Heart of the Valley Homebrewers

Club Brew Day 2022
2022-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Want to learn how to brew? Looking to meet local home brewers? Look no further than the Club Brew Day, sponsored by the Heart of the Valley Homebrewers.

HotV Club Meeting
2022-04-20 19:00 - 20:30
This is a standard club meeting that will be hosted by one of our club members. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month. Feel free to bring your latest home-brewed creation for feedback or just for fun. This event is open to prospective members who are at least 21 years of age. Please email the event organizer for the location of this and future events. You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the event. Please drive responsibly.

Event Timeline
7:00 PM …………………. Social & Home-brew Tasting
7:30 PM …………………. Club Business
8:00 PM …………………. Social & Home-brew Tasting
8:30 PM …………………. End of Event
No educational topic this week

If you are interested in joining Heart of the Valley Homebrewers, please bring cash or a personal check to the amount of $20 and deliver it to our clubs treasurer.

Willamette Valley Cider Fest
2020-05-30 13:00 - 18:00
DESCRIPTION

In an effort to the support the local craft service industry staff who have had their livelihood affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Heart of the Valley Homebrewers club welcomes you to join in on the first-ever Willamette Valley Cider Fest on Saturday, May 30, from 1-6 p.m., sponsored by 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Salt Creek Cider House, and Sun Break Cider.
Although we love to brew and drink cider with friends, this virtual cider festival will encourage everyone to “Drink Cider, Stay Home” and celebrate the local industry we love, while raising funds for the Linn Benton Food Share and the HOTV Craft Server Emergency Relief Fund.
Virtual Purchases
Here’s how it works:

Visit http://WVCiderFest.hotv.org/ and purchase a $5 “ticket” for admission, with 100% of proceeds going to the Linn Benton Food Share and the HOTV Craft Server Emergency Relief Fund, which benefits Mid-Valley (Corvallis, Albany, Philomath, and Lebanon) cider and brewery service industry staff in need.
Level up your experience at the event with the following optional (completely virtual) upgrades with 100% of proceeds going to the Linn Benton Food Share and the HOTV Craft Server Emergency Relief Fund:

Virtual Pretzel necklace: $5
Virtual VIP tickets status: $10
Virtual Gas Money: $25
Virtual Overnight Accommodations: $100

Are you a local business or a resident who wants to make a big difference in supporting the craft service industry staff who have lost their jobs during the current COVID-19 pandemic? Consider purchasing one of our sponsorship tiers of:

$250
$500
$1000

Purchase some of your favorite local cider.
Join us on Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram on Saturday, May 30, from 1-6 p.m. so that we can chat and drink cider together (while socially distancing), while using our hashtag #WVCiderFest

Physical Purchases
Want some real, physical Willamette Valley Cider Fest swag? Visit https://corvalliscustom.com/swag-store/willamette-valley-cider-fest.html for a variety of Willamette Valley Cider Fest-branded apparel, with 100% of profits going to the Linn Benton Food Share and the HOTV Craft Server Emergency Relief Fund for local craft service industry staff who have had their livelihood affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The Big Day
Stay tuned for announcements of what to expect during the first-ever Willamette Valley Cider Fest on May 30! We’re working with local cider producers to schedule some fun events that we can all attend and participate in, while staying at home and enjoying the great ciders that we all know and love.
Any questions about how you can donate and/or participate? Let us know by emailing wvciderfest@hotv.org, our Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/658189538092697/, or through the HOTV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/heartofthevalleyhomebrewers/
Are you a current or recent employee of a brewery in the Central Willamette Valley who has been affected by the current pandemic? Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3JhEOHj_VsfFYOLZqDcjgtSA3bxMr1vDIhPKTwRruf_9jYA/viewform to apply for grant assistance from the HOTV Craft Server Emergency Relief Fund.

