Greetings brewers. We hope you are enjoying the ‘dark beers’ season. The club met last week for some housekeeping, awards announcements and upcoming events. We also tasted an excellent barleywine that was the result of a member-led barrel project. Delish.
Here’s a big summary of what’s happening below. Get your spex out and read on.
Winter Competition: ‘The Euros’ Results
Congratulations to Russell Saint for winning the Belgian class and Best of Show with his Belgian Single. Other class winners include: German: Kieren Vercoe (German Leichtbier), English: Nat Warnock (English Porter), Scottish: Ben Key (Scottish Export), Irish: Brenton George (Irish Stout).
See the full results on the competition’s page. The judges’s score sheets are available to download. And of course, Spain won the football.
Upcoming ABCSA State Competition
The entry portal and website will update in early August. Key dates to remember:
- Bottle Drop: closes at drop-off locations, COB August 31 or by 12pm Saturday at The Irish Club.
- Judging: Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 at The Irish Club, Carrington Street
The portal will also invite judge and steward registrations. We need help to run the competition, so any time you can give is appreciated. There’s still time to brew a comp-winning beer. Good luck!
AGM / Committee Update
The Annual General Meeting was held at the club meeting as required by its constitution. The minutes including treasurer’s and president’s reports will be available soon.
Lachlan Johnson was elected as president. He’s supported by:
VP: Sam Beard, Treasurer: Leon van der Linden, Secretary: Gus Kingston. The General committee members are: Chief Steward: Nick McCauley, General Officer: Chris Kerr, IT: Julien Gibson, Competition Director: Gerrard Flynn, Head Judge: Gary Waters
The committee meets bi-monthly and welcomes the contribution of ideas and feedback.
August Meeting Venue Change
The August club meeting on August 21 (3rd Wednesday of the month) will be at The Suburban Brew Glynde. Owner and brewer, Tony, a former club member, will give us a tour of his one-year-old facility. This brewhouse produces excellent beers, including the award-winning Sunday Session Ale, which recently won a gold medal at the Royal Adelaide Beer and Cider Awards.
- Address: 26-30 Provident Avenue, Glynde (not Goodwood!).
- Transport: Buses 174, 176, or H33 from the city and plenty of on-site parking is available.
Beer tour to Little Blessings Brewing, Laura
The date is getting close, August 3! Join SABC members for a road trip to Laura in the mid-north on the first weekend in August to enjoy beers crafted by our member Craig Blesing at his brand new (old church) brewery!
Limited spots are available, so please RSVP (or email) if you’re certain you’ll attend. Also, let us know if you’re planning a day trip (about 2 hours drive) or staying overnight. Depending on numbers, we may need separate sessions.
For overnight stays, check out the Laura Caravan Park directly across from the brewery. Everyone gets scones on arrival. It’s a delightful place. When we know more, we can coordinate shared accommodation or rides with fellow members.
Membership Renewals
Many of you might not realise your annual club membership has expired. To renew, head to the SABC Shop and pay to keep access to club events, meetings, competitions, discounts and extras, online group and member brains trust. If you’re unsure of your current status, find out how to check it here. The annual subscription of $60 hasn’t changed in many years and will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future. The club aims to give members the best value for money it can, all for the price of a batch of beer.
What’s in planning: another Southern Vales brewery bus trip!
Sling us a line if you need help or want to get in touch.
Calendar Dates Summary
- Aug 3/4: Little Blessing Brewery ‘Road Trip’
- Aug 6: Committee meeting
- Aug 21: Club meeting at The Suburban Brew
- Aug 31/ Sept 1: ABCSA Bottle drop closes
- Sept 7 & 8: ABCSA judging
- Sept 14: ABCSA Awards presentation at the Wheaty (TBC)
- Sept 18: Club meeting, The Wheaty
- Oct 16: Club meeting, The Wheaty
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