Brewing Belgian Style This Saturday!!

My first blog ever. How exciting. Can you feel it people? Woo-hoo. Damn you Jeremy for making me bow to this new communication technology!! What's next, are you going to make everyone create a "My Space" page?

Ok, enough of my bitching. On to what I am BLOGGING about. I will be brewing this Saturday, April 12th at my house. It will be my second solo all-grain outing and it will be a Belgian Blond no less, so I am expecting some chaos. The first go around involved 7 hours of effort that produced only 3.5 gallons of wort!! It can only get better from there, right? We will see. Just incase, I plan on starting early, like 8 am early.

So, if anyone is looking to brew or just wants to be entertained, drop me an email and I will send you directions to my place. Blog away my friends!

Its Beer and Chili Time!!!

Hi Guys - Lets get a big group together this year and show 'em how its done.

Basically provide beer on sunday and get a free party pass for the weekend.


Homebrewers Welcome!

So you enjoy beer, hops, and like to have fun? Is your secret homebrew up for a challenge? Attendees at the Fifth Annual Snowmass Chili Pepper & Brew Fest Local’s Competition are ready to find out! You and other homebrewers will battle it out for the honored title of “Best Homebrew Winner.” The first place winner will be awarded a $100 cash prize and an original Snowmass trophy. Chili Pepper prizes will also be awarded to 2nd and 3rd place winners.

Wondering about Requirements?
• Judging for the homebrew competition is comprised of some of the local chili cooks and home-brew enthusiasts around the valley.
• All brewers must bring enough beer for 30 people to taste 4 oz. Samplers. The more flavors and types are encouraged!
• The People’s Choice Homebrew Tasting and Voting begins at 1:30 pm; please do not allow the cooks to taste your brew samples until that official time.
• In order to sign-up as a local homebrewer, please e-mail Jacqie at rainlord@aol.com your name, phone number, address, and credit card number. A credit card number is required as ransom for Pepper & Brew Fest weekend Party Pass you’ll receive to use in advance of Sunday. Any no-shows on Sunday will be charged $60 for the $50 weekend Party Pass.
• Please bring a sign with the name of your brews and your name for voters to identify your entry. Or, contact Jacqie at 970-925-1663, rainlord@aol.com and a sign will be made for you.

What are the Spicy Benefits of Being a Homebrewer?
• You’ll receive one FREE PARTY PASS for the entire weekend’s festivities. This pass provides access to the Pepper Hill festival grounds where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy microbrew sampling & grand tasting, ICS chili competition chili tasting, and concerts such as Stephen Marley, Dr. John, The Neville Brothers and more.
• Recognition in the Valley as one of the greatest homebrewers stars!

People’s Choice Local’s Homebrew Competition - Sunday, June 8, 2008
• Brewer Check-in is at Snowmass Ticket Pavilion at 1:30pm.
• Table and serving cups will be provided; please bring anything to make your table festive!
• People’s Choice Homebrew Tasting and voting are at 2:30 pm; winners are announced at 4:00 pm.


Questions? Contact Vanessa at 970-925-1663,

See you in Snowmass for a hot time in a cool place!