June 2015 Meeting
David, our beer expert, gave us a talk about the role of hops in beer making. These are his notes below. I will add that he had examples of two hop varieties that he had either steeped or boiled for … Continue reading →
Maurice
Points Cups Schedule for 2015-2016 Year.
MONTHLY COMPETITIONS WINE AND BEER CUPS AS AT May 2015 WINE BEER MONTH CLASS DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION CLASS May 2 Medium Red Grape Lager 3 10 Dry White Fruit Dry Stout 8 … Continue reading →
May 2015 Meeting
Craig Biggs of Te Motu Wines on Waiheke Island gave us a very good background on the wineries aims and ambitions. It is a very small winery with only 4 ha planted in vines but plan on planting another 4ha. … Continue reading →
AGM 2015
A small attendance, but enough to elect officers of the club for the coming year. As it turns out all office bearers maintained there positions with the addition of Bob being added to the committee, a welcome help to get … Continue reading →
Notice of April AGM 2015
This will be held at our clubrooms at 22 Lee Road Taradale at 7.30pm on the 15th April. The election of officers and committee members will take place along with the presentation of the balance sheet by the treasurer. As … Continue reading →
March Club Meeting 2015
After the formal part of the evening was over Norman our long standing and highly experienced member in both beer and wine making gave a pre vintage rundown on preparations for the new season. He emphasised cleanliness and gave instructions … Continue reading →
February Club Meeting 2015
Our guest speaker for this meeting James Ostergren, a winemaker at the Mission, but also a cider maker for his own label, Edge Brook. He has joined in partnership with an apple orchardist and they are making ciders of varying … Continue reading →
Annual BBQ. January 2015
Jason and his wife hosted a lovely social event on a beautiful Sunday in January. This is part of our reciprocal social event with our close friends from the Central Hawkes Bay Winemakers and Brewers Club. A car load from … Continue reading →
Dining Out, 2014 Christmas Dinner
Brian had arranged for this event to take place at The Bollywood Star in Heretaunga Street Hastings on the 10th December. 10 members attended and a great night was had by all. As it was BYO those attending could accompany … Continue reading →
November Club Meeting 2014
With the formal part of the meeting over, Brian our Club President, ran a wine and beer themed quiz. Some of it was general knowledge in wine and beer making but also a test of our memory with questions covering our … Continue reading →
October 2014 Club Meeting
As usual this was held at our club rooms on the third Wednesday of the month. After the formal part of the meeting those present took part in a blind German lager tasting that had been organised by David. This … Continue reading →
2014 Club Competition
The club competition was held on the 20th September at our clubrooms in Taradale. There were 105 entries of beer, wine and liqueurs. As always the CHB club were invited to enter and they collected 3 Gold, 12 Silver and … Continue reading →
September 2014 Meeting
At this meeting we heard a very interesting talk from Warren Gibson, winemaker of Trinity Hills, on the aging of wines. Warren has been with Trinity Hills for 17 years and has a vast knowledge of chosen carrier. He noted that … Continue reading →
Up Coming September Meeting
The September meeting will be held at the clubrooms at Deaf Hawkes Bay on Lee St Taradale at 7.30pm on the 17th. Our guest speaker is from Trinity Hill and he will be using the aroma wheel for us to … Continue reading →
August 14 Meeting
The formal part of the evening covered discussion on the arrangements of the up coming club wine and beer completion to be held in late September. The Regional competitions were discussed and those attending have had travel arrangements organised by … Continue reading →