mba September 2013

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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

12 years

October meeting

by Brett Glenna

Oktober MeetingPlease join us at Surly Brewing Company 4811 Dusharme Dr Minneapolis, MN 55429<https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Surly+brewing&ll=45.043266,-93.324158&spn=0.…> Oktober 12th, 3:00 - 6:00pm Homebrew is welcome. We will be having Derek Allmendinger discuss his history of taking his homebrewing passion to becoming a professional brewer with Schell's and now Surly. This is a great opportunity to learn and ask questions on breaking into the brewing industry. Be sure to bring ID as they will be carding everyone prior to entering the facility. Brett

12 years, 2 months

FW: Judges & Stewards needed for the 2nd Nordeast Big River Homebrew Competition

by Gera Exire La Tour

FYI Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 11:59:20 -0500 Subject: Re: Judges & Stewards needed for the 2nd Nordeast Big River Homebrew Competition From: tylerabye(a)gmail.com To: tylerabye(a)gmail.com Thanks to all those who have already signed up to judge and/or steward our competition. This is the last call announcement, as registration is closing on Saturday. We could still benefit from a few more qualified judges, so if you are available we would greatly appreciate your help. Judging assignments will be sent out to those involved next week after the entries are sorted. Cheers, Tyler **Your email was obtained via the active judges list from the BJCP** On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 11:55 PM, Tyler Bye <tylerabye(a)gmail.com> wrote: Esteemed judges, stewards and beer aficionados, The Nordeast Brewers Alliance is again hosting the Nordeast Big River Homebrew Competition in conjunction with the Nordest Big River Brew Fest. Last year we had a great time running our first BJCP competition and couldn't have done it without your help along the way. We had over 150 entries last year, and expect even more this year. The competition is beer only, with the addition of the specialty categories American Wild Ale and 100% Brett. We hope to again bring out the funk and unleash the wild ales. Standard BJCP judging points will be awarded based on sessions judged or stewarded, and we will be providing food and refreshments during the judging. Registration for competition judging/stewarding is open Aug 21-Sep 28.at nordeasthbc.brewcompetition.com . Please sign up if you can volunteer. All Judging will be done at the East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St NE, Minneapolis. Judging sessions will be Oct 12 and 13, from 10-4:30, broken into AM and PM shifts. BOS judging will be held Oct 13. All winners will be announced at the Nordeast Big River Brew Fest on Saturday Oct 19. I hope to have a great cast of judges and stewards just like last year. Your help makes or breaks the competition, so thanks in advance! Please pass this email along to anyone who might be interested in helping out. Cheers, Tyler Bye Competition Organizer Nordeast Brewers Alliance **Your email was obtained via the active judges list from the BJCP**

12 years, 2 months

Re: [mba] Fw: John Palmer Book Signing Monday

by John Lomnicki

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12 years, 2 months

September meeting

by Brett Glenna

Group, The September meeting will be held on Wednesday the 18th at the Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis at 6:00 p.m. Here is the address: Address: 501 Cedar Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405 612-338-6424 mapquest link: http://mapq.st/17CEju7 There will be an agenda for this meeting as it is NOT a social meeting. We will select three home brews, sample them and informally offer CONSTRUCTIVE criticism with the goal of helping the brewer recognize and learn how to correct any perceived faults. We will also choose between doing a second round of samples to discuss or have a discussion on brewing technique. Only one speaker at a time please. The agenda is as follows: 6:00 - Meeting begins with official business: MHBA pledge Toast to Jimmy Carter Treasurer's Report Announcements of upcoming events Welcoming of new members 6:15 - 7:00 - Selection of three home brews to be discussed 7:00 - 8:00 - Option 1: Select an additional three brews to be discussed Option 2: Submit a brewing technique topic for discussion, such as: "What is "Efficiency"? Explain it and how to correctly calculate it" "What is "Attenuation"? Explain it and when/how to adjust it" "I live in an apartment and have a bad back. How do I move all this beer around without killing myself?" 8:00 'til whenever: Enjoy the Nomad and relax. Remember - This is "for profit" establishment, so please purchase a pint or two. If you, or others, think you've had too much, give up your car keys. We are still working on the October meeting. Enjoy! Michael

12 years, 2 months

Nordeast Big River Homebrew Comp

by Chip Walton

http://nordeasthbc.brewcompetition.com/ In case you want to enter some beers this fall in a local competition. I believe there is some spillover between clubs, too?

