Reading Amateur Brewers

Reading Amateur Brewers A community of Reading & Berkshire based home brewers that meet on the second Thursday of each month

Calling all homebrew enthusiasts! 🍺 Do you appreciate a properly brewed pint? Then you need to be at RABFEST 2026.​We’re...
09/04/2026

Calling all homebrew enthusiasts! 🍺 Do you appreciate a properly brewed pint? Then you need to be at RABFEST 2026.

​We’re taking over Padworth Village Hall on June 13, 2026, for a full day of tasting. Get exclusive access to amazing, small-batch beer brewed by the award-winning members of the Reading Amateur Brewers. 🌾🏆

​We’ll also have games, food, and camping options if you want to settle in!

​⚠️ TICKETS ON SALE 24/04! ⚠️

​Full details and ticket links will be available soon on our website and socials. Get ready to raise a glass with us! 🍻

Save the date. 13th June 2026 - RABFEST is back! Stay tuned for more news and tickets
27/02/2026

Save the date. 13th June 2026 - RABFEST is back! Stay tuned for more news and tickets

27/02/2026

Something is brewing... 2nd edition of RABFEST. Save the date 13th June 2026. More details soon.

Surprise! It's a Christmas miracle... brews (club legend and friend) from is back in town and dropped into our monthly ...
11/12/2025

Surprise! It's a Christmas miracle...
brews (club legend and friend) from is back in town and dropped into our monthly meet for a catch up!

It's been great to see him and talk about all things beer, recipe design, current market trends and the exciting new things coming to their brewery down south.

Look out for some of their beer locally over the festive season!

Merry Christmas everyone! Our festive meet is underway at ! 🍻 🌲⭐⛄❄️🎁🍻
11/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone! Our festive meet is underway at ! 🍻

🌲⭐⛄❄️🎁🍻

Outlr third talk of the day is from our very own , supported by , who is taking us through what it means and takes to be...
19/07/2025

Outlr third talk of the day is from our very own , supported by , who is taking us through what it means and takes to be a BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Programme) Qualified Judge.

Our next talk today is from Ken talking through his journey from homebrewer to pro brewer.
19/07/2025

Our next talk today is from Ken talking through his journey from homebrewer to pro brewer.

And our first talk is underway. One of our members is giving a talk today on how to install a hand pump/beer engine int...
19/07/2025

And our first talk is underway. One of our members is giving a talk today on how to install a hand pump/beer engine into your homebrew setup.

A good crowd for this talk with a lot of people asking some great questions!

Tim will be doing a FAQ sheet for the website on the subject so keep your eyes peeled!

Welcome to RAB Fest! We have beer flowing, tents pitched, music rocking and beer judges... Well judging! That's right, t...
19/07/2025

Welcome to RAB Fest!

We have beer flowing, tents pitched, music rocking and beer judges... Well judging!

That's right, the Best of Show is underway with our very own Daren and Jerry and Ken!

Judging is well under way at Sours in the Sun today! We have over 50 entries being judged today across 5 tables. A Mini ...
18/07/2025

Judging is well under way at Sours in the Sun today!

We have over 50 entries being judged today across 5 tables. A Mini Best of Show on each table will determine the lucky few who will be going through to tomorrow's Best of Show judging which is being held at RAB Fest!

If you'd like to join us in trying the beers from today's competitions as well as some beers brewed by our champion Brewers then please do come and join us at RAB Fest from 12pm-10pm tomorrow at Padworth Village Hall!

Tickets are available from our website!

Today's Sours in the Sun prize is coming to you a little later than usual, not because we handed the socials over to an ...
14/07/2025

Today's Sours in the Sun prize is coming to you a little later than usual, not because we handed the socials over to an incompetent buffoon, no sir*, but because it's coming all the way from Hood River, Oregon!

has been pioneering craft brewing and fermentation products for 35 years and counting. They are the perfect place to pick up some yeast or bacteria for your next sour or mixed ferm project.

The lovely folks in Oregon have sent us this collection of high quality merch to give away! 😎

*I think they bought it, did they buy it? They've probably stopped reading, I think we're cool.

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