IRON MASH XIII

Iron Mash XIII was held on Saturday, November 5 at B&Js Pizza on Staples at Timbergate. The weather cooperated for the most part – partly cloudy and breezy, with a little rain near the end.

Five teams competed in this years’ event. “Chopper Hoppers” consisted of Vic and Josie Aguilar, Mark Anthony Gonzales and new member Dolores Montemayor. Talk about prepared – these people showed up with a trailer full of equipment, a dolly to move the equipment, a table, a canopy and team t-shirts. “Good Karma Brewing” included Daniel and Jessica Fearn, Steve Cook and new member Cha Mathews. They also brought a table and canopy, along with a Grain Father electric brew system. Mark Woerner, Mark Quade and Terri Loe were the “Repeat Offenders”. Sarah Tilton competed solo as “Tilted Keg Brewing”. Phil Mooney, Brent Falwell and new member Cody Martin formed “Fustercluck Brewing”.

At high noon, impresario Paul Holder read the rules and handed each team a box of ingredients. The competitors had 30 minutes to concoct a recipe for an American amber ale, American brown ale or California common. Ingredients included grains, dried malt extract (DME) and hop pellets. The teams supplied their own water and yeast.

“Chopper Hoppers” and “Good Karma Brewing” chose to make a California common. “Tilted Keg” and “Fustercluck” opted for an American amber. “Repeat Offenders” decided on American brown ale. The propane burners were then fired up, the electric systems were plugged in and the brewing commenced.

The event was well attended by club members and the general public. Besides the new members who competed, we welcomed William Lee into B.A.S.H. The usual trash talking and good-natured banter occurred. Paul was heard to utter “You gave me a rubber extension thing”! and “I just want it on the record – I’m not a hooker”! After Carroll Pate exclaimed “I’ve never woke up with Paul still in the backyard” Paul retorted “You slept too late”!



After several hours the teams departed with their completed wort. Which beer will win the coveted Iron Mash Cup and secure bling medals for the winning team members? You’ll have to attend the January 2017 B.A.S.H. meeting to find out (and to drink the beers). See you then!