Brewing Classes at Brewtensils

by Webmaster on January 26th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Posted In: General News

We had a fantastic turnout last Thurs. for Brewing 101, we had 63 new brewers show up to learn how to make the first beer a great one. Next Brewing 101 is Feb 11th at 10AM.

Jan 19th Brewing 102- Ingredients 7PM-9PM  $5.00

Jan 26th Brewing 110- How to Keg 7PM-9PM  $5.00

Feb 2nd Brewing 201- Intro to All Grain 7PM-9PM  $5.00

For more information about these classes Brewing Classes

Advanced All Grain Class w/ Gordon Strong

I have been wanting to do something to support our more experienced customers for quite some time now. The time has finally come. I have been speaking with Gordon about doing an Advanced All Grain Class. We have scheduled the class for Feb. 23rd.

More information will be coming soon.

BrewTensils Hop Rhizome Pre-sale

by Webmaster on January 26th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Posted In: General News

Every year here at BrewTensils we offer a hop rhizome pre-sale. It’s a great way to get started growing your own hops. It typically takes a couple years for the roots to get established but they can grow to be 10-25 feet. Some customers have even reported a small yield on the first year!

Each rhizome will be $4.99, here are the varieties available: Brewers Gold, Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Galena , Kent Golding, Mt. Hood, Newport, Northern Brewer, Nugget, Sterling, Willamette, Zeus

To order or if you need more info stop by the store. We will also have the information on the Brewtensils website within a few days.

Brewster’s Cup 2012- Excellence in Brewing

by Webmaster on January 26th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Posted In: DRAFT Events

New year means a new Brewster’s Cup. We’ll be doing a leg of the competition every 3 months starting in Jan. Get your best beers ready, or design a recipe & brew it for the next leg.

January will be an open, any & all styles will be accepted for this competition. Go to bjcp.org to download a copy of the style guidelines.

Registration is on the brewtensils.com blog, click the link here http://www.brewtensils.com/blog/2012/01/brewsters-cup-january-competition/ Follow the instructions, then drop of your beers at BrewTensils with the registration form attached via rubber band by Feb. 1st.

Results from “Don’t Be Shy With Your Honey” Mead Competition

by Webmaster on January 26th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Posted In: DRAFT Events

I want to thank those of you that entered our first annual “Don’t Be Shy With Your Honey” Mead Competition. Our celebrity guest judge, Gordon Strong, was really impressed by the quality of meads that were entered. All entrants may pick up their judges feedback forms at BrewTensils.

 So without further ado, Joe Harrington swept the competition winning first, second AND third place!! Joe receives $150 in store credit for the win. Congratulations Joe!

In Dec. of this year, we will be holding another mead competition, so get your meads ready for some intense competition.

Cheers!   Darren Link,  Manager of BrewTensils

Cincinnati Winter Beerfest: Feb 10-11th

by Webmaster on January 26th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Posted In: General News

I received a phone call from Chris (I believe the president) of the Cincinnati Malt Infusers.  Cincinnati Beer Week is from February 2-9 ending with the Cincinnati Winter Beerfest at the Duke Energy convention center on the 10th and 11th starting at 6:00pm.

They have asked if DRAFT would like to have a table down there to advertise DRAFT, sell T-shirts, hats, etc… and possibly display home-brewing equipment.

Chris mentioned that many people from the Dayton area come to this event and he would like to see us represented.We can have up to three people (who get in for free) at this table and they will be free to sample while they “work”.  We can also volunteer to pour at other tables if anyone has that desire.  I am certain that we would have to be on site no later than 5:30 each day to be ready for the 6:00 opening of the doors.  There is an arrangement with the Hyatt Regency for discount rate rooms if you mention the winter beerfest.  Is anyone interested?

Sincerely,
Scott Young

Website for Beerfest: http://www.cincybeerfest.com/