Author Archive: Andy Carter
2017 SCHF: Artwork Competition Open!
The 2017 SCHF artwork competition is now open. Here are the official rules for the artwork contest for the 26th Annual Southern California Homebrewers Festival. 1) All CHA members are invited to submit and are eligible to win! 2) The winner will receive a $300.00 prize, two complimentary Festival Registrations and two t-shirts bearing their artwork. 3) All entries become the property…
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AB 2172: Signed Into Law
AB 2172, a California Assembly bill that legalizes homebrew meetings and competitions at licensed alcohol facilities, has been signed into law by Governor Brown. AB 2172 will allow the hundreds of homebrew clubs and thousands of homebrewers across the state of California to meet, discuss, and sample their beers at their local breweries, brew pubs, and restaurants. “This law will…
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AB 2172: Passed California Senate
California legislative update: AB 2172, has passed the California Senate with UNANIMOUS support (36-0 vote). You can see the law at the link here. Stay tuned for updates from the CHA and American Homebrewers Association for more updates!
AB 2172: Passed Assembly and Amendments for Competitions, Licensees
California legislative update: AB 2172, a bill working its way through Sacramento now, has hit two milestones: it has passed the Assembly vote with UNANIMOUS support (4/28), and as of this morning, our amendments to include homebrew competitions and expand authorized meeting places (such as craft beer bars), has been recorded. You can see the law at the link here….
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Thank You 2016 SCHF Attendees!
Another festival on the books! Thanks to all our members, vendors, and professional brewers for coming out and having a great time. Be sure to post your photos on our social media outlets for everyone to see. We have a handful of lost-and-found items (IDs, credit cards, eyeglasses, etc). Please email marlajo@calhomebrewers.org for assistance. See you at SCHF 2017!