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FW: Call to Action - MN homebrewing legislation

by Michael Behrendt

Folks, this seems to be important. It appears that it is not legal for us to bring homebrew outside our household. I'm not sure if it's specifically illegal to do so, but this effort is aimed at making sure that it is specifically allowed. Other states have had similar issues. In Oregon, they had to cancel the state fair competition a few years ago, because it was illegal to transport homebrew. They've since changed their laws. Please take a few minutes and contact your representatives. It doesn't have to be a long email, quantity of comments is more important. Thanks! //Mike Behrendt From: Chad Haatvedt [mailto:chad@haatvedt.net] Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014 11:47 PM To: jackofallbrews(a)yahoo.com; mgbrew(a)comcast.net; swpickle(a)gmail.com; mafinnesgard(a)hotmail.com; keith.m.brady(a)gmail.com Subject: Call to Action - MN homebrewing legislation Dear Eric, Mike, Steven, Anna and Keith I am writing to you in regards to important legislation that was recently introduced in the Minnesota Legislature regarding home brewing. As you may know, existing Minnesota law does not explicitly allow for homebrew to be served for anything other than "family use." My club, the Boreal Brewers of Grand Rapids, Minn. has worked with Minnesota State Representative Tom Anzelc and State Senator Tom Saxhaug to introduce identical bills in the House (HF2999) and Senate (SF2604) that, if passed, would explicitly allow for homemade beer and wine to be used for organized affairs, exhibitions, tastings and competition. We need homebrewers from all corners of the state to contact their legislators to ask them to support the bills. It is important that your elected representatives see there is a need for the law to be changed. Who Represents Me? <http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/districtfinder.aspx> is the Minnesota Legislature web site for identifying those legislators who represent you. I recall a MN senator a few years back stating that if they get ten letters on a topic they sit up and take notice; if they get fifty, they're amazed. We also need you to contact Representative Joe Atkins, Chair: Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy, and ask him to support the bill as well. His email address is rep.joe.atkins(a)house.mn. HF 2999 has been referred to his committee, and we need to be proactive to make sure it gets passed on to the floor. You can help by contacting your brew club members and urging them to contact their representatives. When contacting your legislators, it is not important to write a novel, instead, just a quick note asking them to support the home brewing bills that were introduced this spring. We have more information about the proposed changes at our website: www.borealbrewers.com. We also have some talking point for including in correspondence with them. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks for helping us get the word out and supporting this important legislation. Relax and Have a Homebrew. Chad Haatvedt, Member and Webmaster Boreal Brewers www.borealbrewers.com chad(a)haatvedt.net 218.301.9544

11 years, 8 months

FW: MN Homebrew Law Notice

by Al Boyce

From: Al Boyce [mailto:alboyce@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 10:08 AM To: mba(a)thebarn.com; mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com Cc: 'gary(a)brewersassociation.org'; 'spbevets(a)hotmail.com'; sphbc(a)googlegroups.com; 'jab(a)mail.thebarn.com'; phc-club(a)yahoogroups.com; Tony Kutzke <pfbrewclub(a)gmail.com> (pfbrewclub(a)gmail.com) Subject: RE: MN Homebrew Law Notice MHBA/SPHBC/JAB/PFC/PHC (MN)/ Members- Please contact your State Senator and State Congressman and ask them to support the following bills currently being introduced in the house and senate: House (HF2999 <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> ) Senate (SF2604 <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> ) Here’s a website to help you find out the names of your state legislators: http://www.gis.leg.mn/OpenLayers/districts/ Currently in Minnesota Law, homebrew is not allowed to be legally transported outside of the home – not to competitions, not to club meetings, not even to your next door neighbor’s house. See below for more info. This should probably be posted on the MhBA website also – whoever’s in charge of that. Sample Email: =============== Dear [NAME]- As one of your constituents, I am writing to ask you to vote in favor of [House/Senate] Bill [HF2999/SF2604]. I am a Minnesota home brewer, and was recently informed that Minnesota state law does not allow me to share the product of my hobby beyond the threshold of my own home’s door. This is an antiquated law, and should be changed. Thanks for your consideration! Sincerely, [NAME] [ADDRESS] [CITY, STATE ZIP] [PHONE] [EMAIL] =============== Please pass this along! - Al From: Support Your Local Brewery [mailto:gary@brewersassociation.org] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 9:34 AM To: alboyce(a)comcast.net Subject: MN Homebrew Law Notice Information about proposed law change in Minnesota. To view this email in your browser click here <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> . <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> SupportYour Local Brewery March 17, 2014 Dear Minnesota AHA Members, We are contacting Minnesota members to inform you about a legislative issue in your state. Existing Minnesota law does not explicitly allow for homebrew to be served for anything other than “family use.” The Boreal Brewers homebrew club of Grand Rapids, Minn. has worked with Minnesota state Representative Tom Anzelc and state Senator Tom Saxhaug to introduce identical bills in the House (HF2999 <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> ) and Senate (SF2604 <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> ) that, if passed, would explicitly allow for homemade beer and wine to be used for organized affairs, exhibitions, tastings and competition. The Boreal Brewers have posted a message to their website <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> regarding the bills: SF2604 Will be heard in the Senate Commerce Committee <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> Noon, Wednesday March 19th! Boreal Brewers will be at the meeting. Let your legislators know that you support the bills to allow sharing homebrew at organized events! You can also let the Committee Chair, Vice Chair and Ranking Minority Member of the Commerce Committee <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> know of your support, if your Senator is not on the committee. The Minnesota homebrew bill talking points are in this document: Homebrewed Beer Talking Points 3-15-2014 <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> Sincerely, Charlie Papazian President Brewers Association Gary Glass Director American Homebrewers Association <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> Support Your Local Brewery _____ How You Can Help Refer to the Boreal Brewers' website <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> for more information. <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> SupportYour Local Brewery 736 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302 / ph: 303-447-0816 / <http://Brewers.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zMTM2NzMyJnA9MSZ1PTc3NjM0MTYyNiZsaT…> Website You've subscribed to Brewers Association communications. For best delivery, please add this sender to your address book or safe sender list. Unsubscribe <http://Brewers.informz.net/Brewers/default.asp?action=u&email=alboyce@comca…> or manage your subscription preferences. Photos Brewers Association Powered by Informz <http://www.informz.com> <http://Brewers.informz.net/clk/red6d.aspx?mi=3136732&u=776341626&b=3396>

