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# DC Homebrewers Club

A DC-centric club dedicated to the art and science of homebrewing

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## Posts

- [2017 4th Annual Cherry Blossom Homebrew Competition](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/4th-annual-cherry-blossom-homebrew-competition/) - UPDATE: Results are posted here UPDATE #2: All scoresheets for the Cherry Blossom Competition have now been sent out. If you did not receive yours, or are missing any of them, please notify the organizer via the contact form on the competition website. This is our 4th year conducting the Cherry Blossom Homebrew Competition, and this
- [2016 Cherry Blossom Homebrew Competition](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/2016-cherry-blossom-homebrew-competition/) - This is our 3rd year conducting the Cherry Blossom Homebrew Competition, and this one will be better than ever! We've upped the entry limit to 300 (from 250 the first 2 years), and the entries per entrant to 3 (from 2 in previous years). The judging will occur on Mar 26, and prizes and medals
- [Big Brew Day - 2015](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/big-brew-day-2015/) - It's that time of year again - the AHA is once again sponsoring a Big Brew Day. We will be participating as a club by brewing at 3 Stars Brewing, who have graciously offered to sponsor us for this event. Their homebrew shop will be open, so you can pick up the ingredients for your
- [2015 DCHB Cherry Blossom Competition](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/2015-dchb-cherry-blossom-competition/) - It’s time to start brewing your entries for DC Homebrewers’ Cherry Blossom Competition. This is the second year the competition will be sanctioned by the Beer Judge Certification Program, meaning you’ll get great feedback from certified judges and be eligible for fantastic prizes. (Here's more info about what being a BJCP-sanctioned competition means.) Why Should
- [Sept 2014 Oktoberfest Meeting](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/sept-2014-oktoberfest-meeting/) - Another DC Homebrewers Oktoberfest meeting has come and gone. As always, a great time was had by all. Our hosts - Martin and Kristan Doczkat - provided the perfect space for us to enjoy all the great beer and great food. Speaking of food - they also provided 6 chickens slow roasted over charcoal and
- [So You Want to Be a Beer Judge ... A Study-Along Series](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/so-you-want-to-be-a-beer-judge-a-study-along-series/) - If you're enthusiastic about beer and homebrewing, becoming a certified beer judge is a valuable next step to expand your knowledge, appreciation, and brewing ability. The American Homebrewers Association's Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) is designed to help aspiring judges develop the sensory awareness and knowledge of beer styles, history, and brewing science necessary to
- [BJCP Study Along: Session 1 - An Introduction to Beer Judging](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/bjcp-study-along-session-1/) - So begins the H.O.P.S. BJCP study session! First, let's learn about evaluating beers, the BJCP judging process, and the certification exam. To guide your own discussion on these topics, read How to Judge Beer for a quick primer on what's involved. Also reference chapters I - III in the BJCP Exam Study Guide. Below are notes
- [June 2014 Meeting](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/june-2014-meeting/) - It seems like just a few weeks ago we had our May Meeting. Mark Nicui won the UK Beer Styles club-only competition, with Omar 2nd and Erich 3rd. Our June meeting will be on the 16th (the location has been sent via email). There is no club-only competition, but we will have a German malt
- [May 2014 Meeting](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/may-2014-meeting/) - It's almost time for our May meeting! Tuesday May 20th we will be meeting at the home of Patrick Coonan, who lives in the U Street/Columbia Heights area. The exact address has been sent via email. The theme for this month's meeting is "UK Styles", so bring your milds, your Scottish ales, your ESBs... Or
- [4th Annual Sam Adams / DC Homebrewers Competition](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/4th-annual-sam-adams-dc-homebrewers-competition/) - UPDATE: Winners listed below! Our 4th annual Sam Adams / DC Homebrewers homebrew contest is almost upon us! In previous years, the winners have gone to GABF, Oktoberfest, and the Sam Adams brewery in Boston. This year, the winner will be going to the Yakima Valley in Washington for the hop harvest. It must smell
- [It's All About the Yeast](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/its-all-about-the-yeast/) - Most people who came to the meeting at Right Proper last night had a chance to taste the experimental comparison beers I brought. I learned a lot by brewing and tasting them, and I hope everyone else did as well. When we brew even simple batches, there are so many variables that it’s hard to
- [Farmhouse Ales](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/farmhouse-ales/) - Farmhouse Ales – by Sean Gugger There is no style I enjoy drinking and brewing more than Saison. There’s something about the complex flavors of pepper, spice, citrus, fruit, hay, and even some barnyard in a well-crafted saison that make it a unique sensory experience. From the brewing perspective, Saison is truly a blank canvas. A broad style
- [What is a BJCP-sanctioned homebrew competition and why should I enter my beer?](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/what-is-a-bjcp-sanctioned-homebrew-competition-and-why-should-i-enter-my-beer/) - By Jim Koebel DCHB decided to have this year’s Cherry Blossom Competition sanctioned by the BJCP for a few reasons, all to ensure that we make this year’s competition, and those in the future, the best ever. The Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) certifies and ranks beer judges through an examination and monitoring process. By judging in
- [Oktoberfest](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/oktoberfest/) - In case you missed it: During the recent July meeting, Pete and I led a discussion on Octoberfest/Marzen and Vienna Lager beers to prepare brewers for the September Oktoberfest meeting, which will feature a club-only competition for these styles. We talked about traditional and modern techniques for lager brewing as well as parameters for these

