mba July 2014

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by John Longballa

MHBA--If you would like your beer to represent the club at the camp-out this weekend, then just arrange to get it to Gera, Al, Nick T., Jim L., Jim S., Chris H., Bob N., Greg V., or me by Friday. We'll taste it Saturday morning to see if it should represent the club later Saturday. Please see the note from Tom (from PHC--they took the MOM last year) below. We would need at least two 12-oz. bottles worth. Also, if you're planning on attending, and haven't yet followed the instructions on the website and TOLD me that you're coming, then please do so. I'm in charge of Saturday's meal, so I have to know who all is coming. Thanks, John Please note: forwarded message attached From: Tom Roan <tjroan(a)yahoo.com> To: John Longballa <jlongballa(a)netzero.com> Subject: Master of Malt call for entries Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 22:54:33 -0700 Hi All, The Minnesota All-Club Campout is this weekend and with it the annual MASTER OF MALT competition. Here is your official call for entries. This fun competition between clubs has been held at the campout since 1992 (yes this will be year 23). Each club can enter up to four brews: one for ALES, one for LAGERS, one for BELGIANS, and one for MEAD/CIDERS. There will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in all categories and best of all, you will be competing for the coveted title of Master of Malt! The win is recorded forever in history for your club AND you get to spend a full year with the prestigious Master of Malt trophy. It is kind of like the Stanley Cup (but not really)! Attached you will find it hanging out for casual brew day. Don't miss your opportunity! Cheers and good luck!

11 years, 4 months

Club Jockey Box: Gas Manifold missing!

by Al Boyce

Club Jockey Box Users: Does anyone who has used it in the past few months still have the gas manifold and the small co2 canister that goes with it? If you do - I NEED it tomorrow (Saturday) night. Let me know! - Al

11 years, 4 months

Re: [mba] Schooner Homebrew Championship 8/30 and 9/5-6

by Al Boyce

Judging in Racine? - Al From: kevinflynn(a)tds.net [mailto:kevinflynn@tds.net] On Behalf Of kevinflynn tds.net Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 11:38 AM To: Kevin Flynn Subject: Schooner Homebrew Championship Minnesota JUDGES, SAVE THE DATES: August 30th and September 5th and 6th. The Schooner Homebrew Championship is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. LOCATION: Racine, Wisconsin Registration site: www.theschooner.org <http://www.theschooner.org/> Schooner is an AHA/BJCP sanctioned event and a leg of the Midwest Homebrewer of the Year. We expect approximately 600 entries and will be in need of qualified beer judges and stewards to make this event successful. We know how important it is to have qualified judges, which is why we are offering all judges (who judges 3 sessions or more) a free ticket to the Great Lakes Brewfest, September 13th. ( <http://www.greatlakesbrewfest.com/> www.greatlakesbrewfest.com) BJCP Judges who judge 5 sessions or more will receive one additional ticket. In addition, for each session judged, you will receive an entry into our JUDGES ONLY RAFFLE: A Half Barrel Conical Fermenter from: http://www.ssbrewtech.com/products/half-barrel-chronical-fermenter For Stewards, we will be giving away a Blichmann floor burner, Donated by Hop to it Homebrew supply in Racine. Want more chances to win?.... Enter a Beer, Mead or Cider into our competition and get a chance to win a stainless steel 12.5 Gallon Conical Fermenter ( <http://spikebrewing.com/products/12-5-gallon-stainless-steel-conical-fermen…> spikebrewing.com/products/12-5-gallon-stainless-steel-conical-fermenter) a Blichmann Floor Burner, a SSbrewtech Brew Bucket Fermenter, a set of BeerBox’s: <http://www.brewingtools.com/> http://www.brewingtools.com/ and more…. We look forward to having you join us! Kevin Flynn, Organizer Patrick McHugh, Judge Director