11 years, 8 months

March meeting!

by Eric Wentling

OK next JAb meeting is this Friday at my place (1966 Fountain Lane in Waconia.) Usual time of 6:30 or so to start. I will be giving a short talk on beer cellaring with a small Bigfoot Barleywine vertical to go along with it. If anyone has a bottle or two of this year's vintage, that would be VERY useful! The mash paddle will be up for English and American barleywines so bring one if you have it! See you folks then! --Eric

11 years, 8 months

Sunday growler sales?

by Sarah Alain

Dear organizational and media member, You, your members, and your followers may find the below story, produced by the Minnesota House of Representatives, of interest. The story covers HF2404, a bill that would allow small brewers to sell growlers on Sunday.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34HpFh2vLGo&feature=youtu.be Please feel free to link it to any of your social media accounts or on your organization's website. The interview will help viewers become more familiar with this important bill. If you haven't already done so, please consider signing up for our daily electronic updates with news from the House. http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/subscribesw.asp Thank you, Sarah Alain Video Journalist-Producer Public Information Services Minnesota House of Representatives Email: sarah.alain(a)house.mn Phone: 651-296-1129 Find us on: YouTube ( http://www.youtube.com/user/MNHouseInfo) , Facebook ( http://http/www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/) , Twitter ( https://twitter.com/#!/mnhouseinfo)

11 years, 9 months

FW: [mnbrewers] FW: MN Homebrew Legislation [1 Attachment]

by Michael Behrendt

FYI //Mike Behrendt From: mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com [mailto:mnbrewers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Al Boyce Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 12:53 PM To: mba(a)thebarn.com; mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com; sphbc(a)googlegroups.com Subject: [mnbrewers] FW: MN Homebrew Legislation [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from Al Boyce included below] Here is a bill working its way through the Minnesota legislature. You might want to get in touch with your State congresspeople and senators and let them know your thoughts about it! Pass this along to other hombrew clubs. - Al From: Gary Glass [mailto:gary@brewersassociation.org] Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 12:48 PM To: Al Boyce; Jake Keeler; Chris Farley Subject: MN Homebrew Legislation I got this from Andrew Schmitt of Minnesota Beer Activists. Authors: Sen Tom Saxhaug and Rep Tom Anzelc. See attachment for possible language to be drafted. The language here closely mirrors what is in the federal law. It doesn't specifically address serving to the public which seems to be the issue that Steve Benson's club was pushing, so I'm not sure what to make of it. Gary Glass Director American Homebrewers Association | 736 Pearl St. | Boulder, CO 80302 Toll Free: 888-U-CAN-BREW | 303-447-0816 x 121 | gary(a)brewersassociation.org <http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/> cid:image001.png@01CE8709.B96D3340 <https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Homebrewers-Association/19834173309 > cid:image002.jpg@01CE8C79.E356A180 <https://twitter.com/HomebrewAssoc> cid:image003.jpg@01CE8709.B96D3340 Is your homebrew club worthy of the first ever Radegast Club of the Year award? Tell us why <http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/community/clubs/radegast-club-of-the- year/> ! __._,_.___ Attachment(s) from Al Boyce | <https://groups.yahoo.com/group/mnbrewers/attachments/folder/582929070/item/ list> View attachments on the web 1 of 1 File(s) Image removed by sender. <https://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/2778127/271914860/name/2013%20Minnesota%20Sta tutes%20draft%20legislation%20-rev1%2Edocx> 2013 Minnesota Statutes draft legislation -rev1.docx Reply via web post <mailto:?subject=> Reply to sender <mailto:mnbrewers@yahoogroups.com?subject=> Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic () Visit Your Group <https://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkYzNpNmh2BF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzI3 NzgxMjcEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDQxODAyBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzk0MjE4NDAy > Image removed by sender. Yahoo! Groups . <https://info.yahoo.com/privacy/us/yahoo/groups/details.html> Privacy . <mailto:mnbrewers-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> Unsubscribe . <https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/> Terms of Use . Error! Filename not specified. __,_._,___

