News and Events

June 3, 7:00 PM
Monthly club meeting at The Olde Saratoga Brewing Company. Beer styles eligible for the monthly competition are Lagers, Categories 1-5. *
June 11-12
New York State Fair Homebrew Competition in Syracuse at the fairgrounds. Contact Mick Barnes if you are able to judge either day. Party at J. Ryan's on Friday for judges.
June 19
Saratoga Brewfest at Ellms Family Farm in Ballston Spa. Contact A. J. Bodden at 573-3945 if interested in volunteering.
July 1, 7:00 PM
Monthly club meeting at The Olde Saratoga Brewing Company. Beer styles eligible for the monthly competition are IPA's, Category 14. *
August 5, 7:00 PM
Monthly club meeting at The Olde Saratoga Brewing Company. Beer styles eligible for the monthly competition are Belgian and French Ales, Category 16. *
August 27
Red Cross Battle of the Brews at the Saratoga Raceway. Those interested in judging should contact Kirk Starczewski.
August 28
Brewfest at West Mountain.
September 2, 7:00 PM
Monthly club meeting at The Olde Saratoga Brewing Company. Beer styles eligible for the monthly competition are Meads and Ciders, Categories 24-28. *
October 7, 7:00 PM
Monthly club meeting at The Olde Saratoga Brewing Company. Beer styles eligible for the monthly competition are Pumpkin and Fruit Beers, Categories 20 and 21. *
November 4, 7:00 PM
Monthly club meeting at The Olde Saratoga Brewing Company. Beer styles eligible for the monthly competition are Open, all categories, especially those not covered in previous months. *
November 13
The 15th Annual Knickerbocker Battle of the Brews at the C. H. Evans Brewing Company.
December 2, 7:00 PM
Monthly club meeting at The Olde Saratoga Brewing Company. Beer styles eligible for the monthly competition are Christmas Beer/Winter Warmer, Category 21B. *

BJCP Exam
A Beer Judge Certification Program exam class is now being organized. This will be followed by the actual administration of the exam for all who are interested. The course is given by "Professor Beer" George de Piro and is typically held at the C. H. Evans Brewing Company at the Albany Pump Station. The course will prepare you to take the BJCP exam and is a great way to learn about the science of beer evaluation and the brewing process in general. Contact Greg Mobley if you want to attend the class or if you are just interested in taking the exam.

* Beers of other styles are always welcome to share with the other club members present.