Given that the MHBA hasn't been in charge of an All-Club Campout since about 2008 or so, I figured it was our turn (and other clubs concur). And given that I'm the VP and enjoy attending the campouts, I've put it upon myself to organize this year's event. BIG NOTE!!! The date listed on the website and on the postcards was put there just as a reminder that there IS a campout every summer. The actual dates will be August 1-3, or even the 4th if you want to stay Sunday evening. A few of us did last year and had a lovely time. The campout will be back at Camp Nushka on Cass Lake. For those who haven't been, it's a very private spot right on the lake. It's a Boy Scout camping area, but they really don't use it any longer. We are the only people for about two miles in any direction, and there are two large pavilions, plus tons of space for tents and campers. There is no electricity or running water, but the serenity of the place more than makes up for the slight lack of amenities. Perfectly wonderful biffies are available, and they will be cobweb-free and equipped with new air fresheners and glow sticks. And you can't beat the price! Even with more wood than we can burn, it's about $5/head to stay there. I'll be looking for many volunteers to help with events, cooking, and site maintenance, but for now, just please mark your calendars for the first weekend in August. Thanks,
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Hey folk, any suggestions for a friend of mine?
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Subject: Re: Beer advice!
From: "Dan Helvick"
Date: Tue, April 1, 2014 6:58 pm
To: "mark(a)glewwe-castle.com" <mark(a)glewwe-castle.com>
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It looks like this right now.
On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 8:53 PM, Dan Helvick wrote:
> Mark,
>
> I'm hoping for some beer advice. I've had my bourbon old ale sitting in
> secondary for about 6 months now. I've got a thick head of what's either
> krausen or a pellicle on top. Tips on getting rid of it? I'm tempted to
> use campden to kill everything and then some gelatin finings to drag it to
> the bottom, but should I try to rack it off again first as a first-level
> filter?
>
> I've also never pitched yeast at bottling before, but I was considering it
> this time because it's been sitting a long time - and also if I use campden
> it's going to take out the yeast. Any advice on what/how much yeast to
> pitch at bottling?
>
> --
> Dan Helvick
>
Have you figured out what you are bringing for the MHBA’s 5th Annual Home Brew Fest at the Midwest Supplies?This informal event is a great opportunity to share your beer, mead, or cider with your fellow members. There will be prizes for People’s Choice Beer and People’s Choice Mead/Cider. You can bring bottles, growlers, or kegs – any amount, but try to bring enough so you can share. Last year, we have over 50 different home brews to taste!Please try to remember your tasting glass. Friend and family are welcome.To help this event run smoothly, I assign each entry a number and print out labels with the styles beforehand. Therefore, please contact me at(crankycat(a)gmail.com) before the meeting to let me know what home brew you plan to bring, so we don’t have to do too much writing at the event. Also, let me know if you’re going to want a spot on one of the jockey boxes.http://www.mnbrewers.com/.../april-meeting-home-brew-fest/
