Category: Events

Ready for another year of good friends and great beer? This months meeting will be here soon. Be sure to mark your calanders and prep your growlers!

Don’t forget that 2015 dues are now “due”…

December is the time for siting around the fireplace with friends and family sharing that perfectly aged winter warmer that you worked so hard to get just right. It is also time for the annual OVAH party. Bring you family along with that winter warmer (even though we don’t have a fireplace) and enjoy an evening with your extended brewing family. The club will supply the meat dish so prepare your favorite side dish to share.

Be sure to note the earlier start time of 6:00 and mark your calendars now!!

Big Turkey “Scottish and Irish Ale” Brewing Contest

Entries due at the Nov. 19 Meeting
Winners announced at the December Meeting

Carson’s Brewery is sponsoring 2014 Big Turkey BOS again this year! The grand prize will be the opportunity to be “Pro-Brewer for a Day”. You will help brew your winning recipe on a commercial system! We will also have a club-wide tapping party when the beer is ready.

Judging will not occur at the meeting. The OVHA Big Turkey brewing contest is open to all paid members of the OVHA. The beer style for the 8th annual OVHA member’s only Big Turkey brewing contest is Scottish and Irish Ale, BJCP Category 9

Sub-styles:

• 9A. Scottish Light 60/-
• 9B. Scottish Heavy 70/-
• 9C. Scottish Export 80/-
• 9D. Irish Red Ale
• 9E. Strong Scotch Ale

Information about these styles can be found at the BJCP web site: BJCP Category 10

INSTRUCTIONS:

• You may enter one beer in each of the subcategories. Do not enter the same beer in different subcategories.
• You need two bottles of beer for each subcategory you enter. To keep things anonymous, use as plain a bottle as you can. Things like swing tops, labels, raised lettering, etc are not allowed in sanctioned competitions but will be allowed here if it is ALL you have as a last resort. Black out any markings on the cap.
• Judging will be using the standard BJCP judging sheets used at all the AHA competitions and styles will each be judged within their own subcategory. It‘s up to you to pick the subcategory you want your beer to be judged against.

One winner, the Best of Show, will get their name on the Big Turkey trophy, brew their recipe at Carson’s Brewery, receive one year’s free OVHA membership, get a Big Turkey ceramic stein. Other prizes to be announced.

GOOD LUCK!

Holy Redeemer is hosting their 5th annual Tap & Cork (Beer & Wine) Festival on Saturday, November 8th, 2014 6:00 – 9:00 pm Holy Redeemer Parish Activity Center 924 W Mill Road, Evansville, IN. This is the last of the big “external” events that we do. Last year those that came out in support had a really good time. There was definitely no shortage of beer and samples or food.

John Mills chairs this event and will be posting information and asking for volunteers.

If you don’t plan on volunteering to work the event, buy a ticket and come out and enjoy a great evening of wonderful beer, wine and delicious food!

Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door. All tastings included in ticket price.

To purchase tickets, you can call 812-424-8344 or for your convenience purchase online at

https://tapandcork.eventbrite.com

Check out their facebook page for updated information.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holy-Redeemer-Tap-Cork-Festival/232504336783854

There is really nothing like a club brew. The AHA LHD is no exception! If you have been out to the LHB we STRONGLY encourage you pack up you equipment, head to the Liquor Locker on Morgan Ave and stake you claim of parking lot space (I would suggest a spot close to Dwayne D. and his famous coffee pot) and show off your skills. Did we mention that honorary  lifetime club member, Skip S. will be on hand to fire up his grill and provide lunch??

This event is open to the public and allows us brewers to show off our equipment and skills. Last year there was over 11 batches brewed on just about every type of equipment from single kettle extract to Brew in a Bag to full on automated three vessel systems. If you are new to brewing or are just looking to learn more about the process you, don’t want to miss this event. HOPE WE SEE YOU THERE!

Here is a look back at LHB 2013.

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This months meeting we will be reviewing the Wandering Owl and Brew Ha Ha events. We will also be discussing the final details of the Big Turkey competition coming up in November.

This months tech topic we hope to have a small presentation on just cooking with beer.

This is an event that we really love to do.

There’s no better way to experience Southwestern Indiana’s most beautiful destination than by spending a late afternoon at this outdoor fall event. Wandering Owl Wine & Beer Trail will give patrons a chance to stroll along the network of trails that surround our Nature Center,all the while enjoying food and beverages from local restaurants. Sample a variety of beers and wine from around the tri-state. Food will be provided by local dining establishments, along with a gourmet s’mores station. The Honey Vines with Tim Piazza will provide entertainment for the evening.

Reservations can be made by calling Wesselman Nature Society at (812) 479-0771 ext. 107. Tickets are $45. All proceeds will help Wesselman Nature Society accomplish its mission of serving as a catalyst for environmental stewardship, regional sustainability and improved quality of life through conservation, preservation, research and education.

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The Brew Ha Ha is one of the better beer events in Evansville. Dwayne Delaney will once again be heading up the event for the OVHA.

Evansville Museum Contemporaries Brew Ha Ha set for Sept 27th! The Contemporaries invite you to join us for Brew Ha Ha 2014 on Sept 27th from 6 – 10 p.m., at the Museum. Brew Ha Ha is now in its 17th year and will continue the emphasis on regional microbreweries in addition to the normal offerings. The evening will include the opportunity to taste a large variety of micro, specialty, homemade, and imported beers as well as live entertainment and finger food to complement the beer. Everyone 21 years of age and older is welcome to participate.

Just a few pics from past events

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Do you know what happens behind the scenes when you make beer? The science of beer is the topic of this months meeting. Obviously we don’t have time to cover all the details but Jill Mecklenborg and Aaron Royer will be going over the basics of beer chemistry. Every level of brewer will definitely be able to take something away from this meeting to help make better beer!

This will be our third beer calibration session this year. Hopefully everyone’s palettes are becoming more fine tuned. This month Jeff Smith will have a Scottish Ale he brewed a the Big Brew Day event in preparation for the Big Turkey. If you have missed the other two tasting sessions you need to make sure and come and see what it’s all about.