Membership
Becoming a member of the Ale Riders allows you to enjoy numerous benefits including:
Gain Constructive Feedback on Your Beer: Receive honest, critical, and helpful evaluations from experienced palates that will quickly help you identify flaws and improve your recipes and techniques.
Try New Beers and Styles: Be exposed to a wide variety of homebrewed and commercial beers, expanding your palate and understanding of different styles and brewing approaches.
Access to Shared Resources and Equipment: Our members have years of brewing experience and all kinds of equipment that you may be able to borrow, saving you money on purchasing expensive gear.
Rapid Skill Development and Education: Our club offers formal and informal educational opportunities like presentations, guest speakers, and skill-sharing sessions that dramatically accelerate your learning.
Networking and Social Connection: Meet a community of local people who share your passion for brewing, leading to new friendships and a dedicated crew for "geeking out" about beer.
Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Access: We have strong relationships with our local craft breweries in Rapid City, which leads to all kinds of exciting opportunities like exclusive brewery tours, brewing collaborations, and other insider events.
How to Become a Member
Joining Ale Riders is easy! If you are interested in joining the Ale Riders in Rapid City, come join us at one of our monthly meetings! We usually meet at Zymurcracy Beer Company on the second Saturday of each month (except July, August, and January).