Southern Nevada Ale Fermenters Union

Winterfest 2024
2024-02-24
Competition dates have been announced for SNAFU’s Annual Winterfest Homebrew Competition! The Competition will complete on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, with the awards ceremony happening after the Best of Show judging at approximately 4pm.
Winterfest is one of the first competitions on the annual Master Homebrewer Program’s Circuit of America competition circuit.
More info and registration at: https://snafu.brewingcompetitions.com

Comrade Day 2024
2024-02-10 12:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CraftHaus Brewery, 7350 Eastgate Rd STE 110, Henderson, NV, 89011, United States
Purchase Tickets Here
Comrade Day 2024, Feb 10th marks the TENTH year! This will be a seated, timed event, but will provide you ample time to revel in Comrade’s triumphant return. Comrade has worked for the past ten years and wants to take you camping to unwind. Follow him on the trail see what a day in the woods holds.
Comrade, Russian Imperial Stout 11.2% ABV
Revel in this beast of a Russian Imperial Stout which delivers overtones of roasted malt imparting a comforting, savory embrace. A distinct aroma and warmth from extended aging on Whiskey soaked oak reminds you of just how much you missed Comrade.
Three seatings available at two hours of revelry each:

12:30pm-2:30pm
3:00pm-5:00pm
5:30pm-7:30pm

Your general admission ticket includes:
All guests must have a ticket to enjoy Comrade Day

One seat at a table with your party presented by a server (if you would like to be seated with your Comrades, please arrive with your party prior to seating)
One Comrade Day logo keeper glass
One 10oz pour of Comrade, 2024
One tasting flight of Four x 4oz pours. You may decide day of event. Choice of set flight below
Beer spiking of Comrade 2024, optional

Beer Spike
Get your 2024 Comrade beer spiked! This German tradition , Bierstacheln is the process of plunging a red hot, fire poker into your beer creating caramelization, a creamy frothy head and raising the temperature slightly.
Two Choices of Tasting Flights: (Your choice on Comrade Day)

Vertical Flight: Comrade Vintage 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
Barrel Aged and Variant Flight- ’22 Stranahans Barrel Aged, ’23 Breckenridge Barrel Aged, 2024 “Forager” with Candycap mushrooms and black garlic, and 2024 “Campfire Breakfast” with bacon, coffee, marshmallow and maple syrup.

During your Comrade Day experience, you will have the option to order from your server additional full pours, flights and taster pours at an additional charge. Limited merch will also be available day of for purchase.
Designated Driver and “I Don’t Like Stouts” Ticket:
For all the friends who will get you home safely and those who haven’t made the transition to the dark side. Ticket includes a meal and non alcoholic beverage. Additional beers can be order from your server.
ADD ONS
Food Pairing: Prix Fixe Meal
Your Comrade Day experience can be taken to the next level with a set three course meal for you to enjoy. Each course is thoughtfully prepared by Chef Darnell of Dazzling Bistro which utilize Comrade beer as either an inspiration or ingredient. Vegan option available as well.

Collectors T Shirt 2024
Bring Comrade Day home with you.

Vegas Cares About RARE
2024-02-10 07:30 - 12:00 | Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Pkwy, Henderson, NV, 89074, United States
Purchase Tickets Here
It’s time for the 8th Annual Vegas Cares RARE Kids Charity Race! So, save the date! Saturday, February 10, 2024, is race day. You may choose to participate in the 5K Run ($45), or the 1M Walk ($35). We’ve been making this an annual event that SNAFU participates in ever since Shaun Greene became an officer and told us about it. He does it for his daughter, Payton. We do it to support him and his family, and the community they’re a part of. Did you know that there are over 7,000 rare diseases in the world? Did you know that more than 50% of rare diseases affect children? Did you know that 55% of families will incur direct medical expenses not covered by insurances? When you sign up, make sure you sign up under the group, “Payton Strong.”
https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/Henderson/VegasCaresAboutRare
You will get a T-shirt and a race number. Packet pick up will begin at 7:30am the morning of the 10th. Opening remarks are at 8:30am. The run itself starts at 9:15. There’s an award ceremony at 10:30, and closing remarks at 11:00am. In the past, Comrade Day has historically taken place on the same day. What better way to earn your beer?
Sign up soon! Prices increase January 28.

February 2024 Monthly Meeting - NELLIS
2024-02-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales NELLIS Location, 3740 S Nellis Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States
The Monthly SNAFU Meetings take place on the second Friday of the month at Aces & Ales, rotating between the Nellis and Tenaya Location. The meetings start with a small social time at 7pm, with announcements starting around 7:30pm. After club business has been handled, we have a small break of social time for sharing your homebrew, then the raffle commences.
Most meetings have a brew buddy bucket as well, where you may add your name to a bucket to be drawn at the end of the meeting, and you are paired up with a brew buddy to do a collaboration brew day! Doesn’t matter whose equipment you use, where you brew, what you brew, or even who keeps the beer; you just need to brew together!
Raffle tickets are available to purchase, or you may bring some commercial beer to be entered into the raffle and earn some tickets that way.

