About Us

MASHOUT is the Mid-Atlantic States Homebrewers CampOUT, a 4-day outdoor celebration of the homebrewing hobby held each summer. MASHOUT began in 1988 with the combined efforts of Washington, DC's BURP (Brewers United for Real Potables) and Frederick, MD's FOAM (Frederick Original Ale Makers) homebrew clubs. The first MASHOUT was held at the Hagan Farm (also known as the Mink Farm) in Thurmont, MD and attracted some 60 homebrewers. The event was so popular that it was repeated the next year at the same location. Subsequent MASHOUT's have been held at Virginia Beach (VA), Fredericksburg (VA), and Rocky Gap (MD), where MASHOUT made its home on the mountaintop property of BURP members Chuck & Helen Popenoe from 1993 until 2013. In 2014, MASHOUT moved to a new home at the Organarchy Hop Farm near Paw Paw, WV when it outgrew the Popenoe Mountain location. In 2017 & 2018, MASHOUT moved to Fort Royale Farm near Bedford, PA to take advantage of its amenities. The 2021 MASHOUT will be held at a new and very scenic location near Rocky Gap State Park (just northeast of Cumberland and just south of the PA state line).

Address and directions can be found on the Attendee Instructions page.

Reorganization

In 2019 MASHOUT became a completely independent organization and is now an American Homebrewers Association officially-affiliated homebrew club (Club MASHOUT). If you would like to be involved in helping to plan and operate this and future MASHOUT's, please contact us at ClubMashout@gmail.com.