mba March 2008

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Re: Infra-red brewing thermometer - GET IT LOCAL INSTEAD!

by alboyce＠comcast.net

Peter- Thanks for the info - I didn't know Midwest had them! Hey everyone - never mind! I'm going to go buy one at Midwest instead. (NB may have them too - any comment from NB?) - Al -------------- Original message -------------- From: Peter Mack <peterjmack(a)yahoo.com> Hey Al, Just thought I'd let you know, we've got those in at Midwest as well. Same price! I picked one up, and it may not be perfect within 0.1°F but it gives a person a good idea. I just used it to check the temp of a cooling yeast starter this morning! Cheers! Pete alboyce(a)comcast.net wrote: Anyone interested in an infra-red thermometer? It would be real handy for brewing! http://www.x-tremegeek.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=14655 They are $24.95, plus $7.95 for shipping. But shipping for TEN of them is only $10.87, and only $11.48 for 20 of them. I'm going to order one. If anyone else wants to go in on it, send me a check for $24.95+ $2 for shipping by next Friday, April 4. I'll order them on Saturday, and I'll distribute them at a future club meeting after I receive them. If I get enough orders to bring the shipping down under $2 each, I'll distribute the savings when I deliver the thermometers. - Al Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.

17 years, 8 months

Infra-red brewing thermometer - $25

by alboyce＠comcast.net

Anyone interested in an infra-red thermometer? It would be real handy for brewing! http://www.x-tremegeek.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=14655 They are $24.95, plus $7.95 for shipping. But shipping for TEN of them is only $10.87, and only $11.48 for 20 of them. I'm going to order one. If anyone else wants to go in on it, send me a check for $24.95+ $2 for shipping by next Friday, April 4. I'll order them on Saturday, and I'll distribute them at a future club meeting after I receive them. If I get enough orders to bring the shipping down under $2 each, I'll distribute the savings when I deliver the thermometers. - Al

17 years, 8 months

brewing / tasting Spam direct to email

by Ryan Sinn

Maybe I'm just sensitive to homebrewing and local beer and wine tasting SPAM, but did anybody else get this same from "MoreWine" / "MoreBeer"? Recently I've also received a couple of local wine tasting (from a local diner theater) spam that's coming directly to my email account and not through the list. It took 3 requests to get the dinner theater to stop sending dinner promotions. I have a funny feeling that our email addresses have been sold (not by anybody of authority in the MhBA.) :) Thoughts on this? Ryan -------- Original Message -------- Date: 26 Mar 2008 23:35:24 -0700 From: MoreWine <support(a)morebeer.com> Reply-To: MoreWine <support(a)morebeer.com> To: ryan(a)sinn.org <http://www.morewinemaking.com> Specials <http://morewinemaking.com/search/102833> | Ingredients <http://morewinemaking.com/search/102729> | Temp. 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Orders must be placed by *April 18* to qualify for discounted pricing. As an added incentive, we are offering an additional 5% discount on the crusher and press listed above to the first 10 customers who use Coupon Code *Wine0308* to place their PreSeason Order! Many of us are finding ourselves in the midst of spring bottling. With that in mind, here are a few friendly *tips & tricks* for you. # Sanitation is the key to successful bottling, like much of the rest of the winemaking process. At MoreWine!, we prefer FiveStar Products' StarSan <http://morewinemaking.com/view_product/16023/> for all of our sanitizing. StarSan is fast, odorless, colorless and requires no rinsing. What else could you want in a sanitizer!? Use at a rate of 1oz of concentrate per 5gal of water. # Here at MoreWine! we offer a wide range of *Corks* <http://morewinemaking.com/search/103300>. Did you know that the long held practice of soaking your corks ahead of bottling is no longer necessary? Today's cork manufacturers, in conjunction with responsible suppliers, have developed systems for keeping corks at the ideal humidity all the way in to your bottles. In fact, soaking your corks long term can promote the development of the compound responsible for "Cork Taint." However, a quick dunk in sanitizer can make it easier for the cork to go into the bottle. # Once you're done corking, don't forget to leave your bottles upright for 3 days to allow the corks to re-expand and seal against the wall of the bottle. Note that synthetic corks do not need this delay. Finally, don't forget that bottling is the most social part of the winemakng process. So gather up the friends and family to help you get through the day. Remember that most of them are only too ready to work for a glass or two of wine! *You may also want to try:* <http://www.morebeer.com> <http://www.morecoffee.com> MoreWine!™ <http://www.morewinemaking.com/> | MoreBeer!™ <http://www.morebeer.com> | MoreCoffee!™ <http://morecoffee.com/> | MoreWine! Pro™ <http://www.morewinepro.com/> | MoreBeer! Pro™ <http://www.morebeerpro.com> Forums <http://forums.moreflavor.com/> | About Us <http://www.moreflavor.com> | Contact Us <http://www.morebeer.com/contact> | Locations <http://www.morebeer.com/locations> All images and content copyright MoreFlavor!™, Inc. 2008 Click Here To Unsubscribe <https://morebeer.com/intranet/public/unsubscribe.php?audit_id=681611d1c4dce…> -- ---------------------------------------- Ryan Sinn 1.763.783.5721 ryan(a)sinn.org ----------------------------------------

