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What steps would you have to take to form your own homebrew club?
roguenationpatriot:
Thanks for the comments I'm in one homebrew club, but I moved an hour and a half away. Also, the one in my area doesn't run year round, so I might see if can generate a some interest here in central Ohio.
gordonstrong:
Just curious, where in Ohio? If you want to talk about clubs, you ought to come to Beer & Sweat next weekend. OK, it's just over the border in Kentucky, but you'll meet a lot of people from Ohio. Last year they had over 250 kegs, I think.
roguenationpatriot:
--- Quote from: gordonstrong on August 11, 2011, 06:05:06 PM ---Just curious, where in Ohio? If you want to talk about clubs, you ought to come to Beer & Sweat next weekend. OK, it's just over the border in Kentucky, but you'll meet a lot of people from Ohio. Last year they had over 250 kegs, I think.
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Hey Gordon,
I'm in central Ohio (Grandview Height/ Columbus Area), I've heard positive reviews of the Beer & Sweat Fest from friends that live in that area. I'll have to try to make it down there. I'm actually glad I got a post form you, because I've been looking into a BJCP license. I got to be a judge recently and would like to be certified to do i more often. I've seen you help handle certain events and tasting, are there any classes or tastings that would be good practice for the test?
gordonstrong:
You should look into the SODZ club in Columbus. I went to a meeting of theirs in May and they had around 80 people. They do judging classes from time to time. I think they have at least a half dozen National judges and a Master judge in their club. I've gone to a few of their meetings and people are making good beer there too. Frank Barickman is the go-to BJCP guy in the club.
It's OK to be affiliated with several clubs too. People use clubs for different reasons. Sometimes it's just to find people who live near you and want to brew together. Depending on your experience and goals, you'll interact with the people differently. The best clubs are those that not only have people who are looking for answers, but those who know what they're talking about and are willing to provide answers.
I'm a friend of SODZ and will probably be at their October camp-out. I'm also a friend of the Bloatarian Brewing League and will be having a good time next weekend at Beer & Sweat. Probably for the 15th year or so. Come hang out. If you're looking for something different, you can always do something formally or semi-formally with a group that has different goals. But different groups almost always will be cooperative (even if in a competitive way), so don't let that bother you.
roguenationpatriot:
--- Quote from: gordonstrong on August 13, 2011, 07:29:52 AM ---You should look into the SODZ club in Columbus. I went to a meeting of theirs in May and they had around 80 people. They do judging classes from time to time. I think they have at least a half dozen National judges and a Master judge in their club. I've gone to a few of their meetings and people are making good beer there too. Frank Barickman is the go-to BJCP guy in the club.
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Thanks, I really appreciate the advice, I looked into SODZ for a while. I was planning on going to a few meetings at SODZ, but I think they take a hiatus during the summer months. I believe they begin meeting in September again, so I plan to start going once they are back to having their monthly get togethers. Hopefully, I can get the ball rollling on the BJCP training here in the near future. Still trying to get an idea of how to study for the tasting potion, but I'm guessing the people at SODZ will have a few study tips as well.
Thanks again,
Nick Filipow
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