Cedar Rapids Brewing Society

We announced it on Saturday, but people must have missed it. Entry #10 won peoples' choice this year.

I agree. The thing is... these people were all either head brewers or certified Cicerones. They should have known better.

I apologize for some of the judging. I was very disappointed with some of the scoring and the lack of comments. The problematic people won't be invited back next year.

Duh. That was stupid of me. Yes, this Saturday. May 3.

Hey gang, I'm sure you've all been out to Big Grove at this point, but if not (or even if you want to give their brews another go), the Big Grove team will be here at the Market from 11:30-2pm. Here's what they're bringing. Good stuff! Que Sera - 5.5%, 75% wheat, tart and dry, with lively effervesce...

I want so many more homebrew entries, you guys. Come on! It's fun!

Got final word this morning on this... we are excited to welcome Lion Bridge Brewing Company to NewBo Beer & Wine for a public preview of the new brewery's beer. Lion Bridge Brewing Company's Quinton McClain will be on hand from this Saturday, 10am-1pm to chat with customers about his beers, the...

We require 5 gallons for each entry. Peoples' choice is done during the public tasting, so you can bring kegged or bottled... whatever works for you.

Last year, a steward brought the beer to the judges in a glass, so it doesn't matter if you bring kegged or bottled for that portion.

ABD approval was something that was a must going into this event for me. I was pretty excited to get their reply... I've got it printed out and hanging above my desk. Thinking of getting it framed...

Where's the upvote button on this thing... I'll probably get annoying if I keep commenting how excited I am that people register. But, dang it, this event is fun and I like having you all be a part of it.

Excellent. You're homebrewer #1. Hopefully the weather plays nice. I'll try to store some of the snow in our yard to use this summer just in case.

Great! Should be a really great event this year since we're planning it more than a month out.

You also like Labrador Retriever puppies?

Hey Beer Nuts! I got what might be the best email I've received all year the other day. The Iowa ABD has officially given the go ahead for homebrew to continue to be a part of our event. That means I am opening registration for the homebrew competition right now. Registration will be $10 per entry. ...

Hello Beer Nuts: We're in the initial planning stages for our 2014 event, currently slated for July 19, 2014. While the event is quite a ways a way, I wanted to give you all the opportunity to mark your calendars before we announce the date to the public. I also wanted to ask what you'd all like to ...