Congratulations Rackers!

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We took home the Roar Off The Shore Peoples Choice Award!

Thanks to all who participated and kudos to the Kewaunee and Dyckesville Lions Club Roar Off The Shore planning committee for organizing another successful brewfest. We found out that next years event will be Saturday, March 24th 2018.

23rd Annual Titletown Open Winners

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Thanks to all who entered. We had a great competition this year. Hope to see your entries in next years competition.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Here is a link to the official page.

There were 120 entries judged and 61 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show – Beer

Winning Entries

Table 1: Light & Golden Ales Lagers (11 entries)

Table 2: Mild Amber/Brown/Dark Beers (20 entries)

Table 3: Porter & Stout (12 entries)

Table 4: Hop-forward Pale Ales (21 entries)

Table 5: Wheat/Rye/Other Grain Beers (7 entries)

Table 6: Strong Beers (15 entries)

Table 7: Belgian & French Ales (11 entries)

Table 8: Fruit/Spice/Veg/Herb beers (14 entries)

Table 9: Specialty Beers (3 entries)

Table 10: Sour Beers (3 entries)

Table 11: Rackers Annual Challenge (4 entries)

Judging Locations and Dates

Titletown Open Round 1
04/26/2017 at 6:00 PM, CDT

Titletown Open Round 2
04/27/2017 at 6:00 PM, CDT

Titletown Open Round 3
04/28/2017 at 6:00 PM, CDT

Titletown Open Round 4
04/29/2017 at 9:00 AM, CDT

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 02/01/2017 at 12:00 AM, CST through 04/20/2017 at 8:00 PM, CDT.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 02/01/2017 at 12:00 AM, CST through 04/21/2017 at 4:00 PM, CDT.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 04/17/2017 at 12:00 AM, CDT through 04/21/2017 at 8:00 PM, CDT.

Entry Shipping is Closed

Entry bottles accepted at the shipping location through 04/03/2017 at 12:00 AM, CDT 04/20/2017 at 12:00 AM, CDT.

April Meeting Reminder

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Here’s a note from the prez.

Hey all,

Just a reminder of our upcoming April Meeting

 

This Saturday, April 1
 Ned Kelly’s
 at 1 pm!

 

Remember to bring your Bull Falls Double IPA submissions as we will be choosing our top 3 to send down to the Finals!

 

Have a Titletown Open entry that you have a question about? bring it down.

 

Plus the monthly category was originally chocolate, so if you have any beers or wines or anything you you made with nibs, powder. Ect… bring them along for some feedback.

 

See you there..
Shawn Legare
Rackers

 

Roar Off The Shore 2017

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Green Bay Rackers voted Best Homebrew by Roar Off The Shore attendees!

Had a great time at the Roar again this year. There was a big turn out, sounds like almost 1,000 people attended this year.

Theresa brought a tasty peach apricot chardonnay. Fred brought his awesome IPA. Dan brought a wonderful london porter. Damian brought a delicious schwarzbier.

Hope those that didn’t attend this year can make it to the next one.

 

2017 Northeast Wisconsin Open Homebrew Competition Results

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Here are the results from the competition at Lion’s Tail Brewing Co. in Neenah, WI.

Out of a total 68 entries these are the top 10. Congrats.

All Hail Cabs!

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This one comes from our Secretary Paul C.

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I ordered a pail of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon from the brew club in Illinois and think this article is quite timely, even though it is from Spring 2000!

All Hail Cabs!

Author:  Tom Rinaldi Issue: Spring 2000

Most winegrowers and connoisseurs consider Cabernet Sauvignon the king of the red wines. Genetically, its parents are Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. The exact birth of Cabernet Sauvignon is lost in legend, but its popularity with Americans dates back to a time when Thomas Jefferson was sipping and praising Chateau Margaux.

Hoppy Hearts Brewfest

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Thanks to all Green Bay Rackers who helped at Hoppy Hearts Brewfest on February 25.

the calm before the storm
our prez helping serve
volunteers not only restocked but sampled
view we usually dont get to see
Cold but people still showed
no need to use the freezer to the right to store ice when you can step outside

Upcoming events and News March 2017

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We would like to wish everyone a SAFE and happy St. Patrick’s day.

Roar Off The Shore Brewfest is coming up in a couple of weeks, always a fun time there. Check here for details.

Our next club business meeting will be at Ned Kelly’s on Apr. 1st (not fooling about that). Time and address can be found here. Come on down and check out their new 100 tap system if you have not already. Rackers members receive a $2 discount on all tap beer (must show membership card for discount), there are some exceptions and they will be noted here.

Also, the Titletown Open is just over a month away. Entries must be received by April 20th at noon for all drop off locations. For the serious procrastinator, or the beer that needs just a little more time, walk in registration is available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Titletown Taproom Friday, April 21st.

We have another member benefit! Head on over to https://foodvacbags.com/ to get your 5% discount on vacuum seal bags. They are great for storing hops, grains, and other brewing supplies long term.

From the email:

  • We have been in business for over 10 years
  • We carry three brands of vacuum sealer bags, plus our own. Our FoodVacBag brand is a fantastic value (savings of at least 60% over Foodsaver™ brand products)  and very high quality (read the 2,800 reviews)
  • Our bags work on any standard vacuum sealer machine – and we sell the sealer machines as well.
  • We always include free same-day shipping – no matter the order size
  • Our prices are low already, but we are happy to offer another 5% off to your home brew club members.

See this page for details.