FYI – this stuff is really, really good!
//Mike
From: Steve Piatz [mailto:sjpiatz@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 3:16 PM
To: Behrendt, Mike; Tony Kutzke; Tyler Bye; Tom Roan
Subject: Fwd: Fresh wine grape juice buy
If you think there is any interest feel free to forward this to your club lists.
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From: Steve Piatz <sjpiatz(a)gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 3:10 PM
Subject: Fresh wine grape juice buy
Some of you know that for a number of years I have coordinated a small group buy of fresh pressed California wine grape juice. The year BJ Haun (wjhaun(a)gmail.com) is coordinating the small group buy. Our portion is piggybacked on a larger buy that generally includes hundreds of buckets of juice for a large number of MN based wine makers. The juice can be used to make pretty good wines or even used to make pyments (grape mead). It is even very good grape juice for just drinking unfermented. The stuff arrives chilled but you need to be prepared to use it within a few days unless you can freeze it.
The juice comes to MN in 6 gallon buckets - white buckets similar to the fermenter buckets sold by the HB stores. The juice is transported from California to MN via a refrigerated truck and delivered to a cold warehouse in Eden Prairie.
You will have to prepay for the juice using PayPal and you will have to pick it up at the warehouse between 9:00 and 13:00 on Saturday October 4th unless you can make other arrangements with BJ. There are a number of varieties of red, white and blush juices available with prices ranging from about $49 to $60 per bucket depending the variety.
For the varieties and price list contact BJ directly at wjhaun(a)gmail.com
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FYI
//Mike
From: NBA Operations [mailto:nba.operations@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 11:43 PM
To: NBA Operations
Subject: 2014 Big River Homebrew Competition
Dear fellow brewers, please pass this message along to your clubs and any other brewers who might be interested.
The Nordeast Brewers Alliance <http://NordeastBrewersAlliance.org> is proud to be hosting the 3rd annual Big River Homebrew Competition. Capped at 225 entries and AHA/BJCP certified, this competition is for beer only, no meads or ciders. In addition to all BJCP categories, we also have two additional style categories: 100% Brett and American Wild Ale. If there are sour or funky beers out there, this is the competition for them!
Registration <http://nordeasthbc.brewcompetition.com> is open until Sep 28th, entries are due at drop off locations the 28th as well.
$8 per entry. A portion of our proceeds will again be going to the East Side Neighborhood Services <http://esns.org> , a non-profit neighborhood assistance group in NE MPLS. Last year we were able to donate $375 and are hoping to increase that amount this year.
Judging will be Oct 11/12 at ESNS. We are welcoming volunteers for judges and stewards.
We will be announcing winners on Oct 18th at the Big River Brew Fest <http://www.esns.org/event-1728508> , and will have score sheets available for pickup at the fest as well. By the way, tickets for this amazing fest are only $25!
Register at nordeasthbc.brewcompetition.com to submit entries or sign up as a volunteer.
Cheers!
-Tyler
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Steve's new book is now available. I can get you a signed copy directly
from Steve. Let me know if you want one for $26.77.
It's really a great looking book if you want to advance your mead making
skills or start to make mead.
Some stories suggest that mead was originally discovered when one of our
not-yet-upright forebears stuck their hand in a fermenting bee hive and came
away with a honeycomb containing a little more than they bargained for.
Whatever the truth, brewers have brought this beverage into the twenty-first
century, and you can rest assured that The Complete Guide to Making Mead is
a thoroughly up-to-date, modern, and authoritative guide to homemade mead.
Best of all, it has something for everyone, from the stone-cold beginner to
the seasoned veteran. Award-winning mead-maker Steve Piatz begins with a
brief history of the fermented beverage; a rundown of the various types of
mead; and a discussion of the many types of honey that are available, their
characteristics, and where to source them. Readers will be treated to
discussions of yeast and special ingredients, as well as what equipment is
necessary and recommended and an illustrated and detailed look at the basic
process. Readers will also discover advanced techniques, such as oaking,
clarifying, aging, spicing, and blending. There are even sections on
developing recipes and troubleshooting problems with the brewing process.
With more than 100 color photos, The Complete Guide to Making Mead includes
dozens of recipes for basic meads (honey only), melomels (honey and fruit),
metheglins (honey and spices), and braggots (honey and malt).
//Mike Behrendt
I am just forwarding this in case someone is interested. I don't know anything about the position. -g
Bemidji Brewing Now
Hiring
Brewery Assistant
Posted: August 30, 2014
Application Deadline: September 14, 2014
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to megan(a)bemidjibeer.com
http://bemidjibeer.com/now-hiring-brewery-assistant
About the Position:
Bemidji Brewing is a taproom-focused micro-brewery located in the great
northwoods of Minnesota with a current yearly production of 450 bbl. As Bemidji
Brewing increases production it is looking to add a full-time member to its
team. The Brewery Assistant position focuses on assisting the Head Brewer in all
production tasks, as well as a responsibility to complete general non-production
tasks. The ideal candidate has extensive homebrewing experience, a passion for
craft beer culture and desire to learn and grow in the brewing industry. Any
formal brewing education is a plus! Additionally, a candidate must possess
great communication skills, be detail and safety oriented, be readily able to
thoroughly tackle cleaning tasks, is able to adapt and quickly adjust to
changing schedules and seasonal demands, and is able to meet certain physical
demands including routine heavy lifting and spending most of one’s shift on
his/her feet. Compensation will be dependent on experience.
Responsibilities:
The Brewery Assistant position will assist the Head Brewer in production
tasks which include, but are not limited to:
Wort Production
CIP/preparation of vessels
Keg cleaning and filling
Growler filling
QC/QA/Fermentation monitoring
Other responsibilities will include:
General cleaning of equipment, brewing space, and tools
Completing routine maintenance tasks
Assist in inventory management
Enthusiastically represent Bemidji Brewing at various
events
Physical Requirements:
Candidates must be able to lift and carry 60lbs regularly, and move and
team-lift 170lbs frequently. Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for the
majority of one’s shift.
Opportunities and Perks:
Ground-level industry experience and participation at industry
events
Educational opportunities
Paid vacation
Health Care Stipend
Beer Allotment
Tom
Hill
Head
Brewer
Bemidji Brewing
Co.
tom(a)bemidjibeer.com
Huzzah! The deadline for the 8th Annual Byggvir's Big Beer Cup at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival is quickly approaching! We are accepting entries through Sunday, September 7th! Entries showcasing historic, English, and European styles. You can drop your entries off at five Minnesota brew shops: Northern Brewer (Minneapolis & St. Paul), Midwest Supplies (St. Louis Park), Still H20 (Stillwater), and Brew & Grow (Blaine). $6/entry. Please check with the shops for their closing times. Judges and stewards of all skill levels are encouraged to sign up to help out. Judging will be on-site at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival on Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21, 2014. Last year, we had over 250 entries, with pairs of hand-made drinking vessels, gift certificates, and other fantastic prizes from our sponsors given out. We at Byggvir's Big Beer Cup are very excited to announce that Mike Hoops from Minneapolis Town Hall has been generous enough to once again offer to brew the best beer of Byggvir's at Town Hall Brewery! Tim Roets from Sponsel's Minnesota Harvest Orchard Winery has agreed to brew one of the best meads/ciders! Check out our website for more information: http://www.rennfestbeercup.com/. Gera Exire LaTourOrganizer, Byggvir's Big Beer Cup P.S. Please forward this email to any people/clubs that may be interested.
