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The Maltose Falcons Home Brewing Society is a club
dedicated to the craft of home brewing and the enjoyment of excellent beer. Founded over
24 years ago, the membership now numbers well over 300
home brewers, with new enthusiasts joining every month. Our club members enjoy the
benefits of a very informative monthly publication called "Brews
& News", as well as a host of activities dedicated to furthering the
knowledge of brewing and beer styles from around the world. These benefits include group
brewing on the club system at the The
Home Wine, Beer, & Cheesemaking Shop, bi-monthly commercial beer tastings, trips
to local breweries and brew-pubs, and presentations on brewing methods and equipment by
knowledgable brewers.
Falcons' members range from the interested beer lover to the novice brewer to
the brewing professional. The Falcons have produced many top-notch brewers, some who have
gone on to be brewmasters at commercial facilities. The club also organizes two regional
homebrewing competitions every year, The Mayfaire
and The Los Angeles County Fair. There is also a "members only" Oktoberfest
competition dedicated to the novice brewer. Participation in the national judging program
is encouraged, and Maltose Falcons members are among the most prolific brewers and judges
in the country. The spirit of the club is casual and fun -- a collection of diverse people
who gather together to share their hobby. There are three fests organized by the club
every year, with the Falcons' Brews Band on hand for entertainment. See the Calendar of Club Events for the next club meeting and upcoming
events.
In August of 1995, the Maltose Falcons Brewing Society was named in The Celebrator Beer News online
web page article: Beer Scene in
the San Fernando Valley .
