Tom Ormrod hosted the May, 2026 B.A.S.H. meeting on Sunday the 17 th at his home in Corpus Christi. Secretary Wild Bill Lehfeld called the meeting to order, thanked our host and welcomed new member Virgil Coleman from Rockport. Congratulations Joseph Lewis on earning an electrical engineering degree from TAMUCC! Wild Bill reviewed upcoming meetings, special events and competitions. Brewing volumes for April are as follows: Jason Fransham – 2 DELICIOUS gallons, Wild Bill – 2.5

Big Brew, the annual Bay Area Society of Homebrewers (B.A.S.H.) celebration of National Homebrew Day was held on Saturday, May 2 at B&J’s Pizza on Staples at Timbergate, beginning about 11:00 am. Two demonstration brews were produced from recipes provided by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). Chris Ackman brewed a 5-gallon partial mash version of the “Dark Cellar” Imperial Stout, assisted by Jason Fransham, Cary Blocker and Adrian Rodriguez. Jay Porterfield and crew

Lou Needleman hosted the April, 2026 B.A.S.H. meeting on Sunday the 12th at a home he owns in Corpus Christi. President Vic Aguilar called the meeting to order and thanked our host. Treasurer Walt Crawford began collecting dues for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. Secretary Wild Bill Lehfeld reviewed upcoming meetings, special events and competitions. We will brew two beers at B&J’s Pizza for The American Homebrewers Association’s Big Brew – George and Aaron’s Pre-Prohibition Porte

Tim Grace and Mary Kay Schultz hosted the March, 2026 B.A.S.H. meeting on Sunday the 8 th at their condo in downtown Corpus Christi. President Vic Aguilar called the meeting to order, thanked our hosts and welcomed guests Steve and Lauren Rooney and Sandra Schneider. Treasurer/Embezzler Walt Crawford was on a cruise, so we probably won the lottery! Secretary Wild Bill Lehfeld reviewed upcoming meetings, special events and competitions. The American Homebrewers Association ha