KCBM OktoberFest Party
2019-10-19 17:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
KCBM OktoberFest party! This will be held at the Shane and Susan Kammerer’s house this year. Address and more details to come!

Special Event: John Palmer
2020-05-15 19:00 - 22:00 | KS
KCBM is very pleased to announce that JOHN PALMER will be the featured speaker for our monthly meeting on Friday, May 15. He will be presenting Putting Brewing Water Into Perspective. Hope you will join!

John is the author of:
“How to Brew”
“Water”
“Brewing Classic Styles”
Look for John’s books at: www.brewerspublications.com

Special Event: Stan Hieronymus
2020-06-02 19:30 - 22:30 | KS
We are very excited to welcome Stan Hieronymus on June 2nd for a special presentation. Hope you will join!

Stan is the author of:
“For The Love Of Hops”
“Brew Like A Monk”
“Brewing With Wheat”
“Brewing Local”
“The Brewpub Cookbook”
“The Beer Lover’s Guide To The USA”
Look for Stan’s books at: www.brewerspublications.com
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Meeting/Special Event: Chris White
2020-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | KS
CHRIS WHITE (President, CEO, and Founder of White Labs)
will join the June KCBM Club Meeting Live via Zoom to discuss
yeast- from the basics to advanced topics.
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Meeting starts at 7:00 on Friday, June 19
7:00-7:30 Social Time
7:30-7:45 Club Business
7:45-8:00 Commercial Beer Evaluation
Drink along with our BJCP Grand Master and National Judges as they taste and evaluate City Barrel’s Rad AF.
Pick yourself up a six pack or two of this NEIPA, and test your taste buds against our experts!
8:00-9:00 Chris White: The Homebrewer’s Practical Guide to Yeast

AS A REMINDER – JUNE IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH. PLEASE JOIN/RENEW YOUR KCBM MEMBERSHIP: https://kcbiermeisters.com/join-the-club/.
KCBM remains committed to our objective (develop the appreciation of homebrew and commercial craft beer and to promote knowledge of the various arts of brewing) and needs YOUR SUPPORT to keep us moving forward!

July 2020 Meeting/Special Event: John Mallett
2020-07-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Parkville Brewfest @ English Landing Park, 8701 McAfee St, Parkville, 64152, United States
KCBM is pleased to welcome John Mallett,
author of Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse
and manager of all beer production at Bell’s Brewery,
for a special presentation on malt and recipe development!
Meeting starts at 6:30 for social drinking.
Presentation starts at 7:00.
Bell’s Two Hearted Ale will be the commercial calibration beer.
Please pick some up in advance and join in the fun!

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KCBM remains committed to our objective (develop the appreciation of homebrew and commercial craft beer and to promote knowledge of the various arts of brewing) and needs YOUR SUPPORT to keep us moving forward!

August 2020 meeting
2020-08-21 07:00 - 21:00 | KS
We are excited to have Seth Klann (Owner, Maltster, Grower and Brewer at Mecca Grade Estate Malt in Madras, Oregon) join our Zoom Meeting on Friday, August 21. The schedule for the evening will be as follows:
7:00 – Social Time
7:30 – Club Business
8:00 – Commercial Calibration (Duvel)
8:15 – Break (time to refill beer!)
8:30 – Seth Klann presenting Home Malting for the Homebrewer
As noted above, we plan to have a Commercial Calibration with Duvel (classic example of BJCP Category 25C – Belgian Golden Strong Ale). Please plan ahead and get yourself some Duvel to taste along with us!!
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Time: Aug 21, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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September 2020 meeting
2020-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | KS
Let’s Get Trivial With Zeb!

October 2020 meeting
2020-10-17 16:00 - 20:00 | KS
Oktoberfest!

