FBI celebrates National Homebrew Day’s BIG BREW 2010

Saturday, May 1, 2010

The FBI's Big Brew was a huge success!  Thanks to all who came out and became part of this world event.  It was a perfect day for the FBI to get together for some food, drink, and great stories.  As usual, it was a wonderful club and family event.  A great time was had by all.  This year we had 28 club members and family help to brew a 10 gallon all-grain batch of Scottish Export 80 Shilling Ale.

Each year on the first Saturday in May, homebrewers unite non-brewing and brewing friends and family to celebrate National Homebrew Day, joining with thousands of homebrewers from around the world brewing and sharing a simultaneous toast at noon Central Time. 

As we brewed 10 gallons of the Scottish Export 80 Shilling all-grain recipe.  Zacc's brew stand made the whole process easy to follow. Watching the beer brew on his multi-level stand had us all designing our own brew stand in our head. 

Brewing with friends is always an opportunity to share ideas and pass on experiences, and this time was no different.  Club members of all brewing levels shared their recipes, brewing tricks, and boasted about the great beer they make with plenty of samples to back it up.   Thanks to all who made this event a success!

For more info on BIG Brew - National Homebrew Day, go to

http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/events/national-homebrew-day