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• April BURP Meeting (SOFB AFTERS)

  • When
    12 Apr 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Davidsonville, MD

  April's BURP Meeting will not have its own competition as it will be right on the heels of SOFB. We are likely to have plenty of SOFB leftovers -- please bring food to go with (and homebrew if you don't trust the SOFB leftovers!).

  This month's meeting is hosted at the Michelsens. See "Next Monthly Meeting" section  under "For Burpers" for more info.

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• Join Us in Richmond for Black Heath Meadery's 10th Anniversary!

  • When
    3 May 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    1313 Altamont Ave, Richmond, VA 23230

  Join Us for Black Heath Meadery's 10th Anniversary!

  Hey BURPers!

  Mark your calendars for an awesome day in Richmond on Saturday, May 3rd! We're heading down to celebrate Black Heath Meadery's 10th anniversary with our good friend and longtime BURP member, Bill Cavender.

  Collaboration Event: 1-3 PM

  We'll kick things off from 1-3 PM with a special BURP club gathering at Black Heath. This is your chance to swap memories and brewing stories, share a toast with Bill, and enjoy a Black Heath- BURP collaboration blended braggot as well as some amazing Black Heath meads with fellow club members. Bill has some fun tales from the last decade of mead-making that you won't want to miss! No ticket is required for the BURP collaboration event.

  "10 Years of Traditional - Muse" Celebration: 4-7 PM

  After our club event, Black Heath is throwing open the doors for their "10 Years of Muse" celebration from 4-7 PM. All BURPers are welcome to stick around for the festivities! Buy your tickets for

  "Ten Years of Traditional - Muse" here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ten-years-of-traditionals-tickets-1290193897679?fbclid=IwY2xjawJOXBtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeJi_vuy4i7gmC5DtTBQjgsEpnV2UW0J0ilf1ra424WgjDptyoTLraMAYg_aem_e8DbuT5muDIuqX4UcBzvSw

  Make a Day (or Weekend) of It!

  Why not explore more of Richmond while you're there? Scott's Addition has a number of breweries within walking distance, or you could head over to Mekong for some delicious food and their incredible beer selection.

  Several members are planning to stay at the Courtyard Marriott Richmond West (6400 West Broad Street) if you want to make it an overnight trip.

  This is a perfect chance to support one of our own while enjoying some world-class mead in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Hope to see you there!

  Cheers! 

  
  

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• May Chili Cook Off

  • When
    10 May 2025
  • Location
    Fairfax, VA

  The Albersheims will be hosting at their home in Fairfax, VA. See "Next Monthly Meeting" section  under "For Burpers" for more info.

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• May 2025 Competition

  • When
    10 May 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Registered
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  Best Beer with Chili--this will be a popular vote competition, so be sure to bring enough beer to share. Any style goes!

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• June BURP Meeting

  • When
    14 Jun 2025
  • Location
    Silver Spring, MD

  Jim Busch will be hosting at his home in Silver Spring, MD. See "Next Monthly Meeting" section  under "For Burpers" for more info.

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• June 2025 Competition

  • When
    14 Jun 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Registered
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  Lagers--this will be a BJCP-judged competition, so please bring the equivalent of two 12oz bottles for your entry. This comp excludes German Beers; the following BCJP categories will be accepted: 1, 2, 3, and 9C.

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• July 2025 Competition

  • When
    19 Jul 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Registered
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  Wheat--this will be a popular vote competition, so be sure to bring enough beer to share. The following BJCP categories will be accepted: 1D, 10, 22D, and 24A.

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• July BURP Meeting

  • When
    19 Jul 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    SILVER SPRING, MD 20902

  Clint Sandford will be hosting at his home in Silver Spring. See "Next Monthly Meeting" section  under "For Burpers" for more info.

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• Oktoberfest

  • When
    27 Sep 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Seneca Creek State Park (Gaithersburg, MD)

  Please bring beer to share (home brew or commercial) and food. German is the theme (duh) but any beer or food contributions are welcome. 

  Beer Comp - German beer

  A few other things of note for the meeting:

  • Lederhosen is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory.

  • We will be in the Buck Pavilion located on Deer Ridge.  Ask the attendant at the entrance for directions or just follow the signs. 

  • There is an admission fee to the park ($3/person for MD residents; $5/person for out-of-towners) 

  
  

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• September 2025 Competition

  • When
    27 Sep 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Registered
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  German Beer--this will be a popular vote competition, so be sure to bring enough beer to share. The following BJCP categories will be accepted: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9A, 9B, and 10.

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