JAB January 2014

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FW: Still Looking for judges for the 3rd Annual Lucette Winter Homebrew Competition

by Gera Exire La Tour

From: jdchristiansen1(a)hotmail.com To: jdchristiansen1(a)hotmail.com Subject: Still Looking for judges for the 3rd Annual Lucette Winter Homebrew Competition Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 09:38:34 -0600 Judges, On Feb. 22nd we will be hosting our 3rd annual Lucette Winter Home Brew Competition! My name is Jon Christiansen and I will, again, be the organizer of this home brew competition. I have hosted a variety of beer competitions and this one is slowly gaining popularity. Last year we had just under 50 entries and we hope to get closer to 100 this year. The judging all takes place inside of the brewery. I am looking for people that need judging and non-judging BJCP points. This comp is sanctioned and points will be awarded to those that help. We will also have some light snacks throughout the day, usually something local and tasty. This is a fun competition with a lot of good people and in my past experience, some great beers have been entered coming in from around the country. Our first year we had beer from at least 5 states as well as last year. Hand etched glassware is awarded to the top 4 entries and many prizes and keepsakes for other people as well. Our goal here is, of course, to give great feedback to those honing their home brewing skills so I always love to have as many BJCP recognized or above judges available. If you would like to help out and earn some points, please respond to this e-mail. I will collect names and judges will be picked on a first come first serve basis.Food will be provided as well including meat and vegetarian snacks. :) Approaching almost 100 beers is our goal this year so I hope to get around 20 judges. Thank you for your time and Prost! Cheers, Jon Christiansen Head Brewer, Lucette Brewing Company Menomonie, WI 54751

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FW: Call for Judges – Great Northern Brew-Ha-Ha

by Gera Exire La Tour

Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:47:50 -0600 Subject: Call for Judges – Great Northern Brew-Ha-Ha From: slicker807(a)gmail.com To: Queue the trumpets! Release the dancing monkeys! Registration is now open for the 2014 Great Northern Brew-Ha-Ha!, hosted by the Northern Ale Stars of Duluth & Superior. The 2014 Great Northern Brew Ha-Ha will be held February 7th & 8th in the charming port-side city of Duluth MN. All BJCP categories of Beer, Mead, and Cider are eligible for entry. You can register entries and to volunteer to judge or steward starting today at: http://www.northernalestars.org/greatnorthernbrewhaha.html The folks at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Duluth realized their mistake of not hosting us last year, and have welcomed us back with open arms. Those people coming from out of town can find discounted hotel information for the Holiday Inn at: http://northernalestars.org/greatnorthernbrewhaha.html. As with past years, anyone volunteering for the Upper Mississippi Mash-out (www.mashout.org January 24th & 25th) can drop-off their entries at the Mash-out and have their entries safely transported to Duluth for FREE!! Other FREE drop-off locations are all Northern Brewer retail locations (including Milwaukee), Midwest Homebrewing in St. Louis Park MN, and the Thirsty Pagan Brewing in Superior WI. For full details and contest rules, ramble on over to http://www.northernalestars.org/greatnorthernbrewhaha.html Cheers! Dan Slick Judging Coordinator Great Northern Brew-Ha-Ha

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FW: Water Report

by Michael Behrendt

Anyone in Eden Prairie who's interested in the water quality, here's the details. For years, I've used tap water but run it through a basic whole house filter. Just received Palmer's book on water and doing some reading. Cheers! //Mike Behrendt From: Joe Dusek [mailto:jdusek@edenprairie.org] Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 7:21 AM To: 'Michael Behrendt' Subject: FW: Water Report Oops! Forgot the additional info. Total Hardness = 90-100 ppm Calcium Hardness = 60 ppm Total alkalinity = 50-70 ppm Ph 8.9-9.2 Free Chlorine = 1.0-1.2 Fluoride = 1.2 ppm Joe Dusek Water Treatment Supervisor City of Eden Prairie jdusek(a)edenprairie.org 952-294-5902 From: Joe Dusek Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 7:19 AM To: 'Michael Behrendt' Subject: RE: Water Report Micheal, Enclosed is the link to our annual report. I've also enclosed some water parameters you may be interested in. If you need any additional information, please let me know. http://www.edenprairie.org/index.aspx?page=1192 Thank You, Joe Dusek Water Treatment Supervisor City of Eden Prairie jdusek(a)edenprairie.org 952-294-5902 From: Michael Behrendt [mailto:Mike.Behrendt@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, January 10, 2014 9:32 AM To: Joe Dusek Subject: Water Report Could you please send me a copy of the most recent report on the drinking water in Eden Prairie? I'm interested in mineral content as I'm a homebrewer and use tap water for brewing. Thanks! //Mike 9060 Douglas Drive Eden Prairie

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FW: [mnbrewers] Upper Mississippi Mash Out entries due by January 17th

by Michael Behrendt

FYI //Mike Behrendt From: mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com [mailto:mnbrewers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Piatz Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 9:28 AM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: [mnbrewers] Upper Mississippi Mash Out entries due by January 17th Your entries for the Upper Mississippi Mash Out need to be at the drop off sites by the close of business on the Friday the 17th. See https://mashout.org. That means shipped packages must arrive by then and dropped off entries need to get there before the drop off sites close for the day. We currently have over 1000 entries in the database but not all those are paid for. Your entries need to be paid for to reserve a slot in the competition. Once 1000 entries are paid for the remainder will NOT be able to be entered into the competition. Remember, you can edit your individual entry data after you have paid for your entries - you can even move them to different categories. -- Steve Piatz sjpiatz(a)gmail.com __._,_.___ <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mnbrewers/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJwcDBqOG5zBF9TAzk3M zU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI3NzgxMjcEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDQxODAyBG1zZ0lkAzU4OTAEc2VjA2Z0c gRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMzg5NjI2ODgz?act=reply&messageNum=5890> Reply via web post <mailto:sjpiatz@gmail.com?subject=Re%3A%20Upper%20Mississippi%20Mash%20Out%2 0entries%20due%20by%20January%2017th> Reply to sender <mailto:mnbrewers@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Upper%20Mississippi%20Mash %20Out%20entries%20due%20by%20January%2017th> Reply to group <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mnbrewers/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJlazgxZThoBF9TAzk3M zU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI3NzgxMjcEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDQxODAyBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA250cGMEc 3RpbWUDMTM4OTYyNjg4Mw--> Start a New Topic <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mnbrewers/message/5890;_ylc=X3oDMTM0MzVmMjJqB F9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI3NzgxMjcEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDQxODAyBG1zZ0lkAzU4OTAEc 2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMzg5NjI2ODgzBHRwY0lkAzU4OTA-> Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mnbrewers;_ylc=X3oDMTJlNDltNHBjBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz E0BGdycElkAzI3NzgxMjcEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDQxODAyBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbW UDMTM4OTYyNjg4Mw--> Visit Your Group <http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkNjhrbXBjBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzI3N zgxMjcEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDQxODAyBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzg5NjI2ODgz> Image removed by sender. Yahoo! Groups Switch to: <mailto:mnbrewers-traditional@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Fo rmat:%20Traditional> Text-Only, <mailto:mnbrewers-digest@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest> Daily Digest . <mailto:mnbrewers-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> Unsubscribe . <http://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/> Terms of Use . <mailto:ygroupsnotifications@yahoogroups.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20the%20r edesigned%20individual%20mail%20v1> Send us Feedback . Image removed by sender. __,_._,___

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FW: [mba] Bucket-O-Honey

by Michael Behrendt

Meadmakers take note! //Mike Behrendt From: mba-bounces(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounces@thebarn.com] On Behalf Of Rick Oftel Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 11:04 AM To: mba(a)thebarn.com Subject: [mba] Bucket-O-Honey Greetings brewers and mead makers. We have an opportunity to acquire a decent quantity of honey at a reasonable price and thought it might help some of you make a batch or two (or three) of mead. Dave Schroeder is former president of the MHBA (Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association) and has honey available in 5 gallon buckets (60 pounds). He will sell honey to us for $120 per five gallons or approximately $24 per gallon. Ive used his honey before and know it is high quality. Dave is selling his honey rapidly and will likely be out of stock by early February. Im not trying to rush or use force but I really enjoy making mead. You should too. To keep this a low effort project here is how to proceed. 1. Decide you want a bucket or two 2. Send me a check by January 15 to the address below. 3. Make the check for $120 out to Dave Schroeder. 4. Include phone or e-mail address for pickup confirmation. 5. If you want 1/3 bucket or ½ bucket, buy a bucket and find someone willing to share. Any other questions, call or e-mail The Fine print: I will exchange your check for the honey and will keep it inside until you arrange for pick up. I am not able to front you for your bucket-o-honey. Im terribly sorry but I dont tweet, twit, text, or accept pay-pal. I do not have the ability to split buckets. I cannot read your mind. If you want a bucket, send me a check. Sincerely, Rick Oftel MHBA Previous officer and general nice guy. Mailing address: Rick Oftel 6400 Mildred Ave S. Edina, MN 55439 ATTN: Bucket-O-Honey Phones: Work 952 887-8121 Cell 952 356-6459 Home 952 941-9378 _____ This electronic message including any attachments ("Message") may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under trade secret and other applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, notify the sender immediately, permanently delete all copies of this Message, and be aware that examination, use, dissemination, duplication or disclosure of this Message is strictly prohibited.

