The official "Unofficial" January Meeting is a chance to catch up over a beer after the holiday break. See you there for a beer or 10.

Please see attached invite flyer, and RSVP to brewmaster@brisbanebrewersclub.com.au by the 26th of October. If you are bringing a partner, and/or have any special dietary requirements, please let us know in your RSVP email! All food will be supplied on the day, and there is no cost for members or partners. BYO beer, and a keg for the comp if you wish to participate. D.W.X.P.B Leckie

BBC's second Mini Comp for 2019 will be hosted by the legends at Soapbox Beer. Champion brewer will win the chance to brew their beer on the brewery's pilot kit, and have it served on tap at at Soapbox for all to enjoy. We are also gathering prizes from other sponsors which will be announced soon. Entry is open to all members of the BBC and entries can be registered on the competition website which will be open soon - https://comps.brisbanebrewersclub.com.au/ Members are encouraged to come down to the brewery after midday to have a pint and celebrate our champion brewer.

https://comp.qabc.org.au/ The comp will be held at Newstead Brewing Co - Milton on the 14th September 2019. Entries will be due at various drop off locations by the 31st August 2019. Entries remain at $5 per entry and go towards the running judging day, entries to the AABC including postage and other costs. PRIZES: Champ Brewer Ss Brewtech Chronical 7 - Brewmaster Edition – Donated by Newera Champ Beer Grainfather Connect - Donated by Grainfather All Beer Categories 1st Prizes – Sack of Grain - Donated by Cryer Malt & Craftbrewer 2nd Prizes – $25 Hoppy Days voucher - Donated by Hoppy Days 3rd Prizes - $20 Craftbrewer voucher Donated by Craftbrewer Mead Category 1st Prize – $65 AB Honey Voucher - Donated by AB Honey 2nd Prize – $25 Hoppy Days voucher - Donated by Hoppy Days 3rd Prize - $20 Craftbrewer voucher Donated by Craftbrewer Cider Category 1st Prize - Cider Kit - Donated by QAAWBG 2nd Prize – $25 Hoppy Days voucher - Donated by Hoppy Days 3rd Prize - $20 Craftbrewer voucher Donated by Craftbrewer

The first rule of Rare Beer Club is: You do not talk about Rare Beer Club. The second rule of Rare Beer Club is: You do not talk about Rare Beer Club. Third rule of Rare Beer Club: Someone yells "Stop!", spews, falls off a chair, their fun is over. Fourth rule: At least 10 beers to the flight.

Benn's comp winning Red IPA will be tapped at midday on Saturday the 6th of July - only one keg and it won't last long! Come on down and taste the first mini comp winning beer, recreated on Semi-Pro's pilot kit.

https://www.gcabc.com.au/   2019 Prizes Champion Brewer - Pro-Am collaboration beer with Black Hops (brew your beer commercially with a collab beer), Beer Co. grain pack, liquid yeast plus more.  Champion brewer is the highest average over 3 beers, must enter 3 beers to be eligible. Champion Beer (Highest Scoring Beer) - SS Brewtech Stainless Brewmaster Brew Bucket 7 from Newera Brewing  1st Place Category Winner - 25kg sack of grain (sponsored by Cryer Malt and The Gold Club) 2nd Place Category Winner - $25 Hoppy Days Voucher and 1 x White Labs Liquid Yeast  3rd Place Category Winner - 1 x White Labs Liquid Yeast

Entry Fee: $3 per bottle (Inc GST) Must be submitted with entry Entries Close: Close of business, Tuesday, 7th May 2019 Deliver Exhibits to: Ipswich Brew Co. Booval Judging: Commencing at 9:30am on Saturday, 11th May 2019 Judging Location: Prince Alfred Hotel, Brisbane Rd, Booval   All further info, including prizes, via the IBU (Ipswich Brewers Union) website: https://www.ipswichbrewersunion.com/events/ipswich-show/

BBC's first Mini Comp for 2019 will be hosted by the legends at Semi-Pro Brewing Co. Champion brewer will win the chance to brew their beer on the brewery's pilot kit, and have it served on tap at Semi-Pro for all to enjoy. We are also gathering prizes from other sponsors which will be announced soon. Entry is open to all members of the BBC and entries can be registered on the competition website - https://comps.brisbanebrewersclub.com.au/ Members are encouraged to come down to the brewery after midday to have a pint and celebrate our champion brewer.

Follow the links below for more info on how to register and how to submit bottles closer to the date: https://z-upload.facebook.com/events/2102984623104378/   http://www.frasercoastbrewers.com/

https://graftonbrewingcompetition.com  All info on the site above. Drop off points for entries are below:   Hoppy Days Brewing Supplies – Virginia Unit 4/8 Shannon Place Virginia QLD 4014 Phone: 07 3265 6969 Cut off: COB Thursday 18th April 2019   Country Brewer – Stafford 12 Webster Rd, Stafford QLD 4053 Phone: 0733560527 Cut off: COB Thursday 18th April 2019