EASTER GATHERING BREWING COMP WINNERS

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MEAD - "Drink of the Gods" - Greg Anderson, Hesta Amorica

CIDER - "Oh my God, It didn't Explode" - Aimee McLeonard, Ancient Arts
Fellowship

GINGER BEER - "Nemasborg Nectar" - Liina (Raven) Flynn, Nemas

WHEAT BEER - "Beer of the Axe" - Greg Anderson, Hesta Amorica

LAGER BEER - "Argar Lager" - Max Beatson, Miklagard

LIQUEUR - "Son of Filth" - Jason and Rowdy - Stray Dogs

It was an excellent turn out for one of the most exciting events on the "Dark Age" calendar. Contestants and Judges stood and sat poised for the sensory explosions to follow on that auspicious afternoon. No sooner had the first entry been cracked, when we, the judges, realised what an interesting and difficult task was laying before us. We girded our loins, pocketed the numerous bribes and grinned quietly in anticipation. Our trusty and hard working marketeers had donated oodles of rare and hard to replicate objects as prizes, some religious, others with a definite organic base, our thanks go out to these generous souls on behalf of the club and receivers.

As stated earlier, everyone was a winner, and we had another hangover to get over, but what a pleasant way to get one, thank you for all the efforts. The standard of the drops was high with a diverse range of brewing styles being utilised. One of the most interesting was Max Beatson with his top fermented Barley Grain Lager. One of the judges became wistful as memories of his drunken youth returned midst the haze of imbibing. Another crowd pleaser was the Mead of Greg Anderson; a sweet and cheeky little number for those quiet times around the fire with good friends. There were too many entries to mention everyone, but Liina's little ginger fetish certainly got the crowd up and bopping, another success. Aimee must get a mention for her provocative little Cider, and no, it didn't explode, except, onto the stage of the Biennial NEMAS brewing comp. Last but not least Rowdy and Jason, what can we say? For another year you have fought your way through to finals of this great event. That Son of Filth certainly was aptly named. It was noted that members of the judging panel and crowd wished to contact you later regarding cellar work for the upcoming July get together, well done son.

So for another Easter its Hrodgar and all his mates wishing you well and thanking you for helping make the Gathering what it is.
Keep Brewing, Keep Happy and stay well........

WASSAIL…..Hodgar