About Us

The Boeing Employees Wine and Beer Makers Club began in 1972 strictly as a wine making club. In the mid-80's the club began to offer a wide variety of beer making supplies and many members began to join the club to brew better beer.

Activities and Services

• Seminars and Speakers - Wine and beer experts of recognized standing discuss subjects of general interest.

• Wine Competitions - Extensive varieties of wine made by members are judged by experts.

• Homebrew Competitions - Beers made by members are professionally judged.

• Summer and Winter Socials - Picnics and fun.

• Wine and Beer Making Courses - Classes offered to Club members and spouses.

• Club Equipment - Free use of equipment used in wine and beer making to Club members.

• Monthly Newsletter - Features entertaining and educational articles on winemaking and homebrewing.
• Library - A large collection of wine and beer books and magazines is available for loan to members.
• Grapes - Cooperative grape purchases at favorable prices on Washington, Oregon, and California grapes.
• Outside Activities - Tours and tasting around the Northwest.
  

Membership Information

• Membership Requirement - Club membership and events are open to Boeing employees, Boeing retirees, vendors, customers, contract and government personnel assigned full time to the Boeing Company, spouses and dependents of the above.

• Club Dues - Annual Dues (prorated for each half year)
  • Employees $30
  • Retirees - $20
• Club Meetings - Club meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm. See current newsletter for details.
• To Join - Contact Richard Klep, Work Phone (206) 595-8639,email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or just use the Membership Form
• Once you've joined, check out our "New Member Orientation"

Making News

News and magazine storeis about the BEWBC, it's past and current members have been featured in many publications. Check out some below.

• Boeing wine-club alumni turn passion into profession - Seattle Times, June 1, 2005

• The Boeing Style - Seattle Weekly, August 31, 2005

• Fruits of Their Labor - Executive Travel, Spring 2005

• Nota Bene Cellars - Avalon Wine Feature

• Willis Hall - Winecow Feature

• Cadence - Avalon Wine Feature