CAROLINA BREWMASTERS INC Information

The Carolina BrewMasters is a non-profit club whose members enjoy making, tasting, and sharing beer, mead, and cider. Our 200-plus members live in or around the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area and range in experience level from beginner to expert at making great home brews. The club meets at 6:30pm the first Wednesday of each month at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille where we discuss club activities, hold educational presentations and enjoy a sampling of home-brewed beer. We also hold monthly brew sessions at a member's house, which presents opportunities to learn about different methods, systems and gadgets that other home brewers use. CBM members also regularly enter home brew competitions, including our own US Open held each May in Charlotte. In addition to these regular monthly activities, the club is the organizer and driving force behind the annual Charlotte Oktoberfest beer festival held each fall. Oktoberfest is one of the largest festivals in the country and donates most of its proceeds to needy charities and non-profits that devote their energies to helping others. The growth of the festival over the years led to the formation of the CBM Board of Directors which consists of the current President, the past two Presidents, Treasurer, and the longest active member. The Board provides guidance and support to the Oktoberfest Committee and manages the CBM budget and finances. Visitors and those curious about home brewing are always welcome. And annual membership dues are only $25 for one person and a discounted $40 for a couple, which quickly pays for itself in discounts at Alternative Beverage, our local brewing supply store.