mba September 2003

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by Zemo

It will be like you're there! Sunday, October 05, 2003 8:00 PM CT Great American Beer Festival Join us for the country's biggest celebration of all things ale - The Great American Beer Festival. We follow 3 brewers as they travel to Denver, CO to put their beer against the best in hopes of winning a gold medal. Check your local listings to be sure... Z - pausing for station identification

22 years, 2 months

FW: [mnbrewers] Fwd: Vine Park

by Mike Moranz

I suppose that serving Good O'l Swill beer is cheaper than providing customers a little better quality. Hell, why couldn't they just do the same with food? Pay some big package producer to deliver the meals ready to go. Just think of all the kitchen expenses they could save! Mike Moranz FYI --- David H Berg <bergbrew(a)juno.com> wrote: > To: mcbg(a)mncraftbrew.org > CC: members(a)mncraftbrew.org > Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 13:33:31 -0700 > Subject: Vine Park > From: David H Berg <bergbrew(a)juno.com> > > > It is once again my task to be the bearer of bad news... > > Vine Park Brewing in St Paul has discontinued their brewing operations. > The restaraunt has been sold, and the new owners do not want to continue > making beer. > > I would like to wish their brewer, Brian Schiebe the best of luck for > whatever the future may hold for him. > > > David Berg > Head Brewer, Bandana Brewery > President, Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild > > ________________________________________________________________ > The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! > Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! > > > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: mnbrewers-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.

22 years, 2 months

FW: We invite you to join us for the Wildlife Science Center's Annual Celebration of the Fall Season.

by mikeswally＠juno.com

Hello homebrewers, Does anyone have any left over hop vines I could use for an event I'll be at this weekend? Barb and I will have a MhBA booth, no homebrew..., at the Harvest Howl in Forest Lake, see below... Mike Swalinkavich (w) mswalink(a)travelers.com (h) mikswally(a)juno.com The Wildlife Science Center is having its annual Harvest Howl with fun for the whole family. The event will be held on October 4th 2003 and will start at 11:30am and conclude at 7:30pm. American Indian Dancing, Laser shooting range by Gander Mountain, Wolf presentations by WSC, with a raffle of many fabulous items including a wine tasting for 10, wildlife art and WSC memorabilia just to list a few of the many attractions at the Harvest Howl. Sponsored by Gander Mountain, Saint Croix Vineyard, Grand Casino, Kodiak Coffee -- for a complete list and more detailed info please see our web site. http://www.wildlifesciencecenter.org/harvesthowl.html Please forward this email to anyone you think would enjoy the Wildlife Science Center Harvest Howl. Thank You. Sincerely, Brad Stine Volunteer Wildlife Science Center

22 years, 2 months

RE: Beer is Great

by Curt Stock

Beer is Great, but Jail is bad! What are we thinking now? -----Original Message----- From: mba-bounce(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounce@thebarn.com] On Behalf Of Rick Oftel Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 12:58 PM To: Mba(a)thebarn.com Subject: Re: Beer is Great Club members and friends. I was a little concerned with the request from the Beer is Great festival organizers and the enthusiastic agreement to participate from a few club members. Although the laws may have changed or been re-worded, I wanted to check with a professional and felt his opinions are worth sharing. As they say, a word to the wise is sufficient. No mentions about the non-wise. Read on and make your own decide. Rick O MHBA Here is my original question to Dave: Our clubs (St. Paul and MHBA) were asked to participate at a beer tasting event that will occur at the Saints stadium. I was very concerned when I heard they were asking us to pour homebrew at their "Beer is Good" event. Could you please provide a few words of wisdom that I could share with the homebrew clubs regarding serving homebrew amongst commercial breweries. Dave's response (with permission to reprint). I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on tv. Just off the top of my head: 1) Your brand is not registered in the state of Minnesota, nor could it be as you don't hold a Brewer's Notice. 2) The beer was produced in a location that is not subject to Health Code inspections. 3) My understanding of homebrewing laws are a certain quantity of beer can be produced for consumption at home. In the strictest sense, this prohibits you from even taking beer to a club meeting. 4) You have no liquor liability insurance. You could be sued by someone that was intoxicated at the event, and without insurance that could spell disaster. I'm shocked and a bit concerned that they requested this of your clubs. This event was thrown together in a month, and everytime I hear something new about it, I just shake my head. David Berg Head Brewer, Bandana Brewery President, Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild

22 years, 2 months

Beer Release Oct.2nd

by townhallbrewer＠hotmail.com

Hey beer fans, Thanks to all that took part in the brunch this past weekend. We had a great turnout, hope you all enjoyed it. Look forward to pre-Vikings brunch before any home game........ As the weather turns colder, richer beer tastes better.....so we brewed you a special treat We will release Chocolate Porter this Thursday 10/02. This is an English style porter that was made with the addition of a generous amount of chocolate at the end of the boil. (Most was semi-sweet so don't expect "Hershey's"). Stop by the Town Hall Brewery (1430 Washington Ave south) and try a pint of Choco Porter for just $1 from 5-6, this Thursday. Go Twins! Mike P.S. We only have about 10 pint club memberships left....get yours before the last one goes

22 years, 2 months

Re: Cider Buy & Cider Pressing

by mark＠glewwe-castle.com

Howdy. Talked to Minnesota Harvest. We are set for buying unpaturized apple juice by the gallon. Same price as last year - $2.90/gal. (I think that is correct). My intent is to pick up the cider on the day of the November meeting (Nov. 8, 3:30-5:30 at Hops in Edin Prairie - or so says the calendar). Get me you orders my Nov. 3rd and we should be good. Next - Cider Pressing. I will be pressing again this year at Webber's Orchard just south of Prior Lake on October 25th. Mark your calendars appropriately. Final details later (eg, map, times, cost ($2/gal), etc.) TTFN, Mark

