Another great social event shared by a good attendence of our members with our CHB club friends who visited us for food, drinks and friendship. The weather was fine and the trees and umbrellas Brian had set up on his spacious lawns … Continue reading →
This is to be held at Brian’s place on the afternoon of 2nd Feb from 4 ish onwards. The CHB club is invited to this event so members remember when you bring your salads or whatever bring enough to feed … Continue reading →
After general business the members present partook in a blind tasting of 5 commercial, but not boutique, draught beers. Those involved were Ranfurly, Skippers(a Brew sold by The Mill), Double Brown, DB Draught and Waikato Draught. While there were differences … Continue reading →
Kate Radburnd part owner and winemaker of C J Pask gave us a very interesting history of her involvement in the winemaking industry and her involvement in C J Pask Wines. Ex of Roseworthy she visited NZ looking for a … Continue reading →
This will be held on the 17th October at the Deaf Hawkes Bay rooms, 22 Lee Street, Taradale at 7.30pm. The guest speaker will be Kate Radburn and she will give us her perspective of being a female in a … Continue reading →
A good turn out at this meeting held on 19th September at our clubrooms, Deaf Hawkes Bay Lee Street Taradale. The raffle was won by Art, a new member tothe club. After the formal meeting we we honoured to have Tony … Continue reading →
This meeting was a little different in that it was hosted at Edna and Tom’s home. The reason was to view Evonne Lork’s new Thirsty Work wine show on the Food Channel. Our interest was in that she visited Norm’s … Continue reading →
A good turn out for this meeting to hear Martin Greig of Mission Wines give us a run down on the company’s latest operations. They have purchased a vinyard in Malborough to enhance the company’s labels with an emphasis on … Continue reading →
A mini van abley driven by June’s grandson took 11 of us to be wined and dined at our neighbours, the Central Hawkes Bay Winemakers and Brewers Club. As usual there was a great choice of drinks for the pre … Continue reading →
Our club has again been invited to Central Hawkes Bay wine and brewers club pot luck dinner that takes place around this time every year. It is on the 11th August and kickoff is at 6pm at their clubrooms. Our … Continue reading →
The next meeting will be held at the Deaf Hawkes Bay clubrooms on Lee Street Taradale at 7.30pm on the 18th July. The guest speaker is Martin Greig, Sales and Business Development Manager of Mission Wines. He will be giving … Continue reading →
For a change we had our monthly meeting at Roosters Brewery on Omahu Road in Hastings. Chris, the owner and brewer, gave us a run down on how he came to set up and own the brewery. He has a … Continue reading →
The club is to have its monthly meeting at Roosters Brewery in Hastings at 7pm on June 20th. The usual monthly competitions will be held an during the evening we will get a tour of the brewery. The range of … Continue reading →
Brian, the incoming president ran the meeting. He asked that beer makers give some thought to going to a beer judging assessment course to be held in Gisborne on the 7th of July. Its for members in our region and … Continue reading →
A good turnout for the AGM which was held at our clubrooms. All executive positions were filled smoothly due to some lobbying prior to the meeting. The past executives were thanked for their efforts in keeping the club in good … Continue reading →