17 years, 8 months

FREE COFFEE, DONUTS, BEER AND FOOD on MAY 17th.

by Rick Oftel

Attention Minnesota Homebrewers! The MHBA committed to keeping a stretch of Shady Oak Road relatively clean. MnDOT posted a thank you sign a sign and our group cheerfully cleaned up the 2 mile stretch for the first time last fall. Following the work, Paul cheerfully provided us with BBQ Ribs that were hard to beat. Mike Behrendt is planning on leaving Paul far behind and volunteered to be the next host for the get together. The next cleaning session is Saturday, May 17th. Let's meet at 9am in the parking lot on the west side of Shady Oak Road about 1/2 block north of Excelsior Blvd. I'll have home roasted coffee and a box of donuts to get you started. We also have the safety speech, fancy vests, empty garbage bags plus words of encouragement. After cleaning (around 11:30), stop by Mike's house for some beer and lunch. The address is: 9060 Douglas Drive, Eden Prairie. Phone is 952-949-2268. Take Shady Oak south, get on 212 South. Stay in the left 2 lanes and where it splits with 5, stay on 312 (it's a fairly new road and may not be on your map). Exit at Eden Prairie Road and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Go South to Pioneer Trail and turn right. Turn right on Braxton and another quick right turn onto Douglas Drive. It's the 5th house on the left with the driveway that curves in front of the door. Let us know if you can make it so we purchase enough donuts, lunch, and brew enough coffee and beer. Remember to wear heavy shoes or boots and bring gloves. You can keep any treasure you find! So mark your calendars, send us a message, or just show up. It would really be helpful to have possibly 4 - 6 crews with vehicles so we can section the road into small bits. Bring you cell phones. See you May 17th! Sincerely, Rick Oftel and Mike Behrendt W 952 887-8121 C 952 356-6459 H 952 941-9378 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.

17 years, 8 months

RE: FREE COFFEE, DONUTS, BEER AND FOOD on MAY 17th.

