Homebrew tap takeover of SFBC in support of Craft Beer Safety Network

By jangevaareJune 9, 2022June 9, 2022

Beers brewed on Canadian Homebrew Day at SFBC will be shared at this tap takeover event. 5 distinct True Grist brewed beers will be available. All proceeds will go to Craft Beer Safety Network. More info the Craft Beer Safety Network here. Note there is no meeting in July, just this event!

IRL Meetup at Short Finger Brewing Company – 18 August, 2021

By csaundersJuly 20, 2021August 26, 2021

Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, SFBC has asked that the event be moved to the 18th of August. For the first time in almost a year and a half we are going to be having an in person meetup! Rob has kindly offered the SFBC patio where we can catch up, talk beer and…

December Special Meeting / Tap Takeover!

By theplatOctober 18, 2019

Our, now annual, December social meeting is December 11th at ShortFinger

October 2019 Meeting

By jangevaareOctober 13, 2019October 13, 2019 Meeting recap Barrel care, Funk, Kitchener-Waterloo, Lando, Monthly meeting, October, Rob Hern, SFBC, Short Finger, Short Finger Brewing Company, Tavistock, Tavistock Hops

For our October 2019 meeting, we were at Short Finger Brewing Co. in Kitchener. It was also Canada’s first National Beer Day and we celebrated with homebrew and a group photo with our flag.

#CanadianHomebrewDay with True Grist

By jangevaareJune 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Special event recap #canadianhomebrewday, Canadian Homebrew Day, Canadian Homebrewers Association, Community event, Group brew, SFBC, Short Finger Brewing Company, Special Event

While storms lingered in the forecast for much of June 1st, Mother Nature spared the homebrewers that had gathered at Short Finger Brewing Co. to celebrate the 1st Canadian Homebrew Day with True Grist.

SFBC Solstice Malt Sale

By jangevaareMay 22, 2019May 31, 2019

The annual malt sale at SFBC returns Friday June 21st. Cash or debit only, while supplies last. Pricing here.

Spring 2019 bulk buy with Topp’s Hops

By jangevaareMay 13, 2019May 16, 2019 Bulk buy Hop Buy, Mylar, Nitrogen flushed, Quality, Resealable, Short Finger Brewing Company, Topp's Hops, Volunteers

Spring 2019 the club ran a hop bulk buy with Topp’s hops. We brought in approximately 200lbs, which were organized and distributed from Short Finger Brewing Company

Canadian National Homebrew Day

By jangevaareMarch 1, 2019March 1, 2019

The first Saturday in June has been designated Canada’s National Homebrew Day by the Canadian Homebrewers Association. On June 1st the club will gather at Short Finger Brewing Company for a large group brew. We expect up to around 12 homebreweries in action in the SFBC parking lot. The public will be invited to see…

Shortfinger BIG Deadline

By r3dunlopFebruary 22, 2019March 1, 2019

The deadline for the Shortfinger x Barncat homebrew competition with a grand prize of brewing at barncat.

December 2018 Meeting

By jangevaareJanuary 8, 2019January 7, 2019 Meeting recap Beer, Block 3, Charity, Escarpment Labs, Jockey box, Monthly meeting, Short Finger Brewing Company, Tavistock Hops, The Food Bank, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region

True Grist held a special meeting in December at SFBC. At this meeting we recapped the year, spoke about what’s to come, AND raised $1000 for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region!