Lenexa Grand Pavilion
(Sark-Ko-Par Trails Park)

November 2020 Meeting
2020-11-20 18:30 - 21:30 | KS
We are excited to have Owen Lingley (Co-Owner at Imperial Yeast in Portland, OR) join our Zoom Meeting on Friday, November 20. The schedule for the evening will be as follows:
6:30 – Social Time
7:00 – Club Business
7:30 – DIY Corner: Controlling Ferment Temps (Dann Searcy)
7:45 – Short Break
8:00 – Owen Lingley presenting on Yeast Health and Handling Practices (with Q&A to follow)
Following Owen’s presentation, we will have time for a Q&A session. If you have any questions, you can submit them in advance at the following link (but there will also be a chat available for any new questions that you have during the event):
https://forms.gle/L6CFsAefAJsMn9Mk6
As reflected in the schedule above, Dann Searcy will be featured in the DIY Corner to discuss the design and construction of his fermentation chamber. Dann has often noted that the quality of his brewing (as evidenced by his high percentage of success in competitions) made great strides after he began controlling his fermentation temperatures more precisely. Let’s hear what he has to say on this important subject!
ZOOM Information is provided below:
Topic: KCBM November 2020 Meeting
Time: Nov 20, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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DEADLINE - Holiday Exchange Signup 2020
2020-11-29 21:00 | KS
KCBM HOLIDAY EXCHANGE: Beer/Cider/Mead/Wine
Greetings Bier Meisters,
As announced during our meeting on November 20, we will be having a Holiday Exchange of Beer, Cider, Mead or Wine (any combination, homebrew and/or commercial). The suggested amount should be equivalent to a 6-pack. Our goal is to provide club members with the opportunity to share our latest creations and/or favorite beverages with each other!
Here is the link to register (deadline is November 29 at 9:00 pm):
https://forms.gle/BGTtLMTcJnhxkHp57
DETAILS:

Sign Up Deadline is November 29
Sign up by filling out the survey (link above). Include your name and contact information
You will then be assigned a fellow club member to make delivery/exchange arrangements with
Delivery/Exchange Window: December 4-12

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Prost!
Mike
Mike Butler
President
Kansas City Bier Meisters
Established 1983

December 2020 Holiday Social...
2020-12-12 07:00 - 22:00 | KS
KCBM Virtual Holiday Social will be Saturday, December 12 at 7PM!
KCBM is very excited about our upcoming Virtual Holiday Social! We are hoping that you will join in the holiday fun and spend a high-spirited evening with your KCBM friends! Please dress your virtual holiday best – there might just be a special prize for the Merriest Meister!
Big thanks to everyone who signed up for the Holiday Bottle Exchange! We have gotten the list (checked it twice) and paired up our participants! Our pairings are:
-Dann Searcy and Patrick Brown
-Eric Martin and Richard Cartwright
-Logan Beets and Julia Pitt
-Jason Elder and Rodolfo E Valladares
-Mike Butler and Amanda Burkemper
-Stephanie Butler and Jamye Buelke Naramore (and Cody)
-Myles Burkemper and Jay Highfill
-Shane Kammerer and Mike Kalny
(Bottle exchange participants -please check your emails for a message with additional information.)
Hoping to see you all soon for some festive fun!
Zoom Information:
Topic: KCBM Holiday Zoom Social
Time: Dec 12, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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January 2021 Meeting: BKS Artisan Ales and Alma Mader Brewing
2021-01-15 18:30 - 21:00 | KS
We are super excited to kick off 2021 with Brian Rooney (BKS Artisan Ales) and Nick Mader (Alma Mader Brewing) leading a discussion during our Zoom Meeting on Friday, January 15, 2021. The discussion will be divided into two parts. For the first part, Nick and Brian will discuss their paths to owning/operating a brewery and the challenges involved in getting through startup and into sustainable operation. This discussion will be particularly interesting since Nick and Brian come from different brewing backgrounds (professional vs homebrewer). After that, we will have an informal Q&A session so get your questions about brewing IPA, stout, lager, sours etc. ready for Brian and Nick!!
The schedule for the evening will be as follows:
6:30 – Social Time
7:00 – Club Business
7:30 – DIY Corner: Yeast Bank with Eric Martin
7:45 – Break
8:00 – BKS/Alma Mader Presentation (with Q&A to follow)
As noted above, we will have a Q&A session with Nick and Brian. Please submit questions for them in advance at the following link (but there will also be a chat available for any new questions that you think of during the event):
https://forms.gle/Xancu4HCNqyNPVLPA
Also, BKS was generous enough to donate approximately 500 ounces of hops to fuel brewing for our KCBM members in 2021!! We have Simcoe, Rakau, Nelson Sauvin and Sorachi Ace available! Complete the following form no later than 5PM on January 10 to express an interest in a share of these hops:
https://forms.gle/fBFBdCsQgYHizkSW8
ZOOM Information is provided below:
Topic: KCBM January 2021 Meeting
Time: Jan 15, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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February 2021 Meeting: Brewing Measurements (Joe Rose)
2021-02-19 18:30 - 21:30 | KS
We are very pleased to announce that Joe Rose will be our featured speaker for the February 19 meeting!!! Joe’s topic will be “Brewing Measurements”. Come join us and find out “How Your Beer Measures Up”!!
Joe will discuss the following measurements in homebrewing:

Resolution
Precision
Accuracy
Temperature
Volume
SG
Calibration

We will also have a commercial calibration lead by our new National judges. The calibration beer will be GABF-Gold-Medal-Winning KC Bier Co Pils. Be sure to pick up a 6-pack in advance of the meeting to taste along!
Full meeting schedule (Friday, February 19):
6:30-7:00 Virtual Social Drinking
7:00-7:30 Club Business
7:30-7:45 Commercial Calibration – KC Bier Co Pils
7:45-8:00 Virtual Social Drinking
8:00-9:00 Joe Rose – Brewing Measurements
NOTE: Due to the change in our Annual Competition, we will be conducting judging sessions during the week/weekend of our normal May meeting (so there will not be a club meeting for the month of May). As a result, we are moving up the 2021-22 Board Elections by one month. As a result, we will make an initial call for Board Nominations during the February meeting. We will then accept nominations for a 1-month period (up to and during the March business meeting on March 19, 2021). The election will be held during the business meeting on April 16, 2021. If you or someone you know is interested in being on the KCBM Board for the 2021-22 year, this is your opportunity to nominate and be added to the ballot!!!
Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeting!!!
Zoom Information:
Topic: KCBM February 2021 Meeting
Time: Feb 19, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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March 2021 Meeting: Master Cicerone / TapStar (Neil Witte)
2021-03-19 06:30 - 21:30 | KS
We are very pleased to announce that Neil Witte (Master Cicerone and TapStar Founder) will be our featured speaker for the March 19, 2021 meeting. Neil will provide a comparison of the Cicerone and BJCP programs. Neil will also discuss his latest venture, TapStar. You can read all about TapStar and Neil’s background here:
https://www.tapstar.org/about-tapstar
We will also have a DIY Corner on Kettle Souring lead by our Cody and Jamye Naramore. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and informative session with our reigning High Plains Brewers of the Year!!!
Full meeting schedule (Friday, March 19):
6:30-7:00 Virtual Social Drinking
7:00-7:30 Club Business
7:30-8:00 DIY Corner – Kettle Souring (Cody and Jamye Naramore)
8:00-9:00 Neil Witte (Master Cicerone and TapStar Founder)
9:00-10:00 Virtual Social Drinking
NOTE: As announced during the February meeting, we will be conducting judging sessions during the week/weekend of our normal May meeting (so there will not be a club meeting for the month of May). As a result, we are moving up the 2021-22 Board Elections by one month. We made the initial call for Board Nominations during the February meeting, and are currently accepting nominations up to and during the March 19 business meeting. The election will be held during the business meeting on April 16, 2021. If you or someone you know is interested in being on the KCBM Board for the 2021-22 year, please contact Jay Highfill (KCBM Elections Chairman) at jayhighfill@gmail.com.
FINAL NOTE: You still have the opportunity to participate in the following KCBM38 scale-up categories:

Transport Brewery (Custom Style 35A) – This scale-up is for an English ESB (BJCP 11C). The winner gets a 3 barrel (100 gallon) scale up with Transport Brewery in Shawnee, Kansas. Transport also plans to fill a couple of casks to be poured with a beer engine on the launch day. What a fantastic opportunity to have your ESB on tap, with a side-by-side comparison of cask and conventional tap serving methods!
Crane Brewing (Custom Style 36A) – This scale-up is for a Kellerbier (BJCP 7C). The winner gets to scale up their recipe at Crane Brewing in Raytown, Missouri. Please specify if this is a Pale or Amber Kellerbier.
Servaes Brewing Company (Custom Style 37A) – Show Us Your Adjuncts … At Servaes Brewing Co., we LOVE to brew with all kinds of interesting adjuncts. You’re only limited by your own creativity! Don’t feel constrained by traditional beer adjuncts but also keep in mind how your adjuncts come together to make a tasty beer. Beer must be one of the following base styles: Standard American Beer (BJCP Category 1*), Scottish Ale (14*), Irish Beer (15*), Dark British Beer (16*), Pale American Ale (18*), Amber and Brown American Beer (19*), American Porter and Stout (20*), IPA (21*), European Sour Ale (23*), Gose (27A), Fruit Beer (29*), Spiced Beer (30*). Beer must have AT LEAST one adjunct, and the adjunct(s) must be listed on the entry’s ‘Brewer’s Specifics’ along with the base style.
KC Bier Co (Custom Style 38A) – This scale-up is for a German Ale or Lager (no sours). Please specify the style and include your recipe when you drop off or ship your beer to us.

If interested in entering your beer(s) into any or all of these scale-ups, refer to our competition website: https://kcbmcomp.com
Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeting!!!
Zoom Information:
Topic: KCBM March 2021 Meeting
Time: Mar 19, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 854 9870 7993
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KCBM38 - Shipping Window
2021-04-10 - 2021-04-24 | KC Bier Co, 310 W 79th St, Kansas City, MO, 64114, United States
Kansas City Bier Meisters Annual Competition is receiving entry shipments/deliveries 4/10/21 – 4/24/21.

April 2021 Meeting: Once Upon A Brew...
2021-04-16 18:30 - 21:30 | KS
Please join us on Friday, April 16 @ 6:30 for a VERY FUN and INFORMATIVE meeting!

Jay Highfill – will MC Once Upon a Brew… Story, Apocryphal, and General Amusement of the Kansas City Bier Meisters. Be ready to field questions and share experiences from your brew days – the good, the bad, and the ugly!

Caleb Schickedanz – will lead our commercial calibration discussion – walking us through an evaluation of Tallgrass (WBC) Pub Ale. Be sure to get yours in advance to take part in the discussion!

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And… check out the swag store: Link
Get your orders in by April 30 for delivery by May 13!
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Friday, April 16 Meeting Schedule:
6:30-7:00 Social Time
7:00-7:30 Club Business
7:30-7:50 Commercial Calibration – Tallgrass (WBC) Pub Ale with Caleb Schickedanz

8:00 Once Upon a Brew… – Discussion of all things brewing lead by Jay Highfill

Zoom Info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87138511562?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 871 3851 1562
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Hope to see you on April 16!

