Matt Hunsworth
The Brewers Anonymous Home Brew Club kicked off the year with its first meeting on January 17th at HomeState Brewing Company. Here’s a summary of the updates, plans, and activities discussed:
Key Announcements
- Farewell to Broken Strings Brewery: The club honored Broken Strings Brewery, which recently closed, for its years of support.
- Board Updates:
- President: Mike Thompson
- Vice President: Matt Hunsworth
- Treasurer: Trevor Golden
- Secretary: J.J. Ocampo
- Archivist: Kenny Mack
- Festival Chair: Nate Kramer
- Social Media Chair: Kevin Mernan
Club Competitions for 2025
- February: Florida Cascade Pale Ale
- April: Braggots or honey-forward beers
- June: Nova Lager beers
- August: Kveik-focused beers
- October: Meads and ciders
- December: High ABV beers
Festival Updates
- Science on Tap (Jan 25): Brewers Anonymous is a featured partner with a hop-sensory beer experience.
- Cocoa Village Brewers Bash (Feb 1): A favorite among members.
- March Madness (Mar 29): Three festivals—Hamlin Craft Beer Festival, Pints and Paws, and Hogtown Craft Beer Festival—all on the same day! The club will prioritize Hamlin to defend last year’s trophy.
BJCP Training
- Judging Exam: Scheduled for July 19, 2025. Members are urged to prepare thoroughly and pass the online entrance exam.
Communication Updates
- Discord Revamp: The club’s Discord server has been reorganized for streamlined communication. Official announcements will now be made via Discord and email, with a new newsletter complementing these updates.
Other Events
- Fantasy Brew Off: Rescheduled to earlier in the year to avoid conflicts.
- 12 Beers of Christmas Exchange: This tradition will continue, with room for more participants next year.
The next meeting is on February 21st at Ivanhoe Park Lager House, featuring samples of the Florida Cascade Pale Ales brewed for the February challenge. Cheers to a fun-filled brewing year ahead!