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- [About](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/) - The DC Homebrewers is a Washington, DC-based club dedicated to the art and science of homebrewing. Our mission is to educate our members and the community at large and provide a social atmosphere for our members. Membership is free and open to anyone (of legal drinking age) who would like to join by signing up
- [Next Meeting](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/future-meeting-information/) - Join us for our July meeting: The Sovereign! Details If you aren't familiar with The Sovereign, it is a fantastic Belgian-focused bar and restaurant with a fantastic beer selection (same family as ChurchKey and The Roost). Since July is our sours (and funk)-themed month, The Sovereign is perfect. Where: The Sovereign, 1206 Wisconsin Ave NW
- [2025 Results](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/cherry-blossom-competition/2025-results/) - Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to all who entered! This a new record for us in terms of entry size, and we also want to thank the judges and stewards who got through the stack in good order. A special thanks to DC Brau for hosting us and Taco Man Fred for
- [Cherry Blossom Competition](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/cherry-blossom-competition/) - The Cherry Blossom Homebrew Competition is now up! Head over to https://www.dchbcompetition.com/ to register. We are always seeking judges and stewards, so please volunteer on the same page. Good luck to all entrants! Our annual Cherry Blossom Competition is normally held around the time of the Cherry Blossom festival, so either in March or April.
- [Membership Information](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/faqs/) - How do I become a member? Just join our email list! Membership is free to homebrewers of all experiences. Whether you're looking to start, have made just a few batches or have been brewing for 20 years, you'll be welcome at every meeting. Also join our Facebook group where members talk homebrew tips, sell equipment,
- [2024 Results](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/cherry-blossom-competition/2024-results/) - Results from the DC Homebrewer's 2024 Cherry Blossom Homebrew Competition. Congratulations to all who placed, and thank you all who entered.
- [Supporters and Resources](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/references/) - We've been fortunate as a club to be supported by donations from local breweries, restaurants and homebrew shops. Though the restrictions have been lifted, the impact of the pandemic has still impacted many local breweries and other businesses. Let's all help them not fade out of existence. (Note: All information is shared to the best
- [Club Officers](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/club-officers/) - President: Cole Christian (email) Vice-President: Martin Wilson (email) Treasurer/Secretary: Open - we need a volunteer (email) The Cabinet (all positions are open, we are looking for volunteers): Events Committee Members: To Be Determined (TBD) (email) Education Committee Members: TBD(email) Competitions Committee Members: TBD (email) HOPS Committee Members: TBD (email) Outreach Committee Members: TBD (email)
- [2023 Results](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/cherry-blossom-competition/2023-results/) - Best Of Show - DC Homebrewers Cherry Blossom Competition Beer Place Brewer Entry Name Style Club 1st Michael Rensing Bunny Lebowski Weissbier Cincinnati Malt Infusers 2nd Carter Chapman Young Spotted Rooster Best Bitter DC Homebrewers 3rd Scott Stewart Brut Prosecco Ale Grape Ale Winners - DC Homebrewers Cherry Blossom Competition Table 1: Standard American Beers
- [2022 Results](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/cherry-blossom-competition/2022-results/) - Best of Show - DC Homebrewers Cherry Blossom Competition Beer Place Brewer Entry Name Style Club 1st Ryan Larsen American Lager American Lager James River Homebrewers 2nd Richard Horvitz Smoke It If You Gratz It Piwo Grodziskie GRIST 3rd Michael Branson Imperial Stout Imperial Stout DC Homebrewers Winners - DC Homebrewers Cherry Blossom Competition Table
- [ByLaws](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/bylaws/) - As a 501c(3) our 990PF and 1023 forms are available to anyone upon request. ARTICLE 1 – Name of Organization Section 1: The name of the club shall be the DC Homebrewers Club, hereinafter referred to as The Club. ARTICLE II - Purpose and Mission Statement Section 1: The mission of The Club is to