KCBM38 - Judging Period
2021-05-01 - 2021-05-20 | Sar-Ko-Par Park, 87th St Parkway and Lackman Rd, Lenexa, 66215, United States
Kansas City Bier Meisters Annual Competition judging 5/1/21 – 5/20/21

July 2021: Party In The Park Membership Drive
2021-07-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Ad Astra Park, 8191 Mauer Road, Lenexa, KS, 66219
Greetings Bier Meisters,
Grab a friend and join KCBM for a PARTY in the PARK!
Date: Saturday, July 17, 2021
Time: 4:00-8:00PM
Location: Ad Astra Park, 8191 Mauer Road, Lenexa
Please bring your own main dish to grill and a side or dessert to share. We will also have yard games, so come join in on the fun!
Please bring your awesome homebrewed creations (in bottles, cans, growlers) to share with the group. If you would like semi-formal evaluation and feedback by one of our BJCP judges, just let us know and we can help out.
This is a membership drive. Please invite friends to hang out with us! Both members and non-members (or maybe we should say not-yet members) are welcome to attend. We are hoping to spread the KCBM LOVE – and expand our ranks of awesome homebrewers, cider and mead makers, and craft beverage enthusiasts!
(Please note – this event is taking the place of our regular July club meeting.)
2021-22 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL LINK:
Please click on the link below to join or renew your membership for the 2021-22 year. The dues are still just $24! Please join now to help support our efforts!!
https://kcbiermeisters.com/join-the-club/
SWAG Order Deadline is JULY 31!!
The SWAG Store is currently open, but make sure to get your items ordered by July 31 for delivery at the August 20 Club Meeting!
https://tinyurl.com/kcbmwear
Prost!
Mike
Mike Butler
President
Kansas City Bier Meisters
Established 1983

August 2021 Meeting: Malt Sensory Evaluation
2021-08-20 18:30 - 21:00 | VFW 7397, 9550 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS, 66215, United States
Please join us in-person Friday, August 20 at the VFW Post 7397 in Lenexa (or via Zoom, if you prefer) for MALT SENSORY TRAINING.

Grand Master Judge Amanda Burkemper and National Judge Jamye Buelke Naramore will guide you through malt sensory training to increase your understanding of various malts, develop your descriptive vocabulary, and compare your palate to other club members. For existing BJCP judges, this course is approved for .5 non-judging BJCP points. Bring your phone or other device and participate in a sensory analysis of 12 different malts – 6 base malts and 6 specialty malts. Overall results will be shared with the group after tasting is complete.

Social is at 6:30 and meeting starts at 7:00. More information about the meeting (including the zoom link) will be posted soon. Hope to see you there!

Don’t forget to renew your membership for the 2021-22 year. Please join now to help support our club!!
https://kcbiermeisters.com/join-the-club/

September 2021 Meeting: Kevin's NHC-WINNING Cider Process
2021-09-17 18:30 - 21:00 | VFW 7397, 9550 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS, 66215, United States
Please join us in-person Friday, September 17 at the VFW Post 7397 in Lenexa for **KEVIN’S NHC-WINNING CIDER PROCESS**. KCBM’s own Kevin Wagner will walk us through his cider-making process. As I am sure you know, Kevin’s Oak-Aged Cider was a 2021 NHC winner! We are super excited that he is going to share his tips and tricks for making great cider!
We will also have **homebrew evaluations**. Please let Mike Butler know if you are interested in a group or 1-to-1 evaluation.
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Full meeting agenda to be posted soon!
Hope to see you there! Please bring a six-pack or growler of your homebrewed beer (or commercial beer) to share!
And… if you haven’t already done so… don’t forget to renew your membership: https://kcbiermeisters.com/join-the-club/

