Bellingham Homebrewers Guild Page

09/11/2026

As a follow-up to our conversation about diacetyl and VDK test from the meeting last night, here's the websites that I reference for it:

Quick summary of the process. The only difference that I do is just use a hot water bath instead of a microwave:
https://spikebrewing.com/blogs/ask-a-pro/an-easy-diy-diacetyl-test

Here's a little more sciencey persepctive:
https://escarpmentlabs.com/en-us/blogs/resources/the-forced-diacetyl-test

What is Diacetyl and How is it Produced in Brewing B**r? Diacetyl is a flavour-active molecule found in b**r, which for most tasters appears as a buttery, popcorn or butterscotch-like flavour and is undesirable in most b**r styles. Yeast produce the potential for diacetyl during fermentation as the....

07/07/2026

The BHG is going to the Bellingham Bells game on July 21st! Join us for an evening of hanging out, having a pint and watching some local baseball.

Dues paying members will have their ticket and first b**r covered by the club. If you'd like to bring a non-member +1 or 2, let me know so we can coordinate a seat in the grandstand with our group (tickets are $18/each).

Please RSVP to [email protected] as soon as possible so we can align seat purchases.

Cheers!

07/05/2026

Our July meeting will be Stemma Brewing on Moore St. this Thursday July 9th at 6pm. See you there!

06/25/2026

🏅 Registration is now OPEN for Best of the Bay 2026! 🏅

Got a b**r you're proud of? Enter it and get constructive feedback, compete for medals, and maybe bring some hardware back to Bellingham.

Registration is open until July 22 (or until the competition fills), and entry fees aren't due until drop-off.

Register here:
https://bellinghamhomebrewersguild.org/bestofthebay/

06/07/2026

Our June meeting will be at K2 (Kulshan Brewing Company on Kentucky St) this Thursday, June 11th.

This month will feature our third club comp of the year - German style b**rs. Bring your entry for one of the following styles to the meeting for People's Choice consideration, and an additional 12oz bottle if you'd like a full BJCP scoresheet evaluation of it.

German styles include the following:
4A. Munich Helles
4B. Festbier
4C. Helles Bock
5A. German Leichtbier
5B. Kölsch
5C. Helles Exportbier
5D. German Pils
6A. Märzen
6B. Rauchbier
6C. Dunkles Bock
7B. Altbier
7C. Kellerbier
8A. Munich Dunkel
8B. Schwarzbier
9A. Doppelbock
8B. Eisbock
10A. Weissbier
10B. Dunkles Weissbier
10C. Weizenbock
23A. Berliner Weisse
23G: Gose

The meeting will start at 6:00 pm. Club business begins around 6:30 and the meeting ends at 9:00. We will meet in the brewery production area.

To show our support and appreciation for our host, please consider purchasing a pint or taking some b**r home with you.

Location:
1538 Kentucky St
Bellingham, WA 98226

Please remember:
Bring a taster glass.
Plan accordingly for safe travel.
Bring something to share, preferably homebrew, or snacks. If commercial b**r please limit to one serving.

05/12/2026

Our April meeting will be at Beach Cat Brewing: South Paw this Thursday, April 14th.

The meeting will start at 6:00 pm. Club business begins around 6:30 and the meeting ends at 9:00. We will meet in the brewery production area.

To show our support and appreciation for our host, please consider purchasing a pint or taking some b**r home with you.

Please remember:
Bring a taster glass.
Plan accordingly for safe travel.
Bring something to share, preferably homebrew, or snacks. If commercial b**r please limit to one serving.
Cheers!