Big Brew’s are conditioning, Craft Beer Week is past and the heat is here. CARBOY will meet at Standard Beer + Food in Raleigh this coming Wednesday, May 25th. Come early for some delicious food and paired beers.

Standard Beer + Food
205 E Franklin St
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-322-1499
standardbeerandfood.com

Those attending the meeting should review the current CDC, NC and Raleigh protocols regarding COVID-19 to evaluate their risks in this hands on event. NC COVID-19 Protocols

Agenda:

6:30 PM – Shamrock Tastings … James will have several new Shamrock Beers for your palette edification. Compare what you perceive with that of some well versed Judges. A great time to hobnob with fellow brewers and beer lovers.

7:00 PM – Business Meeting – A short review of current topics, pending issues and future opportunities.

7:15 PM – Education Session – Tom Fransen will provide insight on Kveik yeasts. He’s prepared a sampling of a half dozen Kveik varieties using a common wort for you to taste the difference.

7:40 PM – Homebrewer’s Input … Share what you’ve brewed getting ready for the competition season.

8:30 PM – Conclude

Upcoming Calendar:

CARBOY Meeting – June 22nd; (note the 4th Wed and not the last) Location TBD

CARBOY Officer Elections – June 22; Throw your hat in the ring now!

CARBOY Pint Nite – June TBD Member Only

Homebrew Con – Pittsburgh – June 23-25 HomeBrew Con   CARBOY NHC

Bond Brothers ‘Triangle Cup’ – July 9th through September; See Forum Triangle Cup 2022

Iron Brewer IX – Scheduling a Fall Event

National Mead Day – August 6 … CARBOY Mead Event will take place in October

Spring is in the air (with the pollen) and Big Brew Day is less than two weeks away. Meet with CARBOY in Bond Brothers Beer Company brewery this coming Wednesday, April 27th. Come early for a beer from Bond’s extensive list Taproom Beer Menu and Curry in a Hurry will be parked outside for a bite to eat. Bring a camp chair/stool so you have a place to sit.

Bond Brothers Beer Co
202 East Cedar Street
Cary, NC 27511
919-459-2670
bondbrothersbeer.com

Those attending the meeting should review the current CDC, NC and Raleigh protocols regarding COVID-19 to evaluate their risks in this hands on event. NC COVID-19 Protocols

Agenda:

6:30 PM – Shamrock Tastings … James will have several new Shamrock Beers for your palette edification. Compare what you perceive with that of some well versed Judges. A great time to hobnob with fellow brewers and beer lovers.

7:00 PM – Business Meeting – A short review of current topics, pending issues and future opportunities.

7:15 PM – Education Session – Clint Eaker will foster a discussion on Homebrewing to Commercial Brewing. This may take the path of “scaling grain bills and recipes up or down” and/or “learning the business side of brewing commercially”. Clint will garner where interests range and Whit Baker will share insights to shed light on those interests.

7:40 PM – Homebrewer’s Input … Share what you’ve brewed getting ready for the competition season.

8:30 PM – Conclude

Upcoming Calendar:

CARBOY Meeting – May 25th; Kveik Yeasts range across a common wort – Tom Fransen

CARBOY Pint Nite – May TBD Member Only

Bond Brothers ‘Triangle Cup’ – May through July; See Forum Triangle Cup 2022

Iron Brewer IX – Will we squeeze a spring event in?

CARBOY Officer Elections – June 22; Throw your hat in the ring now!

Homebrew Con – Pittsburgh – June 23-25 HomeBrew Con   CARBOY NHC

National Mead Day – August 6 … CARBOY Mead Event will take place in October

The Vernal Equinox has passed by and there is plenty of sunshine, share your beer adventures with the CARBOY crowd. Gather with CARBOY this coming Wednesday, March 23rd, at Trophy Brewing (Tap Room / Brewery – Maywood Ave). Come early for a beer from Trophy’s extensive list Taproom Beer Menu.

Trophy Brewing Co
656 Maywood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-803-4849
trophybrewing.com

Those attending the meeting should review the current CDC, NC and Raleigh protocols regarding COVID-19 to evaluate their risks in this hands on event. NC COVID-19 Protocols

Agenda:

6:30 PM – Shamrock Tastings … James will have several new Shamrock Beers for your palette edification. Compare what you perceive with that of some well versed Judges. A great time to hobnob with fellow brewers and beer lovers.

7:00 PM – Business Meeting – A short review of current topics, pending issues and future opportunities.

7:15 PM – Education Session – Brian Mellor will lead a discussion on “Temperature Control during Fermentation”

7:40 PM – Homebrewer’s Input … Share what you’ve brewed getting ready for the competition season.

8:30 PM – Conclude

Upcoming Calendar:

National Homebrew Competition – Registration March 22-29 (will close early if Max reached) NHC

Shamrock XXVII – Wrap up of this year’s event and planning for next year (new location, new system)

CARBOY Meeting – April 27th; Topic Home-to-Pro Brewer Path – Clint Eaker

CARBOY Pint Night – April TBD Member Only

Iron Brewer IX – Will we squeeze a spring event in?

