mba May 2007

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by j.voosen＠comcast.net

Thanks Rick and Dawn for hosting the Big Brew event. As requested, here is the recipe for the pretzels: 2 tbsp Dillweed 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (dry package of mix) 1 bottle Orville Reddenbacker popcorn oil 2 - 15 oz bags of pretzels Mix Dillweed, Onion, Garlic and Ranch Dressing together. Please in a large bowl and mix with pretzels. Pour Orville Reddenbacker oil over pretzels and mix well. They taste better if they have a chance to sit over night. Be sure to keep mixing as contents and oil will settle to the bottom. Thanks! Jim Voosen __,_._,___

18 years, 7 months

pics and vids from the MN Homebrewers Big Brew day

by Don Osborn

Thanks again to Rick and Dawn for hosting. Thanks also to Jim for lending his brew equipment (I'm not sure who owned the other 40 gallon setup). Thanks to the people who worked so hard on brewing and cooking. It was a great time. http://www.donosborn.com/homebrew/big_brew.htm

18 years, 7 months

Flat Earth

by Mike Behrendt

Check out this article on Jeff Williamson and Flat Earth. It's in today's Strib on page B2. http://www.startribune.com/785/story/1162316.html -- //Mike Behrendt MGBrew(a)comcast.net Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho Marx

18 years, 7 months

Free Arborfest tix tonite?

by alboyce＠comcast.net

Last minute opportunity: anyone want to go to Arborfest for free tonite (Friday)? I've got 2 tix - you'd have to work for it a bit. The PedalPub is going to be there shuttling people from the parking lot, and I need 3 pedalers to get it back deadhead if there's no one going back for the return trip. You'd have to pedal for 2 hours, then drink for 2.... I need one more person at 5pm, and one person at 7pm. Let me know ASAP! - Al cell: 763-412-6836

18 years, 7 months

Re: New Ulm All-Club campout

by alboyce＠comcast.net

Thanks Allison! - Al -------------- Original message -------------- From: Allison Koster <kosteral(a)juno.com> > Several people have contacted me inquiring who to contact to make > reservations for the campout. Unless they have special/odd needs, there > is no need for them to do anything as we have a group reservation. > > Please remind your fellow brewers (this weekend at the Big Brew) that > the deadline for registration for campout Cook-Off teams is approaching > in a few weeks (end of May)!!!!! Each club can enter as many Cook-Off > teams as they wish. For more details, refer people to the campout > website: http://akoster.mysite.com > > Have a good weekend, Al. > Allison Koster > >

18 years, 7 months

Club Beer

by Rick Oftel

Just in case you haven't blocked these announcements, the club cooler is available for the big brew. There is some beer available in the brewery but if you would like to bring additional beverages, we will gladly hitch it up and serve it. If you are in on the bitter wort, please sign up on the sheet posted by the brewing area to confirm you have your fermenter. I guess we need to figure out a storage location that is out of the sun. Let me think on this a bit. Label your fermenter and enjoy the day. There is no real starting or ending time although we hope to start the first batch around 9 and the next batch at 10. Batch #3 will start around noon and if there is enough interest, batch #4 may get underway around 1:00. All for now See you Saturday Rick This electronic message including any attachments ("Message") may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under trade secret and other applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, notify the sender immediately, permanently delete all copies of this Message, and be aware that examination, use, dissemination, duplication or disclosure of this Message is strictly prohibited.

