Albany Brew Crafters

01/16/2025

Time for the yearly post on the "regular" club page 🙂 (as always, please visit the club facebook discussion group page for all of the day-to-day club discussion, news, and activity information).
All 2024 officers ran uncontested and were re-elected at this weeks meeting, so there won't be any changes for 2025.
As discussed, there will be some improvements to the club competitions format and prize structure to hopefully increase participation and reward the winners appropriately.
And lastly, if you haven't been to a meeting in awhile, they're always the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the warbler brewery in Delmar.
Cheers to a great 2025 for ABC!

01/18/2024

Good morning!
Last night was our annual officer elections. Your 2024 ABC officers are: President - Jason Galea, Secretary - Mike Smith, Treasurer - Andrew Bachert. Outgoing secretary Travis Doyle will assist as needed as "margrave", primarily with IT type stuff.
I also wanted to thank everyone who attends meetings and makes the club as successful as it is! We always have loads of great homebrew and interesting discussions.
Lastly, your periodic reminder that the most up to date club activity & info can be found on our discussion group page, so head over there if you want to participate.
Thanks everyone!
-Jason
PS: if you aren't aware, we are moving the meetings to the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 going forward; the next one will be Feb 13th. Cheers!

04/23/2021

We have over 300 lbs of grains and specialty malts for Albany Brew Crafters members. Contact club officers to pick up grains for your next brew.

Catskill Crystal 120 “95% Crystalized”
Brand New York Craft Malt
Moisture 3.9 %
Color 120-130 L
Extract 79.55%
Quantity 16.6 lbs

Saranac Special Roasted Malt
Brand New York Craft Malt
Moisture 2.5 %
Color 40-50 L
Extract 75.5 %
Quantity 13.0 lbs

Saranac Extra Special Roasted Malt
Brand New York Craft Malt
Moisture
Color 120 - 130 L
Extract
Quantity 12.5 lbs

CaraCrystal Wheat
Brand Briess
Moisture 4.0%
Color 55 L
Extract 78%
Quantity 50.0 lbs

Saranac Special Dark Wheat
Brand New York Craft Malt
Moisture 2.5 %
Color 120-130 L
Extract 76.0%
Quantity 20.8 lbs

Chautauqua Chocolate Rye
Brand New York Craft Malt
Moisture 4.1%
Color 290-350 L
Extract
Quantity 30.8 lbs

Chautauqua Chocolate Wheat
Brand New York Craft Malt
Moisture 5.5 %
Color 290-350 L
Extract
Quantity 24.6 lbs

Upstate Hard Red Wheat
Brand New York Craft Malt
Moisture 4.7%
Color 3.34 L
Extract 82.9%
Quantity 37.5 lbs

Malted Hard Red Wheat
Brand Argyle Craft Malt & Hops
Moisture 4.7%
Color 3.34 L
Extract 82.9%
Quantity 22.2 lbs

O-AT-KA Malted Oats
Brand New Craft Malts
Moisture 4.8 %
Color 2.4 L
Extract 59.4 %
Quantity 22.2 lbs

Rye Malt
Brand Canada Malting Rye
Moisture 5.0 %
Color 2.3 – 3.0 L
Extract
Quantity 30.0 lbs

03/23/2021

If you would like to take home 5 gallons of Not Hazy IPA to ferment, we are brewing a batch of it for our Emporium Farm Brewery taproom next door this coming Friday, March 26th. If you sign up you can pick up this wort after 3pm Friday.

We are looking for 6 people to sign up for this one. This is a malty, fruity citrusy 7.1 % IPA. The cost is $50, which will provide you with 5 gallons of wort to ferment and a yeast. If you want us to supply the bucket and lid for you, it is an additional $15 and you can call us to pay by credit card over the phone, or come on in.

The first 6 people to Pre-pay for this will reserve a spot. This is a popular one so don't wait to reserve yours!

Homebrew Emporium / Emporium Farm Brewery
472 North Greenbush Road
Rensselaer, NY 12144
518 283 7094

03/12/2021

Spring has Sprung! The spring grain buy is here. If there is any interest a some club purchases of the bulk grain buy, please reach out to Jason Galea or Andy Bachert and we will coordinate.

Quality products. Expert advice.

01/23/2021

Hello fellow brew crafters!
In case you haven't heard, the national homebrew competition WILL be happening this year; see this page for full details: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/national-homebrew-competition/ Here are some of the notable changes: all judging at one location, a higher entry fee, you need to ship 6 bottles, and shipping window is from March 29- April 9. If you've got a great recipe, don't be shy to enter it! Have a great weekend! 🍺

2021 Important Dates Competition Announcement November 2020 Rules & Regulations December 2020 Registration & Payment February 17 – March 3 Shipping Window March 29 – April 9 2021 Competition Status In 2021, the competition will move to a single-site judge center. Please read the 2021 Competition...

12/26/2020

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good flight!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas season this year. We hope you had the opportunity to share some great beer with those important to you.

12/15/2020

The Beer is Here!

Starting distribution today of our pre-ordered beers for our Online Tasting Session with The Warbler Brewery . If you missed out on your pre-order, we have a couple extra so this is your LAST CHANCE to get in on the fun. Send a message to the club or to Jesse Lasky for details.