Ahb Articles: Australias Biggest Brew Day 2009

[eric8]

I have a Saison in the fermenter that was all Styrian as well, looking forward to it.

 

[Mantis]

Prolly just another amber or pale ale. Can do these puppies in my sleep now.
:icon_chickcheers:

 

[cdbrown]

Geering up for a big weekend - purchased 6 20L cubes which will get the napisan treatment and then starsan so are ready to go, various fittings and pipe bits to put a tap on the esky (just don't know how to put the pipe in yet as it's just slightly oversized than the hole), a 3-ring burner, gas bottle refill and just over 40kg grain from Nev (hope you didn't get a nose bleed from the milling). Just need to get the swiss voile and some of the hops from Ross and all should be ready to go.

 

[Katherine]

Excellent stuff cdbrown it is a big day for you... first biab and all! work well under pressure i see.

We are doing a double on Saturday and looks like Sunday we are doing 2 double batches at PP's house. First lager for us!

Ive collected $60.00 so far from people at work!

 

[thunderchild]

I am a late entrant, Have secured a leave pass while the girls are out going to a Pink Concert so me and my trusty 4YO apprentice are going to knock over two in a day!!!

yay!

 

[Katherine]

Anyone for QLD... excellent stuff

 

[Katherine]

View attachment FINAL_COPY_ABBD_2009.xls

just an update

 

[manticle]

I did ask something simialar in the old thread so I apologise.

However I'm not quite sure what to put on the spreadsheet.

I'm not hosting a brewday but I'm assisting Brendo and Supra-Jim with theirs. I'll be aiming to donate $50 (more if I can afford it). I'm assuming I give that to them on the day?

My name is manticle and I like beer.

 

[PistolPatch]

Good on you manticle - bloody good of you!!!

I'm not sure how your sort of donation is going to be recorded. Maybe when Brendo and Supra-Jim donate on EverydayHero, they can add the names of who contributed and how much. There is a comment section and maybe they can do that there?

I think in this first year, we should all just have fun, acknowledge those who throw in dollars as best as can be such as I have suggested above and then try and make things have a bit more flow next year. Just trying to work out where to post and what threads to run has been a logistical nightmare for these guys especially considering that the articles section of AHB is not working properly for most people.

One thing I am really worried about is that I found out yesterday that the $300 prize money is going to be put up by Katie and Chappo out of their own pocket.

I think this is ridiculous and wouldn't mind a bit of back-up here.

I think these guys have done more than enough and will continue to do so. How about for this year at least, we all just really enjoy the spirit of this event? We just get in, invite people around to our brew day and maybe raise some money? If there are any prizes, they should not be monetary (it is contrary to the aim for a start) they should just be forum trophys.

This prize money thing has never sat well with me. Let's can it now, right from the start in the first year.

If we have people getting involved just to win some prize money, then I don't think we want those sort of people. They add no value. Enthusiastic brewers as we already have here (especially the organisers) couldn't give a damn about a monetary prize but I am sure they would love acknowledgement in the form of some fun or even serious award.

For example, manticle, I would like seeing you get an award for the highest contributor of an attendee of an Australia's Biggest Brew Day event.

See what I mean?

Let's can the prize money idea right now in the first year. I wouldn't even like seeing retailers sponsoring a prize now or in the future and not one of them has jumped in yet have they? Lol! I think that brewers who jump in and support this idea have passion and couldn't give a damn about paper money rewards.

One other change I would like to see is that we individual brewers have the right to choose the charity of our choice. Picking one or two charities has only proven to be a logistical PITA, offers no publicity and dis-heartens some brewers.

Hopefully writing alll the above will give me special dispensation to donate money to the charity of my choice yet still have the money I raise recorded in the official figures of this first year???

I hope so!

Don't worry Katie, I'll make sure we do a good split on Sunday to breast cancer!

Long and short of what I am saying is, let's make things easy on the organisers, raise as much money as possible for any good cause, recognise in a non-fiscal way the contributors and gather brewers together on a single day or weekend as best as we can to enjoy each other's company and maybe learn something too.

Perth guys, see you at my place on Sunday whoever wants to come! Bring money!

Pat

 

[pants]

One thing I am really worried about is that I found out yesterday that the $300 prize money is going to be put up by Katie and Chappo out of their own pocket.

I think this is ridiculous and wouldn't mind a bit of back-up here.

I agree with PP. That sort of generosity would be better off going to the charities. It would be nice for the retailers to get involved in some way, though... A promotional code "ABBD" for ingredients ordered for the day? Perhaps next year. This being the first year, I'm sure we'll all learn a lot and things will develop for next year...

It's never been about the prize money for me, the brew day is about brewing, drinking and donating with friends. Should be a good day. I'll update with some details later.

Steve.

 

[petesbrew]

Can someone repost the actual donation website again? I can't find it.

edit: +1 for prize money... better spent going towards the charity.

 

[brendo]

Totally agree re prize money - totally unecessary.

I would rather see everyone just have a good day, learn more about brewing and support some wortwhile charities.

I think recognition on the board for those who go above and beyond.

As always, top work Katie and chappo but please don't put your hands in your pocket for anyone but the charities.

Cheers

brendo

 

[Katherine]

Manticle put your name day on the register looks like you are contributing (which you are). and put $50.00 down. Just let me know after the weekend if who you gave it to.

PATCH Im going to throttle you with a piece of PVC hose!

Pete here is the link to the front page. Its under articles.

Charity Page

 

[cdbrown]

If the HBS want to provide some sort of prize then all good Katie, but I don't think you and Chappo need to be supplying it. I think you'll find nearly everyone that's doing this isn't doing it to win a prize, they're doing it because we love brewing, love to get other people involved in brewing and it's going to a good cause. You should put your prize money towards buying more grain, hops and yeast for your brew day and get more batches done!

Pistol good luck for Sunday, that's the day I'm brewing and getting about 6 or 7 others to help out (most are u-brew-it people) so will have a full house of my own!

 

[eric8]

I agree with the prize debate, I mean really, why should katie or Chappo have to fork out for any prizes??
This is about RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY!!
I say no to a monetary prize!!

 

[peas_and_corn]

I was assuming that this was a donated voucher or something! Jeez, if that's the case, I'd imagine that people would be fine if the prize was cut out altogether.

 

[Katherine]

Ok we have our first donation on the web page..... it WORKS and you can put your name down and the beer you brewed...

GOOD on you PETEBREW...

The prize money was not meant to leek to AHB was it PP?????????

I know people are not getting involved due to the prize money but its a bit of fun. And I would be hoping they would spend it with the only retailer that has supported this event.

 

[Katherine]

Pete also just noticed its a pink beer! fantastic!

 

[eric8]

Pete's a Pink kinda guy :lol:

 

[cdbrown]

Ok we have our first donation on the web page..... it WORKS and you can put your name down and the beer you brewed...

GOOD on you PETEBREW...

The prize money was not meant to leek to AHB was it PP?????????

I know people are not getting involved due to the prize money but its a bit of fun. And I would be hoping they would spend it with the only retailer that has supported this event.

Trying to keep secrets Katie? tsk tsk tsk