This year, High Plains Drafters was invited to serve homebrew beer at Wyoming Brewfest in Cheyenne. Due to a change in the homebrew laws in Wyoming in 2015, we are now able to participate in such events as brewers. Twelve … Continue reading →

Our latest education session explored malt flavors by doing a tasting of a variety of malt teas. Crushed malt was mixed with hot (160-170F) water and steeped for 15 minutes apiece. While we did see some sugar extraction from all … Continue reading →

After several months, the High Plains Drafters 2016 barrel project has wrapped up. We racked 110 gallons of Belgian Golden Strong into two California Wine barrels. These barrels aged four months and were trialed throughout their maturation. Eventually, we decided … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that Big Brew Day is May 7th.  The Cheyenne High Plains Drafters will be hosting a Big Brew Day @ 6846 Hitching Post Ln, Cheyenne, WY.  More info can be found here.  Hopefully this year will be … Continue reading →

Thomas Hardy’s Ale – From Clone Brews 5 gallons O.G. = 1.123 – 1.125 F.G. = 1.028 – 1.031 IBU = 70 SRM = 24 12% abv All Grain 21.25 lbs Maris Otter 2 row 12 oz. Crystal 55°L 12 oz. … Continue reading →

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2014-01-01 Drafters Agenda

Don’t forget, we’re not having a July meeting due to the proximity to the 4th of July.

Just a reminder that national Big Brew Day is next Saturday May 4th.  Bring your gear and some ingredients and brew a batch, or just hang out and help out others.  Hope to see everyone there! When:    May 4th, … Continue reading →

Since July’s meeting falls on the 4th, we’ll be moving it up one day to Tuesday, July 3rd. In the case that we can’t get the upstairs room, we’ll be downstairs in the South-East corner.