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Northern Brewer Retail Newsletter June 2009

by Juno Choi

*NORTHERN BREWER RETAIL NEWSLETTER* JUNE 2009 IN THIS ISSUE: - FOUR NEW HOPPY BEER KITS - NEW WINE KITS - LAST CHANCE FOR WINEXPERT EDITION LIMITED KITS - NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP - KEG PARTS GRAB BAGS - FREE KEG BODIES - NATIONAL HOMEBREW CONFERENCE - ST PAUL SUMMER BEER FEST TICKECTS * FOUR NEW HOPPY BEER KITS* To celebrate the Bitter Summer of 2009, we're debuting four new beer kits highlighting our friend *Humulus lupus:* *115th Dream Hopbursted Imperial IPA *- with an elevated abv %, psychedelic levels of hop flavor and aroma, and a *pound* of hops, this is a beer you should absolutely not brew under any circumstances. *$35.50* *Single Hop Best Bitter* - our new favorite English ale recipe brewed with a single hop variety. *$25.50* *Sinistral Warrior IPA* -a west coast-style IPA highlighting Warrior hops with a big late addition. *$35.50* *Houblonmonstre Tripel IPA *- an Ardennes-style mashup of a Belgian tripel with an American IPA. *$53.00* Find all these kits at http://www.northernbrewer.com/limited-edition-beer-kits.html *NEW WINE KITS* Two new Estate series kits from Winexpert *Selection Estate Italian Barolo* - burly, assertive and chewy: not for the faint of heart, but for those seeking intensity and complexity, there is nothing else like Barolo. *$128.99* *Selection Estate Small Lots Okanagan Pinot Blanc* - Small Lots Edition wine kits will only be available in small quantities for a limited time! Crisp and lively with citrus and pineapple, delicate mineral notes, and a finish hinting at honey and apricots.* **$119.99* *LAST CHANCE FOR WINEXPERT EDITION LIMITED KITS** If you missed out on the pre-order for Winexpert's highlty limited edition wine kits, you are in luck! The retail store has came upon a couple of the following kits:* *New Zealand Merlot **$104.99* *New Zealand Gewurztraminer **$100.99* *South African Cabernet Sauvignon **$104.99* * NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP* 16 oz Beer Bottles *$16.50* Smart Strip *$7.99* Cellar Craft Showcase South African Shiraz *$138.99* Cellar Craft 12L California White Shiraz *$64.99* Island Mist Pomegranate Zinfandel *$55.99* Product details at http://www.northernbrewer.com/nl3.html * KEG PARTS GRAB BAGS* We have some grab bags of used keg hardware. Grab bags will contain (2) liquid and (2) gas side plugs, (1) liquid and (1) gas side dip tube, and (1) keg lid. The bags are separated by Type A, B, and C styles. The parts are used, the plugs work great, but the parts are not guaranteed to work with your particular keg. The price is $10, which is about the cost of (1) new liquid plug. So quite a deal. *FREE KEG BODIES* That's right we are giving away keg bodies, no parts included, just plain old bodies, no lids or anything. Check them out at the store. Limit 3 per person. Only available while supplies last. *ST PAUL SUMMER BEER FEST* Saint Paul's latest beer festival is quickly approaching! Mark your calenders for June 28th. Tickets are available on the beer festival website or you can purchase them at our retail store. Cash only for in-store purchases. Northern Brewer is proud to be a sponsor for this new festival held at Midway Stadium, home of the St. Paul Saints. http://www.stpaulsummerbeerfest.com -- Northern Brewer 1150 Grand Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55105 Phone: 651-789-0189 Fax: 651-789-5599 www.northernbrewer.com

16 years, 5 months

Byggvir's Big Beer Cup at MN Renaissance Festival meeting

by Gera Exire La Tour

Huzzah! We have been invited back to host an on-site home brew contest at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival again this year over Labor Day Weekend. We also organize demonstrations on stage. As many of you know, for the last two years that this has been a fun, low-key event. I am looking for people who would like to help out with the organization. This is a great opportunity to help behind the scenes on a smaller brewing contest. Dedication is more important than experience. If you are interested in helping organize this event, there will be an informational meeting on Thursday, June 11th at 6:30 pm at the Bulldog (2549 Lyndale Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55405). Positions available: Cellar Master Judge Coordinator Steward Coordinator Stage Demo Coordinator Brew Shop Liaison Brew Club Liaison Database Coordinator Office/Judging Supply Coordinator You will need to be available both Saturday and Sunday (September 5th and 6th), and depending on the position on Monday, September 7th. We are also looking for people interested in doing brewing and informational demos, as well as "Ale Connors" who will answer questions about the event/brewing. Please email me if you are interested in one of these positions, but are not able to attend this meeting. Call for Judges and Stewards will be posted closer to the event. If you only want to judge/steward, you do NOT need to attend this meeting. See you on Thursday. Gera _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_SD_25GB_062009

