February Meeting of the Mob!

Our February meeting is coming up, and we’ve got some great topics on the agenda. Here are the details:

February Meeting

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Location: Siglers Craft Beer & Cigars, 1309 Panorama Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421

On the Agenda

  • Membership – Membership renewals are due! See the website for renewing and all the member perks!
    Pay Your Dues
  • Bulk Grain Order – The deadline for payment is February 17, so please have your payment ready by the meeting!
  • Sour Pickup – Round 2 pickup of the sours will be available. We’ll also discuss Round 3.
  • Fugetaboutit Competition – We’ll discuss scheduling for the clubs fall competition.
  • Upcoming Events:
    • Chattanooga Beer Fest at the Market – Saturday, May 23
    • Oktoberfest – Confirmed for October 17–18
Important Note for March
The March meeting will be held on Thursday, March 19 instead of our normal Tuesday. Location is TBD—stay tuned for updates!

January Meeting of the Barley Mob – Hutton & Smith Brewing Company

Join us for our first meeting of 2026!

Welcoming Our 2026 Officers

Let’s kick off the new year by officially welcoming our newly elected leadership team! We’re grateful for their willingness to serve and excited to see what 2026 brings under their guidance.

The Wise Guy Cup — Competition #1

This meeting marks the first of four club competitions for The Wiseguy Cup!

January Competition: Baltic Porter

This is a malt, yeast, and alcohol challenge that will test your brewing skills with this smooth, cold-fermented lager-style porter.

Competition Details

  • Bring 2 bottles for your entry
  • Judging will take place during the meeting
  • Points earned count toward The Wiseguy Cup standings
  • Grand prize: The Wiseguy Cup trophy + $100 homebrewing supply gift card

Upcoming Wise Guy Cup Competitions

  • April 21 — English IPA
  • July 21 — Any beer made with Kveik Yeast
  • September 15 — Any cider

Flanders Red — Last Call

A few bottles from our Flanders Red will be available at this meeting on a first-come, first-served basis for paid members. If you missed the initial distribution, this is your chance!

Agenda

  1. Welcome and introductions
  2. Officer updates and 2026 vision
  3. Baltic Porter judging (Wise Guy Cup Competition #1)
  4. Competition calendar review
  5. Club brew update (Chattanooga Whiskey Barrel project)
  6. Open discussion and member input

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

December 2025 Meeting of the Barley Mob – Tanasi Brewing & Supplies

Please join us for our December meeting and holiday party at Tanasi Brewing & Supplies! The club will be providing snacks and two beers of your choice for each paid member.

We have several important items on the agenda this month, including elections for club leadership, so we need strong attendance—please mark your calendars!

Flanders Red Distribution – Final Call!
This is your last chance to pick up your Flanders Red bottles at the December meeting. After December, any remaining bottles will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to paid members only.

We’ll also have other club updates to share. Come celebrate the season with your fellow brewers!

When: December 16th, 6:30PM

Where:
Tanasi Brewing & Supplies
3701 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37415

November 2025 Meeting of the Barley Mob – Sigler’s Craft Beer/AlphaBrews

Mark your calendars — our November monthly meeting is happening on
📅 Tuesday, November 18th at 6:30 PM

📍 Sigler’s Craft Beer and Cigars
1309 Panorama Dr #117
Chattanooga, TN 37421


🧾 What’s on tap for this meeting:

• 🍺 An overview of the BJCP Beer Judging Program — what it’s about and how to get involved.
• 🏆 Planning for the club’s internal contest coming up in January.
• 🛢 Updates and decisions on the club brew for the whiskey barrel project.
• 💬 Other club business, discussions, and general good times.


Bring your latest homebrew or a favorite craft beer to share — and help keep building this awesome community of brewers and beer lovers.

Oh, and one more reason to come out… 🍻
Sigler’s is now brewing their own beer — Alpha Brews!
If you haven’t tried it yet, this is your chance to give it a taste.


See you there!
The Barley Mob Crew

October 2025 Meeting of the Barley Mob – Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.

