MHBA, Book your holiday party with us soon! And, join us here at
GreatWaters before attending events at the Xcel Energy Center. Also, Free
Beer coupons are on the way!!! Check your email... Great Waters Brewing
Co. Located in the Historic Hamm building 426 Saint Peter Street Saint
Paul, MN 55102 Phone: 651-224-BREW Sean Obyrne
For bottle labels (which I seldom do any more) I use a 3M Post-it glue
stick. The Post-it glue stick is a removable adhesive which works weel
if you use enough of it. I have a bunch of it if you would like some.
Curt Stock
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From: mba-bounce(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounce@thebarn.com] On Behalf
Of allan.boyce(a)usbank.com
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 12:02 PM
To: mba(a)thebarn.com
Subject: Re: Labels?
The last two years I just stapled strips of paper to the necks. I put
on my name, the name and style of the beer, and when it was bottled.
- Al
"Michael
Valentiner" To: MHBA
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For the xmas party homebrew swap, entries must be labeled, so I've been
wondering what are the "best" bottle labels? My main requirement (swap
or no swap) is something that doesn't have a lot of good adhesive on the
back, so they clean up without too much work. I've gotten some in the
past that just slide off after a brief soaking in water. Something I
can run through my inkjet printer would be good too. Any
recommendations?
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mike Valentiner, Minneapolis, Minnesota
b CHICAGO BEER SOCIETY HOMEBREWERS CALENDAR
December, 2003
For more information about EVERYTHING, including a CBS Membership Form,
see the CBS Web Page, at http://www.chibeer.org/
For more information about our First Thursday host, check out
http://www.gooseisland.com
December 2003 January 2004
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
To submit events for this calendar, mailto:roger@chibeer.org
OTHER GOOD CALENDARS:
http://www.creamcitysuds.comhttp://www.aob.orghttp://www.maproom.comhttp://www.wxrt.com/aroundtown/fests.html (covers summer only)
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEventshttp://www.starevents.com/festivals.htmlhttp://www.chicagoevents.com/ (lots of smaller fests)
+------------------------ FEATURED EVENTS -----------------------------+
| Sat Jan 24: CBS BREWPUB SHOOTOUT, Irish American Heritage Center. |
| Watch for ticket order forms in December. |
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
REGULAR CBS EVENTS:
Thu Dec 4, Jan 8 (A WEEK LATER DUE TO HOLIDAY!): THIRST FURSDAY, Goose
Island Clybourn. Bring homebrew! PUBLIC TRANSIT: CTA Red Line "L" to
North/Clybourn and walk two blocks north along Clybourn, or Brown or
Purple line to Armitage and walk two blocks south along Sheffield.
Wed Dec 17, Jan 21: CBS SOCIAL NIGHT, Map Room. $0.50 discount on pints
of one of the area's best selection of American and imported craft
beers. 1949 N Hoyne @ Armitage, about 1 mile west of the Kennedy
Expressway. PUBLIC TRANSIT: CTA Blue Line "L" to Western/Milwaukee and
walk 5 blocks east along Armitage. Or take Metra UP North (Kenosha) or
Northwest (Harvard) trains to Clybourn Station and walk west on
Armitage.
OTHER AREA CLUB MEETINGS AND REPEATING EVENTS:
o Brewers of South Suburbia, First Friday, http://www.bossbeer.org
o Urban Knaves of Grain, Last Thursday, http://hbd.org/ukg
o Tippicanoe Homebrewers Circle, Lafayette IN. http://hbd.org/thc/
MAP ROOM BELGIAN MONDAYS. Belgian Mondays at Sundown at the Map Room
with $1.00 off Belgian Ales and Snacks featuring Imported Cheeses and
Sausage. The Map Room, 1949 N. Hoyne, Chicago, IL (773) 252-7636
http://www.maproom.com
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT GOOSE ISLAND, either location, half price
appetizers starting at 4:00PM, lots of big TV's!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Nov 27-Dec 22: CHRISTKINDLMARKET. Expanded! A traditional German city
Christmas market, that looks exactly like it was in Downtown Dusseldorf
or Cologne. The sounds, sights, smells, and even some of the BEERS of
the season, in TWO BEER TENTS! Daley Plaza & Block 37, a two-block area
bounded by Randolph, Clark, Washington, and State, Chicago, IL. Hours:
Sun-Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9. PUBLIC TRANSIT: Yes, all colors.
Mon Dec 8: Jake Melnik's Corner Tap FULL BEFORE YULE MOON FEST. $3.50
Christmas Ales, Anchor Steam, Sam Adams, & Sierra Nevada. Jake Melnik's
Corner Tap, 41 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL. PUBLIC TRANSIT: Red Line
"L" to Chicago Ave; walk 1 block south and 1 block east.
Tue Dec 9: Emmett's Beer Tasting & Brewer Tour with Ryan Clooney.
Emmett's Tavern Brewery, 128 W. Main, West Dundee, IL. (847) 428-4500. 7
PM.
Wed Dec 10: CHRISTMAS ALE TASTING, 7:00PM, Delilah's. When it's over it
will dissolve into...
Wed Dec 10: WEINKELLER ALUMNI CHRISTMAS PARTY, Delilah's Tavern, 2771
North Lincoln Ave. (Note the date which is one week earlier than past
years.) This is a don't-miss event, featuring beers brewed by the
distinguished and honored alumni of The Weinkeller and River West.
PUBLIC TRANSIT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED (You're going to drink! A lot!) CTA
Brown Line "L" to Diversey, walk west to Lincoln and turn left (south)
1/2 block.
Sat Dec 13: HAPPY HOLIDAY HOMEBREW COMPETITION, sponsored by St. Louis
Brews homebrew club. MCAB qualifying event. Parish Hall of Our Lady of
the Presentation Catholic Church in Overland, MO. Forms, judge
registration, etc. at http://www.stlbrews.org/competition/hhhc/index.asp
Wed Dec 31: ***SMOKE FREE*** NEW YEARS EVE. Goose Island Wrigleyville,
with band Underwater People. Buffet, unlimited Goose beer, exotic
cocktails, midnight toast, etc, etc, etc. Everything but the smoke!
$100. Will sell out! Call Tracy Miller at 773-832-9040 x245,
tmiller(a)goosisland.com, for your advance reservation, or sign up online
at http://www.signmeupsports.com/21889. PUBLIC TRANSIT: Will cost only
$0.01! Red Line to Addison. Trains home from here all night.
Sat Jan 10: ICE COLD BEER FEST, Minocqua Brewing Co, Minocqua WI. Tip:
Make lodging reservations now since Minocqua fills up with snowmobilers
on winter weekends. http://www.minocquabrewingco.com
Sun Jan 11: BREWMASTER'S DINNER, Titletown Brewing Company, Green Bay
WI, hosted by brewmaster TODD ASHMAN. (Minocqua - Green Bay Road trip!)
Sat Jan 17: BARREL AGED VINTAGE WHEAT WINE RELEASE PARTY. Mike's
American Ale House. Two Brothers Brewing Company Bare Tree. This stuff
is pretty special and Mike's is honored to be the ONLY place it will be
available on draft all year. We will also be pouring 2 Bro's Bitter End
Pale Ale and North Wind Imperial Stout, or have them together for a
Bitter North Wind. Mike's American Ale House, 5737 W. Irving Park Road,
Chicago IL. (773) 282-3150 PUBLIC TRANSIT: CTA Bus #80 Irving Park to
Central, or #85 Central to Irving Park. Last bus home 2:00AM #85 back to
Jefferson Park Blue Line station.
Sat Jan 24: CBS BREWPUB SHOOTOUT, Irish American Heritage Center. Watch
for ticket order forms in December. PUBLIC TRANSIT: Blue Line "L" to
Montrose.
Sun Feb 1: SUPER BOWL, Houston TX. 5PM. Featuring the best, or at least
the most expensive, beer ads.
***CANCELLED*** Mar 4-6: REAL ALE FESTIVAL. ***CANCELLED*** due to
liquor license problems. Watch this space for further news.
Sun Mar 14: BLESSING OF THE BOCK & Milwaukee Beer Festival. Serb
Memorial Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee WI. $40 ($30 Advance)
Noon - 4:30 PM http://www.milwaukeebeerfest.com/ Watch web site for the
associated homebrew compatition!
Hey there guys and gals - are you ready to PARTY? Do you need a "pick-me-up" to make it to Christmas? Well then, the MHBA has the perfect opportunity for you on Friday December 12. It's almost the 20th annual Christmas Extravaganza Pot Luck Party. If I knew the first year, I could do the math thank you very much.
Doors open a little early and the whole shindig get's rocking and rolling around 6:00. If you have never attended before, this message is for you. Bring a dish to share, a beverage to share, and a few top shelf beverages to trade. Bring a prize to give away for the door prizes.
What's in it for me? Hey Buster, thanks for asking.
Many years ago our club had a pile (actually a pile folks) of club glasses. We provided a free glass for each year of club membership. It was sort of our way of thanking folks for becoming and maintaining their membership dues.