Homebrew Con – Pittsburgh – June 23-25 HomeBrew Con   CARBOY NHC

National Mead Day – August 6 … CARBOY Mead Event will take place in October

Punxy Phil saw his shadow a few weeks ago, come out of the weather and share your beer adventures with CARBOY. Gather with CARBOY this coming Wednesday, February 23rd, at Clouds Brewing (Tap Room / Brewery). Come early for a beer from Clouds’ extensive list Taproom Beer Menu.

Clouds Brewing
1233 Front St
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-747-4863
cloudsbrewing.com

Those attending the meeting should review the current CDC and NC protocols regarding COVID-19 to evaluate their risks in this hands on event. NC COVID-19 Protocols

Agenda:

6:30 PM – Shamrock Tastings … James will have several Shamrock Beers for your palette edification. Compare what you perceive with that of some well versed Judges. A great time to hobnob with fellow brewers and beer lovers.

7:00 PM – Business Meeting – A short review of current topics, pending issues and future opportunities.

7:15 PM – Education Session – Gary Morgan “Brewing Blasphemy” – A review and discussion around Beecham / Conn’s ‘brewing practices we always thought were true; but, may not be true’

7:40 PM – Homebrewer’s Input … Share what you’ve brewed with your Christmas presents.

8:30 PM – Conclude

Upcoming Calendar:

Shamrock XXVII – Sorting/Labeling – Complete ‘Thanks to the crew!”; Judging Feb 25 – Mar 14; BOS Mar 17

Carboy Meeting – March 23; Brian Mellor ‘Temperature Control during Fermentation’

Iron Brewer – Presentation of the Results from the Fall Event at Clouds Brewing

CARBOY Pint Night – March TBD Member Only

Take the chill off and catch up on beer adventures from the holidays. Join CARBOY this coming Wednesday, January 26th, at Triangle Wine – Cary. Come early for a beer from Triangle Wine’s Beer Tasting Bar <scroll down page>).

Triangle Wine – Cary
575 New Waverly Place
Suite 103-B
Cary, NC 27518
919-307-3966
trianglewineco.com

Those attending the meeting should review the current CDC and NC protocols regarding COVID-19 to evaluate their risks in this hands on event. NC COVID-19 Protocols

Agenda:

6:30 PM – Shamrock Tastings … James will have several Shamrock Beers for your palette edification. Compare what you perceive with that of some well versed Judges. A great time to hobnob with fellow brewers and beer lovers.

7:00 PM – Business Meeting – A short review of current topics, pending issues and future opportunities.

7:15 PM – Education Session – Steve Murphrey will share some tried and true Mead Making Techniques (only 6 months to National Mead Day!)

7:40 PM – Homebrewer’s Input … Share what you’ve were brewing while the sun was shining in December.

8:30 PM – Conclude

Upcoming Calendar:

Shamrock XXVII – Registration opens Jan 24 & closes Feb 19; Judging Feb 25 – Mar 14; BOS Mar17

Carboy Meeting – February 23; “Brewing Blasphemy” presentation by Gary Morgan

Iron Brewer – Status of the Fall Event and Plan for the Spring Brewing

CARBOY Pint Night – February TBD Member Only

Thanksgiving is upon us and that means the Beer and Cheese meeting … Join CARBOY this coming Wednesday, November 24^th, bring your latest creations and some cheese pairings … We’ll start at 6:30PM with some palate calibration and general jocularity, have a quick update on all things homebrew related and then pass the cheese boards and compare tasting notes.

Bond Brothers Beer Company
202 E Cedar St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 459-2670
www.bondbrothersbeer.com/

Those attending the meeting should review the current CDC and NC protocols regarding COVID-19 to evaluate their risks in this hands on event. NC COVID-19 Protocols

Agenda:

6:30 PM – Shamrock Tastings … James will have several Shamrock Beers for your palette edification. Compare what you perceive with that of some well versed Judges.

7:00 PM – Business Meeting – A short review of current topics, pending issues and future opportunities.

7:15 – Homebrewer’s Input … Share what you’ve been brewing this fall or aging from last spring waiting for the temps to fall. Have a good cheese/beer pairing? Bring a sample.

8:30 PM – Conclude

Join us at new new location for some fine beers … Starting at 6:30PM … Look forward to tasting what you’ve been up to …

Brüe Print Brewing Co – Cary Taproom

3470 Kildaire Farm Rd Suite 162

Cary, NC 27518

michelle@brueprint.com

(919) 387-8075

http://www.brueprint.com/caryevents

Those attending the meeting should review the current CDC and NC protocols regarding COVID-19 to evaluate their risks in this hands on event. NC COVID-19 Protocols

Agenda:

6:30 PM – Shamrock Tastings … James will have several Shamrock Beers for your palette edification. Compare what you perceive with that of some well versed Judges.

7:00 PM – Business Meeting – A short review of current topics, pending issues and future opportunities.

7:15 PM – Beeron Gallonbelly with an overview of some great new brewing products.