We’re gathering for the Barley Mob’s October meeting on October 21st and would love for you to join us. Details are below:

📍 Location: Hutton & Smith Brewing Company
📍 Address: 431 E M L King Blvd #120, Chattanooga, TN 37403
🗓 Date: Monday, October 21st
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM

Agenda Highlights

  • Fugetaboutit Competition Review – recap and feedback
  • Oktoberfest at the Market Review – successes and lessons learned
  • New Information & Updates – upcoming events, announcements, and opportunities

We’ll also have time for open discussion, member updates, and of course, great camaraderie over a pint or two. 🍺

This is a great chance to connect, share, and plan for what’s ahead. Hope to see you there!

September 2025 Meeting of the Barley Mob – Tanasi Brewing & Supplies

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE BELOW

We’re excited to announce our next club meeting!

📍 Tanasi Brewing and Supplies
📅 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – 6:30 PM
⚠️ Please note: This is not our regular meeting week.

What to Expect

  • The official business portion of the meeting will be kept short.
  • There will be no learning session this month.
  • Right after business wraps up, we’ll begin pre-judging beers for Fugetaboutit!

Not Judging?

No problem! You’re welcome to stick around, grab a pint of Tanasi’s beer, and see how the judging process works. It’s a great chance to learn more about competitions while enjoying some fellowship.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

July 2025 Meeting of the Barley Mob – Hutton & Smith Brewing Co.

Join us for the Barley Mob’s July meeting at Hutton & Smith Brewing Company on Tuesday, July 15th at 6:30 PM!

We’ll be gathering to:

  • Share important club updates and changes
  • Discuss the Flanders Red brew progress
  • Review plans for the new Chattanooga Whiskey barrel Belgian Strong collaboration
  • Provide important news about Fugettaboutit
  • Introduce an opportunity to become BJCP certified (Beer Judge Certification Program)

📍 Location: Hutton & Smith Brewing Company
📍 Address: 431 E M L King Blvd #120, Chattanooga, TN 37403
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM

It’s a great time to reconnect with fellow brewers, get involved in club projects, and enjoy some fantastic local beer. We hope to see you there!

June 2025 Meeting of the Barley Mob – Pax.Breu.Ruim

🍻 Join Us for the Barley Mob’s June Meeting at Pax Breu Ruim! 🍻

Calling all brewers, beer lovers, and curious newcomers — it’s time for our monthly gathering! We’re meeting at the always-welcoming Pax Breu Ruim (516 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408) on Tuesday, June 17th at 6:30PM.

📅 Agenda Highlights:

  • Planning the Flanders Red bottling session happening on Saturday, June 21st – we’ll go over final prep and details.
  • A look ahead at new opportunities brewing for members and the club.
  • Discussion around some important club changes – come share your thoughts and be in the loop.

Whether you’re a longtime member or just beer-curious, we’d love to see you there. Come hang out, learn, share, and enjoy good company and good beer. 🍺

Tag your brew buddies and make plans to join us!
#BarleyMob #HomebrewChatt #PaxBreuRuim #ChattanoogaBeer

May 2025 Meeting of the Barley Mob – Five Wits Brewing Company

Join us for our May meeting at Five Wits Brewing Company!

This month, we’ll be sharing updates on the Sour Barrel project (Flanders Red aged in a Chattanooga Whiskey barrel) and discussing plans for the upcoming Chattanooga Craft Beer Festival on the 24th.

Whether you’ve been brewing for years or are just curious about getting involved, this is a great chance to connect, share ideas, and enjoy some excellent beer with fellow Mobsters.

Hope to see you on May 20th!

📍 Five Wits Brewing Company
📅 Tuesday, May 20
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 1501 Long St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

April 2025 Meeting of the Barley Mob – Hutton & Smith Brewing

Mark your calendars—our next meeting is Tuesday, April 15th, at Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. We’ll kick things off at 6:30 PM.

This month, we’re excited to welcome member Chris McAlexander, who will give a short presentation on a soon-to-be-announced topic. We will also discuss the upcoming Chattanooga Beer Fest, which will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Hint: If you haven’t started brewing for the event, be thinking about starting soon!)

There will be a few other topics of interest, including another possible club contest.

As always, bring a brew to share if you’ve got one, or just come hang out and enjoy some great beer and even better company. New folks are always welcome!

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. 431 E MLKing Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403