Unfortunately Brian could not make it but he will be our guest speaker in June....We are happy to announce that award winning brewer, Brian Lutz, will be our guest speaker for our club meeting in March.

We will also be announcing the Secret ingredient for the First Hop Barley "Iron Brewer" competition. Beers (5 gallon batches) will be judged at our annual Picnic on June 25th.

Coby will be talking about the Beer Style of the Month = Bock
and we will be having a Club Only competition on this style. So bring your Bock to by Judged.

Guest Speaker will be Tom Horst from Crystal Springs Brewing Company.

Tom operates what is possibly the smallest licensed brewery in the country.

Why and How to Become a certified beer judge?

Spread some Holiday Beer Cheer and come to the annual Hop Barley Bomber exchange!

Bring a Bomber (22oz) or 2-12 oz of Rare, Holiday or Homebrewed beer to exchange.

The Beer should be wrapped, inconspicuous as to what type of beer it is.
Add it to the table of other beers and draw a number.

WHAT: POT LUCK event so bring a dish and some beer to share.

WHEN: Tuesday, December 28th at 7:00 pm

WHERE: We meet at the Masonic Lodge in Boulder located at 2205 Broadway (SW corner of Pine & Broadway)

Wear a Tacky HOLIDAY Sweater for grins and enjoy a fun evening with your fellow Alers.

GUEST SPEAKER: Matt from Upslope Brewing!

WHEN: Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:00 pm

WHERE: We meet at the Masonic Lodge in Boulder located at 2205 Broadway (SW corner of Pine & Broadway)

New Home Brewers are always welcome! The west doors will be open so come on in and enjoy.

Beer Style of the Month: Bitter

English Bitter

Description:
The Bitter style came from brewers who wanted to differentiate these ales from other mild brews, enter pale malts and more hops. Most are gold to copper in color and are light bodied. Low carbonation. Alcohol should be low and not perceived.