11 years, 9 months

FW: [mba] Freshwater Theatre's Home Brew Competition and Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser!

by Michael Behrendt

FYI //Mike Behrendt From: mba-bounces(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounces@thebarn.com] On Behalf Of Ben Layne Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 1:04 PM To: mba(a)thebarn.com Subject: [mba] Freshwater Theatre's Home Brew Competition and Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser! It's that time of year again! You wouldn't know it looking out the window today, but Spring is just around the corner. We know Minnesota winters don't go out quietly, so let's send it out with a warm, Chili-filled roar together with our 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off! Sunday, March 16 at the Minneapolis Theatre Garage! And, we are bringing back our HOME BREW COMPETITION!* Win the coveted title of Freshwater's 2014 "BEST FIRKIN BREWER" and receive such fabulous prizes as legions of screaming fans, an engraved mug, and UNLIMITED REFILLS during our shows! Limit of 15 entries, so enter asap! *Beer contest submissions: HOMEBREW ONLY! Be prepared to bring one growler or one six-pack of your best creation (one entry per person). Beer will by judged by a limited number of guests. Winner will receive a mug proclaiming their fame to the world, and even better, that mug will be filled with unlimited refills at our concession stand, for life. Please send all submissions to: info(a)freshwatertheatre.com Plus, we'll be setting up a play area so folks with little ones and/or babies can bring their kids and drop them off, to be supervised by other parents and adults for a little while. Join us for a fabulous night of chili, beer, entertainment, and a super sized silent auction! All proceeds will support our upcoming production of Mrs. Charles, as well as our upcoming 2014-2015 season! If you would like to enter the Chili Contest, please submit your entries no later than Friday March 14. Email submissions to info(a)freshwatertheatre.com with the following info: Your Name Type of Chili (veggie, white, no bean, etc.) Name of Chili Please bring your chil in at least a 2qt pot, so as to ensure enough to go around. If your chili is best served with accessories (sour cream, crackers, cheese, etc.) please bring those items with you, along with your (crock)pot of chili. We will have outlets available for crockpots, and all chilis will be assigned a letter for anonymity. Cooks entering the cook-off will not be required to pay admission. Cooks will need to arrive at 4:30pm to set up. We have a 20 entry limit, so enter ASAP! -- Ben Layne Co-Artistic Director Freshwater Theatre Phone: 612-816-8479

11 years, 9 months

Fw: Call for Judges & Stewards for Twin Cities NHC Judging

by Eric Wentling

NHC first round judging info if anyone else want to help out! I've signed up for Saturday 9 and noon judging. --Eric On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 11:08 AM, Steve Fletty <sfletty(a)gmail.com> wrote: Sign up here: http://firstround.mashout.org/ Remember volunteers this year will first shot at entering NHC next year. Please forward to area clubs.

