September 2017 Newsletter
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Westgate Brewers
Club Newsletter

September 2017


 
Next Club meeting:
 
Sunday 17th September
 
 

 
BOTY
22 October 2017


Bock
2.1 Helles Bock
3.9 Dunkles Bock
13.6 Weizenbock
16.2 Doppelbock
16.3 Eisbock


Presidents Report
 
Dear Westgaters, this weekend, we will have our meeting, as usual, on the third Sunday of the month. Vicbrew is also on. There was to be a talk on hops this month, but we will postpone that and have a nice afternoon at the club. Or at Vicbrew. It’s your choice. Grant will open as per usual.

Speaking of Vicbrew, Westgate had close to 113 entries, which put us in the highest number of entries for a club. Well done. I’m proud of all who entered. As to whether we will win the perpetual Scott Vernon trophy, I can’t say, as I don't know. I do know that there were 12 entries from our house, 11 from Neal’s and 20 from John Kingston. The rest was from you. Our Club. Good luck to all that entered, and on a personal note, it’s excellent to see that level of support for Vicbrew, especially when we are half of Merri Mashers size and probably smaller than Bayside.
 
Next months competition is for Bock. I did bring a sample of my Helles/Maibock to last months meeting and it was drunk, with not much comment. Maybe, if you try something at the bar, and you like it, seek out the brewer. Give some feedback. After all, it's what being part of a club is all about.
 
Hopefully all the Dads, at the club had a good fathers day and took advantage of the sale at Grain and Grape. I personally have just added in-line oxygenation from my plate chiller, with some gear I bought. As Riggers said "Well you’ve bloody got everything that opens and closes now"
The advantage of this new system is that, I’m oxygenating the wort, straight out of my plate chiller, into a silicon hose that goes straight to my fermenter. There is no way that any crud can blow into the fermenter during transfer as it’s fully sealed. I underlet, through the bottom tap and use a long line of hose, out my fermenter lid, into a glass jug of sanitiser. The positive pressure means there are bubbles in the jug. This confirms transfer is happening.
 
The November comp is fruit beer and then we hit Christmas. Please be advised that the Christmas party is the first Saturday of the month. At the club hall. We will soon turn our attention to it. We will do our usual Christmas lunch but will need kegs. So those that brew a lot, think about putting a keg of QUALITY beer aside for Christmas. As usual, there will be a jumping Castle (which we probably have to get onto, seeing some clown tried to burn down 7 of his competitors, out here in the West, a few months ago).
 
Grant has been in touch with the Naval Association about the crack in the wall. As the hall is owned by Maribyrnong Council but built with Dept. of Veterans Affairs money, it's a tricky situation. I personally know of one councillor, who may be not on our side, in regards to spending money to repair the hall that we use. We await a reply.
 
We welcomed along a new member in Dawn Van Bruchem, who not only sat in and judged but scored a second place in last months comp. Gee, a few of you newer members are giving us old guard a run for our money! I, of course, am no longer the bridesmaid (a position I held for quite a few years) I got beaten to third, on count back, by Grant. Bugger. Well done to Neal and Grant and to all that entered. BOTY its early days. It’s still anyones.....
 
I won’t be there Sunday (I will be at Vicbrew)

Goodluck to all that entered!
 
Cheers
Ferg
 


CLUB FEES ARE NOW OVERDUE!


Cash payable to Grant at the September meeting at the very latest or now via EFT. ​
 

Bank Account Details
Account name – Westgate Brewers Club Inc
BSB – 063240
Account no. 10635967

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You can keep up with news and developments in between newsletters through the two sites below.

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BOTY Leader Board 2016-2017
 
Competitor Placings  
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Dawn 2nd           2
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Westgate Brewers - BOTY Schedule


22 October 2017

Bock
2.1 Helles Bock
3.9 Dunkles Bock
13.6 Weizenbock
16.2 Doppelbock
16.3 Eisbock


19 November 2017

Fruit/Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer
17.1 Fruit Beer
17.2 Spice, Herb, Vegetable Beer
17.3 Autumn Seasonal Beer
17.4 Winter Seasonal Beer


18 February 2018

SET RECIPE
4.1 Cream Ale
recipe to be confirmed

2017-2018


15 April 2018

Low Alcohol
1.1 Light Australian Lager
1.2 Scottish Light
1.3 London Brown Ale
1.4 Dark Mild
1.5 German Leicht Bier
1.6 Czech Pale Lager
1.7 Ordinary Bitter


17 June 2018

Stout
9.1 Sweet Stout
9.2 Irish Stout
9.3 Oatmeal Stout
9.4 Irish Extra Stout

Printable version available on the website here
We had a wonderfully successful Stout Extravaganza.
Check out the blog for more photos in the coming weeks. 
Westgate Brewers Blog 
Westgate Brewers Upcoming Events & Competitions

Bayside Brewers Octoberfest is early this year. 

Entries close 30th September and the comp will be held at

Hickinbotham Winery in Dromana on the 7th October.
 

Categories are:

Pale German Ale

Kristall Weizen, Hefeweizen, Dunkelweizen, Weizenbock, Light Weizen,
Dusseldorf Altbier, North German Altbier, Kolsch

Pale Lager

Munich Helles, Dortmunder, German Pilsner

Dark Lager

Vienna, Marzen-Octoberfest, Munich Dunkel, Schwarzbier, Smoked Marzen

Bock Beers

Maibock, Traditional Bock, Doppelbock, Eisbock

 

We have our own Bock competition next month so hopefully, some of you will have these ready in time for Octoberfest. 

 

Good luck to everyone that has entered Vicbrew!

 

Cheers

Neal

Beery Events
 

Australian National Homebrewing Conference
Pairing Dinner 2017

Oct. 21st, 2017 William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
55 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

ANHC is back red-hot with modern-Vietnamese fare paired with stunning, traditional European beer styles with a 21st century spin. Our 2017 pairing dinner will feature a lavish four course meal, curated by the talented Dai Duong of Uncle Restaurants working with select award-winning, nationally recognised brewers and their best beers on show.

Details at http://www.anhc.com.au

 

It’s time to get your Westgate on!


Ever wanted a Westgate Clock? or a travel mug? How about a duvet cover or a wall tapestry? 

The Westgate store is OPEN and you can grab yourself a range of clothing and homewares to decorate yourself, your house or your family!

Click on the link then click on "Available Products" to see the range.


Look here
 
Brewer Of The Year Schedule 2017 - 2018


Brewer Of The Year 2016 - 2017 Results


Style Guidelines 

AABC Style Guidelines:
2017 Australian Amateur Brewing Championship Style Guidelines (AABC)

BJCP Style Guidelines:
Beer Judge Certification Program 2015 Style Guidelines (BJCP)

 

Westgate Brewers also has a closed facebook group if you want to join - https://www.facebook.com/groups/westgatebrewers/
 
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Secretary
Treasurer
Competition Coordinator
General Committee Member
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Email Address
Meeting Location

 


Fergus McGregor 0419 345 160
Clare Sheppard
Grant Morley
Neal Kavanagh
Michael Fitzpatrick & Peter Vinogradoff
Dan Williams​ & Stuart Palmer

westgatebrewers@gmail.com
Naval Association Hall, Graham St, West Footscray
 
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