Homebrew Supplies and Equipment
For those of you in the New Orleans area, make sure to check out Brewstock Homebrew Supplies. They are a new supporters of the Boot Brew Fest in 2022, and are here to provide you with quality local grains, hops, yeast, and supplies to help with your brewing!
Unlike national stores and massive online retailers, these guys can help you with general brewing questions and help to guide you to make better beer. Reach out to Oliver and let him know the Boot Brew Fest sent you!
Homebrew Clubs
Already brewing, or thinking about starting up? Why go at it alone when you can discuss the hobby with like-minded people in your area? You may want to check out some of the local homebrew clubs listed below:
| City | Logo | Club Info |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA |  | Bicycle Brew Club (Facebook, Website) |
| Baton Rouge, LA |  | Redstick Brewmasters (Facebook, Website) |
| Covington, LA |  | Mystic Krewe of Brew (Facebook, Website, Email) |
| Houston, TX |  | Bay Area Mashtronauts (Facebook, Website, Email) |
| Jennings, LA |  | Red Rice Brew Krewe (Facebook) |
| Lafayette, LA |  | Dead Yeast Society (Facebook, Website) |
| New Orleans, LA |  | Big Easy Homebrewers (Website) |
| New Orleans, LA |  | Crescent City Home Brewers (Facebook, Website, Email) |
| Searcy, AR |  | Tiki Hut Brewers (Email) |
| Youngsville, LA |  | LA Roots Brewing Project “Craft What You Love & Stay True To Your Roots” LA Roots was created with a vision to passionately exhibit Louisiana lifestyle, creativity, and culture in all crafts. |
If you would like to add your club to this list, please contact Paul Pitre at contact@bootbrewfest.com.
Homebrew Competition CIRCUITS
So you’ve gotten a brew or two under your belt, and would like some unbiased feedback? Perhaps you’re already making great beer and want to try and win some medals and circuit points? Either way, your best bet is to enter your beer into the Bayou State Circuit or Circuit of America competitions. Please visit their pages below to view the schedule for upcoming competitions:
Bayou State Circuit Competition Schedule
Circuit of America Competition Schedule
Judge Certifications
Have you thought about becoming a BJCP Certified judge? Well that’s a great idea! If you would like to learn more, we’d recommend checking out the Beer Judge Certification Program sites below:
