All you have to do is appreciate good beer. Whether you make it or drink it, it makes no difference to us. And just who are we?

We are the Society of Oshkosh Brewers, a group of people from all walks of life, dedicated to the art of making and drinking good beer. Established in 1991, the SOBs are based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and have members throughout northeastern Wisconsin, and beyond. Club meetings are held monthly, and run the gamut from sampling a new beer from a far-off brewery, to inviting a master brewer to discuss their day at the office. We also learn about kegging, hops, grains, and many other unique facts and tips about the wondrous world of beer.

The club organizes brewery tours and trips to beer events like the Real Ale Fest in Chicago. We also host and help with various local brewfests, like the Brews and Brews Festival, held next to the river in Oshkosh every July to benefit the local Jaycees organization.

We invite you to attend one of our monthly meetings, just to find out how easy it is to make really good beer. And meet a great bunch of people besides. Meetings are generally held the third Wednesday of every month, at Peabody's Ale House in Oshkosh, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Club members often host meetings, so actual dates, times and location can vary.

Come see what it's all about. There's no obligation. And don't feel like you have to bring beer. You'll want to start doing that after you make your first batch.

Membership

Club membership fees are $20 per year. For that you get a nice monthly newsletter, club-only discounts for supplies at local homebrew shops, access to useful tools and information on our web site, the opportunity to compete in club-only homebrew contests and win nice prizes, and thirty new friends anxious to try your latest homebrew every month (of course they'll be sharing their homebrew with you too!). For more information, contact Mike Engel at (920) 236-9080 or email the club officers:

President Mike Engel at mengel@realsob.org