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From: Debra Grosskopf <dgrosskopf(a)saintbernards-school.org>
Date: Sep 28, 2006 10:11 AM
Subject: Saint Paul Oktoberfest
Hello fellow beer lovers!
I am a committee member for the Saint Paul Oktoberfest in the north end of
Saint Paul (near Rice Street and Maryland). We would like to invite you
group to the Saint Paul Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 14th from 12 noon
to 11 p.m. Beer, German food and entertainment is what the event is all
about. And there is no entry fee...just purchase what you eat and drink!
Debra Grosskopf
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This is a call for judges, stewards, and entries, for the Chicago Beer
Society's 15th annual Spooky Brew Review Homebrew Competition, on
October 28, 2006.
The renowned Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery (1035 Sterling
Avenue, Flossmoor, IL) will host the competition for the first time. As
usual, the Spooky Brew Review will feature judging in all categories of
the BJCP Style Guidelines. But the highlight is always the judging of
the special Spooky (scariest) and Smashed Pumpkin (Worst of Show)
categories - these should not be missed!
Entries will be accepted October 5-19, and the fees are $7 for the first
entry, $5 for each entry after that, or $1 for each entry in the Spooky
and Smashed Pumpkin categories. Shipping address and drop-off locations
are listed in the entry materials.
The competition announcement, entry forms, bottle labels, judge
registration/waiver forms, and the latest BJCP Style Guidelines are all
available at the competition web site, at
http://www.chibeer.org/spooky06.html
So, please plan on entering, judging, stewarding, or just attending
Spooky Brew Review 2006 -- it definitely doesn't get any crazier than
this!
For questions not answered at the web site, or to volunteer to judge or
steward, email the organizers Roger Deschner at roger(a)chibeer.org and
Tony Babinec at tony(a)chibeer.org.
FYI
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"adam mcclary" <adammcclary(a)gmail.com>
09/26/2006 11:46 AM
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Subject
Surly Dinner
Join us Tuesday, October 3rd to celebrate fall
as Executive Chef Mike Phillips prepares
a "Grilled" Five-course Tasting Dinner
to compliment the beers of Surly Brewery in Brooklyn Center.
Minnesota's first new brewery west of the Mississippi since 1987.
The Craftsman Restaurant will welcome
Owners/Brewers Omar Ansari and Todd Haug to present the beers-
including a preview of their new Russian Imperial Stout "Darkness".
Two dinners will be served.
The first one will begin at 5:30 and cost 45$ per person,
and the last at 8:15 (with an aperitif at the bar to kick it off)
will cost $50 per person (Gratuity is not included in either seating)
Please RSVP as soon as possible as there will be limited seating.
(reservations can be made through our website)
Additional information on this (including a working event menu)
and other upcoming events can be found at-
www.craftsmanrestaurant.com
or by calling 612-722-0175
Hope to see you there,
Adam McClary
Bar Manager
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If you're not going to the SUMMIT bash on Saturday, and if you're not
going on the Beer Good Bus Tour on Saturday and Sunday, here's an event
you may want to attend:
The Baldwin Honey Farm in Baldwin, WI is having their 9th annual OPEN
HOUSE this weekend, Sat Sep 30-Sun. Oct 1, 9am-4pm on Saturday, 11am-4pm
on Sunday. All proceeds from their open house will go to Moms and Dads
Against Meth (MADAM) and also to the Rift River Valley project in Kenya,
Africa.
* BYO container to get a discount on honey in bulk
* Anyone bringing in a food shelf donation will get a free honey nut
sundae.
* Free door prizes both days
* Free samples of honey product, coffee, lemonade, and honey cookies
* Hand-dipped beeswax candle demo
* Honey extraction demo
* Free live country music by Edgar Lee
* See the "non-stinging" white bees
Directions:
* East on 94
* N on Hwy 63 - 1/3 mile
* 578 Hwy 63, Baldwin, WI 54002 - 715-684-2095
* Dale and Joyce Wolf
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From: owner-mcbg(a)mncraftbrew.org [mailto:owner-mcbg@mncraftbrew.org] On
Behalf Of David Berg
Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 7:58 PM
To: mcbg(a)mncraftbrew.org
Subject: ABR news
Hey all-
Just a quick update on the ABR--
VIP tickets are nearly sold out. If you wanted the extra hour without the
crowds, you'll need to purchase your ticket ASAP. We're only selling 300
VIPs.
I've had a few questions on the Cask beers--here's what I know so far
August Schell- 1 pin Snowstorm 2006 (London Stout) and one pin of the Pale
(I'm dry hopping and filling the cask tomorrow, as a matter of fact)
Barley John's- They are bringing something, but I'm not sure what yet
Fitger's-- a pin of Daisy Ale 8 (which must mean his daughter is eight this
year, man how time flies) Daisy Ale is a hoppy Amber beer
A pin of Big Boat Stout with what Dave describes as a unique hopping
schedule.
Great Waters--Who knows what Bob has up his sleeve...
Summit- Damien is up to something, but I'm not sure what.
Town Hall- Mike is bringing the award-winning 1800 British IPA
So, if you're looking for cask beer, this is the place to be. Seriously,
where else in the world are you going to find casks of Schell's and Summit,
and if you wanted casks from the pubs, you'd be doing a lot of driving to
try them.
Cheers!
David Berg
A GREAT newsletter from the NOrthern Ale Stars in Duluth....
- Al
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From: Northern Ale Stars northernalestars(a)hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:52:45 -0500
Subject: Big Lake Brewfest This Saturday
The remaining haze from the NAS Oktoberfest has lifted and there is another
local beer event on the horizon . Yes, this Saturday is the much
anticipated
Big Lake Brew Fest. 35 brewers will be represented along with the Northern
Ale Start who will have 8 different styles of homebrew to serve. The event
runs from 4:00 PM 8:00 PM at the University of Wisconsin Superiors
Wessman Arena.
Laurie Daiken and Walt Pittack made the rounds this morning to local radio
stations B105, Kool 101.7 and MIX108. They held on air beer tasting with
the
DJs, promoting the fest and the club. A hearty handshake goes to Laurie
and
Walt for getting up so early to drink beer in public.
Everybody SALSA!
If youd like to get your taste buds flaming and in need of a cold beer on
Saturday, there will be a salsa tasting at Dave Swensons home (264 Loren
Rd, Duluth 218-525-3723) this Friday evening beginning at 5:00 PM. This
will
be a gathering of the local salsa club and all they ask is that you bring a
home made salsa to share (although beer would be a good idea also).
Oktoberfest My Favorite Holiday!
Lake Superior Brewing Company is hosting an Oktoberfest to celebrate
the release of their first-ever Oktoberfest beer. This is, of course, an
all-malt beer brewed in accordance with the German Reinheitsgebot or
"purity law". In fact, Head Brewer Dale Kleinschmidt points out that
everything in the beer except for the water is German - he used 100%
German malt, hops and yeast. The event will take place at the brewery:
Saturday, September 30, 2006
4:00 - 10:00 pm
2711 W. 1st Street (behind the Subway)
How can they do this? you ask.
Lake Superior Brewing has arranged for a special event liquor license that
will allow them
to set up a bar for the day and sell pints. There will be food
available, seating in the brewery, and (weather permitting) an outdoor
drinking area with campfire. They will also conduct tours for
those interested, and will have growlers of beer & root beer, and other
merchandise available.
Brew Not Move:
Just a reminder, the 2nd annual Brew Not Move will be held Saturday,
Oktober 7th at the fully moved into home of John Judd and Karen Olesen
(1924
Jefferson St. Duluth). We will be brewing classic Belgian style beers and
anyone who would like to brew with us is more than welcome (just send an
e-mail to northernalestars(a)hotmail.com so we know you are coming). Or you
can just come on over, drink beer and watch us brew. Starting
time ..morning-ish.
Report From the Gunflint:
As most of you know a fire raged out of control just south of the Gunflint
Lake area last week and had the audacity to threatened the shrine we all
know as Hestons. But fear not, all is well and all are safe. For we learn
now the fire stopped in its tracks when it caught a glimpse of Fireman
Greg
standing atop his newly built fire truck, waving his fire hose and yelling
You Shall Not Pass! (that would take the fire out of me)
And so, in celebration of this triumph over evil, we will all be gathering
at Hestons Fire Hall and Base Camp the weekend of Oktober 19th 22nd. All
available volunteers are requested to contact the dispatcher (Firewoman
Barb
218-388-2243 ) to reserve a bunk.
In Memoriam:
Finally, as the Big Lake Brewfest and the celebration of the diversity of
beer styles we enjoy today commences, Id like to take a moment to mention
a
sad event which took place in the world of beer this week.
As I mentioned in the recently, Youngs Brewing, a classic and large real
ale brewery, has made the decision to sell its centuries old brewery in
Wandsworth, South West London (SW18), and have their beers brewed hence
forth by Wells Brewing, another classic and large real ale brewery in
England. For those not familiar with the term, real ale is a natural
product
brewed using traditional ingredients and left to mature in the cask
(container) from which it is served in the pub through a process called
secondary fermentation. It is this process which makes real ale unique
amongst beers and develops the wonderful tastes and aromas which processed
beers can never provide. It is THE beer to drink in England and has led to
many other styles including IPA, and American Pale Ale.
