The first Carpathian Beer Fair took place on 22. August 2010 in Solina. During the event, visitors (tourists, local residents) had the opportunity to taste homemade beers that have been brought by 13 home brewers from all over Poland. Visitors could give their vote for the brewer, whose beer was most delicious. And who got the audience award?

Home Brewery KAIZEN of the Eco-Frontiers Ranch!

It is time that our Eco-Frontiers Ranch brewery has its name. We have chosen KAIZEN.

Kaizen (Japanese for "improvement" or "change for the better") refers to philosophy or practices that focus upon continuous improvement of processes in manufacturing, engineering, supporting business processes, and management. (source: Wikipedia).

In accordance with the principle of kaizen, we want our beers to become better. We are going to produce new beer, and we hope to contribute to the development of a culture of drinking beer in Poland. Our motto and trademark is: Better Beer!™

More news from the Kaizen Brewery™ soon ...

We are happy to inform you that our beer has been awarded at the 4. Pomeranian Home Beer Competition, which took place on August 13, 2010 in Parpary, Poland. These were:

• Stout from the Eco-Frontiers Ranch (according to the BJCP- Dry Stout 13.A) received the 2. prize with 31.4 points. In this style, 28 beers competed.
• Bock from the Eco-Frontiers Ranch (according to the BJCP - Traditional Bock 5.B) received 5. place (28.2 points) from the 15 other beers reported in this style beers.

Our recent guests from Scotland - Susan and Richard - eager researchers of butterflies and other animals just sent us nice summary of their records! They saw some interesting species and did some great photos, although their visit was very short and weather not so impressive! See here beautiful shot of purple edged copper! Thanks, it was so nice to host you here!

Sightings at Eco-Frontiers Ranch, June 14-18 2010:

Birds: Blackbird, Buzzard, Chaffinch, Corncrake, Cuckoo, Fieldfare, Goldfinch, Great Tit, Green Sandpiper, Honey Buzzard, House Martin, Jackdaw, Jay, Kestrel, Lapwing, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Magpie, Mallard, Mistle Thrush, Quail, Red Backed Shrike, Serin, Skylark, Song Thrush, Starling, Swallow, Swift, Tree Pipit, Whinchat, White Stork, White Wagtail, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Wood Pigeon, Yellowhammer.

Butterflies: Purple Edged Copper, Purple Shot Copper, Woodland Ringlet, Large Skipper, Heath Fritillary, Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell, Common Blue.

Moths (Day Flying): Mother Shipton, Yellow Shell, Orange Underwing.

Other: Common Cockchafer Beetle, Adder (Young one, Dead on road).