I just found out that Herkimer is also donating growlers for the pub
crawl. If anyone can help by picking them up Friday afternoon and
delivering them to the Mash Out, please let me know.
We also still need help with picking up growlers from Rock Bottom.
Thanks!
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//Mike Behrendt
MGBrew(a)comcast.net
Those are my principles, and if you don't like them...
well, I have others. Groucho Marx
I could still use some help with picking up the growlers for the indoor
pub crawl at MashOut from Surly and Rock Bottom.
I you could stop by either of them late Thursday, 1/25 or on Friday 1/26
to pick up the growlers and bring them to the Klub Haus on Friday by
6pm, please let me know.
Thanks!
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//Mike Behrendt
MGBrew(a)comcast.net
Those are my principles, and if you don't like them...
well, I have others. Groucho Marx
Talk about plowing new ground, check out the new beers from Sprecher. These
will be interesting to try.
Sprecher Releases Two African-Style Craft Beers
Glendale, WI - Long regarded as one of the leading microbreweries producing
traditional European-style and American craft beers, Sprecher Brewing
Company has just released two African-style beers: Shakparo Ale and Mbege
Ale. Both beers were developed by Brewmaster Craig Burge who began the
project by extensively researching the history of brewing in Africa, African
beer styles, ingredients, and traditions. Burge focused on the traditional
African beers that offer a taste experience not readily available in the
local market.
Much like the United States beer industry with its macro and micro
breweries, Africa offers a wide variety of beers produced by large and small
brewers. Many traditional beers are brewed by the women in a village, are
unfiltered, and have little carbonation. Asked why Sprecher would depart
from its niche, Burge replied, " I don't see this as a departure so much as
a broadening of what we excel at, which is brewing quality beers with really
distinctive flavor profiles regardless of their county of origin."
Sprecher's Shakparo Ale is a West African Shakparo-style beer brewed from
sorghum. An unfiltered, light, crisp ale with hints of fruits and spices,
it is best characterized as an easy-drinking beer. Popular in Eastern
Africa, especially the Northern regions of Tanzania, Mbege-style beers are
brewed from bananas, True to tradition, Sprecher's Mbege Ale is an
unfiltered ale that gets its delightful banana taste from fresh bananas. A
delectable beverage on its own, Sprecher's Mbege Ale pairs exceptionally
well with food.
For more information about Sprecher's Shakparo Ale and Mbege Ale, contact
Vice President and General Manager Jeff Hamilton at 414.964.7837, or
<mailto:jhamilton@sprecherbrewery.com> jhamilton(a)sprecherbrewery.com.
R
Ray Daniels
Director of Publications
Brewers Association
ray(a)brewersassociation.org <mailto:ray@brewersassocciation.org>
773-769-1300 or 312-203-8383 (cell)
See www.beertown.org <http://www.beertown.org/> to check out our newest
titles:
"How to Brew" (Third Edition) by John Palmer and
"The Brewers Association's Guide to Starting Your Own Brewery."
For subscriptions, single copy and book sales, call 1-888-822-6273.
Coolers needed for the Mash-Out!!
URGENT!
Mash-Out Cellarmasters Kris England and Thomas Eibner are in need of picnic
coolers for the Mash-Out. We will need them Thurs-Saturday evening. If
you are coming to volunteer at the Mash-Out (or even if you're not), and
would be willing to loan the competition your cooler, please contact Kris
at: engla008(a)umn.edu
Thanks!
- Al
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me off in White Bear Lake it could be free...
Most likely I could meet someone at Great Waters beforehand to sell it at
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I'm looking for some help with picking up the growlers for the indoor
pub crawl at MashOut.
I need someone to stop by the following brewpubs either late Thursday,
1/25 or on Friday 1/26 to pick up the growlers and bring them to the
Klub Haus on Friday by 6pm.
Barley John's
Great Waters
Rock Bottom
Surly
Town Hall
Granite City - but I don't know which location yet
Please let me know if you can help.
Thanks!
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//Mike Behrendt
MGBrew(a)comcast.net
Those are my principles, and if you don't like them...
well, I have others. Groucho Marx
Saturday is the deadline to sign up for the amazing Jamaican feast that Chef Manfred Krug is preparing for the Mash Out banquet on Jan. 27. More than 70 Epicureans* already have signed up, but there is still room for a few more.
*Def: fond of luxury and sensuous pleasure, esp. that of eating and drinking
Here's what you get for $30:
Dinner:
--Sticky Citrus hot wings
--Chicken wings in a citrus glaze with Habanero pepper and orange and lime zest
--Fancy slaw with coconut and pineapple
--Creole fish and shrimp stew
--Red beans and rice
--Garlic and ginger-grilled chicken with sweet barbeque sauce
--Kingston Jerk pork butt
--Beef picadillo stew with sweet potatoes
--Assorted bread
Desserts:
--Sticky Jamaican beer cake with candied fruits
--Dark rum cheese cake with tropical fruit sauce
Beverages:
--A wide assortment of homebrews from some of the best brewers in the area. Take your pick from 8-10 taps.
After this Jamaican feast, all you have to do is waddle upstairs at the Klub Haus and collect your medals at the 7:30 awards ceremony. How perfect and convenient an evening is that? As the theme says, mon, "Let's get together and feel all right."
Just two more days to register:
http://www.mnbrewers.com/events/mashout/beerbanquet.htm
A few months ago, there was a posting about water sources in the
metropolitan area and someone mentioned the great spring water by Lions
Tap in Eden Prairie. It had been years since I had used anything other
than filtered city water so I started my experiment with 5 full buckets
of spring water.
The water tasted great and had no off odors so it seemed logical to
check pH and acidify if necessary. Although I don't have super accurate
measuring equipment, I typically add about 1cc of 85% phosphoric acid to
neutralize the carbonate in one gallon of tap water.
Guess what I discovered about the spring water? It takes about 1cc of
85% phosphoric acid to neutralize the carbonate in one gallon.
Therefore, our aquifer has a leak! I'll let you try the beer. The name
is Dozer and it's a big winter beer @ about 7-8%. The name refers to
what many folks have done after having a few too many.
Cheers!
Rick O
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