The LBG welcomes homebrewers of all experience levels. Guild members enjoy a number of benefits with their membership, including access to rental equipment, bulk buying and a library of resources, special discounts at local stores, sponsored beer trips and tours and more.
The Lawrence Brewers Guild, established in 1995, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment of homebrewing and to promote the responsible use of alcoholic beverages. The guild meets the second Thursday of every month for a business meeting, featured beer tasting and seminar.
The LBG hosted its monthly Hoppy Hour on April 7 at The Burger Stand at the Casbah. Thanks to everyone who attended! Hoppy Hours are typically the first Thursday of the month and are open to LBG members and friends and those interested in joining the club, homebrewing and craft beer.
Big thanks to Yankee Tank for inviting members Jon Keffer, John Pepin, Gregg Kipers and Timothy Morland — AKA the “Bock Street Boys” — out for a collab brew day on March 24! They brewed a weizenbock that will be on tap at Henry T’s.
The LBG met March 15 for its regular meeting. President Jake Jeffers and Vice President Josh DaVee led the seminar on water chemistry. The tasting included an RO vs. filtered tap water experiment.
The LBG hosted its monthly Hoppy Hour on March 3 at Red Lyon Tavern. Thanks to everyone who attended! Hoppy Hours are typically the first Thursday of the month and are open to LBG members and friends and those interested in joining the club, homebrewing and craft beer.
Big thanks to Free State for inviting members Josh DaVee, Frank Dillon and Ryan Metcalf out for a collab brew day on Feb. 24! The beer is scheduled to be released at the Kansas Craft Brewers Expo on March 12.