22 years, 2 months

RE: [phc-club] Hoppy Halloween Challenge

by allan.boyce＠usbank.com

Karl- Beth and I are planning on coming up too - is there one hotel that you are recommending to us out-of-townies? - Al "Karl Gunderson" <kgunders@micros To: phc-club(a)yahoogroups.com oft.com> cc: Subject: RE: [phc-club] Hoppy Halloween Challenge 09/24/2003 10:50 AM Please respond to phc-club Curt, I am the Judging Coordinator for the Hoppy Halloween Challenge. We try to arrange a judging session on Friday night and make every effort to have beers that out-of-town folks can judge. I'll be sending out a call for judges soon. Let us know what you can judge, we'll do our best. It would be fun to have a bunch of visitors for the Friday night judging/party and the BOS on Saturday. Karl. From: Curt Stock [mailto:cstock@barr.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:40 AM To: phc-club(a)yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [phc-club] Hoppy Halloween Challenge Susan, or whoever - will there be any judging on the Friday before the BOS? Just wondering if we would be able to join in the judging. I may be busy with work, but if I free up I would like to help judge. Curt -----Original Message----- From: Susan Ruud [mailto:Susan.Ruud@ndsu.nodak.edu] Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 1:34 PM To: mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com; sphbc(a)sphbc.org; phc-club(a)yahoogroups.com Subject: [phc-club] Hoppy Halloween Challenge The Hoppy Halloween Challenge will be held again this year for the 6 (superscript: th) year by the Prairie Homebrewing Companions of Fargo, ND/Moorhead, MN. All information can be found on our web page : http://prairiehomebrewers.org/ Entries Accepted: September 27th - October 10(superscript: th) with the Live Best of Show on Nov. 1 (superscript: st). This is a participating competition in the High Plains Brewer 2003 and the Midwest Homebrewer of the Year. We hope to see you and/or your beers there!! Susan Ruud Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.

22 years, 2 months

Hoppy Halloween Competition entry delivery to Fargo

by Curt Stock

Competition minded folks, I will be delivering my entries in person for the Hoppy Halloween competition in Fargo. I will be driving up sometime between October 4th and 10th. If anyone would like me to deliver their entries please let me know soon. This would be a good chance for people to geographically expand their competition experience if you are interested in doing so. This competition only requires 2 bottles per entry (it's usually 3 bottles). A nominal handling fee of 50 cents per entry is requested to help with travel expenses (gas and a couple beers). If you have never entered a competition or have questions about it, just ask. Many people, myself included, would be glad to help. What you need to do: 1. Fill out an entry form for each entry. 2. Have your bottle labels attached to the appropriate bottles with rubber bands. 3. Have your entries neatly boxed in 6 packs or cases (depending on how many you have). 4. Have your entry fees (per competition rules) in a clearly marked envelope with your entries. 5. Submit the handling fee in cash/coin. Handling fee maximum is $5.00. So if you have over 10 entries all I request is $5.00. 6. Get your neatly packed labeled entries, completed entry forms, entry fees and handling fees to me by Friday October 3rd. You may want to include a list of your entries to help the people who have to log them in. On the list include your name, club, and BJCP category/subcategory of each entry. Two options for getting me the entries: Deliver to my house 1472 Como Ave, St. Paul (651) 644-6098. Call or email to setup home delivery. If it is more convenient, they could be dropped off at my work in Edina (near Hwy 100 and 494). Email or call to setup work delivery. Other arrangements may be made, just contact me. For more information on the competition go to: http://www.prairiehomebrewers.org/hhrules.htm Thanks Curt Stock St. Paul Homebrewers Club Minnesota Homebrewers Association Prairie Homebrewing Companions

22 years, 2 months

Re: Return of the World's Largest Six-Pack

by Sparrow, Jeffrey C. [IT/1825]

I suggest we get the world's largest can of Hormel chili from the IL/WI border on I-90 and have a party! ~jcs -----Original Message----- From: Mark Knoebl [mailto:Markbrau@MHTC.NET] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 9:44 AM To: CBS-HB(a)LISTSERV.UIC.EDU Subject: Return of the World's Largest Six-Pack enjoy Return of the World's Largest Six-Pack The World's Largest Six-Pack is getting a facelift after three years of wearing a blank expression. Four of the six steel holding tanks at the City Brewery of Lacrosse - painted white after the former G. Heileman Brewery changed hands - will again look like beer cans as vinyl covers depicting cans of For more of this story, click on or type the URL below: http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2003/09/20/news/01news.txt

22 years, 2 months

New Celis at MR

by Zemo

Well, sort of: The Map Room has acquired a couple of _kegs_ of Grottenbier, the beer Peter Celis brewed in Belgium after leaving Texas. Previously only available in bottles, the beer is a spiced, relatively strong brown ale. From rarebeer.com: > "Grotto" or "Cave" beer created by the great brewer Pierre Celis. > He was the first to have the dream of maturing a beer by the > Champagne method, but after 15 years of work on the project, > decided to press ahead with the remuage (in which the bottles > are turned during storage) but without the degorgement. > Pierre's focus has been on the influence of the turning and of > the natural, even temperature and humidity. > The Grottenbier, matured in caves near the river Meuse, is a > strong (5.2w; 6.5abv) dark ale, in which small quantities of > "exotic" spices are added to create a gentle, balancing dryness > and crispness. > > When Michael Jackson tasted an early batch, in December 1998, > he named it his Beer of the Year. The Map Room is located at 1949 N Hoyne, near Damen & Armitage. Z

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