Sunday 22nd May 2022 from 11am

Polish White Eagle Club
38 David St TURNER

The Big Brew Day is a chance for homebrewers and those who are interested in taking up the hobby, to witness the brewing process and ask questions of experienced homebrewers from the Canberra Brewers Club.

The event will include:

• Brewing demos on different homebrew equipment
• A grain milling demo
• A sauerkraut making demo
• A coffee roasting demo
• A raffle including a major prize of a homebrewing kit!

This event will be run in conjunction with the European Multicultural Festival, being run by the Polish, Croation and French clubs (all located near the corner of David and McCaughey Sts Turner) so there will be plenty of other attractions, as well as plenty to eat and drink.

Bring the whole family for a day of fun, and discover how easy it can be to make your own beer at home!!

Thursday 7th April from 7:30pm
Polish White Eagle Club
28 David St Turner ACT

(Attendance for non-members is free for their first meeting, but after then a paid membership is required.)

The first Thursday of April is rapidly approaching, and the Club will be back at the Polish Club to talk (and drink) all things beer.

Featuring:

a) Beer

Bring your best, in bottles, growlers or kegs to share – remember they earn NOOKIE points for the annual prize draw. And don’t forget the 6-pack swap.

b) The Polish Club

The Polo Restaurant is operating again, so Polish dumplings are available if you are looking for a meal. Also, please support our hosts by buying an interesting imported commercial beer or two from their well-stocked bar.

c) Raffle

Buy tickets in the monthly raffle for a chance to win great prizes and earn NOOKIE points for the big annual prize draw.

d) Education Session

With the days shortening and the temperature dropping, this month we take close look at Bocks – those darker stronger lagers that originated from Einbeck but became popular in Munich.

e) Consider the Safety of Your Community

Please be aware that we are still in a pandemic. If you have symptoms, get tested, and if you or a close contact has recently tested positive for COVID, please do the right thing by the club, play it safe and stay at home this month – we’ll look forward to seeing you in May.

And of course, please drink responsibly and make appropriate transport arrangements.

 

Brewers,

Who’s ready for the first in-person meeting of 2022? And it’s a big one – Annual General Meeting time!

If you’re interested in helping to run the club, please consider nominating yourself before the meeting! 

Meeting Details

When: Thursday 3 March 2022, 7:30pm – 10pm.

Where: Polish White Eagle Club, 38 David Street, Turner 2612 – main hall.
Please Note: The on-site restaurant is presently not running due to an ownership change. The Duxton is right over the road and serves a great meal.

Who: Attendance for non-members is free for their first meeting, but after then a paid membership is required.

Please make sure you only come if you are feeling well and not displaying any symptoms (get tested if you are!). COVID-19 measures have been loosening but best to check ACT Health’s restrictions as they’re changing over time. At the time of this email we are required to check in at licensed bars and pubs using the Check In CBR app and masks are still required indoors but we’re fine for numbers and now can have a beverage while standing as well as sitting…progress!

Annual General Meeting and Committee Election

The AGM covers off a range of club business, but of particular note is the Committee election.

If you are interested in helping run the club as a member of the Committee, express your interest in advance of the AGM by contacting our President Michael Brown (MTB on the forum), get in touch with the person who currently holds a position you’re interested in (list available here) or email committee.nominations@canberrabrewers.com.au. Nominations are welcome on the night as well.

Speaking from experience, joining the Committee is a really great way to get more involved in the Club, meet more members, take part in pretty much everything and help make the Club as great as it can be. It’s run by members just like you and me, so get involved!

The Committee is currently comprised of the following positions:
– President
– Treasurer
– Social Secretary
– Competition Secretary
– Education Officer
– Editor
– Webmaster
– Asset Manager
– General Members

Bring your beer/brews to share

Remember, our meetings are all about brewing – which includes sampling. Bring your best in bottles, growlers or kegs, and remember you earn NOOKIE entry points for the annual prize draw.

Monthly 6-pack swap

Bring 6 of your brews and you’ll go home with a mixed 6 of beers made by your fellow club members. The more people we get the better, there isn’t a limit on the number of people who can take part and it’s a great way to get feedback for brewers of all abilities. Label your beers and post what you’re bringing on the forum.

Raffle and NOOKIE

The raffle returns! Prizes, beer and brewing prizes!

We’ll also be drawing the winner of the annual NOOKIE prize – this year the winner is going to Whitton Malt House. It’s where Voyager Malt comes from, heck yeah.

Education

No education this month as we’ve got AGM business to do. Stay tuned for next meeting though.

Cheers,

Kip.