May HOTV General Meeting*
2020-05-20 19:00 - 21:00
* Meeting has moved online due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This is a standard club meeting that will be hosted by one of our club members. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month. Feel free to bring your latest home-brewed creation for feedback or just for fun. This event is open to prospective members who are at least 21 years of age. Please email the event organizer for the location of this and future events. You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the event. Please drive responsibly.

Event Timeline
7:00 PM …………………. Social & Home-brew Tasting
7:30 PM …………………. Club Business
8:00 PM …………………. Social & Home-brew Tasting
8:30 PM …………………. End of Event
No educational topic this week

If you are interested in joining Heart of the Valley Homebrewers, please bring cash or a personal check to the amount of $20 and deliver it to our clubs treasurer.

#BYOBEERFEST
2020-04-18 12:00 - 19:00 | @Home
Heart of the Valley Homebrewers are putting together an effort to help workers in the Mid-Willamette valley who have been laid off as a result of the impact from COVID-19. Follow the link to the event page below to learn more about the event, and to support our local brewery workers!
#BYOBEERFEST

Link to the official event website.
Link to the web form for workers affected by COVID-19

April HOTV Genera Meeting*
2020-04-15 19:00 - 20:00

HotV Holiday Party, 2019
2019-12-14 18:00 - 21:00

December HotV Club Social
2019-12-06 18:00 - 20:00

November HotV Club Meeting
2019-11-20 19:00 - 20:30

November HotV Club Social
2019-11-01 18:00 - 20:00

October HotV Club Meeting
2019-10-16 19:00 - 20:30

October HotV Club Social
2019-10-04 18:00 - 20:00

12th Annual Septembeerfest, 2019
2019-09-21 12:00 - 19:00

September HotV Club Meeting
2019-09-18 19:00 - 20:30

September HotV Club Social
2019-09-06 18:00 - 20:00

August HotV Club Meeting
2019-08-21 19:00 - 20:30

HotV Club Picnic, 2019
2019-08-10 11:00 - 16:00

August HotV Club Social
2019-08-02 18:00 - 20:00

July HotV Club Meeting
2019-07-17 19:00 - 21:00

July HotV Club Social or Campout
2019-07-05 19:00 - 21:00
It is still undecided if we will be hosting the 3rd annual club summer campout or if we will be holding a social. TBD

June HotV Club Meeting
2019-06-19 19:00 - 20:30

June HotV Club Social
2019-06-07 18:00 - 20:00

37th Annual Oregon Homebrew Festival, 2019
2019-05-17 - 2019-05-18 | Corvallis, OR, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
The 37th annual Oregon Homebrew Festival is presented by Heart of the Valley Homebrewers has been around since 1982.
Oregon State Homebrewer of the Year sanction event
Registration and Competition details available at:
hotv.org/ohf
WHERE?

2 Towns Ciderhouse
33930 SE Eastgate Cir
Corvallis, OR 97333
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WHEN?
SATURDAY, MAY 18th, 2019
Judging starts at 9:00 AM
Awards Ceremony starts at 4:00 PM

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS?
ENTRYS OPEN FROM
SUNDAY, APRIL 14th – SATURDAY, MAY 4th
All judges & stewards receive lunch, beer, and swag
Categories based on BJCP 2015 guidelines
$8 per entry, online registration starts April 18th

