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Congratulations Jason Hobbs!

A great big “Way to Go!” goes to Jason Hobbs for winning 2nd Place Nationally in the Belgian Strong Ales Category (cat. 18), for his Belgian Dark Strong Ale (18E).

To put this in perspective, Jason’s Dark Strong Ale was competing against Blond Ales (18A), Dubbels (18B), Tripels (18C), Golden Strong Ales (18D), and other Dark Strong Ales.  All of these are considered advanced styles, and brewers are quite passionate about them.  Consequently, it’s a big category that had 408 entries nationwide.

Another way to look at it, there are 12 Regions nationally, and each conducted their own preliminary competitions in April.  The top three Category 18’s in each region advanced to the Nationals.  So Jason’s entry was one of 36 of the best Belgian Strong Ales in the country, and was judged the 2nd best out of all of them.  Quite an accomplishment.

Again, well done Jason!


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Frank ‘N Stein

The end is near!

For Tom being the host of the annual beer and sausage extravaganza, anyway.  So come celebrate the end of a WZZ era.  Be there to enjoy some unique brews and fabulous fare!

Saturday, June 14th at 6 PM.
1766 Forney Ct, in Sparks.

Questions??  Call Tom at 813-8042 or 787-6732.  Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert.  Want to take over this WZZ tradition?  Contact Rob at the Reno Homebrewer, 329-ALES.

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FrankNStein

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1766 Forney Ct. 39.544586, -119.709571

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Thanks Jason and Nicole

Thanks for hosting at your home, and providing a warm (although you could not control the winds, what’s up with that?) hospitable environment for fellow zymurgists, fans, and friends.

The tasting of competition beers (another benefit of 3 bottles per entry) was a hit, and likely that practice will continue until the supply runs out.   Although, at Frank’n’Stein (June 14th, see post) allowances for sampling contest beers may not be practical, considering the fastidious brewing preparation employed by our most accomplished host Tom Baldwin.  We may need to simply focus our preparations on great dishes to harmoniously accompany the brew selection provided (which in past year’s has covered most every one of the BJCP style categories♥).

However, back to Jason and Nicole, speaking as one who recently hosted a Whiz meeting, well done, and thank you so very much for opening your home and going to all the trouble to accompany us and our humanity.  May God bless what we strive at, and make our endeavors rich in promise, fellowship, and goodness.

And please, everyone, feel free to post a comment.  Everyone would get a kick out of it.  Other than good taste, there are no censorship rules, and it makes the site more friendly and interactive.


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