16 years, 6 months

St Paul Summer Beerfest

by Chris Smith

We are looking for volunteers to help out at the St Paul Summer Beerfest. First, we need 2-3 people to help out at our club table to answer questions and passout information. If you agree to volunteer you will recieve a free ticket paid for by the club. If we end up with 3-4 total volunteers you will only need to take an hour shift at the table. Second, The organizers of the event have asked if we could provide volunteers to pour for 2 different one hour shifts shifts from 1-2 and 3-4. We need 5 for each shift and these volunteers will get tickets for a reduced rate if $15 and possible a t-shirt. Here is a link to web site for information http://www.stpaulsummerbeerfest.com Contact me at csmitty42(a)yahoo.com if you would like to volunteer. Thanks Chris Smith Prez

16 years, 6 months

FW: Proposed Increase of Federal Excise Tax a Serious Threat to Small Brewers and Your Beer Choice

by Michael Behrendt

Send some emails and help keep down the cost of craft beer. //Mike Behrendt <mailto:Mike.Behrendt@comcast.net> MGBrew(a)comcast.net From: Brewers Association [mailto:pete@brewersassociation.org] Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 9:01 AM To: mgbrew(a)comcast.net. Subject: Proposed Increase of Federal Excise Tax a Serious Threat to Small Brewers and Your Beer Choice You've subscribed to <http://www.beertown.org> Brewers Association communications. For best delivery, please add pete(a)brewersassociation.org to your address book or safe sender list. To view this email in your browser click <http://www.maildogmanager.com/page.html?p=0000015Fu8vmpAqNlU2+fmmZm9Z2/U0kU uM2A=&email=mgbrew(a)comcast.net> here. _____ <http://www.maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=6&client=aobhtml&campaign=2238& email=mgbrew(a)comcast.net> Proposed Increase of Federal Excise Tax a Serious Threat to Small Brewers and Your Beer Choice - Contact Your Senators Now 736 Pearl Street Boulder, Colorado 80302 USA +1.303.447.0816 +1.888.822.6273 <http://www.maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=6&client=aobhtml&campaign=2238& email=mgbrew(a)comcast.net> www.beertown.org Dear Beer Enthusiast, Small brewers are facing an imminent and extremely serious threat to their businesses. The consequences of remaining silent have the very real potential of reducing your choice of beer and dramatically increasing the price of any beer that you purchase. The Senate Finance Committee in Washington, DC is currently considering a proposal to increase and equalize the excise tax for alcohol beverages as part of healthcare reform deliberations. This proposal would triple the excise tax for 4.5% ABV beer and impose even higher excise tax rates for higher ABV beers. If such a proposal becomes reality, there is no question that many small brewery businesses will suffer, some will close and consumers will face higher prices and diminished choice in the marketplace. The Brewers Association brewery members and leadership have been actively engaged in building the case against an excise tax increase, recently submitting a <http://www.maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=1611&client=aobhtml&campaign=22 38&email=mgbrew(a)comcast.net> letter to the Committee outlining our opposition. We need you to speak out now. Today or tomorrow at the latest. If you live in the following states it is most urgent that you contact your Senator who is on the Senate Finance Committee: Arizona Nevada Arkansas New Jersey Delaware New Mexico Florida New York Idaho North Dakota Iowa Oregon Kansas Texas Kentucky Utah Maine Washington Massachusetts West Virginia Michigan Wyoming Montana If your Senators are not members of that committee, ask them to contact their Finance Committee colleagues and express their opposition to this proposal moving forward. Your ask of them is simple: Oppose the Tax Increase. Let them know that you oppose, in the strongest possible terms, raising the federal excise tax on beer because of the serious consequences it would have on small brewers and the craft beer they brew. Additional talking points appear below. Once again: If one of your Senators sits on the Senate Finance Committee (roster of members below), urge them to oppose this proposal in committee deliberations. If your Senators are not members of that committee, ask them to contact their Finance Committee colleagues and express their opposition to this proposal moving forward. Take Action - Call and/or email your Senators' <http://www.maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=1613&client=aobhtml&campaign=22 38&email=mgbrew(a)comcast.net> Washington or district offices and make your personal case against this massive excise tax increase. As always, thanks for your support. Charlie Papazian Charlie Signature <http://www.beertown.org/email/aha/images/CP-sig.jpg> President, Brewers Association Senate Finance Committee Members: Baucus, Max (MT), Chairman Bingaman, Jeff (NM) Bunning, Jim (KY) Cantwell, Maria (WA) Carper, Thomas R. (DE) Conrad, Kent (ND) Cornyn, John (TX) Crapo, Mike (ID) Ensign, John (NV) Enzi, Michael B. (WY) Grassley, Chuck (IA), Ranking Member Hatch, Orrin G. (UT) Kerry, John F. (MA) Kyl, Jon (AZ) Lincoln, Blanche L. (AR) Menendez, Robert (NJ) Nelson, Bill (FL) Roberts, Pat (KS) Rockefeller, John D. (WV) Schumer, Charles E. (NY) Snowe, Olympia J. (ME) Stabenow, Debbie (MI) Wyden, Ron (OR) ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO SMALL BREWERS EXCISE TAXES Small brewers are small Main street businesses, typically employing 10 to 50 employees. * Small brewers represent only 4% of the entire U.S. beer market by volume, with 95% of them being very small businesses (producing 15,000 barrels or less per year). We strongly oppose proposals to increase the excise tax on beer. * Proposals to increase and equalize the tax among all types of alcohol will tax small brewers at the highest rates because our specialty, gourmet and innovative beers typically have higher alcohol contents. * Brewers already pay a disproportionately higher share of taxes compared with other products - federal, state and local taxes represent over 40% of the retail price for beer while the same taxes equal nearly 24% of the price for all other purchases. Higher taxes will worsen the economic recession - resulting in less competitive products, reduced sales and revenues, lost jobs and, for some small brewers, business closures. * $1 per case excise tax increase will typically cost the consumer at least $1.69 due to successive mark-ups as the case moves from brewer to wholesaler to retailer. * Many small brewers are struggling to deal with the consequences of the 2008 spike in ingredient and operational costs. 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16 years, 6 months

