HOPS members become WIMPS for a day?

No, our HOPS members did not suddenly lose their ability to lift a carboy or stir a 1:1 mash. They did get together at John Rak's annual grape crush. HOPS members were manning the crusher, toting must and filling demi-johns. Everyone pitched in under the watchful eye of John Rak. Our home brewing brothers and sister unofficially became WiMPS, the Wine Makers Pride of the South Side (or is it Southside?) at least for the day.

Tommy, Scott and Lovey proved that HOPS members can be versed in many forms of fermentation. Each were pouring their excellent homemade wines. Everyone's thirst was quenched with free flowing Rak of Ages 2008. A little hard work and a lot of great wine made the day a success.