It isn’t officially fall yet but it will be by the time we meet again. Come join us at Oaklyn Springs brewery (not the taproom) for our September club meeting. Show up early to try some of their beers.

September 28 – 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Oaklyn Springs Brewery – https://www.oaklynsprings.com/

Brewery:
2912 N. Main Street, Suite 100
Fuquay-Varina, NC  27540

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.

Agenda:
6:30 PM – Meet and Greet – Grab a host beer or try some Shamrock beers, when available.
7:00 PM – Business Meeting – A short review of current topics, pending issues and future opportunities …
7:15 PM – Education Session – Making Lagers – Presented by Oaklyn Springs Head Brewer Daniel “Rusty” Barker
7:30 PM – Homebrewer’s Input … Share what you’ve brewed getting ready for the competition season.
8:30 PM – Conclude

October 26 – Location: TBD
November 23 – Cheese Meeting – Location: TBD
December 17 – Member’s Only Christmas Party – Usual location – Check forum for more details closer to the date.

Summer Solstice has passed and the first inaugural Triangle Cup is on the horizon … CARBOY will meet at Raleigh Brewing Co (Raleigh location) Wednesday, June 22nd. Come early for some their standards or seasonal brews  Raleigh Brewing On Tap.

Raleigh Brewing Co
3709 Neil Street
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-400-9086
www.raleighbrewingcompany.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:

7:00 PM – Catch Up … General Hob-Knobbing about Beer and Beer Related topics.

7:15 PM – Business Meeting – A short review of current topics, pending issues and future opportunities … Officer Elections  – Postponed until July Meeting.

7:30 PM – Homebrewer’s Input … Share what you’ve brewed getting ready for the competition season.

8:30 PM – Conclude

Upcoming Calendar:

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

CARBOY Meeting – July 27th; Location TBD

CARBOY Officer Elections – July 27th; Throw your hat in the ring now!

CARBOY Pint Nite – July TBD Member Only

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

NC Brewers Cup – Late August … Kevin is looking for Judges and Stewards … NC Brewers Cup FORUM Topic

Iron Brewer IX – Scheduling a Fall Event

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