Program Friday: 8:00 Open 8:30 Judging Briefing 9:00 Judging Start 12:00 Lunch Judges Meeting Friday Eve 6:30pm Registration 7:00pm Drinks and finger food & Raffle sales Saturday 9:00am Bus 1 Depart 9:45 Bus 2 … Continue reading →
Twenty members and visitors had a very busy meeting which started with Norm being made a life member of the club. Norm joined the club many years ago and has worked tirelessly over the years. He has held every office in the … Continue reading →
Apologies to those clamoring to register for the 20th NZ National Championships. We are working hard to make this a memorable event and can now confirm a bus tour for Saturday as an option. It will include winery visits, a tour … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →