny little brewhouse. For those 21 and over, enjoy fresh & flavorful beer samples in the tasting room." More Information
Visit the Competitions Page for Upcoming Competitions & Results
Contributions: If you have updates or contributions that you need made to our calendar (or other parts of the website), get in touch with an officer or myself for posting. The webmeister doesn't have telepathic powers to read your thoughts (thats a really good thing, eh!) so you need to send them to us to be posted. We are here to serve you!
Keep in mind that this website is updated periodically. Event updates will be modified as information is received and the available time of web-meister allows. For now, that means several times a week. We don't publish contacts here because we don't want our e-mails overloaded with unsolicited and non relevant spam. Thanks for your support and understanding.
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