In case you missed, it, and since not all members are on Facebook – It’s time for Big Brew 2026! This is the AHA’s (American Homebrewers Association) celebration of National Homebrew Day!
Thanks to Columbus Brewing Company for once again hosting us at their production facility (2555 Harrison Rd, Columbus OH 43204) and for producing a batch of wort that homebrewers may take *FREE of charge* to boil onsite or to take home. It is a big honor that CBC takes such great care of us.
There are three official recipes for Big Brew 2026 and we selected Monk’s Ration Trappist-Style Single. CBC may adapt the grain bill slightly to use ingredients that they have in stock. They are aiming to hit as close as they can to 13.3P OG. Homebrewers will collect wort from the mash. You’ll be responsible for using your own hops, yeast and other additions. You do not need to follow the recipe. You can take enough wort to make two batches, and change up the hops and yeast. Consider picking up your hops and yeast from Buckeye Brewcraft at their new location in Gahanna.
Saturday, May 2 at 9 am
- Set up your kettle on the west side of the building. Gas systems only; no electric hook-ups.
- Or come with a carboy or a bucket, or two, to take home wort.
- You can definitely boil one batch and take home another batch from the mash, as CBC always has plenty of wort.
- CBC will be ready with wort around 9:15 am.
- Even if you’re taking wort to go, you can still stick around and socialize a bit!
- CBC’s taproom will open at 11 am. Once you’ve packed up your equipment, why not show them thanks by grabbing a pint and some food?
Basic Packing List
- Kettle, sanitized fermenter, chiller, and all hoses and other equipment you need for a boil and to rack into your fermenter.
- Recipe – the official one or your modified one.
- Hops, yeast, and any necessary kettle additions.
- Tent, table, and chairs as necessary.
- Check the weather and bring as needed: layers, sunscreen, umbrella.
- Drinking water.
- Homebrew or other fun beers to share.
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