October 2025 Lehigh Valley Homebrewers Newsletter
- Steve Anthony
- Oct 25
- 4 min read
Greetings Brewers,
A reminder that our meeting will be on Tuesday, October 28th, at Gallows Hill Spirits in Allentown, PA. Grab something to eat before you arrive, as usual the meeting starts a 7:30PM.
Do you know someone who's been thinking about starting to brew? Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day is right around the corner, this year we'll be back brewing at Chris Becker's home in Northampton. Note that we're celebrating on November 8th, not November 1st. Come out and either brew the Imperial Stout recipe to go into an ex-bourbon barrel (and get back the beer after aging), brew another recipe that you've had your eye on, or just come hang out.
Club elections will be happening next month, so if you're interested in being an officer, or know someone who is, nominations will happen at the October and November meetings before voting.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Brewer's Village Beer Fest at Steelstacks this month! I had a great time popping in to collect beer to serve at The National Museum of Industrial History that evening during their Iron Pour event, and several attendees were having fun telling me which beers not to take. We'll be back at the museum for First Friday again this month, so if you have cans/bottles/a half growler to donate or can serve, sign up on the events page.
Mike Biedler's Pro-Am collaboration beer "Not Hot", a jalapeño cream ale awarded at CRAFTED!, was released at Hijinx Brewing this week! If you couldn't make it out for the release meetup, make sure you get out there to try it. As the name suggests, it is not spicy for those of you who may balk at jalapeño. Didn't know there was a release meetup? Join the Google Group (see the note at the end of the newsletter)!
If you're looking to become BJCP certified, we pushed out exam date back, from November to February 28, 2026. Watch the website and Google Group for info on registering. If you're looking to become a judge, our new provisional judges, Rob, Dennis, and Griffin will be happy to help you pass the online entrance exam.
Finally, the usual reminder that we've been looking for an alternative with a low barrier to entry for notifying those interested in news, festival opportunities, or event reminders, etc. outside of the monthly newsletter cycle. To this end, we've created the "LVHB News" Google Group. If you're interested, you should be able to search for lvhb-news@googlegroups.com in the Google Groups search and request to join.
See you Tuesday,
Steve Anthony
LVHB Club President
Future Meetings:
Meetings are open to anyone (21 and older) who home brews (beer, wine, cider, mead) or is interested in learning about home brewing. Our club has over 30 certified judges and several members who have "gone pro" by opening their own brewery, meadery, or distillery! - So bring your latest craft creation and get some constructive feedback and/or accolades!
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
OUR BREWERS (are awesome!)
Mike Biedler's Pro-Am collaboration beer "Not Hot", a jalapeño cream ale awarded at CRAFTED!, was released at Hijinx Brewing this week! Get out there and try it.
CLUB COMPETITIONS
Nothing upcoming, but suggestions are welcome!
UPCOMING BJCP COMPETITIONS
Full list is available here.
Recommended Local Homebrew Competitions:
OTHER CLUB INFO
The details for most of our happenings (news, events, etc.) will either be included in the monthly newsletter or will be found on the LVHB Website Club Info page. More random thoughts, photos, and links will be shared via the club Facebook page. Find photos of our brewing activities on Instagram! @lehighvalleyhomebrewers
Are you an AHA member? As we prepare to do club membership renewals, it's a good time to consider adding or renewing an AHA Membership for yourself or your brewing buddy. Use our link (click the image below) and the club gets credit for your membership!
Member Benefits
Keystone Homebrew Supply offers 10% off online and in-store purchases for LVHB members as well as a points based loyalty reward program. They offer weekly local delivery on Saturday at Bonn Place in Bethlehem (just place your order by Thursday). Keystone offers full sacks of grain as well as a large selection of brewing and wine making equipment. Also, for most local competitions they provide a drop off point so you don't have to mail in your entries! https://www.keystonehomebrew.com/ Hop and Grain offers members 20% off purchases on their online store, free shipping and flexible local pick-up options. You'll find them very accommodating, even if you require a special order. https://hopandgrain.us/
Brew Hardware offers members a 5% discount as well! https://www.brewhardware.com/Default.asp
GrogTags offers members 15% off with the code on the member page - get creative with your labels and prepare for the 2025 label competition!
There's no excuse not to brew because you can't get ingredients or equipment! Thank you to the local shops that support our club!
See all the benefits of membership as well as how to join here.
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