mba May 2007

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Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition Head Volunteers

by Sean and Michelle Hewitt

Hello Homebrewing Clubs, Yes. It’s that time to start thinking about Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition. I’m looking for Committee head volunteers specifically. Contest? Hospitality? Office? The choice is yours. If you have a preference on what you like to do, please let me know. Please reply to this email if you have any talents you’d be willing to offer for this event. (Database and Publicity positions are taken.) State Fair competition has grown dramatically (tripled it’s entries) in three years and the deadline starts in mid-July which only 2 short months away so we need lead time for committee work, preparation, setting up, getting volunteers and judges, publicity etc. Please email (morelia1 at prodigy dot net) or call me (651 604 0314) with your choice. If you have ANY questions about the postions, tasks, etc. please, again call or email me. I'd be more than happy to help. Regards, Sean P. Hewitt 2007 Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition Organizer

18 years, 6 months

Midwest Homebrewer of the Year admin

by Steve Fletty

Is anyone interested in taking over running the Midwest Homebrewer of the Year circuit? Basically, it involves keeping the stats in a timely manner, posting the results and awarding the trophy every January at the Upper Mississippi Mash-Out.

18 years, 6 months

Fw: homebrew campout COOK-OFF???

by allan.boyce＠usbank.com

The All-Club campout will be held in New Ulm this year, June 29-July 1. Where are our club BBQ Experts to take up this challenge??? - Al ----- Forwarded by Allan V Boyce/MN/USB on 05/31/2007 09:10 AM ----- "Allison Koster" <kosteral(a)juno.com> 05/31/2007 12:15 AM To "Allan Boyce" <allan.boyce(a)usbank.com>, "Charlie Parson" <cparson(a)bemidjistate.edu>, "Harvey & Frannie Tjader" <tjader(a)paulbunyan.net>, "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu>, "John Longballa" <jlongballa(a)newspiritschool.org>, "Karl Gunderson" <Karl.Gunderson(a)microsoft.com>, "Mike Behrendt" <MGBehrendt(a)comcast.net>, "Northern Ale Stars" <northernalestars(a)hotmail.com>, "Steve Piatz" <steve.piatz(a)comcast.net>, susan.ruud(a)ndsu.nodak.edu, "Tom & Nancy Roan" <tom_roan(a)bobcat.com>, "Tom Julkowski" <tjulkowski(a)yahoo.com>, "Wright, David" <dwright(a)schrc.com>, "Ray Taylor" <libertyray(a)earthlink.net>, richard.nilles(a)ndsu.edu cc Subject homebrew campout COOK-OFF??? Hey-- Are you other clubs planning to enter teams in the COOK-OFF competition at this year's homebrew campout?!? It is the "Pork Off/Pork Out" competition (sorry Frannie the vegetarian!), and teams need to sign up VERY SOOOOON!!! Each club can enter more than one team. For complete rules and information, please go to the "Cook Off" tab on the campout webpage: http://akoster.mysite.com (If you still have questions, contact me <kosteral(a)juno.com> or either of the Cook-Off organizers, Amy <determana(a)charter.net> or Pam <pking.blo(a)chartermi.net>) If all y'all are TOO AFRAID to enter the Cook-Off competition, there will still be a competition but it will be a TIMBERWORTS VICTORY--we've got TWO teams entered!!! Come join in the fun. The gauntlet has been thrown down---get your best cooks together and ENTER NOW!!! Allison Koster, President (and 2007 Campout organizer) Minnesota Timberworts Northfield, MN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Electronic Privacy Notice. This e-mail, and any attachments, contains information that is, or may be, covered by electronic communications privacy laws, and is also confidential and proprietary in nature. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you are legally prohibited from retaining, using, copying, distributing, or otherwise disclosing this information in any manner. Instead, please reply to the sender that you have received this communication in error, and then immediately delete it. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. ==============================================================================

18 years, 6 months

Lagering fridge is GONE!

by Al Boyce

The lagering fridge has been claimed. Sorry! - Al

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FW: Dark Knight Release @ BarleyJohn's - May 30

by alboyce＠comcast.net

-------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: "Barley John's Brew Pub" <info(a)barleyjohns.com> To: Brew Pub List Member <aboyce(a)mn.rr.com> Subject: Dark Knight Release Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 17:06:12 +0000 Dark Knight Release 5/30/07The barrels have been emptied and the Dark Knight is back on tap! We will be celebrating its return on Wednesday May 30th from 4-8 pm. Dark Knight (Vintage 2006) (13.5%abv): The Dark Knight is a bourbon barrel aged double fermented porter. In this case we brew our standard Old 8 Porter and then feed it more sugar to boost the alcohol content. Once the fermentation is complete the Dark Knight to-be is transferred to Bourbon barrels where it ages from 4-8 months, in this case 7 months. We used barrels from the Rip Van Winkle Distillery which housed their premium bourbon - Pappy Van Winkle - for 20 years. This is a very smooth and mellow bourbon which marries nicely with the dark and complex tones of the double fermented porter. We serve this one in a 5.5oz bourbon glass and it is designed to be a slow and enjoyable brew-apertif. Heavy bourbon nose that fades upon sipping, then the chocolate and malt notes from the porter dominate the middle and a slightly tannic/dry finish to complete the taste. Questions? Comments? Email the Brewers! As always feel free to pass word of this list on. We are in the process of developing the Pub List and if you know anyone that may be interested feel free to send this email along. Just click the link below to get on the Pub List! Sign Me Up for the Pub List Visit our website: barleyjohns.com for more information regarding hours location and menu. If you would like to be removed from this list, click on the link below: unsubscribe © 2005-2007 Barley John's Brew Pub

