Matt Hunsworth
Our June meeting was held on June 20th at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company.
New Members & Thanks
We welcomed two new members:
- Austin Brown, who jumped right into the community on Discord (even from out of state!)
- Lexi Blankin, a familiar face in the local beer scene, decided to join after helping out with recent club activities.
Thanks, as always, to our sponsors: Ivanhoe Park Lagerhouse, Home State Brewing Company, Tactical Brewing, and the American Homebrewers Association.
Nova Lager Competition
Congrats to our winners in the June Nova Lager Challenge:
1st Justin Hefferan – 1st Place
2️nd Eric Rodriguez – 2nd Place
3rd Matt Hunsworth – 3rd Place
Competition Highlights
Brewers Anonymous members continued to rack up medals, especially at the Hogtown Brew Off.
Hot & Humid Recap
This year’s Hot & Humid competition reached a new level, with record participation, generous sponsors, and a polished live-streamed awards ceremony. If you missed it, check out the video on our YouTube channel—many members agree it was our best awards show yet.
Circuit Standings
After combining points from Hogtown and Hot & Humid, Brewers Anonymous is back in the lead in the Florida Homebrew Circuit. The competition is tight, so stay tuned as results from the First Coast Cup and other upcoming events roll in.
View the monthly recap video:
Festivals
- SmashFest: Our team finally got in this year and took 2nd Place People’s Choice with a Blood Orange Saison.
- Crispy Boy Beer Fest: We joined the inaugural festival at Ivanhoe Park, serving alongside 16 breweries.
Member Survey Insights
We recently asked members what they value most:
Top Goals: Learning/improving brewing skills and competing
Most Valued Activities: Club meetings and sharing homebrew
Club Culture: Nearly half prefer a balanced mix of social and competitive focus
Interest in joining committees was strong—over half of respondents said they’d like to help guide the club’s direction.
Looking Ahead
- Competitions: First Coast Cup judging and Commander Saaz drop-offs are underway.
- Festivals: Mark your calendar for Space Coast Brew Fest on October 5th in Titusville.
- BJCP Training: The upcoming judging exam is fully booked. If you’re interested in next year, start studying now—our free preparation course at learn.brewersanonymous.org is proven to help.
Brewer of the Year Standings (so far)
- Eric Rodriguez – 149 points
- JJ Ocampo – 79 points
- Matt Hunsworth – 53 points
Next Meeting
Join us Friday, July 18th, at Homestate Brewing Company. Be sure to check Discord or the website for any last-minute updates to the schedule.
See you soon!
See the meeting slides below:
