about
The Blackwood Winmakers and Brewers Club will appeal to any enthusiast who has the time and inclination. Amateur winemaking and brewing is not a necessarily complex process nor one that involves a great deal of prior knowledge. Excellent wines and beers can be achieved by following a set of procedures that require good base material, cleanliness and careful monitoring of the product's on going development.
aims of the club
- To keep alive the traditions of winemaking and brewing.
- To discuss methods and exchange ideas for the mutual improvement of amateur wines and beers.
- To assist beginners in the art and science of brewing and winemaking.
- To foster good fellowship between amateur winemakers and brewers.
- To further an understanding of viticulture.
- To foster an appreciation of wine and beer.
benefits of membership
- Monthly newsletter
- Wine and beer making equipment loan
- Club wine bottling
- Club competitions (trophies awarded)
- Affiliation with ANAWBS (Australian National Amateur Wine and Beer Show)
- Social get-togethers
- Education sessions
- Guest speakers
- Option evenings
- Palate education
- Winery & Brewery Tours