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FREE lagering fridge?

by alboyce＠comcast.net

A friend of mine is getting a new refrigerator, so he has an old one to give away (as in FREE) just for hauling it away. Supposedly it works fine. Drop me an email if you're interested in it. I'll forward the first email I get to my friend, and I'll let the list know that it's spoken for. - Al

18 years, 6 months

FW: The Muddy Pig

by alboyce＠comcast.net

-------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: Mark Van Wie <mark(a)muddypig.com> To: Mark Van Wie <mark(a)muddypig.com> Subject: The Muddy Pig Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 14:06:45 +0000 Hi, Beer. So much beer. Did you ever think you would see a bar in Minnesota with three Flemish sour ales on tap at one time? Or 50 different Belgian beers and 80+ whiskies? You, the patrons of The Muddy Pig, are the best customers in the state. Thank you. Now its time to show you have a big heart as well as good taste. The weekend of June 9-10 will see me riding the MS150 to raise money for the MS Society of Minnesota. Two days and 150 miles on a bicycle in sunny, cloudy, wet, dry, windy, cold, hot, foggy weather (and thats all in one day) to raise money for the cause. You can do your part by becoming a sponsor. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated and making the donation couldnt be easier. Simply drop off a check at The Muddy Pig made out to the MS Society of Minnesota or donate on-line at www.mssociety.org , click on ePledge and search Mark van Wie. Making a donation is way easier than riding. And for all you golfers, the 4th annual Muddy Pig Golf Snouting will be held Monday, June 18th at high noon. We will be playing Clifton Highlands just north of Prescott, Wisconsin this year and all funds raised will again be going to the Childrens Home Society & Family Services. Scramble format and your $85 entry fee includes golf, cart, dinner at The Muddy Pig, prizes and lots of fun. Registration forms are available at The Pig. So heres the deal. Well keep serving the best beers in the world, great whisky and yummy food in the best bar in the cities and you will make a donation to the MS Society and go golfing with us on the 19th. And thank you. Mark

18 years, 6 months

June MhBA Meeting: Summit Brewery 6/9/07 3:30-6pm

by alboyce＠comcast.net

The June meeting for the MhBA has moved to Saturday, June 9th from 3:30 to 6 pm at the Summit Brewery. MhBA President Gera Exire LaTour is the meeting host. The technical topic will be: Filling Bottles From Kegs, given by Chris Smith. Everyone is invited to bring their Counter-Pressure Bottle Filler, or whatever other gizmo you have for bottle filling from kegs, so everyone else can see the myriad different methods. Style of the month is BJCP Style #1, Light Lagers - if you have one, bring it in to participate in the MhBA Style of the Month program. As always, any other homebrewed Beers, Meads, and Ciders you'd like to share and/or have evaluated by your fellow club members are welcome. A great big thanks to Mark Stutrud and Summit brewing for clearing his calendar to allow us to meet at Summit next month! - Al

18 years, 6 months

The Great Yeast Experiment

by Adam Stern

Hello, This is the last call for signing up for the our English yeast comparison project. All brewers are welcome, including all-grain, partial mash, and extract brewers. This is a great chance to learn about an important class of ale yeasts, and will help all of us craft fine English ales. Please contact me (adam_stern(a)hotmail.com) if interested. Thanks, Adam ***************************** Adam Stern 261 W. Page St. St. Paul, MN 55107 (651) 298-0600 adam_stern(a)hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ PC Magazines 2007 editors choice for best Web mailaward-winning Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migrati…

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[Fwd: Curly Tail Ale]

by Mike Behrendt

If you go to a Saints game, be sure to check out Curly Tail Ale! Some of us will be tailgating at Thursday's game and will be sure to try some. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Curly Tail Ale Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 08:35:26 -0500 From: Jeff Williamson <brewer(a)FLATEARTHBREWING.COM> To: Flat(a)mpls-qmqp-03.inet.qwest.net, Earth(a)mpls-qmqp-03.inet.qwest.net, Believers(a)mpls-qmqp-03.inet.qwest.net Greetings, Our new beer, Curly Tail Ale is available only at Midway Stadium, home of the St. Paul Saints. We brewed this beer in honor of their 15th anniversary. The first kegs arrived at the stadium yesterday for the home opener. Curly Tail Ale is an ordinary bitter, but don't be afraid of the word bitter. This beer is slightly sweet and smooth, with a touch of chocolate in the after taste. We used Golden Promise malt, medium and dark crystal malt, chocolate malt and brown sugar. It is hopped with three addition of UK Fuggles. Get out to the ball park and watch some outdoor baseball and grab a pint, available at the third base concession area. Cheers, Jeff Williamson Flat Earth Brewing Company -- //Mike Behrendt MGBrew(a)comcast.net Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho Marx

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