The next Grain Trust homebrew club meeting will be 7:00PM Friday, February 18, 2022.
In the back room of Clandestine Brewing.
Please be aware Clandestine Brewing has instituted a “Proof of Vaccination” policy in order to gain inside seating.
You can bring your physical card, a photo of same, or use the QR code generated by the California Department of Public Health.
To get the latter downloaded to your phone, visit the California Department of Public Health website for Digital Vaccine Records.
February is strong beer month in places, and we’ll be picking up on that theme during the meeting.
If you have some (strong) homebrew to share, feel free to bring it.
Clandestine is unveiling a number of strong beers this Saturday, so we’ll all be able to purchase “compatible” beers assuming they’re not all gone by the following Friday.
And Sunday February 20th, the Grain Trust will be brewing at the FreeWheel Battle of the Brew Clubs in Redwood City.
The Grain Trust has participated in every one of these since their inception in 2016, winning twice and finishing second twice.
This year, we’ll brew again, staying true to the theme of Admiral Capay Rye.
Anil has a recipe for California Common that has 20% rye and has already been tested on TGT, receiving a lot of favorable comments.
So, we’ll go with that recipe.
If you’re interested in participating, the event starts at around 10:30 AM.
Just show up and join our team–as a bonus, draft beers are only $5/pint for members of all brewing teams.
If we win, they will invite us to brew the beer inside on their 6-barrel system.
At our meetings, we typically discuss business then sample homebrews, that members bring to share.
You’re welcome to bring any homebrew you’d like to share or those you’d like to get feedback.
One or two 22 ounce bottles, of beer, would be enough.
Please be aware Clandestine Brewing has instituted a “Proof of Vaccination” policy in order to gain inside seating.
You can bring your physical card, a photo of same, or use the QR code generated by the California Department of Public Health.
To get the latter downloaded to your phone, visit the California Department of Public Health website for Digital Vaccine Records.
Feel free to show up anytime after the taproom opens at 4:00PM, and remember that proof of vaccination is required for inside seating.
The February meeting will be Friday the 18th.
Proceedings will start at 7:00 PM but feel free to arrive anytime after the Taproom opens at 4:00 PM.
February is strong beer month in places, and we’ll be picking up on that theme during the meeting.
If you have some (strong) homebrew to share, feel free to bring it.
Clandestine is unveiling a number of strong beers this Saturday, so we’ll all be able to purchase “compatible” beers assuming they’re not all gone by the following Friday.
And Sunday February 20th, there is a club brewing challenge taking place at Freewheel in Redwood City.
The Grain Trust has participated in every one of these since their inception in 2016, winning twice and finishing second twice.
This year, we’ll brew again, staying true to the theme of Admiral Capay Rye.
Anil has a recipe for California Common that has 20% rye and has already been tested on TGT, receiving a lot of favorable comments.
So, we’ll go with that.
If you’re interested in participating, the event starts at around 10:30 AM.
Just show up and join our team–as a bonus, draft beers are only $5/pint for members of all brewing teams.
If we win, they will invite us to brew the beer inside on their 6-barrel system.
Hope to see you on the 18th.
Regardless, have fun and be safe during SF Beer Week.
The next Grain Trust homebrew club meeting will be 7:00PM Friday, January 21.
In the back room of Clandestine Brewing.
Please be aware Clandestine Brewing has instituted a “Proof of Vaccination” policy in order to gain inside seating.
You can bring your physical card, a photo of same, or use the QR code generated by the California Department of Public Health.
To get the latter downloaded to your phone, visit the California Department of Public Health website for Digital Vaccine Records.
Finally, as a heads up, the theme for the February meeting is Strong Beer.
While it’s only 4 1/2 weeks away, there should be enough time to brew something that’s hopefully North of 8% ABV (but it’s not a requirement).
This would be a good time to bring out that Barleywine that you brewed 4 years ago and is collecting dust in the back of your closet.
Or brew an Imperial IPA–no rules on style.
At our meetings, we typically discuss business then sample homebrews, that members bring to share.
You’re welcome to bring any homebrew you’d like to share or those you’d like to get feedback.
One or two 22 ounce bottles, of beer, would be enough.
Please be aware Clandestine Brewing has instituted a “Proof of Vaccination” policy in order to gain inside seating.
You can bring your physical card, a photo of same, or use the QR code generated by the California Department of Public Health.
To get the latter downloaded to your phone, visit the California Department of Public Health website for Digital Vaccine Records.
Feel free to show up anytime after they open at 4, and remember that proof of vaccination is required for inside seating.
As usual, we’ll be focusing on beers that we bring–be sure to get your descriptions to Harry Graham a day or so ahead of the meeting.
The January meeting will be Friday the 21st.
Proceedings will start at 7:00 PM but feel free to arrive anytime after the Taproom opens at 4:00 PM.
Finally, as a heads up, the theme for the February meeting is Strong Beer.
While it’s only 4 1/2 weeks away, there should be enough time to brew something that’s hopefully North of 8% ABV (but it’s not a requirement).
This would be a good time to bring out that Barleywine that you brewed 4 years ago and is collecting dust in the back of your closet.
Or brew an Imperial IPA–no rules on style.
See you on the 21st!
The next Grain Trust homebrew club meeting will be 6:00PM Friday, December 17.
In the back room of Clandestine Brewing.
Please be aware Clandestine Brewing has instituted a “Proof of Vaccination” policy in order to gain inside seating.
You can bring your physical card, a photo of same, or use the QR code generated by the California Department of Public Health.
To get the latter downloaded to your phone, visit the California Department of Public Health website for Digital Vaccine Records.
The December meeting will be more of a holiday event with a theme centered on beer and food pairings.
Bonus points (maybe ‘bonus esteem’) will be granted to those who pair food with their own homebrew, but it’s not a requirement.
