Sorry folks, another and hopefully final change back to Patriot.
Planning is continuing for the 2019 ACB Clone Beer Challenge. This will take place at Lacons Brewery in Great Yarmouth. The date of the visit is yet to be finalised but we are moving the visit to January 2020 - this will depend on the brewery. More on this soon.
I am in touch with Lacons and will work with Head Brewer Will to try to improve on the recipe details we received previously. Lacons have already stated that we cannot have their yeast so I have asked for suggested alternatives.
It was agreed at the meeting in Norwich in January that each region can arrange their own judging to determine which beers go forward for judging at the brewery. You will see the clone challenge in the regular monthly meeting schedule but this does not always work well due to the differing times between ACB first Saturday meeting and the brewery visit. Please liaise with your local regional chairperson on this point.
Unlike last year’s brewery visit, we will not be arranging a region wide minibus as the brewery is relatively easy to get to by public transport. I suggest we do however get collaborating when it comes to getting to and from the railway station in Great Yarmouth. Feel free to collaborate on sharing travel where appropriate though.
More details of the visit will appear here soon.