KCBM Oktoberfest 2021
2021-09-25 15:00 - 20:00 | Longview Lake, Longview Lake Shelter 5 & 6, Lee's Summit, 64081, United States
KCBM is pleased to invite all paid members to 2021 Oktoberfest!
*Who?* All PAID KCBM Members (Haven’t joined/renewed yet? Take a minute to visit https://kcbiermeisters.com/join-the-club/ to pay club dues. It’s a bargain – your $24 will be more than covered by the food and drinks at Oktoberfest!)
*When?* Saturday, September 25 – 3pm to 8pm
*Where?* Longview Lake Shelter #5 in Lee’s Summit, MO
*Food?* KCBM will provide two meals per paid membership. We invite you to bring shareable sides and desserts if you like!
*Drinks?* Of course! We will bring the jockey boxes! Members are encouraged to donate beer, mead, and cider in kegs, growlers, bottles, or cans.
*Covid Protocols?* KCBM will follow all applicable covid safety protocols as prescribed by the CDC and local agencies.
Current members please RSVP through this link by September 15: https://forms.gle/XUMqX69JYx9MZgw89
(Still haven’t joined, but can’t miss out on Oktoberfest? Here is the link again to sign-up: https://kcbiermeisters.com/join-the-club/. )

KC Oktoberfest 2021 - KC Bier Company
2021-10-01 17:00 - 23:00, 2021-10-02 11:00 - 23:00 | Oktoberfest @ Crown Center, 2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, 64108, United States
https://kcoktoberfest.com/

October 2021 Meeting: Jackie Rager
2021-10-15 06:30 - 21:00 | VFW 7397, 9550 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS, 66215, United States
Please join us in-person Friday, October 15 at the VFW Post 7397 in Lenexa for **Jackie Rager’s **special presentation! Jackie was one of the founders of KCBM – and he will discuss the “History and Evolution” of the Kansas City Bier Meisters. You don’t want to miss this chance to hear Jackie!
We will also have homebrew evaluations. Please let Mike Butler know if you are interested in a group or 1-to-1 evaluation.
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Full meeting agenda to be posted soon!
Hope to see you there! Please bring a six-pack or growler of your homebrewed beer (or commercial beer) to share!
And… if you haven’t already done so… don’t forget to renew your membership: https://kcbiermeisters.com/join-the-club/

Parkville Brewfest
2021-10-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Parkville Brewfest @ English Landing Park, 8701 McAfee St, Parkville, 64152, United States
https://www.parkvillemicrobrewfest.com/

November 2021 Meeting: Traditional British Cask Ale
2021-11-19 18:30 - 22:00 | VFW 7397, 9550 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS, 66215, United States
Greetings Bier Meisters,
NOVEMBER MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Please join us in-person Friday, November 19 at the VFW Post 7397 in Lenexa to enjoy a special presentation titled “Traditional British Cask Ale” and enjoy the accompanying beer brewed by Sean Greenwood! Sean produces wonderful British styles beer and it will be a treat to hear his presentation and to enjoy beer served from an authentic Beer Engine!
Hope to see you there! Please bring a six-pack or growler of your homebrewed beer (or commercial beer) to share!
And… if you haven’t already done so… don’t forget to renew your membership: https://kcbiermeisters.com/join-the-club/
Homebrew Evaluations:
If you have homebrew that you would like to have evaluated on a 1-on-1 basis by a BJCP judge at the meeting, please bring an extra bottle or two to the meeting and track down Eric Martin to pair you up with a BJCP judge to begin the evaluation process.
Full Meeting Schedule (Friday, November 19):

6:30-7:00 Social Time
7:00-7:45 Club Business
7:45 to 8:00 Social Time
8:00 to 9:00 Main Presentation: Sean Greenwood
9:00 to 10:00 Social Time / Homebrew Evaluations

Prost!
Mike
Mike Butler
President
Kansas City Bier Meisters
Established 1983

December 2021 Holiday Part
2021-12-17 18:00 - 22:00 | VFW 7397, 9550 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS, 66215, United States
Greetings Bier Meisters,
Mark your calendars for the 2021 KCBM HOLIDAY PARTY!
We hope you can join us on Friday, December 17 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at VFW Post 7397 in Lenexa for our Annual Holiday Party. We are looking forward to an evening of fun!

