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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A great turnout again with three visitors to past meetings becoming new members. After business matters being discussed, among them our attendence at the upcoming Natioinal Competitions in Auckland, our guest judge attended to the cup cake cooking competition. After much deliberation over the ten entries she awarded … Continue reading →
Hawke’s Bay Beer Appreciation Day will be held this Saturday, September 24 from 2:30 to 7:30 at the Elwood Park Function Centre (rugby and polo grounds). Eight breweries are involved: Croucher Brewing Co., Epic Beer, HBIB, Mike’s Premium Organic, Moa Beer, Roosters, Townshend Brewery … Continue reading →
Nine hardy club members visited Independent Breweries on 17th August, and in the middle of the worst snow storm for decades, to hear and see how Mates beers are made. Having rugged up to for the night, breweries are not the warmest … Continue reading →
Club Members and visitors are visiting the brewery for a tour and tastings on the 17th August at 7.30pm. There will be plenty of time for questions to be put to the brewer so here’s a chance to collect the … Continue reading →
We welcomed Ray, Stephen, and Stuart as visitors and hope they liked what they saw and will return. The monthly Raffle, a fruit basket(with fruit) was won by Norm. The judging of the monthly beer points cup competitions produced a bronze … Continue reading →
The meeting will be held at the Hawkes Bay Deaf clubrooms 22 Lee Road on the 20th July at 7.30pm. As always club night is on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The monthly club points cup competition for beer … Continue reading →
The meeting was held on the 15th June at 7.30pm at the Deaf Hawkes Bay clubrooms, Taradale. National Competitions. Final arrangements for the National Competitions in Auckland in October were made. Amateur winemakers and brewers from around New Zealand, including members … Continue reading →