mba April 2008

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by Rick Oftel

Hey crew, Just wanted to let you know the barley is measured and the hops are in the freezer. Everything is coming together as it has in the past. The focus this year for Big Brew is "ORGANIZATION." Each brew has a Master Brewer. That person is the boss and is responsible for keeping the brews on schedule. Some of the responsibilities include grist milling, filling the mashtun, mashing, lautering, boiling, hop additions, cooling and cleanup. The idea is to clean the mash tun early so the next crew can mash in while you are mid way through your boil. Spent grain goes over into the composter by the wood pile. See me with questions. This year, Jim and I are putting together a contraption designed to recycle brew heat for the next batch. It includes a couple of pumps, an oxygen tank, hoses, fittings, etc. We'll have it staged between the two brew stations. Anyhow, the main purpose is to have fun so make sure you remember the purpose. In spite of the cost increases facing many raw ingredients, we really worked hard, cleaned out many freezers and basements, accepted numerous donations and discounts and were able to keep our cost per gallon at $2.00. If you signed up for wort or as a masterbrewer, sign in at the leader board when you arrive. I'll accept payment for wort. If you bring a fermenter with yeast cake, put your name on it and keep it in the basement out of the sun. Thanks to Mike Valentiner, we have a good supply of Northern Brewer pellet hops. In the past, we used many various hops but the current price of this commodity forced us to modify recipes. Paper recipes are available on brew day. All recipes use about 1.3 quarts of water per pound of grist. Use a straight infusion mash for about 45 minutes. The specialty malt is already measured so all you need to do to mash in is measure the base malt and mill the grist. Folks bringing breweries and other stuff are very welcome. Please dump sanitizer in the basement sink and bring something to set your burner on. Cooling water is available over by the garden. Bring a hose if you are using a cooler. . The last item is food. You never have a good meeting without some food. We're setting up the main course including Chicken, Brats, Pork, Kraut, and Beans. Add to this as you like. The BBQ will be available although during the chicken step, it will be full for about 20 minutes. That's all that's fit to print. See you May 3rd. Sincerely, Rick Oftel 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, 7 months

FW: bIG bREW uPDATE

by alboyce＠comcast.net

OOPS! My bad! Thanks Chris! - Al Original Message: ----------------- From: Chris Smith chriss(a)blcflooring.com Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:50:00 -0500 To: mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [mnbrewers] FW: bIG bREW uPDATE Actually, May 3rd is a Saturday. It is an all day event so you can stop by throughout the day starting at 8:00 am. Mash-in times are scheduled for 8:00am, 11:00am, & 2:00. _____ From: mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com [mailto:mnbrewers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of alboyce(a)comcast.net Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:49 AM To: mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com; mba(a)thebarn.com Subject: [mnbrewers] FW: bIG bREW uPDATE This is a fun, family-friendly event, so everyone come on over to Rick and Dawn's house NEXT SATURDAY, May 3rd! Rick and Dawn Oftel 6400 Mildred Ave Edina, MN 55439 952-941-9378 http://maps. <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=6400+Mildred+Ave,+55439&sl l> google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=6400+Mildred+Ave,+55439&sll =37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.294656,96.328125&safe=images&ie=UTF8&ll=44.89245 5,-93.352761&spn=0.009486,0.023518&z=15&layer=c&cbll=44.887163,-93.353832 - Al Original Message: ----------------- From: Rick Oftel Rick.Oftel@toro. <mailto:Rick.Oftel%40toro.com> com Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:05:07 -0500 To: mba@thebarn. <mailto:mba%40thebarn.com> com, mnbrewing@earthlink <mailto:mnbrewing%40earthlink.net> .net, jrimbertson@ <mailto:jrimbertson%40mmm.com> mmm.com Subject: bIG bREW uPDATE Hey crew, Just wanted to let you know the barley is measured and the hops are in the freezer. Everything is coming together as it has in the past. The focus this year for Big Brew is "ORGANIZATION." Each brew has a Master Brewer. That person is the boss and is responsible for keeping the brews on schedule. Some of the responsibilities include grist milling, filling the mashtun, mashing, lautering, boiling, hop additions, cooling and cleanup. The idea is to clean the mash tun early so the next crew can mash in while you are mid way through your boil. Spent grain goes over into the composter by the wood pile. See me with questions. This year, Jim and I are putting together a contraption designed to recycle brew heat for the next batch. It includes a couple of pumps, an oxygen tank, hoses, fittings, etc. We'll have it staged between the two brew stations. Anyhow, the main purpose is to have fun so make sure you remember the purpose. In spite of the cost increases facing many raw ingredients, we really worked hard, cleaned out many freezers and basements, accepted numerous donations and discounts and were able to keep our cost per gallon at $2.00. If you signed up for wort or as a masterbrewer, sign in at the leader board when you arrive. I'll accept payment for wort. If you bring a fermenter with yeast cake, put your name on it and keep it in the basement out of the sun. Thanks to Mike Valentiner, we have a good supply of Northern Brewer pellet hops. In the past, we used many various hops but the current price of this commodity forced us to modify recipes. Paper recipes are available on brew day. All recipes use about 1.3 quarts of water per pound of grist. Use a straight infusion mash for about 45 minutes. The specialty malt is already measured so all you need to do to mash in is measure the base malt and mill the grist. Folks bringing breweries and other stuff are very welcome. Please dump sanitizer in the basement sink and bring something to set your burner on. Cooling water is available over by the garden. Bring a hose if you are using a cooler. . The last item is food. You never have a good meeting without some food. We're setting up the main course including Chicken, Brats, Pork, Kraut, and Beans. Add to this as you like. The BBQ will be available although during the chicken step, it will be full for about 20 minutes. That's all that's fit to print. See you May 3rd. Sincerely, Rick Oftel 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. ---------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link. <http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web> mail2web.com/mail2web -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com What can On Demand Business Solutions do for you? http://link.mail2web.com/Business/SharePoint

17 years, 7 months

RE: Four Firkins Liquor License is confirmed!

by alboyce＠comcast.net

FYI - Jason Alvey ran the "WhatAlesThee.com" website. His new store will carry PREMIERE beers, wines and MEADS!!! And... it's only about two miles from my house! Yahoo! - Al Original Message: ----------------- From: Jason Alvey alvsalvey(a)gmail.com Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:04:27 -0500 To: alvsalvey(a)msn.com, alvey(a)thefourfirkins.com Subject: Liquor License is confirmed! The Four Firkins - Lagers, Ales and Wines LLC is officially in business! The liquor License was approved unanimously last night at the St Louis Park city hall. Now the hard work begins, May 24th is still the projected opening date. I look forward to serving you soon! Jason Alvey www.thefourfirkins.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web

17 years, 7 months

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17 years, 7 months

FW: bIG bREW uPDATE

by alboyce＠comcast.net

This is a fun, family-friendly event, so everyone come on over to Rick and Dawn's house NEXT Sunday, May 3rd! Rick and Dawn Oftel 6400 Mildred Ave Edina, MN 55439 952-941-9378 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=6400+Mildred+Ave,+55439&sll =37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.294656,96.328125&safe=images&ie=UTF8&ll=44.89245 5,-93.352761&spn=0.009486,0.023518&z=15&layer=c&cbll=44.887163,-93.353832 - Al Original Message: ----------------- From: Rick Oftel Rick.Oftel(a)toro.com Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:05:07 -0500 To: mba(a)thebarn.com, mnbrewing(a)earthlink.net, jrimbertson(a)mmm.com Subject: bIG bREW uPDATE Hey crew, Just wanted to let you know the barley is measured and the hops are in the freezer. Everything is coming together as it has in the past. The focus this year for Big Brew is "ORGANIZATION." Each brew has a Master Brewer. That person is the boss and is responsible for keeping the brews on schedule. Some of the responsibilities include grist milling, filling the mashtun, mashing, lautering, boiling, hop additions, cooling and cleanup. The idea is to clean the mash tun early so the next crew can mash in while you are mid way through your boil. Spent grain goes over into the composter by the wood pile. See me with questions. This year, Jim and I are putting together a contraption designed to recycle brew heat for the next batch. It includes a couple of pumps, an oxygen tank, hoses, fittings, etc. We'll have it staged between the two brew stations. Anyhow, the main purpose is to have fun so make sure you remember the purpose. In spite of the cost increases facing many raw ingredients, we really worked hard, cleaned out many freezers and basements, accepted numerous donations and discounts and were able to keep our cost per gallon at $2.00. If you signed up for wort or as a masterbrewer, sign in at the leader board when you arrive. I'll accept payment for wort. If you bring a fermenter with yeast cake, put your name on it and keep it in the basement out of the sun. Thanks to Mike Valentiner, we have a good supply of Northern Brewer pellet hops. In the past, we used many various hops but the current price of this commodity forced us to modify recipes. Paper recipes are available on brew day. All recipes use about 1.3 quarts of water per pound of grist. Use a straight infusion mash for about 45 minutes. The specialty malt is already measured so all you need to do to mash in is measure the base malt and mill the grist. Folks bringing breweries and other stuff are very welcome. Please dump sanitizer in the basement sink and bring something to set your burner on. Cooling water is available over by the garden. Bring a hose if you are using a cooler. . The last item is food. You never have a good meeting without some food. We're setting up the main course including Chicken, Brats, Pork, Kraut, and Beans. Add to this as you like. The BBQ will be available although during the chicken step, it will be full for about 20 minutes. That's all that's fit to print. See you May 3rd. Sincerely, Rick Oftel 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web

