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Chuck Arnold, head brewer at 6b&g and long time homebrewer, brewed a batch of all-grain homebrew at his home Saturday, 19 March. I watched a professional brewer fumble around trying to homebrew after years of no practice. He remembered more that he let on and his burgers are delicious.
Update 17 April: Chuck Bottling this brew like a pro. |
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First off, I would like to thank the folks over at 1781 Brewing Company for letting us setup at their front door and letting us bug them when the water spigot broke. I will definitely be back and buy a bunch of grain and a few pints soon.
I would also like to thank James Speer for bringing his 1 gallon setup, including his awesome tiny mash tun. And also for helping get my monster of a brew stand in and out of my truck bed.
But to actually recap, I brewed a five gallon batch of one of the official AHA 2019 Big Brew Day recipes, Battlecow Galacticose. And James brewed a one gallon batch of a Belgian Tripel. It was at times a bit too hot and sunny but we made beer so it was a good day.
Here are some photos I took of the event:
Congratulations to the following FBI Members on their winning entries at the 23rd Annual Dominion Cup, hosted by the James River Homebrew Club.
The FBI had a great showing with 22 beers entered. Full results can be found on the official Dominion Cup competition site.
Here are the FBI highlights:
2nd place BOS – Dunkles Bock – Scott and Brian Bergquist
Plato Award (13 points overall 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze) – Scott and Brian Bergquist
1st Place – Bocks and Dark Hybrids – Dunkles Bock – Scott and Brian Bergquist
2nd Place – Altbier – Scott and Brian Bergquist
Honorable Mention – Kolsch – Brett Lilly
2nd Place – American IPA – John Groeger
1st Place – Witbeir – Brett Lilly
1st Place – Belgian Dubbel – John Groeger
3rd Place – Belgian Dubbel – Scott and Brian Bergquist
2nd Place – American Porter – Scott and Brian Bergquist
1st Place – Historical Beer – Clay Blankenship
The Fredericksburg Brewing insiders is a pround member of the American Homebrewers Association ® (AHA). The (AHA) is a not-for-profit organization based in Boulder, Colo., dedicated to promoting the community of homebrewers and empowering homebrewers to make the best beer in the world. Use this link (or click the logo above) to join or renew now. You will receive the the many benefits offered by the association, plus you'll be helping the FBI raise funds for homebrewing activities.
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