7:30 – Homebrewer’s Input … Share what you’ve been brewing this summer or aging from last spring waiting for the temps to fall.

8:30 PM – Conclude

This is the fourth Wednesday of the month and the spring of Fall! Join us at a new location, Oaklyn Springs Brewery … Just on the edge of our target geography, consider car pooling …

Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N. Main Street, Suite 100
Fuquay-Varina, NC  27540
Info@oaklynsprings.com
​(919) 762-0049
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/

Notes from Steve Murphrey on the Forum … https://www.carboyclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=3315.0

Those attending the meeting should review the current CDC and NC protocols regarding COVID-19 to evaluate their risks in this hands on event. NC COVID-19 Protocols

Agenda:

6:30 PM – Shamrock Tastings … James will have several Shamrock Beers for your palette edification. Compare what you perceive with that of some well versed Judges.

7:00 PM – Business Meeting – A short review of current topics, pending issues and future opportunities.

7:15 PM – Homebrewer’s Input … Share what you’ve been brewing this summer or aging from last spring waiting for the temps to fall.

8:30 PM – Conclude

In the throws of the Dog Days of Summer, join us at Trophy Brewing for this month’s CARBOY meeting –  Wednesday August 25^th.

Trophy Brewing Company
656 Maywood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27603
trophybrewing.com
919-803-4849

We will meet in the outside venue (tent and picnic tables) … Those attending the meeting should review the current CDC and NC protocols regarding COVID-19 to evaluate their risks in this hands on event. NC COVID-19 Protocols

Agenda:

6:30 PM – Shamrock Tasting … James will have several Shamrock Beers for your palette edification. Compare what you perceive with that of some well versed Judges.

7:00 PM – Business Meeting – A short review of current topics, pending issues and future opportunities.

7:15 PM – Homebrewer’s Input … Have a special summer ale that you’re boastful of? Want feedback? Need to clear the Beer Fridge? Bring samples to share.

8:30 PM – Conclude

Upcoming Calendar:

Iron Brewer … In the works, detail to follow

CARBOY Pint Night – Sept TBD Member Only

Carboy Meeting – September 22nd (4th and not the last Wednesday of the month)

CARBOY Christmas Party – December 18^th … Member Only

Dog Days of Summer are almost here and that means it is Mead Time. We have a guest speaker on the delectable topic of Mead, join us for this month’s CARBOY meeting, Wednesday July 28^th starting at 6:30 PM at Cloud’s Brewing Taproom.

For those that can’t make the meeting … Dial in … Audio only, no video … At 7PM …

Topic: CARBOY July 2021 Meeting
Time: Jul 28, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84962709835?pwd=djVxOWlHaEZkRTdnUzNSalF4b0dkUT09

Meeting ID: 849 6270 9835
Passcode: 0qZVES

Cloud’s Brewing
1233 Front St
Raleigh, NC 27609
cloudsbrewing.com/tapabout
919-747-4863

Those attending the meeting should review the current CDC and NC protocols regarding COVID-19 to evaluate their risks in this hands on event. Tables will be identified for individuals that require social distancing and the use of masks by individuals that require them are supported and encouraged … NC COVID-19 Protocols

Agenda:

6:30 PM – Shamrock Tasting … James will have several Shamrock Cast-Offs for your palette edification. Compare what you perceive with that of some well versed Judges.

7:00 PM – Business Meeting – Officer Elections … CARBOY does not run itself on AI, the current year Slate will be filled during this 15 minute session … It takes member participation to meet the Goals of the CARBOY Bylaw’s (below) … If you haven’t served in an elected or assigned leadership position in the past five years, it’s time to step forward … If you can’t be at Wednesday’s meeting, reply to this mail and let me know your preference for making the wheels turn … A Zoom login will be posted on the CARBOY Forum.com prior to the meeting.

Section 2- Goals – To engage in enjoyable social activities focused on homebrewing as a common foundation. To learn more about beer, beer tasting, beer judging and brewing techniques, based on sharing knowledge and experience. To promote the hobby and enjoyment of homebrewing. To promote the responsible use of alcoholic beverages.

7:15 PM – MEAD – Todd has arranged for our Guest Speaker, Vicki Rowe, to enlighten and excite us on all things Mead. Vicki hosts a bountiful resource on Gotmead.com that covers the Mead spectrum. She is one of the more knowledgeable mead people and best of all, she’s local. Vicki will be sharing some “special” meads to tickle your pallet.  Come and talk mead in preparation for National Mead Day (August 7^th) and CARBOY’s annual Mead Celebration (August 14th).

7:45 PM – Homebrewer’s Input … Have a special summer ale that you’re boastful of? Want feedback? Need to clear the Beer Fridge? Bring samples to share.

8:30 PM – Conclude

Upcoming Calendar:

CARBOY Mead Day Celebration – August 14^th … Member Only Event … To late to order shares of Honey … If you are going to attend, you need to provide Todd detail prior to August 7^th … See Forum for details.

Iron Brewer … In the works, detail to follow

NC Brewers Cup … Kevin / James may require some assistance to support

CARBOY Christmas Party – December 18^th … Member Only