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Winter Dabbler Home Brew Contest

by Gera Exire La Tour

I know that many of you are judging for the UMMO on Saturday, January 25th, but if you are attending the Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival, there is a home brew beer contest for ticket holders (one entry per ticket/no entry fee). Entry drop off is from 3:30 - 6:00 pm on January 25th at the Dabbler event. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second, and third places in each category. Prizes for Best of Show and Best New Entrant. Registration is at: http://thebeerdabblercontest.info/ I am also looking for people to help out with judging and stewarding on Saturday, February 1st at O'Gara's bar in St. Paul. There will be morning and afternoon judging sessions. This is a BJCP event, but all levels of experience are welcome. Please sign up at: http://thebeerdabblercontest.info/ Thanks! Please email me at: homebrew(a)thebeerdabbler.com with any questions. Gera Exire LaTour, Organizer P.S. Because of crazy amounts of spam we got last year, you will need to register again even if you have entered or volunteered previously.

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JABruary Update!

by Eric Wentling

Hey all, Hope all your holidays have been fun and fruitful! Here is a brief update on the coming month for JAB. After the January meeting's officer elections the new club officers will be meeting to come up with our coming year's events. If anyone has ideas for events or wants to help out by doing a presentation at a meeting please respond here or send me an e-mail at jackofallbrews(a)yahoo.com. The club works because of you members, but we need feedback and folks to help us run things! January Meeting info: New member, Eric will spend the evening sharing his knowledge about cask conditioning ales. Cask conditioning is much like bottling, but with a few key differences. The serving mechanism is what gives cask conditioned ales their frothy texture and allows you to taste each ingredient…something you can’t do with bottles or kegs. We’ll cover a little history, some homebrew techniques and of course, tasting. This month, he’ll have a holiday mint chocolate stout to try. CO2 need not attend this meeting, beers will all be hand pulled. 7325 Amberwood Ln Savage, MN 55378 612.432.1237 This may be a bit of a trek for some of us, but should be a fun topic and worth the drive! We are cancelling the scheduled Prohibition field trip on Jan 4 (though you can still go on your own if you want!) I ended up on call that day with my new year's schedule and we haven't had a huge interest. I will work on rescheduling it for Jan sometime. February meeting will likely be at the Rahr Bierstube again thanks to Chris German...more details as we get closer. --Eric

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FW: [mba] Mash-Out 2014

by Michael Behrendt

FYI //Mike Behrendt From: mba-bounces(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounces@thebarn.com] On Behalf Of Steve Fletty Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 12:12 PM To: sphbc(a)googlegroups.com; mba(a)thebarn.com Subject: [mba] Mash-Out 2014 The Mash-Out turns 13 this year. Yes, that's right it's become a snotty teenager hellbent on making Miley Cyrus look like Mitt Romney. It's getting a tattoo, a piercing on it's junk, and listening to music you just wouldn't understand. Jeez get a clue, people! Right now, we're close to 3/4 full, so get pull yourself out of your new year's coma and sign up now before it's too late to enter one the nations's largest, most competitive homebrew competitions. More info: mashout.org Deadline is 1/17 and entries are capped at 1000. And no, Mash-Out won't be taking out the trash. It's too busy texting pictures of that piercing, which may be infected. We'll need judges too. We've had to turn away volunteers the last few years, so sign up early. -- Steve Fletty Mash-Out Co-founder

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FW: Big News from Pour Decisions Brewing Co.!

by Michael Behrendt

FYI //Mike From: PDBC Gang [mailto:pubstitutes@pourdecisionsbrewery.com] Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 12:35 PM Subject: Big News from Pour Decisions Brewing Co.! Greetings and Happy New Year Pubstitutes! We have some very exciting news to share. As some of you may know, PDBC has been contract-brewing for one of the newest Twin Cities breweries, Bent Brewstillery, for about 12 months. As of New Years Eve, PDBC and Bent decided to merge our companies under the Bent Brewstillery name. While many things will be changing (a completely renovated tasting room, the production of craft spirits, and a broader distribution range), one very important thing will stay the same. Kristen England will stay on as Head Brewer at Bent Brewstillery and continue to bring unique and great tasting libations to the Twin Cities craft beer scene. The combined brewing and distilling operations, as well as the renovated taproom, will remain at 1744 Terrace Drive in Roseville under the Bent Brewstillery name. As part of the new business going forward includes craft distilling and an updated tasting room, the existing taproom will be closed for a few weeks. Keep your ears open for the grand re-opening of the taproom and brewstillery! For more information on the merger and craft beer/liquor plans of Bent Brewstillery, please visit Bent's website here: <http://www.bentbrewstillery.com/pour-decisions-bent-brewstillery-merger/> http://www.bentbrewstillery.com/pour-decisions-bent-brewstillery-merger/ We will be combining our fan club newsletter database into one master list and as always, we will not share your email address with anyone. If you wish to be removed from the Bent Brewstillery monthly newsletter, unsubscribe options will be included in those future emails. >From the entire PDBC team, we want to thank you all very much for your support the past 18 months. We had a blast chatting with many of you at our tasting room or at the many beer festivals. It was great to be part of the rapid expansion of craft beer brewed in the Twin Cities, making our cities a craft beer force to be reckoned with now and in the future! Cheers! BJ, Kristen, Orsi, and Susan

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