The third Oxford Brewers Homebrewing Competition took place on March 21st 2018. The mandatory style was Trappist Single (see official guidelines). A total of 5 brewers were taking part, while about 14 judges used their best abilities to pick the rightful brewmaster, this time John Snelson. He generously provided the winning recipe. We extend our…Continue reading Homebrewing Competition: Spring 2018
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Homebrewing Competitions
The Oxford Brewers have been holding a termly homebrewing competition since Summer 2017. The next contest will take place on March 20th 2019 and contestants should brew a Rye IPA. See also our rules. Previous competitions: Fall 2018, Dark Mild. Brewmaster: Ed Williamson. Summer 2018, Weißbier. Brewmaster: Giles Strother. Spring 2018, Trappist Single. Brewmaster: John Snelson. Fall 2017,…Continue reading Homebrewing Competitions
Homebrewing Competition: Rules
The following are the rules under which the Oxford Brewers Homebrewing Competitions take place. ENTERING: Everyone is free to enter. Only one entry per person. Any brewing technique is allowed. Please bring 2L of your brew on competition day. Although strongly encouraged, you do not have to be present on that day if you can…Continue reading Homebrewing Competition: Rules
Homebrewing Competition: Fall 2017
The second Oxford Brewers Homebrewing Competition took place on October 18th 2017, and focused on English Porters (see the official guidelines). A total of 11 brewers offered their poisons to a panel of judges. The winner was Tom Rhodes with his Really Oughtta Porter, for which he generously provided the recipe. Major props! We naturally thank the Chequers, on…Continue reading Homebrewing Competition: Fall 2017
Homebrewing Competition: Summer 2017
The very first Homebrewing Competition of the Oxford Brewers took place on June 21st 2017. The mandatory style was Session-strength American Pale Ale (see the official guidelines). The winner of that first edition was Giles Strother, and he very kindly agreed to share his recipe. Congratulations to him! We naturally thank the Chequers, on High street, for…Continue reading Homebrewing Competition: Summer 2017
Oxford Brewers Comparison Brew
For 2014 the brew group has decided to shuffle things around a little. The annual taste and swap has moved back from its traditional summer date, to 5th October. This is to take it away from the pressures of summer holidays, and also to open up the opportunity for those that brew in the spring…Continue reading Oxford Brewers Comparison Brew
Compass Brewery Competition
The Compass Brewery are running a home brewing competition! Mattias Sjöberg, a member of the group and owner and founder of the Compass Brewery brewing roots started in home brewing, back in his native Sweden. After coming to the UK he studied brewing at the Herriot Watt and his brewing career took him to companies like…Continue reading Compass Brewery Competition
Taste & Swap Day 2012
The Oxford Brewers Group’s Annual taste and swap event was held on the 16th June, at the now customary Marston Scout Hut Hall. This year’s speaker was Mattias Sjoberg, group member and founder / owner of the Compass Brewery. Mattias told us all about the journey of setting up his brewery and his beers. Mattias took…Continue reading Taste & Swap Day 2012
Taste & Swap 2012
Get ready for the 2012 Taste & Swap event! The venue will be the Marston Scout Hut hall on the Marston Road in Oxford The event will take place on the weekend of the 16th – 17th June (actual day to be confirmed) Hopefully we will have some of the XT Brewing Jubilee Beer that…Continue reading Taste & Swap 2012
The Big Brew Event – 5th May 2012
The American homebrew movement has the benefit of a day of their own, 7th May is recognised by the US congress as National Homebrew Day. The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) draw people together at the at a weekend close to that date to help celebrate with the Big Brew Event. This year they are holding…Continue reading The Big Brew Event – 5th May 2012