Our Purpose

We exist to bring together everyone who loves beer and brewing beer. Whether you're just dipping your toes into the magical world of wort or you’ve been crafting award-winning brews for decades, you’ll find a home here.

We focus on:

• Building connections among beer lovers.

• Offering educational resources to improve brewing skills for hobbyists and professionals alike.

• Celebrating the art, science, and joy of beer making.

What We Do

We specialize in craft beer, but our members dabble in cider, wine, mead, and even mouthwatering food like sausages, brats, and smoked meats. Here's a taste of our activities:

• Monthly Meetings: Members bring their latest homebrews to share and get feedback (and yes, bragging rights).

• National Homebrew Day (May) and National Learn to Brew Day (November): Club-wide brewing extravaganzas featuring everything from traditional methods to quirky experiments.

• Oktoberfest (September): Our crown jewel event with a club-wide brewing competition judged by certified BCJP judges. The winner? They choose next year’s style.

• Christmas Party: A holiday-themed party with a People’s Choice competition where creativity and festivity collide.

• Brew Duels: Think epic battles, but with beer. Any Raiser can challenge another to a 1v1 (or group) brew-off, and the club sets the style guidelines.

We also collaborate with local breweries like Cherry Street Brewing and Elixir Brewing, sharing ideas, techniques, and, of course, great beers.

Our Philosophy

At Chicken City Ale Raisers, we take brewing seriously but not ourselves. Our meetings and events are filled with insight, laughter, and just enough competition to keep things interesting. We’re passionate about our craft, but at the end of the day, we’re here to have fun and drink great beer.

Why Join Us?

Becoming a Raiser is more than joining a club; it’s joining a family of beer-obsessed, fun-loving enthusiasts. Here’s why you’ll love it:

• Education: Learn from seasoned brewers, certified beer judges, and even professionals working in the brewing field.

• Diverse Expertise: Our members include engineers, welders, woodworkers, tech experts, and more—because every hobby needs a little MacGyver energy.

• All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll find a space to grow, share, and laugh.

• Community: We’re open to anyone and everyone who loves beer, from all backgrounds and walks of life. The only requirement? Passion for the craft.