- [8th Annual BBQ](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/annual-bbq/) - DC Homebrewers 8th Annual BBQ We celebrated out 8th Annual Fundraising BBQ in 2019 - thanks to everyone who came out! And especially to our great sponsors who made it a success. Check back here for information on our 2020 BBQ sometime in the fall. Information about last year's below: September 29, 2019 3 Stars
- [2019 Results](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/cherry-blossom-competition/2019-results/) - DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition BOS Winners Place Brewer Entry Name Style Club 1st Kevin Kiernan Our Man In Vienna Vienna Lager DC Homebrewers 2nd Andrew Weaver Hip Hi Weisse Cherry Blossom Beer 3rd Ian Williams More Cowbell Cream Ale Downright Obsessed Homebrewers (DOH) Table 1: Specialty IPA (17 entries) Place Brewer Entry
- [2018 Results](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/cherry-blossom-competition/2018-results/) - DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition Thanks To All Who Participated in the DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition There were 268 entries judged and 175 registered participants, judges, and stewards. Best of Show Winners Best of Show – Beer Place Brewer(s) Entry Name Style Club 1st Lee Mahony Garbage Bread 32A: Classic Style Smoked
- [Pre-Prohibition Porter](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/pre-prohibition-porter/) - Here are 3 recipes for Pre-Prohibition Porter: Nassim Sultan - Chesapeake Porter (from Gordon Biersch) Malt 112.50 kg Pilsner Malt (Weyermann) 52.3 % 45.00 kg Corn - Yellow, Flaked (Briess) 20.9 % 25.00 kg Munich II (Weyermann) 11.6 % 12.50 kg Carafa Special II (Weyermann) 5.8 % 12.50 kg Caramunich II (Weyermann) 5.8 % 5.00 kg Acidulated
- [Recipes](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/recipes/) - Here are a few recipes you might be interested in...
- [2017 Results](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/cherry-blossom-competition/2017-cherry-blossom-results/) - DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition Thanks To All Who Participated in the DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition There were 278 entries judged and 202 registered participants, judges, and stewards. Best of Show Winners Best of Show – Beer Place Brewer(s) Entry Name Style Club 1st Jonathan Stone Little Scottsman 14A: Scottish Light DOH!
- [2016 Results](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/cherry-blossom-competition/2016-results/) - DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition Thanks To All Who Participated in the DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition There were 234 entries judged and 193 registered participants, judges, and stewards. Print This Page Thank you for your interest in the DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition organized by DC Homebrewers, Washington, DC. Be sure
- [H.O.P.S.](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/h-o-p-s/) - Homebrew Outreach and Participation Sisterhood (H.O.P.S.) A subgroup for female homebrewers The Homebrew Outreach and Participation Sisterhood is dedicated to increasing the participation of women in homebrewing and building a community of female homebrewers in DC. Our members come from a variety of brewing groups in DC. H.O.P.S. events include "hoppy" hours, speakers, brew days
- [2015 Results](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/cherry-blossom-competition/2015-results/) - DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition Thanks To All Who Participated in the DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition There were 190 entries judged and 166 registered participants, judges, and stewards. Best of Show Winners Best of Show – Beer Place Brewer(s) Entry Name Style Club 1st Shawn Scott Chodsko Pivo 2B: Bohemian Pilsener Fellowship
- [2014 Results](https://blog.dchomebrewers.com/cherry-blossom-competition/cherryblossom-2014-results/) - DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition Thanks To All Who Participated in the DC Homebrewers Club Cherry Blossom Competition There were 219 entries judged and 233 registered participants, judges, and stewards. Because some categories had a small number of entries, they were combined at judging time, which is why not every category has a 1st,

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