17 years, 7 months

FW: Another Brew Day April 27

by alboyce＠comcast.net

FYI Original Message: ----------------- From: CR Stephens cr(a)still-h2o.com Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:23:57 -0500 Subject: Another Brew Day April 27 Hello Everyone! Still-H2o wants to invite you over to C.R. & Lisa Stephen's home on Sunday, April 27th for all-grain home-brewing! Stop and see the all-grain brewing process, talk with local home-brewers, and make new aquaintences! We would like to appoligize for such a short notice but that your presence is welcomed. Brewers will be begin brewing at 10:00 a.m. and will be brewing and hanging out for the day. C.R. & Lisa's Stephens home address is: 514 Churchill St. W Stillwater, MN, 55082 If You have any questions please feel free to reply to this E-mail or call C.R. @ 651-238-3739. Cheers! Still-H2o -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web LIVE Free email based on Microsoft® Exchange technology - http://link.mail2web.com/LIVE

17 years, 7 months

FW: Big Brew

by Chris Smith

I scanned the information and attached it as a .PDF. I hope this will help. Chris > ______________________________________________ > From: mba-bounce(a)thebarn.com [mailto:mba-bounce@thebarn.com] On > Behalf Of RickOftel > Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:12 AM > To: mba(a)thebarn.com > Cc: Jim_Hoeft@cargill. com > Subject: Big Brew > > OK, I know. You were all thinking I forgot about big brew, right? > > Here's the scoup of stuff. Unfortunately, I can't attach the spreadsheet > but I will include the info. > > There are going to be three shifts. Each is headed by a master brewer and > as many assistants as they desire. I am copying the info in the hopes you > can accept HTML. Sorry if you hate that format but I have little choice. > > > Thanks to all of the donations and comps, we are able to hold the price > per gallon about $2.00. Remember, bring your sanitized container, yeast > culture, and good weather. See you all on May 3rd. > > I am sure there are many people that do not receive this message so if you > notice someone on the list below, please forward a copy. > > Let me know if we need to juggle the schedule. A few master brewers have > afternoon committments. As always, times and schedules are relative and > tentative. Recipes will be printed at the specific stations. > > Thanks > > Rick Oftel > > Note two openings for Mild ownership: > > > > > > > >

17 years, 7 months

Re: Big Brew

by popice＠juno.com

I feel like a luddite trying to open this thing so that I can actually read it. Can someone tell me how that can be done running Win XP and the basic MS Office suite? Opening with Word or Notepad gives me a lot of content but also a lot of mess. thanks much. looking forward to it, Don p.s. or I would take a spreadsheet if one is available. -- "RickOftel" <rickoftel(a)earthlink.net> wrote: OK, I know. You were all thinking I forgot about big brew, right? Here's the scoup of stuff. Unfortunately, I can't attach the spreadsheet but I will include the info. There are going to be three shifts. Each is headed by a master brewer and as many assistants as they desire. I am copying the info in the hopes you can accept HTML. Sorry if you hate that format but I have little choice. Thanks to all of the donations and comps, we are able to hold the price per gallon about $2.00. Remember, bring your sanitized container, yeast culture, and good weather. See you all on May 3rd. I am sure there are many people that do not receive this message so if you notice someone on the list below, please forward a copy. Let me know if we need to juggle the schedule. A few master brewers have afternoon committments. As always, times and schedules are relative and tentative. Recipes will be printed at the specific stations. Thanks Rick Oftel Note two openings for Mild ownership: _____________________________________________________________ Click to find local singles for dating, romance and fun http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3ngyFvQubk5taR0SQBh4rzHJc…

17 years, 7 months

RE: Arborfest 2008 This Friday!

