Events
LBG members put on and attend a number of events throughout the year. The guild’s signature event, Brewfest, is held each September at Clinton Lake.
March Hoppy Hour
Merchants Pub & Plate hosted the LBG’s March Hoppy Hour on March 7. Hoppy Hours are the first Thursday of each month and are open to LBG members and friends and those interested in joining the club, homebrewing and craft beer.
Kansas Craft Brewers Expo
Many LBG members attended and volunteered at the Kansas Craft Brewers Expo March 2 at Abe & Jake’s Landing in Lawrence. The event featured nearly 40 breweries.
Kansas City Bier Meisters’ Competition
Congrats to the LBG members who placed in the Kansas City Bier Meisters’ 36th annual competition: Jarrod Lynds & Frank Regnier first, “Sweet Stout” (Stout category) Nathan Young & Bruce Murrish, second, “Winter Warmer Robust Porter” (Fruit Beer category)
February Meeting
The LBG met Feb. 14 for its regular meeting. Vice President Leigh Keck led the seminar on the categories accepted in this year’s Big Brew Day Brew-Off competition. Biermeister Jim McGovern led the tasting on IPAs.