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The HRBTS works throughout the Tidewater area (Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach) as well as Northeastern North Carolina to promote a greater appreciation of quality beer and to help raise the region’s level of beer consciousness. The HRBTS is southeastern Virginia’s premier homebrewing club!
The club meets the first Wednesday of every month to discuss homebrewing and the Beer of the Month (BOTM). Members receive a monthly newsletter via e-mail. The club also sponsors a variety of other activities such as monthly homebrewing competitions, group brewing sessions, annual summer picnic, and an Oktoberfest party. We encourage beer drinkers to discover the many unique and high quality craft beers from around the world.
Hi There,
we are hosting an event called ” Ale for Arthritis” on Sept. 26th at the Slover Library in Downtown Norfolk– it is an evening social event designed to raise awareness for arthritis in Hampton Roads and raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation of Hampton Roads.
We will be featuring – Alewerks Brewery Beer of Williamsburg at the event. I would love to see if you be willing to mention our event to your members?
I would provide you with 2 free tickets to the event.
thank you so much for your consideration.
Kim Hudson
Kim, I have forwarded your information to our president and meeting coordinator and will announce your event on our email list. You should be hearing from someone soon
How do you become a member?
Thank you for your time.
R/Michael
Michael, I forwarded your email address to our membership coordinator, Ron. You should hear from him within the next few days -Victor
Victor, very nice job on the site.
Thanks Bob!
The web site looks great, Victor. I am on my third batch since my brewing hiatus began ten years ago. I am still brewing extract beers, because the mashing equipment is still being reconditioned. In particular, the old hand-pump I used to use needs some extensive rework, and I need to buy an electric pump in the meantime. Can anyone recommend a good one?
– Sammy
Sammy, good to hear from you. It’s been a long time. I don’t have any experience with electric pumps but you might check out this site: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/
I bottled five gallons of Galena Stout this week. It is pretty cold so it will probably take longer than usual before it is carbonated.
Skip, cold is not the word, more like freezing. I am very interested in trying the Stout, once carbonated.
Nice job Victor. Can’t wait to see the rest.
Thanks Lyle, the redesign was way over due.
New to brewing and looking to learn from experienced brewrs
Sean, you have come to the right place. Our members include a brewers with wide ranging experience levels. We look forward to hearing from you.