mba July 2013

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by Gera Exire La Tour

Huzzah! Welcome to the 7th Annual Byggvir's Big Beer Cup at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival! Entries showcasing historic, English, and European styles are being accepted from Friday, July 27th through Sunday, August 11th. You can drop your entries off at five Minnesota brew shops: Northern Brewer (Minneapolis & St. Paul), Midwest Supplies (St. Louis Park), Still H20 (Stillwater), and Brew & Grow (Blaine). $6/entry. Judges and stewards of all skill levels are encouraged to sign up to help out. Judging will be on-site at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th. Last year, we had over 250 entries, with pairs of hand-made drinking vessels, gift certificates, and other fantastic prizes from our sponsors given out. We at Byggvir's Big Beer Cup are very excited to announce that Mike Hoops from Minneapolis Town Hall has been generous enough to once again offer to brew the best beer of Byggvir's at Town Hall Brewery! Rules for this prize: Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery reserves the right to select "Brewers Choice" from the Best of Show round of judging. Brewers Choice may or may not be the Best of Show Winner. No meads, ciders, or sour beers will be considered. Brewers Choice will be brewed at Town Hall Brewery within the next calendar year. It will be served on tap at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery the following August. The award winning brewer is welcome and encouraged to join the brew session with Head Brewer Mike Hoops at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery at his/her own expense. Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery plans to enter the beer in the GABF PRO-AM Competition. Town Hall Brewery will pay the entry fee and provide 2 Passes to the GABF. The winning brewer will be responsible for travel expenses to Denver (airfare, hotel, food, etc.) See rules for GABF Pro Am at http://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com/ Check out our website for more information: http://www.rennfestbeercup.com/. Gera Exire LaTour Co-Organizer, Byggvir's Big Beer Cup P.S. Please forward this email to any people/clubs that may be interested. http://rennfestbeercup.com

12 years, 4 months

Saints game thanks and lost-n-found

by John Longballa

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12 years, 4 months

brewing magazine archives for sale

by popice＠juno.com

Trying to get rid of stuff I just don't need to make a place for any longer. I have (probably complete, if not very close) collections of Zymurgy and Brew Your Own going back to 2001 or 2002, through pretty much current. I've subscribed to each since that time. Zymurgy ~65 issues. $20 Brew Your Own ~90 issues. $30. Email me privately if interested. thanks, Don Osborn (Midway area of St. Paul) ____________________________________________________________ 30-second trick for a flat belly This daily 30-second trick BOOSTS your body's #1 fat-burning hormone http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/51f6ab70e29e92b707409st01vuc

12 years, 4 months

Re: [mba] Club Jockey Box

by Al Boyce

Club members: Please contact me if you know where the club jockey box is. I would like to use it Aug 16-17. Please reply privately, and I can make arrangements to pick it up. Thanks! - Al

12 years, 4 months

FW: Summit partners with Minnesota Music Coalition for Fundraising Concert

by Al Boyce

From: Summit Brewing Company [mailto:rbenson@always-thinking.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 12:21 PM To: Al Boyce Subject: Summit partners with Minnesota Music Coalition for Fundraising Concert Summit_Brewing_Logo <https://d19cgyi5s8w5eh.cloudfront.net/img/06368f12c7625ece6c7bfe24ad4784007…> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summit Celebrates 27 years with Backyard Bash Summit partners with Minnesota Music Coalition for Fundraising Concert ST. PAUL, Minn. – (July 24, 2013) – <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.summitbrewing.co…> Summit Brewing Company is celebrating its 27th year as Minnesota’s craft beer pioneer with a Backyard Bash on Saturday, September 7 from 12pm to 8pm. Tickets are $18 (fees included) and go on sale July 29 at 10am. Half of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to the <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mnmusiccoalition…> Minnesota Music Coalition (MMC), a nonprofit service organization dedicated to supporting Minnesota’s independent music community. In 2012 the Bash raised over $18,000 for the MMC. An additional hour-long set has been added to the lineup this year to bring in more Minnesota music fans and help break last year’s fundraising record. “The Backyard Bash is one of our favorite days of the year,” said Mark Stutrud, president and founder of Summit Brewing Company. “It’s a day for the community to celebrate the terrific music from independent Minnesota musicians. We’re absolutely thankful for all of the Summit fans, the Minnesota Music Coalition, and our partners at The Current for making this event possible.” The Backyard Bash will include performances by local bands Secret Stash Soul Revue <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsecretstashrecords.c…> (featuring The Valdons, Sonny Knight, Jackie Harris and Wanda Davis), <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Fhaleybonar.com%2F&i=…> Haley Bonar (full band), <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thenewstandards.…> The New Standards, <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftotallygrossnational…> Lizzo (featuring <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doomtree.net%2Fl…> Lazerbeak), <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Fnightmovesmpls.com%2…> Night Moves, <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.charlieparr.com%…> Charlie Parr and friends, and <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F…> Hotpants DJs. David Campbell from 89.3 The Current will emcee the event, along with Ellen Stanley from the MMC. Local restaurants will be onsite and, of course, plenty of Summit beer varieties will be on tap, including specialty cask beer tappings throughout the day. Summit is also partnering with Minneapolis-based <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eurekarecycling.…> Eureka Recycling to work toward a zero waste event. For more information about the Backyard Bash, including directions and FAQs, please visit: <http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/click?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.summitbrewing.co…> http://www.summitbrewing.com/Summit-Backyard-Bash Summit Brewing Company Founded in St. Paul, Minn. in 1986, Summit Brewing Company has stayed close to its roots, serving the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Summit’s beers are currently available in 17 states including Minnesota, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Summit now produces 13 varieties of premium craft beer, including seven year-round, four seasonal beers, and the limited release Unchained Series and Union Series. Since its inception, the brewery has been a consistent pioneer in the craft beer movement. Contact: Carey Matthews Summit Brewing Company (651) 265-7821 cmatthews(a)summitbrewing.com Ryan Benson Gabriel deGrood Bendt (GdB) (612) 547-5030 <mailto:erinde@gdbagency.com> rbenson(a)always-thinking.com