12 years, 2 months

Off Topic: Music Party this Saturday with THE IRRESISTIBLES!

by Al Boyce

Off topic here . Beth and I are hosting a Music Party in our backyard in St.Louis Park this Saturday with Mick Sterling and THE IRRESISTIBLES! http://irresistiblesmusic.com/The_Irresistibles/Cover.html $20 suggested donation for the band. BBQ and pot-luck starts at 5pm, music is from 6-9pm, with a bonfire and sing-along afterwards. I have the club jockey box, and will have an Irish Red on tap - bring a keg of yours if you'd like to share. Drop me an email if you want more info! Al Boyce alboyce(a)comcast.net

12 years, 2 months

Beer category for competition

by Paul Jackson

Hey everyone. I've got a blonde-ale which I added about an ounce of citra hops at the end of the boil. Im looking to get some honest feedback so I'm going to enter it into the Nordeast Big River Homebrew competition. My question is do I enter it under 6B Blonde Ale and specify the citra hops used at the end (the IBUs should still be within Blonde Ale specs) or under a different category like 23A Specialty Beer since it has some definite lemony flavor/aromas? Thanks! Paul

12 years, 2 months

3 FREE Lagering Refrigerators

by Al Boyce

S.T.E.P. - the St.Louis Park Emergency Food Shelf Program, just got three new refrigerators. Their old ones (fully functioning!) are free for the taking - first come, first serve. They are sitting outside their office at 6812 West Lake Street in St.Louis Park. (Nearest highway exit - Highway 7 and Wooddale Ave - just west of Hwy 100.) You have only to haul it away. It might be thoughtful to give them a donation of cash or food while you're picking up your free fridge.. Just a thought. Ready, Set, GO! - Al

12 years, 2 months

Re: [mba] Beer category for competition

by John Longballa

Hi, Paul, My experience judging homebrew says to just enter it in 6B, and NOT mention anything, unless the hops are too much for the style guidelines. As a general rule of thumb, once a contestant has mentioned an ingredient, it's the judges' responsibility to look for and comment on that ingredient. So when you mention Citra hops, the judges now need to judge your beer not only on the 6B parameters, but also on whether or not the citra hops are noticeable, and then whether or not they add to the underlying style, or whether they marry well to the underlying style. If the judges cannot really discern Citra hops, then you'll likely be docked points for NOT having the mentioned characteristic. If it's too Citra-y for 6B, then go with the specialty category, wherein you must mention the Citra hops, and again, you'll need the beer to exhibit Citra in a pleasing way. That's my $0.02,John Personal. Professional. LONGBALLA INSURANCE John Longballa--Agent A second generation of insurance answers, insurance solutions 651. 756. 8080 fax: 651. 528. 6705http://longballa.com/ ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Paul Jackson <paul.w.jackson(a)gmail.com> To: mba(a)thebarn.com Subject: [mba] Beer category for competition Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:37:53 -0500 Hey everyone. I've got a blonde-ale which I added about an ounce of citra hops at the end of the boil. Im looking to get some honest feedback so I'm going to enter it into the Nordeast Big River Homebrew competition. My question is do I enter it under 6B Blonde Ale and specify the citra hops used at the end (the IBUs should still be within Blonde Ale specs) or under a different category like 23A Specialty Beer since it has some definite lemony flavor/aromas? Thanks! Paul

12 years, 2 months

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