15 July 2017

Catholic Priest Shares National Homebrew Competition Award

"Long blessed by Catholics as a 'healthful drink for mankind,' one Texas priest has managed to take beer to new heights - winning the highest award in the United States for home-brewed beverages.

"'It's surreal,' Fr. Jeff Poirot told the Fort Worth Star- Telegram. 'After we were done screaming from excitement when we won, it was hard to put it into words what winning the Ninkasi means to us'

"Yet, for the brewing priest, his hobby doesn't detract from his vocation. . . .

"'You can have a busy life. You can have commitments with family and work, but you can still do something you love.'

"Fr. Poirot serves as pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Fort Worth, and brews with his homebrewing partner Nick McCoy, who is also a Catholic. . . ."

A recent Catholic News Agency article reported on this award.

To access the complete article, please visit:

Catholic News Agency: Holy Homebrew: Catholic priest wins brewing's highest honor (15 JUL 17)

Background information:

Holy Family Catholic Church, Fort Worth, Texas

American Homebrewers Association

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