18 years, 7 months

[Fwd: Gluten Free Liquid Yeast from Wyeast Laboratories, Inc.]

by Mike Behrendt

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Gluten Free Liquid Yeast from Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. Date: Thu, 03 May 2007 11:29:51 -0700 From: Jon Graber <JonG(a)wyeastlab.com> To: jgraber(a)wyeastlab.com *Dear Home Brew Club Representative,* *Here's exciting news about two new products. Thank you for this opportunity to present this news to your club. If you would prefer to be removed from this list, or have a different e-mail address we should use, please contact jgraber(a)wyeastlab.com <mailto:jgraber@wyeastlab.com>.* *Cheers, Jon Graber, Marketing and Sales Manager, Wyeast Laboratories, Inc.* _For Immediate Release:_ *Gluten Free Liquid Yeast from Wyeast Laboratories, Inc.*^ TM /*/Wyeast announces that two of its most popular Brewer's Choice/*/*^TM */*/yeast strains will soon be available gluten free for home-brewers./*/ Hood River, Oregon -- April 26, 2007 -- //After months of research and development, Wyeast Laboratories is pleased to offer two of its most popular 100% Pure Liquid Yeast//*^TM *// strains in gluten free form. Wyeast 1272 GF American Ale II//*^TM *// and Wyeast 2206 GF Bavarian Lager//*^TM *// will soon be available //in its Activator*^TM * Pure Pitchable Yeast packages sold by home brew retailers worldwide. The gluten free yeast will be offered to home brewers via Wyeast's quarterly VSS- Very Special Strains*^TM *- Promotion beginning July 1. The VSS Promotions^ feature strains of yeast otherwise unavailable to home brewers. Wyeast expects these gluten free strains to be continued as permanent offerings when this introductory promotion has ended. Jess Caudill, Product and Process Development Microbiologist at Wyeast reports that these two gluten free strains have performed well in test brews at the lab, and at off-site independent test breweries and labs. Yeast vitality and overall cell count are comparable to Wyeast's current popular products. //// //Due to an increase in celiac disease, gluten intolerance and wheat and barley allergies, gluten free products are one of the fastest growing sectors in the food industry. Wyeast's gluten free yeast is a natural extension of the demand for gluten free beer. // * * *_Wyeast 1272 GF American Ale II_*_^TM _*__* *The All American Yeast for Brewing All American Ales*^TM This strain's popularity is exploding, and now it is available gluten free! Produces beers that are nutty and clean with a slightly tart finish. Ferment at warmer temperatures to accentuate hop character with intense fruitiness, or ferment cool for clean, light citrus character. Expect good attenuation, but this will vary with grist makeup, mashing protocol, or other wort characteristics. Reliably flocculent, producing bright beer without filtration. Alcohol tolerance: approximately 10%. Flocculation: High Apparent attenuation: 72-76% Fermentation temperature: 60-72°F (15-22°C) * * *_Wyeast 2206 GF Bavarian Lager_*_^TM _*__* *Our Best Selling Lager Strain* Now available gluten free. Used by many German breweries to produce rich, full-bodied, malty beers. Good choice for all lager styles, especially good for bocks and dopplebocks. Alcohol tolerance approximately 10%. Flocculation: Medium Apparent attenuation: 73-77%. Fermentation temperature: 46-58° F (8-14°C) *_ _* *_About Wyeast Laboratories, Inc.:_* Wyeast was founded in 1986 by David Logsdon and Jeannette Kreft-Logsdon. Innovative packaging, an ever-expanding array of liquid yeast cultures for brewing and wine making, and technological advancement of the craft brewing industry and home beer and winemaking hobbies have been the hallmark contributions of this company. David Logsdon is available for public speaking engagements on the topic of fermentation science. Jeannette Kreft-Logsdon is CEO/General Manager of Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. *_ _* *_Contact:_* Jon B. Graber, Marketing and Sales Manager (888) 349-2004 jgraber(a)wyeastlab.com <mailto:jgraber@wyeastlab.com> http://www.wyeastlab.com <http://www.wyeastlab.com/> * * -- //Mike Behrendt MGBehrendt(a)comcast.net Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho Marx

18 years, 7 months

power from brewing wastes

by Steve Piatz

Check out http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070502/ap_on_sc/australia_beer_power;_ylt=AkeC… for a fuel cell that uses brewery waste. -- Steve Piatz piatz(a)cray.com Cray Inc. 651-605-9049 1340 Mendota Heights Road cell: 651-428-1417 Mendota Heights, MN 55120

18 years, 7 months

RE: Arborfest 2007 | FRIDAY | Just A Few Tickets Left!

by Al Boyce

_____ From: Flings Event Design [mailto:laura@flingseventdesign.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 9:59 PM Subject: Arborfest 2007 | FRIDAY | Just A Few Tickets Left! Can you guys forward this to your lists? Thanks! Tickets are still available for this great craft beer tasting that supports a local health clinic - Pick up tickets at Great Waters Brewing Co., Barley John's Brewpub, Town Hall Brewery, The Family Tree Clinic until they run out or order online for Will Call. Tickets MAY also be available at the door. We'll See You on Friday & Cheers! <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/headers/hops_right.jpg> <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/headers/arborlogo.png> Arborfest - 7th Annual Beer Sampling Fundraiser What Arborfest is an evening featuring the best locally hand-crafted beers to sample, a raucous bagpipe festival opener, live funk music by Hip Replacement, tasty eats, a brewery swag raffle & competition, non-alcoholic drinks, and a darn good time! When Friday May 4th from 5:30 - 9pm Where Arborfest is held inside Kagin Commons on the Macalester College Campus. 1600 Grand Ave St. Paul MN 55105. View <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/directions/> Map How Much $40 gets you a commemorative tasting glass which you can fill with your choice of over 50+ different beer samples, live music, food and a festive atmosphere. Purchase Tickets You can purchase tickets online at: www.uptowntix.com <http://www.uptowntix.com/cgi-bin/order2/uptowntix/pages/event.php?Performan ce=15031> or avoid the convenience charges and pick up your tickets in person at: Barley John's Brew Pub, Great Water's Brewing Co., Town Hall Brewery or Surly Brewing Co. Get <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/tickets/> Directions Who Will Be There August Schell Brewing Co. | Barley John's Brew Pub | Boulevard Brewing | Chisago Lakes Liquor | Fitger's Brewhouse | Finnegans Irish Amber | Flat Earth Brewing Co. | Great Waters Brewing Co. | Bell's Brewing Inc. | Lake Superior Brewing Co. | Town Hall Brewery | Rock Bottom Brewery | Summit Brewing Co. | Surly Brewing Co. | And More! Visit www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/> for more details You must be 21+ with proof of age at the door to attend this event. Please enjoy your samples responsibly and plan ahead for transportation. All proceeds benefit the Family Tree Clinic of St. Paul

18 years, 7 months

Big Brew 2007

by Rick Oftel

You guys are really getting nasty now. It appears that MHBA club interest in bitter wort has again outstripped our supply of three 40 gallon batches even when we planned to brew heavy and dilute to appropriate gravity. With this in mind and after all of the setup that is occurring, we do have the option of making a fourth 40 gallon batch of something. One club member has volunteered to bring about 80 additional pounds of 2 row base malt. The equipment isn't going anywhere that afternoon so if someone wants to come forward and volunteer a recipe, you guys are brewing batch #4. Possibly another batch of wheat? Possibly a Porter? Maybe another American IPA? The good thing is with two complete systems and separate hot water stations, you can easily overlap operations without having to brew late into the evening. The first three batches will pretty much wipe out my supply of English type hops. Let me know your thoughts about batch #4. BTW, we are hoping to start the batches at 9, 10, 1, and possibly at 2. They would finish at 1,2,5, and 6. Maybe we should add an hour for maintenance. One last question for the club. Does anyone know a hog farmer that would be interested in about 400 pounds of spent grist? Anyone interested in starting a great compost pile? Rick This electronic message including any attachments ("Message") may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under trade secret and other applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, notify the sender immediately, permanently delete all copies of this Message, and be aware that examination, use, dissemination, duplication or disclosure of this Message is strictly prohibited.

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