Hey KLOBBERS!
October has some nifty events for us.
Jimmy's Peanut Farm Peanut Butter Porter
Several years ago, Presidential Brewing Company held a contest which the KLOB won with a peanut butter porter.
Tomorrow, October 10, Presidential Brewing Company will have Jimmy's Peanut Farm Peanut Butter Porter on tap.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the electorate, raise a glass to Jimmy's Peanut Farm Peanut Butter Porter, a nod to the 39th President’s nutty legacy! Born on a Georgia farm where his family grew peanuts since the 1920s, Jimmy Carter turned their small operation into a thriving business before leading the nation. Our 6.2% ABV Peanut Butter Porter packs rich chocolate and peanut butter flavors, smoother than a State of the Union address. Whether you’re toasting history or just escaping the daily grind, grab it on tap or in cans at Presidential Brewing Co, 8302 Portage Road, Portage, MI – because this brew’s a landslide winner!"
KLOB Annual Cider Pressing at Husted's Market.
- Location: Husted’s Farm Market – 9191 West Main St, Kalamazoo, MI
- Date: Saturday, October 25th
- Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bring your own bucket or jug and stock up for the season:
Fresh Pressed Juice
- Fall Blend – $4/gal (in your bucket)
- English Blend – $5/gal (in your bucket)
- Pear Cider – $6/gal (in gallon jugs, if the Kieffer pears hold through the season)
Pumping juice all day from 9 AM – 4 PM.
Bottle Share Under the Picnic Tree
From 9 AM – 4 PM, join fellow homebrewers and cider lovers at the picnic tree for bottle sharing. Bring a favorite homebrew, cider, or mead to taste.
Lunch at the Market
From 12 PM – 2 PM, Scott will be firing up the grill with hotdogs – grab a bite while you sip. Feel free to bring beverages and food to share.
While You’re Here…
Husted’s Market will have all their fresh fall produce, baked goods, donuts, and seasonal treats available. Stock up on apples, pumpkins, and other harvest favorites.
Invite your friends, bring your fermenters, and help us make this a festive fall tradition. Whether you’re here for cider, community, or just a hotdog in good company – it’s the perfect autumn Saturday.
October Monthly Meeting
Fall is here, and so are the hops! This month we’ll explore what makes hops more than just bittering agents – citrus, pine, fruit, spice, even a little surprise or two.
Our monthly meeting will be on Monday, October 20, 2025 held at Brewery Outré, 579 E Ransom St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 at 7:00 PM.
Art will give a presentation “Unlocking the Secrets of Hops”, on hop growth, aroma, and flavor chemistry.
- Learn how to balance hops for complex, layered beer.
- Tactile experiment – because brewing is hands-on (and a little messy).
- Open discussion and homebrew sharing – bring yours for feedback and swapping stories.
Seasonal Twist:
With October in the air, we’ll keep things light and festive. Bring homebrew to share, and if you’ve got a pumpkin ale, Oktoberfest, or cleverly named seasonal brew, this is the perfect time to share it.