11 years, 9 months

Fwd: Help legalize Sunday liquor sales in MN

by Shawn Kummrow

From Andrew Schmitt of MN Beer Activists. MN Beer Activists <http://mnbeeractivists.com/> are putting out a call to action for beer lovers across the state of Minnesota to help finally legalize the sale of liquor, wine, and beer <http://sundaysalesmn.org/> on Sundays. 38 states allow Sunday liquor sales <http://sundaysalesmn.org/>, including every state that surrounds Minnesota. It is time to give Minnesota consumers and retailers the choice. Let's stop sending our hard earned money over the borders. Politicians can stop pretending they are worried about the impact on "Mom & Pop liquor stores." The fact is there plenty of small independent stores in states where Sunday liquor sales are legal. Just follow one of the hundreds of MN license plates over to Superior, or Hudson, and take a look. Mom & Pop are going to be just fine. "Commerce is well enough established as seven days and nights a week now, " Dayton said. "For us to say it doesn't apply to this or doesn't apply to that really doesn't make much sense. There are an increasing number of Minnesotans for which Sunday isn't a religious holiday."<http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/237733421.html> Opponents <http://www.startribune.com/politics/116537693.html> and prohibitionists <http://www.municipalbev.com/magazines/mag_2012_0708.pdf> will stand by old arguments, claiming that Sundays won't add any more sales, or that stores will be forced to open. In reality, Sunday is the second busiest shopping day of the week, and any store that doesn't want to open won't have to. Plenty of banks and barbers make these choices every week without a government mandate. When Colorado passed Sunday beer sales<http://www.nightclub.com/legislative/news/discus-growth-colorado-alcohol-ta…> the increased revenue was credited with bringing liquor stores through tough economic conditions. How's that for 6 days of sales across 7 days? On @DailyCircuit <https://twitter.com/DailyCircuit>, Daudt says 'this could be the yr' for Sunday liquor sales. Thissen & Daudt both say burden is on those wanting to keep ban -- Tom Weber (@webertom1) February 20, 2014<https://twitter.com/webertom1/statuses/436525166621769728> For probably the first time ever Sunday liquor sales<http://sundaysalesmn.org/> has a real chance of passing this year. Governor Dayton has said he will sign a Sunday sales bill, and House leaders Thissen & Daudt have said 2014 could be the year. <https://twitter.com/webertom1/status/436525166621769728> However, with all the bipartisan support the Sunday sales bill still faces opposition from leadership. The Sunday liquor bill will need to be heard and passed in the House and Senate Commerce Committees. Committee Chairs Representative Joe Atkins (D) and Senator Jim Metzen (D) are may not give the bill fair committee hearings without receiving a large amount of public pressure. This is how you can help. Visit SundaySalesMN.Org<http://sundaysalesmn.org/support-sunday-sales/#petition> 30 seconds and 1-click is all it takes. Then, share it with your friends<https://www.facebook.com/> and social media <https://twitter.com/> using the hashtag #SundaySalesMN<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SundaySalesMN> The most effective thing you can do is call! Find your own legislators here <http://www.gis.leg.mn/OpenLayers/districts/>, but be sure to call and email these leaders below. ------------------------------ Senate Majority Leader Thomas M. Bakk (03, DFL) 651-296-8881 Email: Use Mail Form<http://www.senate.mn/members/member_emailform.php?mem_id=1003&ls=> Senate Minority Leader David W. Hann (48, R) 651-296-1749 Email: Use Mail Form<http://www.senate.mn/members/member_emailform.php?mem_id=1016&ls=> Senate Commerce Chair James P. Metzen (52, DFL) 651-296-4370 Email: sen.jim.metzen(a)senate.mn Speaker of the House Paul Thissen (DFL, 61B) 651-296-5375 Email: rep.paul.thissen(a)house.mn House Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL, 64A) 651-296-8799 Email: rep.erin.murphy(a)house.mn <rep.erin.murphy(a)house.mn> House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R, 31A) 651-296-5364 Email: rep.kurt.daudt(a)house.mn House Deputy Minority Leader Jenifer Loon (R, 48B) 651-296-7449 Email: rep.jenifer.loon(a)house.mn House Commerce Chair Joe Atkins (D, 52B) 51-296-4192 Email: Use Mail Form<http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/sendmail/mailtomember.aspx?id=10753> http://youtu.be/-UE6spQG-P4 [image: sunday liquor sales minnesota #sundaysalesmn]

11 years, 9 months

Article on mead

by Erik Nelson

https://www.yahoo.com/food/were-seeing-it-everwhere-mead-78010999991.html

11 years, 9 months

Fwd: [mba] Summit Brewery Private Tour Auction

by MGBREW

//Mike Behrendt Begin forwarded message: > From: Steve Fletty <sfletty(a)gmail.com> > Date: February 26, 2014 at 12:45:30 PM CST > To: "sphbc(a)googlegroups.com" <sphbc(a)googlegroups.com>, mba(a)thebarn.com > Subject: [mba] Summit Brewery Private Tour Auction > > This is the last call to bid on a private tour of Summit with founder Mark Stutrud or head brewer Damien McConn. The tour includes beer and snacks. > > These tours happen only a few times each year and you likely won't get another shot at this. > > Bids will close at 5 PM on Friday 2/28. > > All proceeds from the auction will go to benefit Kathy Stock who is battling brain cancer. > > Go here to bid: mashout.org/auction.html > _______________________________________________ > mba mailing list > mba(a)thebarn.com > http://www.thebarn.com/mailman/listinfo/mba

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