Now, the decision of Youngs to close their brewery comes as a bitter sweet
event because the brewery dates back to the rule of Queen Elizabeth I and
Youngs has been brewing classic British real ale since that time. During
the latter part of the 20th century, many breweries around the world
gravitated toward light drinking lagers and abandoned the classic styles
which made them famous, including many real ale breweries.
However, John Young, the matriarch and head of Youngs Brewery steadfastly
held his ground and refused to follow the trend towards lagers. This was a
major decision because in England, Youngs is the equivalent in size (not
in
quality) to Budweiser or Miller in the US. Youngs also owns numerous pubs
which have been preserved as classic British pubs serving classic British
real ale.
Youngs gamble paid off and helped spur the current popularity and revival
of classic beer styles, especially real ale. Youngs has been credited with
helping save the real ale style, being one of the only large breweries
willing to continue to brew it, with John Young leading the way.
Sadly, we learned the news that John Young passed away Sunday evening. The
official news of his passing was announced Monday morning, just moments
before the final mash and brew were to commence at the old Wandsworth
brewing site. The man and his brewery are gone.
I like to think John was standing there stirring the last mash with the
brewers and adding hops to the boil. Thankfully, the style he defended is
more popular than ever and will be for a long time.
And so, as you are enjoying the numerous beer styles at the Big Lake
Brewfest this Saturday, including a classic British real ale served by hand
pump at the Northern Ale Stars booth, take a moment to raise your glass to
John Young and offer him a hearty Well Done You! Its people like John
that preserved the great beer we still enjoy today.
Cheers, and Ill see you at the fest.
If you would like to read a short biography of John Young, please click the
link below:
http://www.beerwriters.co.uk/news.php
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Joseph Huber Brewing Company Bought By Canadian Brewer
Huber Brewing
Updated: 7:46 PM Sep 20, 2006
Zac Schultz
Monroe: The Joseph Huber Brewing Company in Monroe is being purchased by a Canadian company.
"This is a winâwin for everybody," says Bob Nichols, president of the Joseph Huber Brewing Company.
The new owner is Canada based Mountain Crest Brewing Company. "This really allows for potential expansion, hiring of additional employees, and some capital improvements at the brewery as well," says Nichols.
Huber already contractâbrews Mountain Crest beer along with its own beers, and the brewery will continue to do so. "It really won't mean any changes other than on the sales and marketing side. We will continue to sell and market the Berghoff brands as well as Blumers, Huber, most of the labels," says Nichols.
The Berghoff line of beers will be spun off into its own company, and brewmaster Kristopher Kalav is ready to introduce 3 new beers by early next year. "I'm very excited about the whole prospect. I think we're going to be able to continue to grow and come out with new and different products that with any luck people will like as much as I do."
Another benefit to the sale is the new owner will help distribute Berghoff outside the Midwest. "This is going to allow us to expand to both the east and the west coast as well as some of the southern markets," says Nichols.
"To be able to come from a small town family brewery and be able to have at least national distributionâthat sort of thing is very exciting," says Kalav.
But perhaps most importantly Wisconsin's oldest brewery will just keep on brewing. "The Joseph Huber Brewing Company is the second oldest brewery in the country, and for us that heritage is essential," says Nichols.
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From: mba-bounce(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounce@thebarn.com] On Behalf Of
Mike Behrendt
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 1:40 PM
To: mba(a)thebarn.com
Subject: Friday before Friday before.........9/22/06
REMINDER: Friday party this week!
The September Open House is one week earlier than usual. This will let the
Good Beer Bus Tour riders get a full night's sleep the following week before
boarding their bus.
There will be a Kolsch, bitter, hoppy wheat bitter and double chocolate
stout on tap. A variety of commercial beer, wine and munchies will be
served as well. Additional homebrew, craft brew and dessert-type munchies
are welcome.
A pool table is also available, so chalk up your cues and practice.
Location: Mike & Joan Behrendt - 9060 Douglas Drive, Eden Prairie - 952
949 2268
Take Hwy 212 or Eden Prairie Road to Pioneer Trail westbound.
Turn north on Braxton followed by a quick right on Douglas Drive.
It's the 5th house on the left side with the red door.
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//Mike Behrendt
MGBehrendt(a)mn.rr.com
Those are my principles, and if you don't like them...
well, I have others. Groucho Marx
