The Homebrew ZOO - Zymurgists of the Ozarks

03/26/2026

🎯 THE HUNT IS ON. 🎯
Open Season — our BJCP sanctioned homebrew competition — is officially announced!
🗓 Judging: May 16th
📬 Entries due: Early May
🏆 Prizes + Best of Show up for grabs
Think your brew has what it takes? Register now — link in bio! 🍻
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03/26/2026

🎯 OPEN SEASON IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🎯
The Homebrew Z.O.O. is proud to announce Open Season — our BJCP sanctioned homebrew competition — is back and bigger than ever! We're expecting 150+ entries across all BJCP categories, judged by certified experts who know their stuff.
📅 Judging Day: May 16th
📬 Entry Deadline: Early May
💰 Entry fee applies — details at the link below
🏆 Prizes awarded, including a coveted Best of Show
Whether you've been brewing for 20 years or 20 months, this is YOUR competition. Get your best batches ready — the season is open! 🍺
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Register to enter or judge Open Season 2026

02/22/2026

One of the best adult field trips we have coordinated as a club.

The KC Beirmiesters hosted an amazing competition and pulled off one of the best awards cermenonies.

Our Open Season 2026 is moving along and we are excited to host our own competition in May. Stay tuned

02/17/2026

Emergency Meeting relocation!!!

Unfourtunatley our regular meeting place of Show-Me Brewing is experiencing an unexpected closure.

Therefore we will be relocating to Banter Brewing Co. this evening 2/17.

12/10/2025

Officer's meeting talking about the year's homebrew accomplishments and next year's possibilities!

12/08/2025

📣 December Officer’s Meeting 🍻

Hey Zymurgists! Just a quick reminder that we’re having our Officer’s Meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday, December 9th) at Hold Fast Brewing starting at 6:30 PM.

We’ll be discussing upcoming high gravity night, brew competitions, and plans for the next few months — so if you’re an officer or just want to see how the cookie crumbles, then come join us!

Grab a pint, share some ideas, and let’s keep the Z.O.O. community thriving. 🦓🍺

📍 Hold Fast Brewing
🕡 6:30 PM – December 9th

11/19/2025

We have the apparel sign-up sheet here tonight!

Here's a neat custom embroidery that is on display on David Koepke.

🍻Cheers!🍻

11/11/2025

📣 November Officer’s Meeting 🍻

Hey Zymurgists! Just a quick reminder that we’re having our Officer’s Meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday, November 11th) at Hold Fast Brewing starting at 6:30 PM.

We’ll be discussing upcoming club events, brew competitions, and plans for the next few months — so if you’re an officer or just want to see how the sausage (or beer!) gets made, come join us!

Grab a pint, share some ideas, and let’s keep the ZOO community thriving. 🦓🍺

📍 Hold Fast Brewing
🕡 6:30 PM – November 11th

09/16/2025

🍻 Homebrew Club Meeting Tonight! 🍻

Join us this evening for a packed night of brewing fun and learning:

✨ Raffle – We’re giving away electric brewing equipment! Don’t miss your chance to take your brew day to the next level.
👃 Sensory Panel – Test your palate with an off-flavor tasting panel. It’s the perfect way to sharpen your brewing and tasting skills.
🗳️ Officer Elections – Have your say in the future of our club and vote in our officer elections.

📍 Show-Me Brewing
🕖 6:30pm

Bring your latest homebrew to share, grab some raffle tickets, and come hang out with your fellow brewers. See you tonight! 🍺

05/13/2025

Last minute Officers meeting post:

We will be at Banter Brewing Co. today around 6pm.

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