Steward’s Report

by Roger St. Denis,

Chief Steward

We had an excellent showing of strong ales in November.

In-Category:

1) Bob Jones' strong ale which he entered into Stern Grove. It surely seemed to be a winner to us.

2) John Leichel's strong ale which started life as a barley wine, big and hoppy.

3) Joe Setzer's strong ale, a year old barley wine attempt that has held up well. There was still adequate hops flavor and little oxidation.

4) Harry Graham brought some wonderful commercial examples of Old Peculiar and

5) McEwans Scottish Ale.

6) Bruce Brazil brought Eye of The Hawk for another commercial example.

7) John Leichel. topped off the strong ales with Duvel; it was wonderful.

Out-of-Category:

8) Dave, our newest member, brought his first pale ale attempt. He had been brewing with a friend and the experience has paid off. We'll be looking forward to the next homebrew Dave favors us with.

9) Charlie Webster's brown ale, a lighter style to help us get prepared for the ride home after the 'big' strong ales at the beginning.

10) I brought the 1995 Celebration Ale, a barley wine but no one complained.

5 homebrews and 5 commercial beers. Thanks to everyone who brought beer for the November meeting. I learned a lot and enjoyed all the strong ales, guess I'll have to brew one of these in the near future.