2008 Achievements

Raz's Fine Ales opened it's doors in March of 2007. Initially there were a couple of large learning curves for me to overcome. These involved both the new equipment (brewing sculpture and temperature controlled conical fermenter) as well as changes in brewing processes. As a result, the beers meeting my high standards of quality and excellence were not being brewed until late in the year.

Now that most of the kinks are worked out (are they ever really all gone?), and some fine ales are making their way to regional competitions, I'm pleased to announce Raz's Fine Ales 2008 Achievements. They are as follows:


Dan - Homebrewer of the Year - Silicon Valley Sudzers


CA State Homebrewing Competition (Stern Grove) -

Old Ale - Best of Show & First Place in category


Santa Cruz County Fair Homebrew Competition -

Old Ale - First Place in category
Sweet Potato Barleywine - Second Place in category
Chocolate Stout - Second Place in category
Chocolate Coffee Russian Imperial Stout Blend - Second Place in category
Coffee Russian Imperial Stout - Second Place in category
LN's "It Tastes Like an IPA" IPA - Third Place in category


Pacific Brewers Cup -

Sweet Potato Barleywine - Third Place in category


Southern California Regional Homebrew Competition -

Old Ale - Second Place in category


Mayfaire Regional Homebrew Competition -

Old Ale - First Place in category


I plan on continuing to brew and enter many competitions in 2009. With any luck, I'll be just as successful.

Cheers.