12 years, 4 months

FW: Summit Newsletter // Summer 2013

by Al Boyce

Dear MhBA, Al Boyce has forwarded this email to you with the following message: ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Note: You have NOT been added to any email lists. If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please contact alboyce(a)comcast.net. ----------------------------------------------------------- ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////// SUMMIT BREWING COMPANY //////////////// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// MESSAGE FROM MARK Howdy folks. Well its time for another cellar update. Things have really been cracking around here. As soon as the weather started to shape up, the pace intensified to get the first four fermentation vessels installed, fitted and programmed by the second week of June. (We missed our original deadline by one week!!) Consequently, we had about thirty people representing five different trades trying to work in the same area. Then throw in a couple of Germans who are responsible for training and programming. Yikes. And the painters were the ones to really feel the squeeze. READ MORE » (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=sec9hvnab.0.ar4j6xnab.cgp6o8bab.0&ts=S0931&r=3&…) **///////// NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS ////////** BACKYARD BASH Its time to celebrate our anniversary (27 years!) and we would like to spend it with you. NEW LOGO, NEW LOOKS Were rolling out fresh gear in the gift shop with our new look! UNCHAINED 13: ANOTHER IPA HITS THE SHELVES EARLY AUGUST Meet brewer Mike and join us out on the town to try his latest Unchained beer, a British-Style India Pale Ale. **/////////// BEHIND THE SCENES ///////////** UNCHAINED SERIES: ANOTHER IPA Unchained 13, the journey begins... READ MORE » (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=sec9hvnab.0.yq4j6xnab.cgp6o8bab.0&ts=S0931&r=3&…) ----------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for Forwarding | NA | NA | MN | 55412 This email was forwarded to mba(a)thebarn.com, by Al Boyce. Privacy Policy http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp

12 years, 4 months

Crafting a Nation Beer Documentary July 27th

by Gera Exire La Tour

If you are looking for something fun to do on Saturday, check this film out. It features some of our local breweries: Fulton, Indeed, and Harriet. Thanks! -Gera ***** Crafting a Nation Documentary & Better Beer Society announce Minnesota Premiere on Saturday July 27th, 2013.Crafting a Nation, a documentary on American craft beer and the economic revitalization of small business, will hold its Minneapolis public debut on July 27th, 2013, in a double screening at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at "BBS Certified" establishment Bryant Lake Bowl at 810 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis. Entertainment and a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests will follow, as well as a bowling party will follow at 4:00 p.m. In addition, there will be with a special beer & brunch menu featuring local and regional breweries featured in the movie. Tickets will be on sale atwww.bryantlakebowl.com for $10 per ticket, beer & brunch will be sold separately. The screenings are presented by the Better Beer Society,www.betterbeersociety.com, a Twin Cities based organization dedicated to the education, growth and awareness of craft beer. BBS helps retailers improve upon their standards in selling and serving beer as well as educating consumers on all aspects of the industry by way of their Better Beer Society University (fall registration begins July 24th). For more info on the Better Beer Society, please contact Rob Shellman at: rob(a)betterbeersociety.com Crafting A Nation, a documentary filmed by Free Mind Productions, from Denver, CO, covers economic recovery and the American Dream via the booming craft beer industry. The film visits craft breweries in 15 locations, along with following a new Colorado brewery from idea to grand opening. The movie shows these breweries as they finish construction, launch their brands, and open to the public, and focuses on the struggles and triumphs of small business owners. Crafting A Nation tells stories of local economies, where a brewery serves as a catalyst to a chain reaction which occurs from breweries revitalizing a section of a city and providing jobs, and the resulting domino effect that follows with other small businesses that work together to succeed as a result of the brewery. For more information on the film, www.craftinganation.com or facebook.com/craftinganation.