Meal will be potluck – please bring your favorite dish or appetizer to share.
Please bring a special/favorite beer (wrap it to conceal the beer’s identity) for our Beer Gift Exchange.
We will also be crowning the Champion Friendship Brew Team!! Get ready to sample and vote for your favorite Christmas-Movie-Themed homebrew creations! The coveted Traveling Trophy needs a new home:)

Please sign up here if you plan to attend: https://forms.gle/fopfh6RrGdxu6SSg6
Prost!
Mike
Mike Butler
President
Kansas City Bier Meisters
Established 1983

KCBM39 - Shipping Window
2022-01-15 - 2022-01-29 | KC Bier Co, 310 W 79th St, Kansas City, MO, 64114, United States
Kansas City Bier Meisters Annual Competition is receiving entry shipments/deliveries 1/15/2022 – 1/29/2022

KCBM39 - Judging Period
2022-02-05 - 2022-02-19 | KC Bier Co, 310 W 79th St, Kansas City, MO, 64114, United States
Kansas City Bier Meisters Annual Competition judging 2/5/2022 – 2/19/2022

March 2022 Meeting: Polish Mead
2022-03-18 06:30 - 22:00 | VFW 7397, 9550 Pflumm Rd, Lenexa, KS, 66215, United States
Greetings Bier Meisters,
MARCH 18 MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
Please join us on Friday, March 18 at the VFW Post 7397 in Lenexa to enjoy a special presentation on Polish Mead Making by our own Jason Elder!
Jason’s presentation will start ~8:00 pm, and will also be streamed via Facebook Live on the Club’s FB site. Here is a general agenda of what Jason plans to cover:

History of Polish Meads
BJCP Definition
Overview of how to make them
Go through each of 4 types of Polish Mead ( There will be a tasting or 2 for each one of these types)
Wrap-Up
Q/A

Hope to see you there! Please bring a six-pack or growler of your homebrewed (or commercial) beer/mead/cider to share!
And… if you haven’t already done so… don’t forget to renew your membership: https://kcbiermeisters.com/join-the-club/
Homebrew Evaluations:
If you have homebrew that you would like to have evaluated on a 1-on-1 basis by a BJCP judge at the meeting, please bring an extra bottle or two to the meeting and track down Mike Butler or Eric Martin to pair you up with a BJCP judge to begin the evaluation process.
If you have homebrew that you would like evaluated by the group at the meeting, please bring an extra growler (or at least 4 bottles) and track down Mike Butler or Eric Martin to work out the details. We typically do this anonymously at first, and then the brewer will have the option to unveil or stay anonymous near the end of the process:)
Upcoming Club Election:
We will be opening the floor for Board Nominations for the June 2022 through May 2023 term at the March meeting. If you or someone you know is interested in running for a Board position, please give it some thought prior to the March meeting. We will take final nominations at the April 15 meeting, with the Club Election to be held at the May 20 club meeting.
We are also in the process of re-evaluating the venue for our monthly meetings. Current options are the VFW Post 7397 in Lenexa and Christ the King Catholic Church in KCMO. If you have other options in mind, feel free to contact me to discuss further. Similar to the Board Elections, we will take a final vote of paid members to decide the preferred venue for the June 2022 to May 2023 term as part of the election.
KCBM39 – Recap of Our Annual Homebrew Competition:
Now that our annual competition (KCBM39) is complete, the Board and Organizing Committee would like to express our gratitude to all the VOLUNTEERS that made it such a huge success. We will be providing a summary of our volunteer help and a breakdown of the revenue and expenses from the annual competition. The financial success from our Competition helps to keep our annual dues very low ($24), allows us to fund a lot of the club activities that we are able to enjoy together, and gives us the chance to further support our charitable partner, Harvesters. We look forward to sharing this information with you all:)
Full Meeting Schedule (Friday, March 18):

6:30-7:00 Social Time
7:00-7:45 Club Business
7:45 to 8:00 Social Time
8:00 to 9:00 Main Presentation
9:00 to 10:00 Social Time / Homebrew Evaluations

Prost!
Mike
Mike Butler
President
Kansas City Bier Meisters
Established 1983
