Events

Learn to Brew Day

Posted by on November 3, 2010 at 5:41 pm

This Saturday, November 6, from 1-11 pm, the ABNormal Brewers are presenting a brewing demonstration in the parking lot at Friar Tuck in Bloomington (see the map to the right for directions). Stop by, learn how to brew, and see the process. You’ll also be able to sample a home brewed example of that beer [...]

AHA Big Brew: Celebrating National Homebrew Day

Posted by on April 25, 2010 at 4:18 pm

In 1988, May 7th was announced before the U.S. Congress as National Homebrew Day. In celebration of this, people from around the world have been participating in AHA’s Big Brew Day on the first Saturday of May since 2001. In 2001, 5,185 gallons of beer were brewed at 182 brewing sites by 1,864 participants worldwide. [...]

Holiday Party

Posted by on December 15, 2009 at 6:50 pm

A big thanks to Don for hosting our club holiday party again this year. 50 people attended. There were some great homebrews shared along with some delicious treats. Everyone enjoyed the White Elephant Gift Exchange. Our ‘Anything Goes’ Club Competition awards went to: Eff Embree Kevin Kozlen Mark Hill We hope that all of our [...]

HOPs Winter Road Trip to Madison

Posted by on November 24, 2009 at 8:55 pm

The plan is to visit the following: The Grumpy Troll, a Capital Brewery tour, Woodman’s Market, Ale Asylum and Great Dane Pub. Plan for a long day. They will be traveling by bus, so you won’t have to worry about driving… just getting to the bus in the morning on time, back on the bus [...]

Bruegala 2009

Posted by on September 13, 2009 at 2:05 am

The club had a great time at Bruegala this year. We served about 50 gallons of homebrew, sold a dozen T-Shirts, and collected 38 email addresses from people that stopped by and were interested in more information on our club and how to brew your own beer. Several club members helped the Jaycees by serving [...]