January 2024 Monthly Meeting - TENAYA
2024-01-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales TENAYA Location, 2801 N Tenaya Way STE A, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States

SNAFU Member Christmas Party
2023-12-16 12:00 - 22:00 | The Silver Stamp, 222 E Imperial Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89104, United States
The holidays are fast approaching, and that means we need to start thinking about our end-of-year party! We have confirmed that our holiday party will once again be hosted at the Silver Stamp, Saturday, December 16th. The Stamp will be opening up an hour early for us again, at 12:00 noon. All dues-paying SNAFU members will receive a gift from Santa, there may be a white elephant gift exchange, and we will announce the club officers for 2024. Mark your calendar, you won’t want to miss it!

December 2023 Monthly Meeting - NELLIS
2023-12-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales NELLIS Location, 3740 S Nellis Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States
DECEMBER MEETING WILL BE AT ACES & ALES NELLIS LOCATION
The Monthly SNAFU Meetings take place on the second Friday of the month at Aces & Ales, rotating between the Nellis and Tenaya Location. The meetings start with a small social time at 7pm, with announcements starting around 7:30pm. After club business has been handled, we have a small break of social time for sharing your homebrew, then the raffle commences.
Most meetings have a brew buddy bucket as well, where you may add your name to a bucket to be drawn at the end of the meeting, and you are paired up with a brew buddy to do a collaboration brew day! Doesn’t matter whose equipment you use, where you brew, what you brew, or even who keeps the beer; you just need to brew together!
Raffle tickets are available to purchase, or you may bring some commercial beer to be entered into the raffle and earn some tickets that way.

November 2023 Monthly Meeting - NELLIS
2023-11-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales NELLIS Location, 3740 S Nellis Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States

2023 Nevada State Championship Homebrew Competition
2023-10-19 08:00 - 2023-10-21 18:00 | Great Basin Brewing Co. Taps & Tanks, 5525 S Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
High Desert Brewgade is hosting the 2023 Nevada State Championship Homebrew Competition.
This competition is open to any homebrewer residing in Nevada.
See competition site for more details: https://www.hdbrewgade.brewcompetition.com
REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16TH, 2023

October 2023 Monthly Meeting - TENAYA
2023-10-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales TENAYA Location, 2801 N Tenaya Way STE A, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States

September 2023 Monthly Meeting - NELLIS
2023-09-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales NELLIS Location, 3740 S Nellis Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States

August 2023 Monthly Meeting - TENAYA
2023-08-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales TENAYA Location, 2801 N Tenaya Way STE A, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States

Kveik Kings and Queens Competition Judging & Awards
2023-07-29 09:00 - 19:00 | N 5th Brewing Co, 60 W Mayflower Ave, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
Kveik Kings and Queens competition is happening this July!
Important Info:

SNAFU Members Only
All BJCP Styles are open, including Mead and Cider.
Must use and disclose which strain of Kveik Yeast is used (co-pitches ok, but disclose all yeast strains)
Entry Registration Window: May 1st – July 14th
Drop Off Window: July 10 – July 21st
Drop off at Let’s Brew or Vegas Homebrew
Judging at N. 5th Brewing Co on July 29th, awards ceremony to follow

More Info: https://snafu.brewcompetition.com

July 2023 Monthly Meeting - NELLIS
2023-07-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales NELLIS Location, 3740 S Nellis Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States

June 2023 Monthly Meeting - TENAYA
2023-06-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales TENAYA Location, 2801 N Tenaya Way STE A, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States

May 2023 Monthly Meeting - NELLIS
2023-05-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales NELLIS Location, 3740 S Nellis Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States

April 2023 Monthly Meeting - TENAYA
2023-04-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales TENAYA Location, 2801 N Tenaya Way STE A, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States

Boulder City Beerfest
2023-03-25 13:00 - 19:00 | Wilbur Square Park, 500 Colorado Street, Boulder City, NV, 89005, United States
The Annual Boulder City Beerfest is held at Wilbur Square Park in the heart of historic Boulder City. Enjoy great beers from brewery tents, menu items from food trucks, and specialty vendors all on site from 1pm – 7pm. Get your ID wristband and BCBF souvenir glass for beer sampling at the Admission Tent. The event is open to the public, but you’ll need the official wristband and glass to enjoy the beers. Visit website for complete details and ticket information.
SNAFU Members can get discounted tickets for the festival! Reach out to Michael Pfohl for information. If you need his contact information, reach out to any SNAFU Officer.

March 2023 Monthly Meeting
2023-03-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Aces & Ales NELLIS Location, 3740 S Nellis Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States