Two things happened: the pile of glasses disappeared and the club funds decreased. After fully recognizing our shortcoming and producing various charts and graphs (over a few beers), we determined the best way to improve our standings was to attract new members, decrease annual expenses, and increase our annual dues. Although it was met with an intense initial negative reaction, most of us were able to afford the additional $5 per year. Some of our friends also agreed and also joined. We also reduced the hall rental expenses for the last year and segregated our expenses. This way expenses like road trips were processed through the club account using segregated funds raised by the sub-group of members that enjoyed the trip. General purchases were processed against general club funds. And the whole thing occurred with volunteer effort.
Our funds recovered to the point that we felt it was appropriate and timely to purchase a second group of glasses and we searched the internet for an appropriate fit. We had weird-oh's in California that wanted us dudes to send money. We also found folks in Indiana but they didn't have the right glass. We wanted a medium size beer glass that looked cool and settled on a Nonic (that means no nick ok) bulge with an acid etched logo. It really isn't etched but we think you will like these.
So anyhow making a short story even longer, come to the extravaganza, check your membership status. If you are current and on the list, you get a free glass. If you are behind, you have the opportunity to get your free glass by simply paying up your membership.
Extra glasses will be available! These make great Christmas gifts. $3.50 each or 3 for $10. You gotta see these glasses folks.
So you have the story. Bring trinkets, bring beer, bring food and bring extension cords. Show up next Friday at CSPS. Get your ticket (one per member) and hold on to your number. You need to be present to win! Vote early and vote often for your favorite food items, beer items. Trade beers and have a really great time.
Did I mention a brief membership speech before the "main event?" A few exciting opportunities for next year and all you need to do is to step forward.
Rick O
Hey Folks,
This weekend(Sunday 12/7)we will again feature our world famous brunch before the Vikes game. Come in and eat as much/little as you like for just $8.95 (9am-12pm)
Also,
Don't forget about us on New Year's Eve. We will again be hosting our resevation only dinner your you and yours. Seating times will be from 6pm-9pm and the menu will come out today. Next week I will send out another email that gives you the menu details and information on the two upcoming beer releases.
Cheers,
Mike
I found some real lable glue from a glue salesperson that liked beer. It is first cut with water and works quite well. Not the best kind for a few labels. For labels, I have a cheap software program that prints multiple labels on a 8-11. A scissors works well to cut them apart?
>>> "Curt Stock" <cstock(a)barr.com> 12/05/03 12:07PM >>>
For bottle labels (which I seldom do any more) I use a 3M Post-it glue
stick. The Post-it glue stick is a removable adhesive which works weel
if you use enough of it. I have a bunch of it if you would like some.
Curt Stock
-----Original Message-----
From: mba-bounce(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounce@thebarn.com] On Behalf
Of allan.boyce(a)usbank.com
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 12:02 PM
To: mba(a)thebarn.com
Subject: Re: Labels?
The last two years I just stapled strips of paper to the necks. I put
on my name, the name and style of the beer, and when it was bottled.
- Al
"Michael
Valentiner" To: MHBA
<mba(a)thebarn.com>
<mpv(a)yuck.net> cc:
Sent by: Subject: Labels?
mba-bounce@thebar
n.com
12/05/2003 11:52
AM
For the xmas party homebrew swap, entries must be labeled, so I've been
wondering what are the "best" bottle labels? My main requirement (swap
or no swap) is something that doesn't have a lot of good adhesive on the
back, so they clean up without too much work. I've gotten some in the
past that just slide off after a brief soaking in water. Something I
can run through my inkjet printer would be good too. Any
recommendations?
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mike Valentiner, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Soak homemade labels in milk, apply to bottle and blot smooth with a paper towel or napkin. They'll stick long enough to drink them, and remove easily when you're done....
Karl
The last two years I just stapled strips of paper to the necks. I put on
my name, the name and style of the beer, and when it was bottled.
- Al
"Michael
Valentiner" To: MHBA <mba(a)thebarn.com>
<mpv(a)yuck.net> cc:
Sent by: Subject: Labels?
mba-bounce@thebar
n.com
12/05/2003 11:52
AM
For the xmas party homebrew swap, entries must be labeled, so I've been
wondering what are the "best" bottle labels? My main requirement (swap
or no swap) is something that doesn't have a lot of good adhesive on
the back, so they clean up without too much work. I've gotten some in
the past that just slide off after a brief soaking in water. Something
I can run through my inkjet printer would be good too. Any
recommendations?
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mike Valentiner, Minneapolis, Minnesota
For the xmas party homebrew swap, entries must be labeled, so I've been
wondering what are the "best" bottle labels? My main requirement (swap
or no swap) is something that doesn't have a lot of good adhesive on
the back, so they clean up without too much work. I've gotten some in
the past that just slide off after a brief soaking in water. Something
I can run through my inkjet printer would be good too. Any
recommendations?
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mike Valentiner, Minneapolis, Minnesota
