BOMB - Band of Media Brewers Homebrew Club

2025 BOMBing Run Round 1

4/15/2025

It's time for the first round of the BOMBing Run! We've asked our brewers to create their best Allagash White clone. Who did it best? That's for you to decide! Come on out and help us crown the winner.

Those who are competing should have received the drop off instructions this pas weekend!

BOMB Club meeting on Thursday April 17th @ 7pm at the Sterling Pig Brewery, Media PA.

March Meetup - Craft Beer Store!

3/13/2025

Join us for our next meetup @ the Craft Beer Store in Springfield! Come raise a pint of delicious beer with your fellow BOMB members and celebrate Friday Jr.! We plan to meet at Craft Beer Store, therefore there will not be any transportation provided.

The meetup is this Thursday, March 13th @ 6pm at the Craft Beer Store in Springfield, PA! Don't miss it!

THE KENNETT WINTERFEST RECAP

3/13/2025

he 2025 Kennett Winterfest was a blast and tons of beer was poured! We brought 10 kegs and came home with 8 of them empty! Check out the pictures here and on our Instagram for a quick recap.

RECAP: 3rd ANNUAL BOMB-BQ & "WHATS IN THE BAG" COMPETITION

9/17/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to the BOMB-BQ this year! We had a great turnout and a lot of fun! From the delicious BBQ, to the plethora of sides and deserts, along with the interesting submissions for the "What's in the Bag" competition! Huge thank you to Sean and Lisa for hosting the BBQ again this year.

What's in the Bag? beer list:

Lemongrass Golden Ale (Adam Ritter)
Hibiscus Saison (Derek Bosworth)
Pal Ale w/ Hibiscus & Sour Cherry (Paul Ward)
Grisette w/ Lemongrass (Steve Marler)
Imperial Wit w/ Chamomile & (Mat Kelly)
Triple H: Hibiscus & Huell Hop Ale (Dave Higgins)

Congratulations to the winners: 1st - Adam Ritter, 2nd - Paul Ward!

3rd ANNUAL BOMB-BQ & "WHATS IN THE BAG" COMPETITION

8/7/2024

If you're attending the BOMB BBQ, please sign up ASAP. No charge to attend but we need an accurate headcount. Thanks!
We are also looking for members who can provide the following items:

A Canopy / Tent
Outdoor Tables
Lawn Games

If you have any of these and can help the club, please email [email protected]!

August's meeting will take place on Saturday, August 24th at 3pm at the home of Sean Mellody in Media, PA - RAIN OR SHINE. All current BOMB members are welcome to bring guests FREE of charge. To make your club's event a success, we are asking everyone to bring an item to the BBQ. Here is what you need to know:

The club is purchasing beer and soft drinks.
In addition, hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs and pulled pork BBQ will be provided to attendees.
BOMBers who signed up for the "What's in the Bag" Competition will bring their beer to the BBQ.
"What's in the Bag" Brewers should package their beer in bottles or growlers. If brewers plan to bring their beer in push lock corny kegs, the club will supply the jockey boxes.
Members are encouraged to bring homebrew or commercial beer in bottles to share.
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you bring a lawn/camp chair for your comfort.
We need BOMB members to bring items such as salads, side dishes, deserts + provide the number of people who will be attending.
Guests/kids are welcome but please, no dogs. There is a pool available but all children must be supervised.

A NOTE FROM JULIA HERZ

5/15/2024

Hello there, BOMB homebrew club members. Congrats on also participating in the AHA Insurance Program for peace of mind and protection (and when 75% of club members are AHA members it’s free, with 39% of the club currently AHA members).
The latest on AHA:

Here is an overview of the American Homebrewers Association and what we do on behalf of homebrewing and members.
In addition to being a club member, please consider joining the AHA. New and renewing 1-year members get a free Brewers Publications book (up to $25 value) and unmatched reasons, recipes, and rewards to brew.
Any account access questions don’t hesitate to call or email our membership team.
Opt-in to get the AHA What’s Brewing Newsletter (membership not required).
Please tag us on social when brewing @homebrewassoc!