12 years, 4 months

Summit partners with Minnesota Music Coalition for Fundraising Concert

by Summit Brewing Company

[Image: Summit_Brewing_Logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summit Celebrates 27 years with Backyard Bash Summit partners with Minnesota Music Coalition for Fundraising Concert ST. PAUL, Minn. – (July 24, 2013) – Summit Brewing Company (http://www.summitbrewing.com/) is celebrating its 27th year as Minnesota’s craft beer pioneer with a Backyard Bash on Saturday, September 7 from 12pm to 8pm. Tickets are $18 (fees included) and go on sale July 29 at 10am. Half of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Minnesota Music Coalition (http://www.mnmusiccoalition.org/) (MMC), a nonprofit service organization dedicated to supporting Minnesota’s independent music community. In 2012 the Bash raised over $18,000 for the MMC. An additional hour-long set has been added to the lineup this year to bring in more Minnesota music fans and help break last year’s fundraising record. “The Backyard Bash is one of our favorite days of the year,” said Mark Stutrud, president and founder of Summit Brewing Company. “It’s a day for the community to celebrate the terrific music from independent Minnesota musicians. We’re absolutely thankful for all of the Summit fans, the Minnesota Music Coalition, and our partners at The Current for making this event possible.”  The Backyard Bash will include performances by local bands Secret Stash Soul Revue (http://secretstashrecords.com/twin-cities-funk-and-soul/#sthash.YQ6RBOSY.oz…) (featuring The Valdons, Sonny Knight, Jackie Harris and Wanda Davis), Haley Bonar (http://haleybonar.com/) (full band), The New Standards (http://www.thenewstandards.com/) Lizzo (http://totallygrossnationalproduct.com/artists/lizzo) (featuring Lazerbeak (http://www.doomtree.net/lazerbeak/)) Night Moves (http://nightmovesmpls.com/) Charlie Parr and friends (http://www.charlieparr.com/) and Hotpants DJs (https://www.facebook.com/HotpantsMpls?hc_location=stream) David Campbell from 89.3 The Current will emcee the event, along with Ellen Stanley from the MMC. Local restaurants will be onsite and, of course, plenty of Summit beer varieties will be on tap, including specialty cask beer tappings throughout the day. Summit is also partnering with Minneapolis-based Eureka Recycling (http://www.eurekarecycling.org/) to work toward a zero waste event. For more information about the Backyard Bash, including directions and FAQs, please visit: http://www.summitbrewing.com/Summit-Backyard-Bash Summit Brewing Company Founded in St. Paul, Minn. in 1986, Summit Brewing Company has stayed close to its roots, serving the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Summit’s beers are currently available in 17 states including Minnesota, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Summit now produces 13 varieties of premium craft beer, including seven year-round, four seasonal beers, and the limited release Unchained Series and Union Series. Since its inception, the brewery has been a consistent pioneer in the craft beer movement. Contact: Carey Matthews Summit Brewing Company (651) 265-7821 cmatthews(a)summitbrewing.com (mailto:cmatthews@summitbrewing.com) Ryan Benson Gabriel deGrood Bendt (GdB) (612) 547-5030 rbenson(a)always-thinking.com (mailto:erinde@gdbagency.com) ### Unsubscribe (http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/delivery-unsubscribe?d=3UW1Z030-0813-4U92…) [Image: Direct Mail for Mac] (http://directmailmac.com/?utm_source=pd-ftr&utm_medium=email&utm_content=lo…) This email is powered by Direct Mail for Mac. Learn More (http://directmailmac.com/?utm_source=pd-ftr&utm_medium=email&utm_content=te…) Report Spam (http://gdbagency.dmanalytics2.com/report-spam?d=3UW1Z030-0813-4U92-YX88-Y6Y…)

12 years, 4 months

Vote for Gera!

by Gera Exire La Tour

I would love to be the Fall Vine Park Brewery spokesmodel. After a fantastic start, I am curently in second place. I am contestant 9 (button is above my photo). If you haven't done so already, please vote for me! Thanks! -Gera http://www.mnups.com/vine-park-brewery-spokesmodel-fall-2013-voting-open/

12 years, 4 months

VIDEO: Summer Beer Dabbler Homebrew Competition

by Chip Walton

Queen Gera and some of the MHBA All-Stars represent in this Chop & Brew Lagniappe video. Thanks for the great day, Gera. Beautiful location. http://youtu.be/6eoZN6UPs2M Chip

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