Entries by Tad Johnston

Beer Judging Session Wednesday April 24 – Call for Judges

We will be doing a small preliminary session for the Mayfaire Homebrew Competition this Wednesday, April 24th at the Culver City shop.  We plan to get started at 7:00 PM. We need a total of six judges and two stewards.  If you can help out, please drop me a line at Competitions@PacificGravity.com.   Also, sign up […]

Competition Corner – April 2013

The time is now to get your entries ready for the 35th Annual Mayfaire Homebrew Competition hosted by the Maltose Falcons. On line registration is up and running now and your entries must be received no later than April 18th.  Also sign up for judging on Sat, April 27th.    Details can be found at http://maltosefalcons.com/comps/2013mayfaire […]

Competition Corner – March 2013

Well, after talking to some of you after the AHA National Homebrew Competition registration fiasco, I know that at least some of you got registrations confirmed.  Now is the time to get your physical entries ready to go.   You can drop them off assuming they are going to San Diego, by Monday March 18th at […]

Reminder – Sign Up for Tustin Monster Brew Now

Remember to sign up for the Tustin Monster brew by Thursday, February 28th.  After that, we will open up any remaining slots to other local homebrew clubs. Please drop an email to me at competitions@PacificGravity.com  and our treasurer Tim Bardet at Treasurer@PacificGravity.com  to reserve your slot. The cost will be $30 for each 5 gallons […]

Competition Corner – February, 2013

The entry window for the AHA Nationals opens at NOON (PST) on Tuesday February 26th this year.  I point out the exact time, because last year, the entire competition was filled with entries after about 36 hours.  Many worthy entrants got shut out last year by the sudden surge in the registration rate.  So make […]

How do I modify my Tustin Brew #5

This Month’s Question:  How do I modify my wort from the Monster Brew at Tustin Brewing? Answer: I hope you are all planning to join us at Tustin Brewing’s Fifth Annual Monster Brew, Saturday, March 9th, 2013, from 6 am to 2 pm hosted by our very own Jon Porter.  We’ll be brewing up a […]

Tustin Monster Brew March 9th

On March 9, 2013 the Tustin Brewing Company and its Brewmaster, PG’s Jon Porter, will be hosting their 5th professional style Monster Brew. PG Brewmaster Carl Townsend and Jon have developed a new base wort for this event. This year we are going for a spelt-based recipe with about 1/3rd spelt malt and a bit […]

Competition Corner – AFC Entry Extension

We’ve pushed the entry window for America’s Finest City Homebrew competition organized the QUAFF.he first competition of the 2013 brewing year is upon us.   You now have until Saturday,  February 9th for the to drop off your entries at the Culver City shop.  Registration is up and running at https://quaff.org/AFC-2013/ .  You need 2 bottles […]

Competition Corner – January 2013

The first competition of the 2013 brewing year is upon us.  Entries are due Friday, February 1st for the America’s Finest City Homebrew competition organized the QUAFF.  You can drop off your entries at the Culver City shop.  Registration is up and running at https://quaff.org/AFC-2013/ .  You need 2 bottles per entry and the entry […]