Monmouth County Homebrewers Association

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Monmouth County Homebrewers Association

** Visit www.mcha.club for membership information ** Founded in 2016, we are the only brew club located in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Monmouth County Homebrewers Association is proud to be a registered member of the American Homebrewers Association. MCHA is organized and run by long time Homebrewer, The Screwy Brewer. Our meetings are held on the last Monday of every month, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Jughandle Brewing Co. located at 4043 NJ-33, Tinton Falls, NJ.

08/26/2026

Ever thought about entering a homebrew competition? Or maybe you've already entered a few and have some stories to tell?
Join us for "Tales of Competitions Past," where MCHA members will share their experiences, successes, failures, lessons learned, and maybe a few competition war stories.
Monday, August 31, 2026
7PM
Twin Lights Brewing
4057 Asbury Ave, Tinton Falls, NJ
Whether you're a competition veteran or have never submitted a beer, come join the conversation.
New members and guests are always welcome.

08/05/2026

July 2026 Meeting Recap – MCHA
July was a busy month for the Monmouth County Homebrewers Association, with 9 members and 2 prospective members joining us at Twin Lights Brewing.
The evening started with a major milestone for our club: members picked up and divided a massive bulk grain order totaling 770 pounds of malt. A huge thank you to Mike and Kevin for coordinating the effort.
We also talked about some exciting opportunities ahead. Kevin met with the team at Triumph Brewing in Red Bank, who are interested in potentially hosting a wort share competition with the club. The concept would have the brewery produce a batch of wort that participating homebrewers could take home and turn into their own beer using their choice of yeast, hops, and adjuncts. The finished beers could then return to Triumph for judging. More details may develop for later this year.
The club is also joining the Ocean County Homebrewers for a September 12 visit to Rabbit Hill Malt Farm in Cumberland County.
And there’s a summer social coming up! Erik D. has generously offered to host MCHA members and their families at his home on Sunday, August 23. Food and drinks will be provided.
The main event of the evening was finally tasting the beers from our Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone Project.
Seven members brewed the same recipe using the same ingredients, but the results showed some interesting differences. Mash temperatures, fermentation schedules, yeast selection, and brewing equipment can all have an impact on the finished beer.
The tasting included seven Sierra Nevada clones plus seven additional homebrews — 14 beers total, tying the club record for the most homebrews shared at a meeting.
Next Meeting:
Monday, August 31, 2026
7PM at Twin Lights Brewing
“Tales of Competitions Past”

07/23/2026

JULY MEETING – MONDAY!!!
One recipe. Multiple brewers. Countless results.
Join the Monmouth County Homebrewers Association as we taste the results of our Pale Ale Project. Members brewed the same Sierra Nevada Pale Ale recipe using the same ingredients on their own brewing systems, creating a unique opportunity to compare how equipment, process, and technique influence the finished beer.
Monday, July 27, 2026
7:00 PM
Twin Lights Brewing
4057 Asbury Ave, Tinton Falls, NJ
Interested in homebrewing? Come see what our club is all about. Guests and prospective members are always welcome.

07/14/2026

June Meeting Recap
Thanks to everyone who came out Monday night. We had 9 members plus a prospective member, and it turned into one of our biggest tasting nights yet.
The discussion on adding fruit to beer generated a lot of good conversation. Members shared experiences using fresh fruit, extracts, concentrates, tinctures, and talked about when additions work best during the brewing process.
Welcome to Eric, who joined us for his first meeting. He brought homegrown hops to share and got us talking about hop harvest season. Erik also shared a great handout from a recent conference and suggested organizing a visit to Rabbit Hill Malt House with the Ocean County Homebrewers.
We also finalized the bulk grain order for the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale project, so keep an eye out for updates.
The highlight of the night was the tasting. Fourteen homebrews were shared, tying the club record.
Thanks to everyone who brought beer, participated in the discussion, and made it another excellent meeting.

06/24/2026

JUNE MEETING – MCHA
This month we’ll be talking all about adding fruit to homebrew.
Join the Monmouth County Homebrewers Association for a discussion on techniques, timing, ingredient choices, and experiences using fruit in beer, cider, and more.
Monday, June 29, 2026
7PM
Twin Lights Brewing
4057 Asbury Ave, Tinton Falls, NJ
Whether you’ve brewed a fruited sour, added berries to a wheat beer, or are just curious about the process, come join the discussion.
New members and guests are always welcome.

05/27/2026

May 2026 Meeting Recap – MCHA
The Monmouth County Homebrewers Association met on May 18 at Twin Lights Brewing in Tinton Falls. The meeting was moved up one week due to Memorial Day weekend.
With no formal topic scheduled, the night turned into a relaxed but productive discussion covering a range of brewing topics.
President Kevin coordinated details for the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone Project, with participating members planning to meet for ingredient distribution ahead of the July tasting.
Members also discussed different methods for adding sugar during the brewing process, including additions during the boil, while transferring wort, and during active fermentation.
Another upcoming highlight: one member mentioned plans to bring in homemade wines from several vintages for future tastings.
The night wrapped up with seven homebrews shared, including a Belgian Dubbel, multiple IPAs, a Dunkelweizen, Belgian Hybrid, and even a homemade grape juice wine.
Next Meeting:
Monday, June 29, 2026 – 7PM
Twin Lights Brewing – Tinton Falls, NJ
Topic: Adding Fruit to Homebrew

05/15/2026

May MCHA Meeting – Date Change Reminder
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the Monmouth County Homebrewers Association will be meeting one week early this month.
📅 Monday, May 18, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Twin Lights Brewing
4057 Asbury Ave, Tinton Falls, NJ
Join us for another evening of homebrewing discussion, beer talk, and community. New members and curious future brewers are always welcome.

05/05/2026

The Monmouth County Homebrewers Association met on April 27, 2026 at Twin Lights Brewing, with 11 members in attendance.
President Kevin reminded members that the deadline for the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale project submission closed that evening. The group also moved the tasting of those beers to July, with June’s meeting focusing on fruit additions in homebrew.
The main topic of the night was temperature control, with a strong discussion around the tools and techniques members use. Equipment mentioned included brew jackets, desk heaters, Inkbird controllers, heating mats, and even some more creative DIY approaches.
Most members shared that they rely on freezers paired with temperature controllers, and the conversation expanded into ways to adapt setups for different fermenters, including conicals. The group’s DIY mindset led to some creative problem-solving ideas.
Vince brought in a modified stainless steel bucket and demonstrated how he manages fermentation with his setup.
There was also discussion about organizing another bulk grain purchase, potentially coordinated through our host. More details to come.
The meeting concluded with a tasting of 12 homebrews, the largest since June 2025.

04/25/2026

April Meeting – Temperature Control Discussion
The Monmouth County Homebrewers Association will be meeting on Monday, April 27th at 7PM at Twin Lights Brewing in Tinton Falls.
This month’s topic is Temperature Control, a key part of the brewing process that can significantly impact the quality and consistency of your beer. We’ll discuss different methods, equipment, and approaches used by members.
Whether you’re new to homebrewing or looking to refine your process, this is a great meeting to attend.
📍 Twin Lights Brewing
4057 Asbury Ave, Tinton Falls, NJ
April 27, 2026 @ 7PM

04/06/2026

The Monmouth County Homebrewers Association met on March 30, 2026 at Twin Lights Brewing in Tinton Falls, with 11 members in attendance.

With President Kevin away, Secretary Tom led the meeting, which focused on an exciting upcoming group brewing project. Members will be brewing the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale recipe as published by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Each participant will use the same ingredients on their own system, giving the group a chance to compare how different setups impact the final beer. A poll will be sent out to coordinate bulk ingredient purchases.

We also discussed potential brewery meet-ups, including opportunities with Belford Brewing Company, Alternate Ending Beer Co., and Bakes Brewing Co. These informal events will give members a chance to tour facilities and speak with professional brewers.
Vince brought in a DIY jockey box, showcasing a portable draft system built from a wheeled cooler with dual taps and CO₂ input—an excellent example of creative homebrewing hardware.

The club also began planning for American Homebrewers Association Big Brew on May 2, with Bill offering to host at the Sea Girt Firehouse.

Another idea discussed was a “Pepsi challenge” style blind tasting, where members would try to identify beer styles and ingredients without prior knowledge.
The meeting concluded with a tasting of eight homebrews.

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Colts Neck, NJ
07727

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http://www.mcha.club/

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