Draught Board Homebrew Club's Home Page

Who we are :

The Draught Board is an AHA recognized club and one of the oldest homebrew clubs in existence. The club was founded by the late Jim Weathers and his wife Georgia in the early 70's. One of the original members of the club (Lee Coe) worked with Senator Alan Cranston to enact the first legislation that lead to the legalization of homebrewing in California. Over the years the club has evolved and grown, but remains small and technically oriented.

The club draws its membership primarily from the San Francisco East Bay, but has members spanning the Bay Area from as far south as Gilroy, north to Richmond and east to Tracy. The club membership is made up of all types of homebrewer, but in general the club members are a pretty advanced bunch when it comes to brewing talents. We are always looking for new members and welcome any and all brewers at any level of brewing expertise to join us in the fine craft of homebrewing.

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Club Charter :

To promote homebrewing and appreciation of fine beers and meads through a program of education, competition, tasting and social activities.

Where and when we meet :

We usually meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Brewmaster Homebrew supply shop located on 2315 Verna Court, Marina Blvd, San Leandro, Calif. Our meetings start at 2pm. For additional information about the club and meetings you can contact Ken Koupal at (510)829-7934

Special Activities :

The Draught Board hosts the Bay Area Brewoff each year. This years competition was held at the HopYard Ale House & Grill, 3015 Hopyard Road in Pleasanton, Calif. The date of the competition was February 1st, 1997.

Look here for 1997 National Bay Area Brewoff Results

Our Devoted Club Officers :

President - Charlie Webster
Vice President - Roger St. Denis
Secretary - Ken Koupal
Treasurer - Bruce Brazil

1997 Meeting Beer Styles Calendar & Special Activities :

Jan - Pale Ales
Feb - Dark Ales, 1997 National Bay Area Brewoff
Mar - Lager Ale / Steam; St. George Distillery Tour
Apr - Dark Lager, AHA nationals 1st round; Pub Crawl - Walnut Creek; Meeting Tech Topic - Brewing Grains
May - Bock, Group Brew-in(Check out the Brew-in group photo) , National homebrew day.
Jun - Light Lager, AHA national conference; Meeting Tech Topic - Equipment
Jul - Wheat beer, Club Picnic
Aug - Mead & Wheat Wines; Pub Crawl - San Francisco; Meeting Tech Topic - Water Chemistry
Sep - Belgian
Oct - Fest Beers
Nov - Old & Strong Ales, San Francisco All State Comp.; Meeting - Elections
Dec - Xmas beers, xmas party

Lending Library :

We have the following books in the club library -

Malting & Brewing Science Vol. I & II
The Practical Brewer

Garage Sale :

Used and surplus stuff for sale or give away

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