Hey All,
You drank all the Blackberry Wheat, time for another beer. This WEDNESDAY 3/17 we will have a special St. Patty's Day beer release. Come by and try Big Ticket Double IPA (from 5-6 just $1 per pint) and stay for Eric's fine Irish Style food. (Yes, we did name the beer after our favorite O'Timberwolf). This beer comes in at 6.7% ABV and is loaded with so many hops that it might appear a little green in color.
*Irish Mulligan Stew- $8.95
A hearty stew loaded with veggies and lamb. Made with our own Pot of Gold Potato Stout and served in a Sourdough Bread bowl.....and it comes with a pint of beer!
*Reuben Sandwich Special- $6.95
Everybody loves a rueben served with fries and a pint of beer!
*Also check out our famous Reuben Soup all day long.
See you at the Minneapois Town Hall Brewery this WEDNESDAY, a great place to start your St. Patrick's Day celebration. If you are dressed in green George will even be nice to you.
Cheers
Mike
The results are in from the Iowa Brewer's Union Open competition, and the
MhBA and SPHC did fabulous! Included in the list below are some FIRST TIME
medal winners, if I'm not mistaken! Congratulations one and all!
This was the Second of Six competitions in the High Plains Brewer of the
Year competition, and unofficially Curt and Kathy Stock and Steve Piatz are
tied for first! Good job guys! Next one in the series is our own Upper
Mississippi Mash-Out. Good news is: you still have time to BREW for it!
Also: Thursday is MEAD NIGHT at the BJCP class. We will be choosing the
MHBA entry for the national AHA Club-Only Mead competition. If you have a
mead you'd like to enter, bring a bottle (or two) to Rick Oftel's house
Thursday night at 6pm. See you there
- Al
2004 IOWA BREWER'S UNION - Twin Cities Winners!!!
3rd Andrew Rose Classic Rauchbier
3rd Brian Hatcher Sweet Stout
1st Curt & Kathy Stock Strong Bitter/English Pale Ale
1st Curt & Kathy Stock Oatmeal Stout
2nd Jeff Cotton Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer
1st Jesse Stremcha, et.al. India Pale Ale
2nd John Longballa Brown Porter
2nd Jonathon Crist Export 80/-
3rd Jonathon Crist Specialty Cider & Perry
1st Michael Behrendt Standard Cider & Perry
1st Paul Dienhart Tripel
2nd Paul Dienhart Witbier
3rd Sean Hewitt Saison
2nd Steve Fletty Duesseldorf Altbier
3rd Steve Fletty Old Ale
3rd Steve Fletty Robust Porter
2nd Steve Fletty Dry Stout
2nd Steve Fletty Specialty, Experimental, Historical
2nd Steve Piatz Mild
3rd Steve Piatz English-style Barelywine
2nd Steve Piatz Weizenbock
3rd Steve Piatz Belgian Strong Dark Ale
1st Steve Piatz Straight Lambic
2nd Steve Piatz Fruit Lambic-Style Ale
2nd Steve Piatz Other Fruit Melomel
3rd Al Boyce India Pale Ale
1st Al Boyce Kolesch-Style Ale
2nd Al Boyce Belgian Strong Golden Ale
1st Al Boyce Specialty, Experimental, Historical
1st Al Boyce Varietal Honey Traditional
Gee, I'm one of those wierdo's who actually enjoys an appropriate dose of diacetyl in a British pint. Had some at Map Room last week. Between that and the popcorn and the ice cream, I'm Doomed!!!
Zemo <zemo(a)BUYVICTORY.COM> wrote:Stevie warned us...
Z
Zapped Popcorn A Health Hazard?
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., March 11, 2004
(CBS/AP) The Environmental Protection Agency is studying the chemicals
released into the air when a bag of microwave popcorn is popped or opened.
Exposure to vapors from butter flavoring in microwave popcorn has been
inked to a rare lung disease contracted by factory workers in Missouri,
Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska. The National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health has said it suspects the chemical diacetyl caused the illnesses.
^^^^^^
However, health officials insist people who microwave popcorn and eat it at
home do not seem to be in danger.
Further research would be needed to determine any health effects of those
chemicals and whether consumers are at risk, said Jacky Rosati, an EPA
scientist involved in the study.
"Once we know what chemicals are and the amounts, somebody else can look
at the health effects," Rosati said Wednesday.
In the first direct study of chemicals contained in one of the nation's most
popular snack foods, the EPA's Indoor Environment Management Branch
at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is examining the type and amount
of chemicals emitted from microwave popcorn bags.
About 50 brands, batches and flavors of microwave popcorn - from super-
buttery to sugary sweet "kettle corn" - are being tested, Rosati said.
"Obviously, we are looking at diacetyl because it is a known compound that
will come off this popcorn. But we're not looking at that alone," she said.
The EPA study began last fall and is expected to be completed this year. It
ikely will be submitted for peer review before being made public.
Rosati started the study after hearing a presentation on popcorn workers
who became sick at the Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. plant in Jasper, Missouri.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has linked
diacetyl
to the respiratory illnesses found in workers who mix the microwave popcorn
flavorings. Investigators believe the chemical becomes hazardous when it is
heated and there is repeated exposure to large quantities over a long time.
Thirty former workers at the Jasper plant are suing two butter flavoring
manufacturers.
The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association based in Washington, D.C.,
said the flavor ingredients in microwave popcorn pose no threat to
consumers.
The Food and Drug Administration, which regulates food additives, also
considers
butter flavoring to be safe for consumer use.
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What the hell is a slide tap??
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John Freyer
<Fryorama(a)AOL.COM> To: CBS-HB(a)LISTSERV.UIC.EDU
Sent by: cc:
mba-bounce@thebarn Subject: 30 L Stainless Kegs
.com
03/11/2004 02:46
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Please respond to
Fryorama
I have a source that is looking to move 250 stainless steel 30 L kegs.
They
are the "slide" tap, similar to Spaten.
If you are interested, contact me directly.
John Freyer
I have a source that is looking to move 250 stainless steel 30 L kegs. They
are the "slide" tap, similar to Spaten.
If you are interested, contact me directly.
John Freyer
I'm back from Belgium and it was a fair trip for me.
The Nacht Van de Grote Dorst a rather impromtu festival to help Lambic brewers was a successful though incredibly overcrowded event. HORAL was represented there by four of it's members and some rare goods to be had.
The Zythos Beer Fest was well very similar to it's now defunct OBP 24uur. Aside from the venue it was identical. New glass style and tokens were the material changes. The venue in Saint Niklaas was great. Probably not quite as much rabid drunkeness as witnessed in Antwerp though that might change eventually.
I stopped at Cantillon the day before Open Brew Day to obtain my bottles. They had around 50-60 brand new never used French Oak Barrels and were putting them in one of the lower floors. I thought this was interesting to witness as it will be a clear identication that a more 'oaky' product will be coming out this brewery for a while(in about 2-3 years).
I have to ad that buying St. Lamvinus for 6 euro a bottle is by far more comfortable than the $35 at wholesale in the US. Before anybody jumps my sh*t I know everybody needs to get paid but I'll always prefer getting it myself. In addition to ther SL I got some Loerick, Lou PePe Kriek, and a few others.
Anti Americanism was a little more noticeable though directed at us it was intended to deal with George Bush.
Dusseldorf on the other hand was wonderful. Im Fuschen was the best of the lot. Their Alt was by far my favorite with a very noticable bitterness. The Zum Uerige and Schlossel Alts were more balanced. I need to make it to Cologne next trip as it was begging me to get there.
Todd Ashman
Is Summit then classified as a regional brewery?
Kirby
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From: mba-bounce(a)thebarn.com on behalf of Al Boyce
Sent: Wed 3/10/2004 12:35 AM
To: mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com; sphbc(a)sphbc.org; phc-club(a)yahoogroups.com; mba(a)thebarn.com
Subject: Fw: A Chance to Help the Micros
----- Original Message -----
From: "Northern Ale Stars" <northernalestars(a)hotmail.com>
To: <northernalestars(a)hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 9:38 PM
Subject: A Chance to Help the Micros
> As most Ale Stars are probably aware, Minnesota licensing laws make a
> distinction between breweries and brewpubs. While breweries are
> prohibited from selling any beer directly to the consumer, brewpubs are
> allowed to do so, but only on their own premises. They may not package
> beer in bottles or kegs, or distribute their beer for sale anywhere
> else.
> Last year, the Minnesota legislature liberalized the laws regulating
> brewpubs to allow sales of growlers, so that their beer may be consumed
> away from their premises. This change, however, did not affect
> breweries.
>
> Minnesota's only remaining microbreweries, Lake Superior and
> Mantorville, are supporting legislation drafted by Senator Yvonne
> Prettner-Solon, which would allow micros to sell growlers. This would
> enable them to realize additional sales revenue from brewery visitors
> without jeopardizing existing relationships with bars and liquor stores.
> The law, as drafted, would also allow microbreweries to be granted
> temporary event licenses in order to sell beer directly to the public,
> enabling breweries to sponsor events in the community, or even at the
> brewery. It would also revise the license fees paid by breweries.
>
> Although we used to have more, Minnesota is now down to only 2
> microbreweries. These legislative changes are crucial to the survival
> and success of micros, and all homebrewers are encouraged to contact
> their state legislators and express their support of these changes.
>
> I've taken the liberty to list the e-mail addresses of some local state
> Legislators and Senators below to assist you in contacting them with your
> opinions (I apologize if your's is not listed). Let's help these micros
> succeed by leveling the playing field.
>
> rep.thomas.huntley(a)house.mn
>
> sen.yvonne.prettner_solon(a)senate.mn
>
> rep.mike.jaros(a)house.mn
>
> rep.mary.murphy(a)house.mn
>
> rep.david.dill(a)house.mn
>
> sen.tom.bakk(a)senate.mn
>
> And don't forget the big guy:
>
> tim.pawlenty(a)state.mn.us
>
> _________________________________________________________________
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That's interesting that Solon wrote the bill, as it was her husband that
kept the bill for brewpubs from being heard in the Senate Commerce
Committee for two years.
David Berg
Head Brewer, Bandana Brewery
President, Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Northern Ale Stars" <northernalestars(a)hotmail.com>
To: <northernalestars(a)hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 9:38 PM
Subject: A Chance to Help the Micros
> As most Ale Stars are probably aware, Minnesota licensing laws make a
> distinction between breweries and brewpubs. While breweries are
> prohibited from selling any beer directly to the consumer, brewpubs are
> allowed to do so, but only on their own premises. They may not package
> beer in bottles or kegs, or distribute their beer for sale anywhere
> else.
> Last year, the Minnesota legislature liberalized the laws regulating
> brewpubs to allow sales of growlers, so that their beer may be consumed
> away from their premises. This change, however, did not affect
> breweries.
>
> Minnesota's only remaining microbreweries, Lake Superior and
> Mantorville, are supporting legislation drafted by Senator Yvonne
> Prettner-Solon, which would allow micros to sell growlers. This would
> enable them to realize additional sales revenue from brewery visitors
> without jeopardizing existing relationships with bars and liquor stores.
> The law, as drafted, would also allow microbreweries to be granted
> temporary event licenses in order to sell beer directly to the public,
> enabling breweries to sponsor events in the community, or even at the
> brewery. It would also revise the license fees paid by breweries.
>
> Although we used to have more, Minnesota is now down to only 2
> microbreweries. These legislative changes are crucial to the survival
> and success of micros, and all homebrewers are encouraged to contact
> their state legislators and express their support of these changes.
>
> I've taken the liberty to list the e-mail addresses of some local state
> Legislators and Senators below to assist you in contacting them with your
> opinions (I apologize if your's is not listed). Let's help these micros
> succeed by leveling the playing field.
>
> rep.thomas.huntley(a)house.mn
>
> sen.yvonne.prettner_solon(a)senate.mn
>
> rep.mike.jaros(a)house.mn
>
> rep.mary.murphy(a)house.mn
>
> rep.david.dill(a)house.mn
>
> sen.tom.bakk(a)senate.mn
>
> And don't forget the big guy:
>
> tim.pawlenty(a)state.mn.us
>
> _________________________________________________________________
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