District TexasDistrict Texas was founded in the early 1950s by brewers from both Texas and Louisiana. Today membership is comprised of people working in large brewing and packaging facilities as well as smaller craft breweries. We hold two in-person meetings per year. The spring meeting is more technical and moves around our Texas/Louisiana territory. The late summer meeting is more social and is usually held in Kerrville, Texas. We offer up to 4 scholarships per year for the MBAA courses to our membership. We are a fun and knowledgeable group, always willing to share information. We welcome you to join us and discover the benefits of being a member of the MBAA and District Texas. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mbaadistricttexas
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GovernanceArticles of Incorporation The Birth of MBAA District TexasPaul Langenbeck was a founding member of MBAA District Texas 52 years ago, and continues to be an active member. At the Summer 2002 District Texas meeting, Paul shared a review of the District history…and reminds all of the questions every District faces: Who are we? Where are we? Where are we going? It’s good to record the beginning, and then ponder Paul’s questions. The first meeting was held on February 1951 at the Pearl brewery in San Antonio. It was a large inaugural gathering, The host was Harry Haglin, then Brewmaster at Pearl. The MBAA National office was represented, as were other districts. Besides all the Texas breweries, the following allied industries were in representation: Maltsters, corn grits, hop vendors, and machinery companies from brewhouse to packaging. Glass and paper vendors sent representatives. The principal laboratories of the day were there also: Siebel, Wallerstein and Paul Lewis Labs. Breweries outside of Texas, which were represented, included Jackson Brewing Company, Dixie brewing, American Brewing Company, and Falstaff. The Texan breweries which were represented included El Paso, Mitchell, Blue Bonnet (Dallas), Grand Prize (Houston), Southern Select, Lone Star, Pearl and Shiner (Spoetzl Brewery). Echoes of these times are still with us. Al Barney was Brewmaster at Blue Bonnet, and today his son Rick is well respected in the American malting industry. Besides Brewmaster host Haglin, the Brewmasters at that first meeting are still remembered: Bill Biglar, Lone Star From this first meeting, it was decided that there would be two technical meetings held every year in the Spring and Summer. The primary meeting would always occur in late July. District ScholarshipsPlease reach out to District Texas Officers for more information on scholarships. Below are details of previous scholarships and awards that may be returning. District Texas Walt Powell Memorial ScholarshipAboutThis scholarship is a memorial to Walt Powell set up by his parents, Walter Connally and Bolivia Powell. Walt was taken from us much too early on June 4, 2013 at the age of 33. For those of you that did not know Walt I want to share just a bit of Walt’s life. Flix Brewhouse in Round Rock, Texas, cofounded by Walt, was the initial and only First-Run Cinema Craft Brewery in the world. At the time of his death, Walt was planning the national roll-out of several additional Flix Brewhouse locations. I am sure that there is currently another Flix Brewhouse in Des Moines, Iowa. Thus, his legacy continues!
During his career, Walt was a fixture at brew festivals and events around the country and was an active member of numerous craft beer social and trade groups. Walt’s idea of a great European vacation was visiting Trappist Brewing Monasteries in Belgium and being fluent in French he was able to glean many secrets which assisted him with his favorite beers, the sweet, Belgian brews!
I only met Walt once yet that brief encounter convinced me he was going to be a pillar in the craft brewing world. I only wish we could have had him with us much longer.
Walt’s father and mother want this scholarship this scholarship to go to someone who really has a love for brewing and I am sure Walt is pleased with this fantastic opportunity that will benefit his colleagues!RequirementsMembership in good standing with MBAA - District Texas with a passion for brewing. ApplicationDeadline February 1Submit a comprehensive essay describing how passionate you are about the brewing industry, how you became involved in the brewing industry, why you love brewing, and be sure to highlight any accomplishments in the industry.
Either within the body of the essay or separately please include a listing of your history in the brewing industry. Suggested topics to cover are as follows:
Submit applications to [email protected]
Applications are due by Feb 1 and will be announced at the Spring Meeting.
Brewing Education Financial AssistanceMBAA District Texas encourages its members to pursue brewing related educational opportunities whenever possible. Brewing science and related fields have technologies that change and improve year after year. In order for each of us to stay competitive and self improve continuous education is a must $ 4,000 AwardDistrict Texas will assist one member per year improve their knowledge in brewing or a related field. An annual certificate redeemable for $4,000 will be presented during each spring meeting. The $4,000 will be distributed upon proof of successful completion of the approved course. Course SelectionsA course in any applicable field related to brewing science is acceptable. Topics in malting, brewing, microbiology, sensory, engineering, statistics and laboratory skills to name a few are acceptable. The Master Brewers Association of the America’s offers several excellent educational opportunities in brewing and packaging. See the MBAA web page for more details. A few other common brewing educational institutions include the World Brewing Academy, Siebels, American Brewers Guild and UC Davis. There are also many local colleges that offer applicable microbiological, food safety or industrial process classes which may qualify for the assistance. Award Requirements
District Texas - The Tom Reap AwardThe Tom Reap Award was created in 1991, by District Texas, to honor the distinct member who most embodied the qualities valued in one of the district’s most respected and well-liked members, the late Tom Reap. Tom, who had been a brewer for over forty years, was the Brewmaster at Anheuser/Busch in Houston at the time of his retirement. Tom served as the national president of the Master Brewers Assoc. of the Americas in 1986. His dedication to the industry and to the association will be long remembered.
THE TOM REAP MASTER BREWER AWARD
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