1) We had several new members join us for the 1st time - Wesley Griffing, John Bugert, Matt Peck, & Nathan
2) Club dues - Dues remain the same for 2019 - $25/person or $40/Family. If you have not paid yet Don will be perging the email list very soon.
3) BJCP Class @ MD Homebrew - Several members expressed interest in attending if there is room available.
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First class is Sunday 3/3 @ MD Homebrew and run for 7 weeks.
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Les White will teach all classes instead of students having to research and present a topic (though there will still be student participation)
4) Brewers Ball Cystic Fibrosis Foundation charity event on March 2nd.
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CRABS will have 6 beers on tap. This will be the 3rd year we have poured beer at this event.
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Tickets to the Brewer's Ball are $150 and support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
5) CRABS Food & Beer Pairing - Sunday May 19
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This is a family event where brewers (or significant others) team up to bring a beer and a food dish that pairs well together.
6) Homebrew Con “Brew England: June 27-29 in Providence RI.
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Registration opens on March 12 @ 10am. Hotel reservations can be made now.
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CRABS will have a presence either at our own booth or as a part of the Guild.
7) Other Events
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Big Brew at MD Homebrew: Saturday May 4th
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Homebrew Guild picnic: June 1, Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area
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Pints for Paws: June 15 @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Hosted by Annapolis Homebrew Club. CRABS had a tent last year and looking to do again this year.
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Mashout: August 22-25 at a new location. Details to be posted soon
8) Competitions
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Club Cherry Blossom (DC Homebrewers): Registration open through March 14
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Spirit Of Free Beer (BURP): Registration open through March 28
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Battle of the Bubbles (FOAM); Registration open through April 27
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CRABS September Hedonistic Competition: Top 3 will have a chance to be brewed @ Checkerspot Brewing on their 20 Gallon pilot system. Will need to be <9% ABV and have no wild funk (kettle sour ok).
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February, 2019