AHA at GABF (October 10-12, Denver, CO)

We will have many more details for this year’s member gathering in early summer, and we realize it’s not Homebrew Con and will miss hosting that in 2024. We need the chance to reimagine an annual conference that is less expensive to host and attend. In 2022 and 2023, we simply did not have enough attendees to cover the costs.
Big picture, AHA at GABF will be a blast, a beer-filled, star-studded brewer (pro and homebrewer) event with more happening in beer than any other event in the U.S.
Geographically, we held HBC in Pittsburgh in 2022 and in San Diego in 2023, so the middle of the country was a viable option. Plus, we get to announce the NHC awards in the hall of GABF on 10/10 (they will also be live-streamed).
Please do put on your radar the AHA Bootcamp for Club Officers – Friday, October 11, 1:30 to 2:45, Colorado Convention Center
- During this workshop, homebrew club officers from across the U.S. will provide an overview of various resources and best practices. Attendance will include members of the AHA Committee, homebrew club officers from representative groups, and seasoned club officers from long-standing homebrew clubs.

Cheers from Boulder, CO, and don’t hesitate to reach out direct,
Julia

JULIA HERZ, CAE
Executive Director
American Homebrewers Association | Boulder, CO 80302
720-388-7323| JOIN US: HomebrewersAssociation.org
Follow me on @ImmaculateFermentation and us on @homebrewassoc

BOMBing RUN AWARDS/KICKOFF CLUB MEETING

2/8/2024

FEBRUARY 15TH

We'll be honoring last year's BOMBing Run winners and kicking off this year's competition the next club meeting This year's styles are:

Round 1 - American Pale Ale (BJCP 18B) - April Club Meeting
Round 2 - Kolsch (BJCP 5B) - July Club Meeting
Round 3 - Barleywine - American or English (BJCP 22C or 17D) - November Club Meeting

The rules for this year's competition can be found here. IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER TO ONLY USE SILVER CAPS ON YOUR BOTTLES THAT ARE SUBMITTED FOR JUDGING.

Members who purchase ALL RECIPE INGREDIENTS at BREW YOUR OWN BEER in Havertown will receive a 10% discount on the total purchase cost.

What??? Never heard of the BOMBing Run?? Well you can read about the competition on the BOMB web site .

BOMB Club meeting on Thursday February 15th @ 7pmat the Sterling Pig Brewery, Media PA.

B.O.M.B EXCLUSIVE!!!!

10/16/2023

OCTOBER - JULIA HERZ -
BEERSIDE CHAT WITH JULIA, Exec. Dir. AHA

THE BAND OF MEDIA BREWERS has booked Julia Herz, executive director of the American Homebrewers Association to join us in person for the October meeting. This informal session will give you the opportunity to meet Julia and ask your questions about the current state and future of the hobby and the AHA. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

DATE: October 19th
TIME: 7:00p
LOCATION: Sterling Pig Brewery. Media PA

There is a rumor that Julia might share some of her homebrew with attendees...

The bomb rocks kennett brewfest

10/8/2023

The rain tried to wash out the Kennett Brewfest ...again, but festival goers came prepared to weather the storm. Their reward...hundreds of tasty beers to sample. The Kennett Brewfest has evolved into one of the most inclusive events in the Philly area craft beer culture. Brewers and lovers of craft beer mingle and sample beers from around the mid-Atlantic region.
The event provides a venue for learning...beer lovers learn about the libations they seek and brewers learn about what they love...and don't. As home brewers, we live in the space between the two. We are students of the craft and lovers of the fruit of the passion of the craft.
The brewing community has welcomed us with open arms... as family members who share the same passion and speak the same language. Craft beer fans have warmly embraced us as well. They are often surprised to find out the beers we are pouring were brewed by everyday people...just like them.

This year, Scott Birdwell, Vic Orlando, Paul Ward, Kevin Myers and Dave Bill poured for the club at the festival. They poured beer non-stop from start to finish. The rain didn't slow the the steady stream of people eager to belly up to the BOMB booth. Altogether, 9 beers were on tap. A special thanks to the following BOMBers who donated their time and beer to make the event a success!

Mike Duprez
Adam Ritter
Mike Herman
Scott Birdwell
Paul Ward
Vic Orlando
Dave Bill

A special thanks to the Kennett Collaborative who organizes and hosts the event each year. We are grateful to be part of their community.

visit the bomb at kennett brewfest

10/5/2023

Need a reason to get out of the house this weekend? Come to the Kennett Brewfest in Kennett Square, PA. There will be over 80 breweries pouring tasty beers including your favorite homebrew club...the Band of Media Brewers. General Admission starts at 1p and goes until 5p. There will be many of your favorite breweries attending and the B.O.M.B. will be pouring beers brewers by B.O.M.B. members. Come show your support and sample a few beers while you are there! CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW FOR OUR UNTAPPD LISTING.

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