Registration and Competition details available at:
hotv.org/ohf

May HotV Club Social
2019-05-03 18:00 - 20:00

April HotV Club Social
2019-04-05 18:00 - 20:00

Krausen Cup 2019 | Imperial Ale Yeast
2019-03-09 | Portland, OR, Portland, OR, United States
Krausen Cup is a beer only homebrew competition hosted by Imperial Ale Yeast. For more information, follow this link to the competition website: https://www.imperialyeast.com/krausencup/
Dates to remember for this event:
Account registrations accepted 12/07/2018 8:00 AM, PST through 02/15/2019 5:00 PM, PST
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 12/07/2018 8:00 AM, PST through 02/15/2019 5:00 PM, PST
Entry Period: Entry registrations accepted 12/07/2018 8:00 AM, PST through 02/15/2019 5:00 PM, PST
Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 02/01/2019 12:00 PM, PST through 02/22/2019 3:00 PM, PST
Entry bottles accepted at the shipping location 02/01/2019 8:00 AM, PST through 02/22/2019 3:00 PM, PST
Judging Locations:
Imperial Yeast — Friday Afternoon
03/08/2019 3:00 PM, PST
Imperial Yeast — Friday Evening
03/08/2019 6:00 PM, PST
Imperial Yeast — Saturday Morning
03/09/2019 10:00 AM, PST
Imperial Yeast — Saturday Afternoon
03/09/2019 2:00 PM, PST
Imperial Yeast — Saturday BOS
03/09/2019 6:00 PM, PST

Water Chemistry Class
2019-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Corvallis, OR, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
Please RSVP if you plan to attend this class. I am capping this class at 12 people due to space.

This class will have some theory on water chemistry, but this class will be a mostly hands on experience of mashing two extremes: 1) a pilsner and 2) a porter mash bill, done two ways with distilled water and adjusted water (with salts) to see first hand the impact water chemistry has on controlling mash pH and its result in efficient extract and clearer wort production. Good for those who are comfortable with all grain brewing and want to “up their game to the next level.” You will get to use an expensive pH meter and an even more expensive digital refractometer to quantify your results.

We will also discuss how different water salts are best used for certain styles of beer beyond mash pH. You will also go home with a water chemistry spreadsheet.

Cheers!

-Jon

March HotV Club Social
2019-03-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 215 sw 5th street, corvallis, or, 215 sw 5th street, corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
This is a casual event that takes place on the first Friday of each month. We will meet up at a bar, brewery, or growler stop somewhere in the mid valley area. Both members and non member are welcome to join us. You are responsible for your own drinks and your own transportation to and from the event. Please drive responsibly.

Our March social will be taking place at 5th Street Growlers in downtown Corvallis. They have 28 taps of beer, cider, and mead varieties to choose from. They will be having their happy hour from 4 – 6, and the social officially starts at 6:00 pm, so consider showing up a little early!
https://www.5thstreetgrowlers.com/
Friday, February 1st, 2019 at 6 pm
Fifth Street Growlers
215 SW 5th Street
Corvallis, Oregon

BJCP INTRO CLASS, HOSTED BY JON CAMPBELL
2019-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Corvallis, OR, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
Jon Campbell, our club’s Education Chair, will be hosting another event the following day, introductory BJCP beer judging class in his home, during the first week of February. If you are interested in becoming a BJCP Judge, please email Jon to RSVP yourself a spot as space is limited. You can find contact information and more details in an email titled [HOTV] BJCP Intro Class.
Wednesday, February 6th, 2019, from 7-9 pm
Jon and Beth Campbell’s home

VDK/DIACETYL ANALYSIS CLASS, HOSTED BY JON CAMPBELL
2019-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Corvallis, OR, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
Jon Campbell, our clubs Education Chair, will be hosting a class all about Diacetyl in your homebrewing. What is Diacetyl? As Jon puts it, “you have heard of the the dreaded diacetyl (butter and butterscotch), right? Did you know that there is a precursor to diacetyl called vicinal diketone that can be coaxed out by heating wort in a simple stove top test? Also, how do you know your fermentation is in fact complete? A negative VDK test will prove that A) your fermentation is in fact complete, and B) that diacetyl will NOT show up in your finished product. This is an especially good class for anyone making hoppy IPA beers that want to ensure maximum freshness as dry hopping can restart fermentation and create more diacetyl production.” You can find more information and RSVP a spot by replying to Jon in an email titled [Hotv] VDK/Diacetyl Analysis Class.
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019, from 7-9 pm
Jon and Beth Campbell’s home
