mba November 2013

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by Gera Exire La Tour

I have a few seats left for the BJCP Tasting Exam that is being held on Sunday, November 17th starting at 9 am. The test site is in Minneapolis. Please email me privately if you are interested. Gera Exire LaTour crankycat(a)gmail.com

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FW: Vita.mn media alert: Ultimate Minnesota six-pack named

by Gera Exire La Tour

From: timi(a)vita.mn To: timi(a)vita.mn Subject: Vita.mn media alert: Ultimate Minnesota six-pack named Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2013 22:42:57 +0000 Vita.mn cracks open its annual beer issue on Thursday, Nov. 7, unveiling the first-ever “Vita.mn Six-Pack.” The Six-Pack is Vita.mn’s Minnesota beer Hall of Fame, honoring the most iconic beers currently being brewed in the state. Here’s how the Vita.mn Six-Pack was selected: · More than 1,200 readers voted in Vita.mn’s six-day, bracket-style contest to determine which of 32 Minnesota beers is the greatest in the state. The reader’s pick is included in the Vita.mn Six-Pack. · A panel of Minnesota beer experts gathered at a secure, undisclosed brewpub to decide the other five beers. Participants included The Growler editor Joe Alton, Minnesota’s first certified cicerone (Google it) Michael Agnew, beer judge Gera Exire La Tour, beer historian and author of Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota Doug Hoverson, beer blogger Andrew Schmitt and Vita.mn beer writer Michael Rietmulder. Criteria for the final selection included taste (Is this beer a clear standout for its style, either a unique genre-bender or an exemplary purebred?), significance (Is it a trailblazer? Did it bring something new to our scene? Can we sense its influence?), and retail availability. What beers made the Vita.mn Six-Pack? Pick up the Vita.mn beer issue on racks throughout the metro on Thursday, or find out outline at www.vita.mn. Here’s a hint: All of the beers in the Vita.mn Six-Pack can be found throughout the Twin Cities—with one highly desirable exception. Want to get your hands on a Vita.mn Six-Pack? Vita.mn has partnered with Zipp’s Liquors at 2618 E. Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis to make the complete Vita.mn Six-Pack available for sale for a limited time starting Thursday, November 7 at noon. The Vita.mn Six-Pack will be specially priced at $12.99 (10% off retail). Media contact: Tim Ikeman, Vita.mn 612-673-4073 timi(a)vita.mn

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Seats for BJCP Tasting Exam

by Gera Exire La Tour

I have a very limited number of seats available for the Sunday, November 17th and the Sunday, December 15th BJCP Tasting Exam. I would prefer that these go to people who are interested in retaking the exam, since I know it is often difficult to get a seat. Retakes are $15. The exams will both be held at the Black Forest Inn in Minneapolis starting at 9 am. If you are interested, please send me a private email at: crankycat(a)gmail.com Thanks. -Gera Exire LaTour

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2013 Club Cider Buy

by beckel

It's that time of year again, We will be doing a Club Cider buy from the same orchard as last year. I would like to do the drop off at Learn to Homebrew day again (Nov 2 - Barley John's), but unfortunately I won't know the pick-up date until late October...If they can't make the November 2nd date it will be another weekend in early November. The price should be $4 a gallon again (if the price fluctuates it won't be by much) and you will need to supply your own vessel(s), ideally 5 gallon buckets. Please let me know how much you would like, in 5 gallon quantities. I wish I had more information but this is not a commercial venture and there are always logistical issues. If you are not interested in "relaxing and having a homebrew" and are on a tight schedule please do not participate as this is a time consuming affair. I will update you all when I have confirmed the date & location. Club members will get first preference (please have your dues up to date). Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! Jonathan Beckel

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FW: Looking for judged for our 3rd annual Lucette Winter Homebrew Competition

by Gera Exire La Tour

Judges, On Feb. 22nd we will be hosting our 3rd annual Lucette Winter Home Brew Competition! My name is Jon Christiansen and I will, again, be the organizer of this home brew competition. I have hosted a variety of beer competitions and this one is slowly gaining popularity. Last year we had just under 50 entries and we hope to get closer to 100 this year. The judging all takes place inside of the brewery. I am looking for people that need judging and non-judging BJCP points. This comp is sanctioned and points will be awarded to those that help. We will also have some light snacks throughout the day, usually something local and tasty. This is a fun competition with a lot of good people and in my past experience, some great beers have been entered coming in from around the country. Our first year we had beer from at least 5 states as well as last year. Hand etched glassware is awarded to the top 4 entries and many prizes and keepsakes for other people as well. Our goal here is, of course, to give great feedback to those honing their home brewing skills so I always love to have as many BJCP recognized or above judges available. If you would like to help out and earn some points, please respond to this e-mail. I will collect names and judges will be picked on a first come first serve basis. Approaching almost 100 beers is our goal this year so I hope to get around 20 judges. Thank you for your time and Prost! Cheers, Jon Christiansen Head Brewer, Lucette Brewing Company Menomonie, WI 54751

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mba November 2013