Reminder: dave invited you to join Facebook...

by Facebook

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16 years, 6 months

Dave Luskey

by Michael Behrendt

As I mentioned yesterday at the club meeting, Dave Luskey recently had a severe accident at work. He fell 12 feet, fractured his skull and damaged his spine. He's in a wheelchair and they do not know if or when he will be able to walk. Dave is currently at: Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute (part of Abbot Nortwestern) 800 E. 28th St. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-863-4200 or 1-866-880-3550 Dave is expected to return home around June 16th. I visited Dave yesterday. He is doing remarkably well and would love visitors. I suggest calling before visiting as he may be in physical therapy and I don't know the exact visiting hours. //Mike Behrendt MGBrew(a)comcast.net <mailto:Mike.Behrendt@comcast.net>

16 years, 6 months

How the superw-rich go car shopping

by Haaz

16 years, 6 months

Meeting Reminder - Sat 6/6/09 Moto-i

by Chris Smith

Saturday June 6th 2009 Earlier Start at 10:30 AM Moto-i is located at 2940 Lyndale Ave in Minneapolis The tour of the saki brewery with owner Blake Richardson starts at 10:30. This is your chance to see the first saki brewpub outside of Japan and hear an explanation of saki brewing. You are allowed to bring home brew to the restaurant but they asked us to bring only bottles(no kegs). They have also asked that we wrap up the home brew sampling by noon, the patio will be open after that point for lunch and drinks. Any questions email me at csmitty42(a)yahoo.com Thanks Chris

16 years, 6 months

ALL CLUB CAMPOUT RESERVATIONS

by jeffluskey＠frontiernet.net

Hi gang, has anybody made there reservations for the all club campout yet? if you have, how did you do it? how do we get put into the group camp area and get the discount. online reservations do not allow for these requests. Thanks JEFF

16 years, 6 months

Crooks Put Squeeze On Lemonade Satnd

by Della Steffes

16 years, 6 months

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