by Al Boyce

_____ From: Arborfest 2008 [mailto:communique@flingseventdesign.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:13 PM To: Arborfest 2008 Subject: Arborfest 2008 This Friday! <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/headers/arborfest2008_webh eader.png> Arborfest - 8th Annual Beer Sampling Fundraiser This Friday! Tickets still available! What Arborfest is an evening featuring the best locally hand-crafted beers to sample, music by DJ Double Trouble, tasty eats, a brewery swag raffle & competition, non-alcoholic drinks, and a darn good time! When Friday, April 25th from 5:30 - 9pm Where Arborfest is held inside Kagin Commons on the Macalester College Campus. 1600 Grand Ave St. Paul MN 55105. View Map <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/directions/> How Much $45 (includes processing fees) gets you a commemorative tasting glass which you can fill with your choice of over 50+ different beer samples, music, food and a festive atmosphere. $30 of the ticket price is tax deductable - your ticket acts as receipt. Arborfest is a fundraiser to help the Family Tree Clinic of St. Paul with its yearly operating costs. Purchase Tickets Tickets are available online or by phone only this year: Online: www.ticketworks.com <http://www.ticketworks.com/cgi-bin/order2/ticketworks/pages/event.php?Event =4369> (you will be redirected to ticketworks.com for secure purchasing) By Phone: 651-209-6689 / 1-800-762-6353 Breweries: * August Schell <http://www.schellsbrewery.com> Brewing Co. * . Barley John's Brew <http://www.barleyjohns.com> Pub * . Fitger's <http://www.brewhouse.net/2005/site/> Brewhouse * . Finnegans <http://www.finnegans.org/> * . Flat Earth Brewing <http://flatearthbrewing.com/> Co. * . Great Waters <http://www.greatwatersbc.com/> Brewing Co. * . Bell's - Kalamazoo <http://www.bellsbeer.com/> Brewing Co. * . Lake <http://www.lakesuperiorbrewing.com/> Superior Brewing Co. * . Mantorville <http://www.mantorvillebeer.com/> Brewing Co. * . McCann's Food and Brew * . Town Hall <http://www.townhallbrewery.com/> Brewery * . New Belgium Brewing <http://www.newbelgium.com/> Co. * . Rock Bottom Brewery <http://www.rockbottom.com/RockBottomWeb/RBR/Index.aspx?PageName=/RockBottom Web/Controls/Location/DisplayLocationRBR.ascx&SectionName=Root.LocationFinde r.LocationResults.LocationDetails.OurPlace&LocationID=10073> * . Rush River Brewing <http://www.rushriverbeer.com/> Co. * . Summit Brewing <http://www.summitbrewing.com> Co. * . Surly Brewing <http://www.surlybrewing.com> Co. * . Tyranena Brewing Co. <http://www.tyranena.com> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/schells.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/barleyjohns.png> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/fitgers.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/finnegans.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/flatearth.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/greatwaters.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/bells.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/lakesuperior.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/mantorville.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/mccanns.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/townhall.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/newbelgium.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/rockbottom.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/rushriver.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/Summit.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/surly.jpg> * <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/logos/tyranena_logo.jpg> 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 <http://www.familytreeclinic.org/arborfest/images/headers/web_logo2.png> Family Tree clinic's mission is to provide quality, affordable, confidential reproductive and sexual health care services to diverse communities. www.familytreeclinic.org or (651) 645-0478 Remove <mailto:communique@flingseventdesign.com?subject=Remove from List> from List

17 years, 7 months

FW: Black Helicopter Sighting in Minneapolis

by Al Boyce

_____ From: Jeff Williamson [mailto:brewer@FLATEARTHBREWING.COM] Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 4:32 PM To: Flat(a)mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net; Earth(a)mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net; Believers(a)mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net Subject: Black Helicopter Sighting in Minneapolis The rumors are true! We will be releasing Black Helicopter on May 1st at The Ugly Mug (formerly Harvey's) 106 N. 3rd St. in Minneapolis. Come down from 5 to 8 p.m. and enjoy 1/2 priced pints on Black Helicopter and Element 115. Black Helicopter is a coffee oatmeal stout made with locally roasted Columbia coffee beans from Paradise roasters in Ramsey, MN. What makes this coffee beer different you ask? This is the first beer of its kind made with coffee brewed on a Clover machine, which uses a unique mechanism for extracting the subtle and complex flavors of a coffee bean. Don't miss this chance to taste this one of a kind brew. Cheers! Jeff & Cathie Williamson Flat Earth Brewing Co. St. Paul, MN

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