Maifest, one of the LBG’s annual events, is just around the corner! The day – known by the American Homebrewers Association as Big Brew – celebrates National Homebrew Day and takes place the first Saturday in May. In addition, this year Maifest coincides with the club’s first Big Brew Day Brew-Off competition! Winners will be announced at 2 p.m. that day. Stay tuned for details on raffle prizes available for those present!
When: 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5
Where: Yankee Tank Brewing, 807 E. 23rd St., Lawrence
Yankee Tank will provide:
• Space (outdoor and indoor) for everyone to hang out, brew, eat, laugh, etc.
• Power and water for brewing. Also, Angelo will have a tank of preheated strike water and a sink full of sanitizer for anyone to use!
LBG will provide:
• Sausage, buns and condiments
• Tableware
• Taps for your kegs
• Smoker rig if you have a pan of beans or something that needs smoke/heat (thanks, Bruce!)
What to bring:
• Side dishes (nothing needing refrigeration)
• Homebrew and/or other beverages
• Lawn chairs
• Your equipment and ingredients to brew. This is optional but hope you will. Keep it simple!