This month Ron Hockersmith from Amorphic Beer will be joining us to talk about the scientifically designed beers they produce at their Riverwest brewery. The meeting starts at 7:30pm on 4/26 at Cliffords Supper Club. The cost is $15 for member and $20 for non-members. Hope to see you there!
This month Jason Otto will be educating us on all things water. Jason is a water enthusiast, who happens to work for Milwaukee Water Works, and is a longtime Barons member. During the meeting he plans to educate us on our city’s water process and the water profiles of the area. He’s also going to cover water chemistry, how to hit a target profile, and how changes in the water in Lake Michigan are impacting beer characteristics . Following Jason Otto’s presentation, Jason Rohloff will be demoing making water adjustments in brewing software.
The meeting kicks off at 7:30pm at Clifford’s Supper Club on 3/22. As usual, guests are welcome for $20 and the fee is $15 for members.
The 2/22 Meeting with Component Brewing has been cancelled due to the winter storm – stay safe.
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“Artfully (and scientifically) made craft beer, created with only the most essential ingredients – the “components” of a greater good!” That’s what cousins, Jon, DJ and Steve Kowalske have been creating at Component Brewing in Bayview. Join us on 2/22 as Component stops by to tell us about their brewery and wide array of amazing beer. As usual, the meeting kicks off at 7:30pm at Clifford’s Supper Club. Guests are welcome for $20 and the fee is $15 for members.
Brewing made Milwaukee famous. During this month’s meeting Dave Campbell will be educating us about the the history of brewing in Milwaukee and the real Beer Barons. Come join us as we learn about Schlitz, Miller, and smaller breweries that put our city on the map. The meeting kicks off at 7:30 on 1/25 at Clifford’s Supper Club. As usual, guests are welcome for the low fee of $15 dollars (cash only) and the cost is $10 if you’re a member.
Additionally, we will be having a swap meet prior to the meeting. If you’re interested in upgrading your brewhouse or selling some unneeded equipment this is the perfect opportunity! If you want to set up shop and sell some things, please come between 6:30 and 7. Want to do some shopping? Come between 6:45 and 7:30. We’ll try and clean up everything by 7:45 in time for Dave’s presentation.
It’s time for the annual Holiday Party! The format will be the same as previous years – no formal programming, but plenty of beer. Clifford’s broasted chicken will be provided and members are encouraged to bring a dish to share that does not require heating. It’s sure to be a great time!
Please note the earlier 7pm start time, which will give us all time to eat and vote for next year’s officers.
If you’re planning on attending please RSVP on the SignUP: https://signup.com/go/bOsmrCz
It’s that annual time of year for one of the most anticipated meetings. It’s Belgian Night! Good news and bad news….bad news is that this is a MEMBER’S ONLY night. The good news is that you can join us and join on the same day. Normal membership of $20 has been cut in half this late in the year and the meeting cost is only $10, so if you are not a member you can join us for the low low cost of $20, cash only please. Regular members are the normal fee of $10.
Getting back to regular programming here, it’s BELGIAN NIGHT! Lots and lots of Belgian beers will be served and we will have a special guest this year. Rob Brennan from Supermoon Beer Company will be attending to let us know all about his brewery/blendery and the amazing Belgian style beers that Supermoon has been creating for the last 2 plus years. With a tap room that has opened in the past month or so, we can now finally get regular pours and hang out at 3145 S Howell Ave in Bay View. This is seriously a treat that has been, for the Barons, 12 months in the making in order to get Rob in house to hit us with his knowledge of this style of beer and brewing.
The meeting has been moved up from our normal cadence because of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will still be at Clifford’s Supper Club in Hales Corners, 7:30pm, Wednesday, November 16. Because of the overall cost of this meeting, we are asking that any members or guests who wish to attend use the following link so we can better plan our beer allocation
https://signup.com/go/ToyFmDJ
Thank you and hope to see you next week!!!
It seemed simple enough, just an idea “to create a brewery where a tap list of ever changing styles could intersect an environment that suggested that beer was a medium to tell a story.” Co-owners of Young Blood Beer Co., Kyle, Billy, and Tom took this concept and ran with it. They are on the cusp of opening a second location and are now taking time out of that busy schedule to come and visit us at 7:30 on Wednesday, October 26. With beer names like Godammit Tammy!, One Person Conga Line, and I’m Calling About Your Vehicle’s Extended Warranty you know that there is nothing pretentious or stuffy about Young Blood. Get ready for good times and even better beer. As always, guests are welcome for the small fee of $15 (cash only) or you can join us for the low annual fee of $20 (1/2 off now) with a meeting fee of $10 for a regular member. Hope to see you there!
10 more days until the Barons’ Summer Picnic. This is an event for Members and their guests only and tickets can be purchased on our website by clicking on the shopping cart in the upper right hand corner of the homepage. The Google Maps link for Root River Picnic Area #3 is listed below. Please note, this is NOT the location from last year, it is the location from pre-COVID days. The easiest way to get to the park is to take Forest Home Ave, South on 92nd St, then a quick left on Root River Pkwy. Please also reference the picture below. 12:00pm – 5:00pm Hope to see everyone there!
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Root+River+Parkway+Picnic+Area+3/@42.9513113,-88.0301156,16.08z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x88050e236cedc01b:0x269cc55160f1b13c!8m2!3d42.9477993!4d-88.0200821?hl=en
From Wisconsin to California to Nevada and back to Wisconsin, Radix Fermentation has been creating unique and exciting mixed culture libations to “create new memories for our friends, family, and community.” With a drive to bring back traditional spontaneous fermentation practices of Belgium and share them here in the Milwaukee area.
Radix means “roots” in Latin and that’s what brought Adam and Kayla Thomas back to Wisconsin after their years away. With ties to Mobcraft, they currently brew on site there and sell at various establishments across the region. Want to find out more about what they do? Sign up for their newsletter or, better yet, join us at Clifford’s Supper Club in Hales Corners at 7:30 on Wednesday August 24th when Radix will be on site to share their fun and funky creations with the club.
We’re officially in the middle of our summer months and as much as we love huge barrel aged stouts and thick, rich barleywine, now is the time for easy-drinking and refreshing. Our members have volunteered to brew up their best take on a session beer. While not a specific BJCP style, it is noted in Category 21B, Specialty IPA, that session strength is between 3.0-5.0%. However, for the sake of our contest, the ABV is limited to 4.0%.
Don’t think that you can have a flavorful beer with that low an ABV? Think again! Also, if you think that making a beer like this is easy? Think again! One of the largest challenges is a lack of “extra” ingredients to hide behind. The temps are likely to be hot come July 27, 7:30PM at Clifford’s Supper Club in Hales Corners, but the beers we will have on tap will be cold and crisp and ready to quench you thirst. Hope to see you there!