So, put your taste buds to work and start getting some ideas.
It will be very interesting to see what people bring.
At our meetings, we typically discuss business then sample homebrews, that members bring to share.
You’re welcome to bring any homebrew you’d like to share or those you’d like to get feedback.
One or two 22 ounce bottles, of beer, would be enough.
Please be aware Clandestine Brewing has instituted a “Proof of Vaccination” policy in order to gain inside seating.
You can bring your physical card, a photo of same, or use the QR code generated by the California Department of Public Health.
To get the latter downloaded to your phone, visit the California Department of Public Health website for Digital Vaccine Records.
Feel free to show up anytime after they open at 4, and remember that proof of vaccination is required for inside seating.
As usual, we’ll be focusing on beers that we bring–be sure to get your descriptions to Harry Graham a day or so ahead of the meeting.
The December meeting will be Friday the 17th.
Grain Trust meetings typically start at 7:00PM.
But this one will start at 6:00PM.
This will be more of a holiday event with a theme centered on beer and food pairings.
Bonus points (maybe ‘bonus esteem’) will be granted to those who pair food with their own homebrew, but it’s not a requirement.
So, put your taste buds to work and start getting some ideas.
It will be very interesting to see what people bring.
See you on the 17th!
The next Grain Trust homebrew club meeting will be 7:00PM Friday, November 19.
In the back room of Clandestine Brewing.
Please be aware Clandestine Brewing has instituted a “Proof of Vaccination” policy in order to gain inside seating.
You can bring your physical card, a photo of same, or use the QR code generated by the California Department of Public Health.
To get the latter downloaded to your phone, visit the California Department of Public Health website for Digital Vaccine Records.
Howard sent the following email to Grain Trust membership November 7, 2021.
Hello Fellow Trustees:
November is here!
And we’ve already had rain! But being stout brewers and beer aficionados, it can’t dampen our spirits.
So, we’ll be gathering again this month for our usual meeting. The date is Friday, November 19th and we’ll be meeting at 7 PM at Clandestine Brewing in SJ.
Feel free to show up anytime after they open at 4, and remember that proof of vaccination is required for inside seating.
As usual, we’ll be focusing on beers that we bring–be sure to get your descriptions to Harry Graham a day or so ahead of the meeting.
Looking ahead to December, we plan to hold to our usual schedule, which would place us on Friday the 17th.
That one will be more of a holiday event with a theme centered on beer and food pairings.
Bonus points (maybe ‘bonus esteem’) will be granted to those who pair food with their own homebrew, but it’s not a requirement.
So, put your taste buds to work and start getting some ideas.
It will be very interesting to see what people bring.
See you on the 19th!
At our meetings, we typically discuss business then sample homebrews, that members bring to share.
You’re welcome to bring any homebrew you’d like to share or those you’d like to get feedback.
One or two 22 ounce bottles, of beer, would be enough.
Please be aware Clandestine Brewing has instituted a “Proof of Vaccination” policy in order to gain inside seating.
You can bring your physical card, a photo of same, or use the QR code generated by the California Department of Public Health.
To get the latter downloaded to your phone, visit the California Department of Public Health website for Digital Vaccine Records.
Howard sent the following email to Grain Trust membership November 7, 2021.
Hello Fellow Trustees:
November is here!
And we’ve already had rain! But being stout brewers and beer aficionados, it can’t dampen our spirits.
So, we’ll be gathering again this month for our usual meeting. The date is Friday, November 19th and we’ll be meeting at 7 PM at Clandestine Brewing in SJ.
Feel free to show up anytime after they open at 4, and remember that proof of vaccination is required for inside seating.
As usual, we’ll be focusing on beers that we bring–be sure to get your descriptions to Harry Graham a day or so ahead of the meeting.
Looking ahead to December, we plan to hold to our usual schedule, which would place us on Friday the 17th.
That one will be more of a holiday event with a theme centered on beer and food pairings.
Bonus points (maybe ‘bonus esteem’) will be granted to those who pair food with their own homebrew, but it’s not a requirement.
So, put your taste buds to work and start getting some ideas.
It will be very interesting to see what people bring.
See you on the 19th!
The next Grain Trust homebrew club meeting will be 7:00PM Friday, October 15.
In the back room of Clandestine Brewing.
Please be aware Clandestine Brewing has instituted a “Proof of Vaccination” policy in order to gain inside seating.
You can bring your physical card, a photo of same, or use the QR code generated by the California Department of Public Health.
To get the latter downloaded to your phone, visit the California Department of Public Health website for Digital Vaccine Records.
Howard chronicled the following from the September 2021 Grain Trust meeting.
- One thing we decided concretely is that we’ll move the strong beer challenge out to February, 2022. This will coincide with “Strong Beer Month”.
- Several of us have wanted to do a cask ale style/challenge this year, and our stake in the ground is to do it in November. For this meeting, you brew a beer that would be appropriate to serve on a beer engine at cellar temperature. Ideally, you rack it into a collapsible water bottle (the 1.3 gallon version) for conditioning, then bring it to the meeting location a day or so ahead of time. Harry and Kim have volunteered their patio on which to hold the meeting (with a patio heater). They have a beer engine set up in their basement, which will be at the perfect serving temperature.
At our meetings, we typically discuss business then sample homebrews, that members bring to share.
You’re welcome to bring any homebrew you’d like to share or those you’d like to get feedback.
One or two 22 ounce bottles, of beer, would be enough.
Please be aware Clandestine Brewing has instituted a “Proof of Vaccination” policy in order to gain inside seating.
You can bring your physical card, a photo of same, or use the QR code generated by the California Department of Public Health.
To get the latter downloaded to your phone, visit the California Department of Public Health website for Digital Vaccine Records.