by alboyce＠comcast.net

Yeah, but it's easier to pick up the trash from those cracks and crevices with a broken arm - most peoples bones wouldn't allow that sort of flexibility.... ;-D -------------- Original message -------------- From: Gera Exire La Tour <gera_latour(a)hotmail.com> Hey! If I can go out with a VERY broken arm last time; you have no excuse why you can't help out this time. Hope to see you all there! Gera P.S. Thanks to Rick, Paul, and Mike B. for organizing such a great event. Subject: FREE COFFEE, DONUTS, BEER AND FOOD on MAY 17th. Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:36:58 -0500 From: Rick.Oftel(a)toro.com To: mba(a)thebarn.com Attention Minnesota Homebrewers! The MHBA committed to keeping a stretch of Shady Oak Road relatively clean. MnDOT posted a thank you sign a sign and our group cheerfully cleaned up the 2 mile stretch for the first time last fall. Following the work, Paul cheerfully provided us with BBQ Ribs that were hard to beat. Mike Behrendt is planning on leaving Paul far behind and volunteered to be the next host for the get together. The next cleaning session is Saturday, May 17th. Lets meet at 9am in the parking lot on the west side of Shady Oak Road about 1/2 block north of Excelsior Blvd. Ill have home roasted coffee and a box of donuts to get you started. We also have the safety speech, fancy vests, empty garbage bags plus words of encouragement. After cleaning (around 11:30), stop by Mike's house for some beer and lunch. The address is: 9060 Douglas Drive, Eden Prairie. Phone is 952-949-2268. Take Shady Oak south, get on 212 South. Stay in the left 2 lanes and where it splits with 5, stay on 312 (it's a fairly new road and may not be on your map). Exit at Eden Prairie Road and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Go South to Pioneer Trail and turn right. Turn right on Braxton and another quick right turn onto Douglas Drive. It's the 5th house on the left with the driveway that curves in front of the door. Let us know if you can make it so we purchase enough donuts, lunch, and brew enough coffee and beer. Remember to wear heavy shoes or boots and bring gloves. You can keep any treasure you find! So mark your calendars, send us a message, or just show up. It would really be helpful to have possibly 4 - 6 crews with vehicles so we can section the road into small bits. Bring you cell phones. See you May 17th! Sincerely, Rick Oftel and Mike Behrendt W 952 887-8121 C 952 356-6459 H 952 941-9378 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. In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger.

17 years, 8 months

getting wort from a local brewery

by popice＠juno.com

In this video http://youtube.com/watch?v=98Qpaedm0zs they talk about how local homebrewers got the chance to go to the Stone Brewery and get some (I assume) chilled wort to take home. Then they fermented and conditioned it however they wanted, and brought the results back for a tasting. Sounds like a pretty cool idea. Anyway a local brewery or brewpub would work with a local homebrew club to try something like this? I always appreciate the commercial breweries that support the local homebrew scene. Don _____________________________________________________________ Amazing travel deals. Click here for the best airfare deals. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3nMQluR7Hz4KExBSQIdDolPxU…

17 years, 8 months

Cat6 Tour of Flanders Belgian Beer Tasting 6-Apr-2008

by Andrew R Ruggles (MhBA)

My bike club is putting on a fund raiser for an amateur bicycle racing series on the State Fairgrounds this Summer. What better way to raise money for bicycle racing than to put on a Belgian Beer Tasting in conjunction with TV coverage of the Tour of Flanders one day Spring cycling classic race? Sunday 6-Apr-2008 at the Bulldog NE. There's a bike ride that starts at Noon at Boom Island Park. Tasting isfrom 3:00-6:00p. Coverage of the Tour of Flanders starts at 4:00p onthe flat screen TV. Beers have been donated by Artisanal Imports, Hohensteins, Inc., Duvel Moorgat USA, and Flat Earth Brewing Co. People can save $5 by buying tickets in advance at http://www.c6rs.com/ToF Please print out your receipt and bring it with you, or you can just pay at the door. Hope to see you there! Andrew

17 years, 8 months

FW: National Homebrew Competition Entry Deadline

by Al Boyce

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17 years, 8 months

2nd Call for AHA Midwest Region Judges & Stewards

by Steve Fletty

We're about a month away from the Midwest Region 1st Round for the AHA National Homebrew Competition. Judging is 4/18-19 in St. Paul at the CSPS Hall. Tentative judging times are 1, 4 & 8 pm both days. Email me if you would like to judge or steward. Please forward this info to anyone you think would be interested. -- Steve Fletty Judge Coordinator

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