Spell Checkers!
Hi Bob, This is Alan next door. I’m sorry neighbour, but I have a confession to make to you. I’ve been riddled with guilt these past few months and have been trying to pluck up the courage to tell you … Continue reading →
Brian
Secretary -H.B. Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Club
Nationals 2015 Prizes
We are very proud to announce that we are hosting the National Championship Competition for all members of clubs affiliated to the NZ Federation of Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Clubs! When: Friday 16th October 2015 to Sunday the 18th October … Continue reading →
Specifications for 2015 Nationals
We have decided on 48 Classes, with 33 Wine, 12 Beer and 3 Liqueur. Please download this PDF for details: 2015 HB Nationals CompetitionSpecs. [ 2015 National Comp Registration Form ] Bottle Entries Bottle Entries are now open and the entry … Continue reading →
National Champs to be held in Hastings!
The Biennial National Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Championship Competition will be held in Hastings, Hawke’s Bay from the 16th of October to the 18th of October 2015. The Host Club –HB Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Club is thrilled to announce … Continue reading →
Thanks to our Sponsors…
For the 2015 National Champs we are very pleased to have the support of: (Please Click their logos for more information…) Kauri Winery Products Williams Warn Cryer Malt Brewmaster, Hauraki BCL Coopers DIY Angus Hotel Grainfather, Mangrove Jacks and Still Spirits And … Continue reading →
Bottle Boys video…
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Some health tips Interview with 101 year-old Hattie Mae MacDonald of Feague, Kentucky: Reporter: Can you give us some health tips for reaching the age of 101? Hattie: For better digestion I drink beer. In the case of appetite … Continue reading →
Central Regional Champs – Feilding
On the 16th 17th and 18th of October the Manawatu Club hosted the Central Region Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Association 30th Regional Competition. Our club did very well as the statistics below show! Section | Entries | Bronze | Silver | Gold | … Continue reading →
Aromas
Our Speaker for September was Warren Gibson, winemaker from Trinity Hill Wines and also has his own label Bilancia. Warren has worked at Trinity Hill for 17 years! Warren advised that while aromas are important most consumers were more interested in the … Continue reading →
A New Machine -Got to get one…
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The June meeting will discuss Wine faults. If you have sadly made a wine that is not up to par and would like help to identify the cause and the fault please bring it along for discussion and feedback – … Continue reading →
Beer and Buffalos
Provisional Results from 2013 National Champs in Dunedin
The NZ Federation of Amateur Winemakers and Brewers National Championships was held in Dunedin in October. Congratulations to Everyone that entered or attended. Statistics: 100 Competitors 789 Entries From 17 Clubs A total of 441 Medals were awarded Bronze 215, … Continue reading →
Next Meeting October 16th
Rolland Norman of Tukipo River Estate will give us some tips in small volume wine production. Guaranteed to be a very entertaining evening, so make sure you get there. Location: Deaf Hawke’s Bay club rooms, 22 Lee Rd, Taradale 7.30pm. … Continue reading →