Category Archives: Homebrew

Book Review: Yeast

Posted on October 3, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

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Oaktoberfest Judging Recap

Posted on October 2, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer Judging for this year’s second annual Oaktoberfest Homebrew Competition was held today in Pleasanton. The competition is run by the Mad Zymurgists in association with the Oaktoberfest Craft Beer Festival which will take place this coming … Continue reading →

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Homebrew Session: Saison Part 2c – Recipe Formulation: Hops

Posted on October 1, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer This is Part 2c in my series covering homebrewing a saison. Use the following links to read other parts in the series. An inactive link means that part has yet to be published.

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October Homebrew Club Meetings

Posted on September 30, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer Sorry for the late notice, but this month sneaks up on us early starting this Friday with the Sudzers meeting.

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Samuel Adams LongShot

Posted on September 26, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

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Santa Cruz County Fair Judging Recap

Posted on September 11, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer It was certainly a perfect day in Watsonville at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, where today I helped judge the annual homebrew contest. The weather was sunny and mild, although on the trip home, the fog … Continue reading →

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Homebrew Session: Saison Part 2b – Recipe Formulation: Grain

Posted on September 10, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer This is Part 2b in my series covering homebrewing a saison. Use the following links to read other parts in the series. An inactive link means that part has yet to be published.

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Call for Judges: Santa Cruz County Fair Homebrew Competition

Posted on September 6, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer The Santa Cruz County Fair is happening Sept. 14-19 and this year’s homebrew competition has received a record number of entries. The organizers are still seeking judges for two sessions this week:

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September Homebrew Club Meetings

Posted on September 2, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer If you’re a homebrewer living in the Bay Area looking for other like-minded individuals, you won’t have far to travel. Here’s a list of active clubs and this month’s meeting schedule.

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MoreBeer! Forum Competition Recap

Posted on September 1, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer This past weekend I helped judge the MoreBeer! Forum Competition in Concord. The competition is in its 6th year and is a BJCP sanctioned event. Although the competition rules state that, “You must be a member … Continue reading →

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