Since its inception in 2012, the South Australian Brewing Club (SABC) has swiftly grown to become the largest and most successful brewing club in Adelaide and the country. The club embodies a diverse membership of individuals with a broad range of brewing expertise, all coming together to share knowledge and enhance their homebrewing skills. Central to the club’s calenda is the popular monthly meeting on the third Wednesday of each month, regularly attended by over 30 participants, thanks to the generous support of The Wheatsheaf Hotel. In addition to these gatherings, the club also hosts special events and brewery visits in Adelaide and the surrounding region. Find out more on our About SABC page.
It’s that time again, ladies and gents, for the 2014 Gawler Show Homebrew competition! There’s a little more time for this one than SABSOSA, but why not bottle a few more for this one too. Don’t forget, this comp also counts toward points for the SABC brewer of the year!
Full details and entry details available, click here!
I’m sure current members will agree we’ve had a fantastic first 18 months as a club. With some excellent events in our past such as tours of Lobethal Bierhaus and Brew Boys breweries, an excellent American style BBQ thanks to valued club member Darren B; and of course our informative monthly club members meetings which take place on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the craft beer mecca The Wheaty.
That’s only the beginning! We have another fantastic 12 months ahead and we’re looking to share it with all our members. We have some exciting events planned including tours of a local maltster, tours of local breweries, two BJCP registered club competitions (members receive discounted entry) and lots more!
For the club year 14/15, all members receive a pair of beautiful etched SABC glasses which are very sturdy and their tulip shape suits a large range of beer styles.
Also included in your membership is two subsidised club events; these are yet to be announced at this point but rest assured they will be exciting social events you’re not going to want to miss.
Members fees are $60 for new members (inclusive of $10 joining fee), or $50 for members who are renewing their 13/14 membership.
Click here for the Membership Form.
Jump on board for another great year!
SABSOSA 2014 is coming up fast! Just over 6 weeks to get those entries ready and bottled, so now’s the time to get that yeast on the stir plate and that wort in a fermenter. Points from this competition also count towards the SABC Brewer of the Year competition.
Entries Close – Saturday 6th September 2014
Entry Fees – $5.00 per bottle, still one of the best value comps in Oz!
Judging – 20th & 21st September 2014 (a.m. judging sessions) at the Holdfast Bay Bowls & Croquet Club
Presentation – Sunday 28th September @ 12:30pm, Wheatsheaf Hotel, George St, Thebarton
Click here for the entry form (Link will take you to www.sabsosa.com)
Good luck!
Don’t forget folks, the AGM is just a couple of weeks away. It’s going to be held 2pm 3:30pm, July 26th at The Wheaty. Memberships are also now due, only financial members may vote at the AGM.
We will be accepting nominations at the next Members meeting this Wednesday,16th of July at The Wheaty. Fancy having a say in the day to day operation of your favourite brew club? Desire Fame and Fortune? Well, you won’t get any fame and definitely no fortune, but if you want to nominate for any of the Club Committee positions, now is your chance!
Apologies for incorrect starting time previously mentioned above. Official start is 3:30pm, however unofficial pre-game drinks from 2pm! 🙂
Thanks to Feral being as incredibly popular as they are, we got bumped! On July 16th, our normal monthly meeting night, The Wheaty are hosting a ‘Meet the Brewer’ night with Brendan Varis from Feral from 6pm until 8pm. Our Members meeting on July 16th will be held from 8PM in the back room at The Wheaty, rather than the normal 7pm.
This is a great chance for members to come along and meet one of the brewers of Australia’s favourite craft beers, Hop Hog. As an extra bonus, SABC members who come along to the event (ticket purchase required $20 + booking fee), and pre-register with SABC, will receive a free pint of beer courtesy of The Wheaty.
You must contact the club BEFORE COB Tuesday 15th of July to register to receive your free pint, and you must pay for a ticket to the Feral event! Don’t roll up unannounced looking for a free pint!
Meeting topic will be Basic Kegging techniques, with a reduced amount of tastings due to the time restrictions.
Our Winter Dark beer brewing competition has been run and done! There was a good selection of beers from a range of styles including Robust and Baltic Porters, Schwartzbiers and of course Stouts of all persuasions.
Entry numbers were good, and the overall quality of entries was excellent!
Congratulations to Matt Kennedy for winning Best of Show and Dark Lagers with his Schwartzbier, and Greg Wieder for winning Porters with his Robust Porter and Other with his Oatmeal Stout.
Full results available on the Competitions page.
Our winter brewing comp is due to close shortly! See below for the comp rules and entry form.
Where: Brewboys (151 Regency Rd, Croydon, SA, 5008)
When: 12:30pm Saturday, 1st February 2014
Cost
Catering for full members is FREE.
Members partners or +1’s: $15 pp
Children: $5 pp
Non-mebbers: $15 pp
Free beer
The club will subsidise one free pint per full member.
Brewery Tour
A tour and Q&A will take place, with Simon from Brewboys.
RSVP
Please register your interest to attend the event at:
http://brewadelaide.com/forum/index.php?topic=1746.0
Order of events
10-12pm: Judging of SABC comp beers will take place
12h30pm: Event begins
13h00pm: Food and prize giving
14h00pm: Brewery tour and Q&A with Simon
Birbecks Brewing Company Discounted Carton Offer
*** Revised to now included Birbecks Mixed Carton comprising Sixpacks of: the Merchant, the Captain, and 2x Four Brothers for $75. ***
Its with great pleasure SABC can announce an exclusive carton discount offer to SABC Members and Friends. Birbecks Brewing Company will kindly donate $10 from each carton sold direct to your brewing club, SABC when orders are made using the form below.
This would make a great birthday or Christmas present for a family member or friend, or just a treat for yourself!
The order form can be downloaded from the link below:
For further information on Birbecks history and range of beer, visit their website: http://www.birbecks.com.au/
The results are in, with plenty of representation and wins from SABC members.
Well done to Adam Beauchamp who took out the Champion Brewer gong this year with 4 first placings and a string of other strong results.
For more info and to see the result head to sabsosa’s website:
http://www.sabsosa.com/
We will add photos (once available) from the presentation day this coming Sunday (15th September) at the Wheatsheaf Hotel from 12.30pm, we hope to see a great turnout on Sunday for the presentation.
Well done to the SABSOSA committee and a big thanks to the Sponsors for their generous contributions to help make this great even happen year after year.
Birbecks Brewing Company Discounted Carton Offer
*** Revised to now included Birbecks Mixed Carton comprising Sixpacks of: the Merchant, the Captain, and 2x Four Brothers for $75. ***
Its with great pleasure SABC can announce an exclusive carton discount offer to SABC Members and Friends. Birbecks Brewing Company will kindly donate $10 from each carton sold direct to your brewing club, SABC when orders are made using the form below.
This would make a great birthday or Christmas present for a family member or friend, or just a treat for yourself!
The order form can be downloaded from the link below:
For further information on Birbecks history and range of beer, visit their website: http://www.birbecks.com.au/
Welcome to the new home of the South Australian Brewing Community!
This site will be used as a central point for news and information concerning the South Australian Brewing Community (SABC). We’re South Australia’s newest Brewing Club, and we’ve got a lot of ideas to improve the brewing of all members – exciting times ahead!