11 years, 4 months

HELP NEEDED!! State Fair contest Bottle Sort - Sun, Aug 3 - 11am

by Al Boyce

It's that time again! The MINNESOTA STATE FAIR HOMEBREW COMPETITION needs your help to sort bottles on Sunday, Aug 3 at 11am, likely at Midwest Homebrew Supplies in St.Louis Park. (Confirmation to follow.) Definitely a case of "Many Hands Make Light Work!" and it's a great way to get to know some of the other home brewers in the community. If you can spare two or three hours, please RSVP to: Amanda Kutzke at pfbrewclub(a)gmail.com . Thanks! - Al

11 years, 4 months

Homebrewers All-Club Camp-Out

by John Longballa

The final details are at mnbrewers.com, but this week I need people to declare their intentions to attend, please and thank you. John

11 years, 4 months

BJCP BEER JUDGE WRITTEN PROFICIENCY EXAM offered - Sept 7, 2014 Minneapolis

by Al Boyce

Greetings! Please pass this email along to all BJCP members in your beer club! There will be an open regional Beer Judge Written Proficiency Examination for any current BJCP judges wishing to increase their rank from Certified or above to National or Master. The test consists of 20 T/F questions and 5 essay questions, and must be completed in 90 minutes. The cost is $25. The exam will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 7, 2014 at 9am. The prerequisites for taking the exam are: * At least Certified BJCP rank * If Certified, ..> you must have at least 10 judging points, and ..> you must have scored a minimum of 80% on either the BJCP Beer Judging Examination (tasting), or ..> you must have scored a minimum of 80% on the tasting portion of the BJCP Legacy Beer Examination * If National, or qualified for National under the legacy exam system, ..> you are qualified to retake the BJCP Written Proficiency Exam whenever you wish Further details of the BJCP Exam process can be found at: http://www.bjcp.org/docs/BJCP_Exam_Structure.pdf There are only 12 seats available for the exam, four are already spoken for. We need to have at least SIX examinees or we must cancel the exam, per BJCP Exam policies. If you meet these qualifications and wish to take the BJCP Written Proficiency Exam, please send a non-refundable check for $25, made out to me, to: Al Boyce 3208 Edgewood Ave S St.Louis Park, MN 55426 USA First come, first served. Upon filling the exam, I will return all checks that arrive after that - so please include your return address. I will send exam details to the 12 people chosen to sit the exam. Al Boyce, BJCP North Regional Rep

11 years, 4 months

FW: Register for "Nectar of the Gods: Making Mead" at the Arboretum

by Michael Behrendt

The Arboretum will be hosting a Mead Event with Steve Piatz as the guest speaker on Saturday, September 13th. Along with the talk about mead and a tasting of commercial and homemade meads, there is an option to make a 1 gallon batch during the event to finish at home. Steve’s new book will also be available for purchase and signing. Use the link below to register or let me know if you have any questions. Cheers! //Mike Behrendt <http://6617.thankyou4caring.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mnarbonl…> adult education header with grapes <http://6617.thankyou4caring.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mnarbonl…> Honey mead bottle and honey with dipperNectar of the Gods: Making Mead Steve Piatz, author of "The Complete Guide to Making Mead" (Voyageur Press) Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. - Noon This nectar of the gods we know as mead holds an honored place in history, literature, art, and...your table. Learn how the simple ingredients of honey, water, and yeast are used to create mead. Watch mead makers go through the steps of making mead and hear about the difference the type of honey, water, and time make in the final result. Explore your options of ingredients, equipment, and process that goes into the craft. Then taste and compare a number of meads. And for those ready to join in the mead-making trend, you may choose to make the beginnings of your first batch and head home armed with the materials and knowledge to bottle your mead and finish it at home. Book available for sale and signing. Limit 30, Learning Center Making Mead book by Steve Piatz <https://6617.thankyou4caring.org/image/education/adult/cooking/MakingMead.j…> Learn and Taste option: $39 member/$52 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and tastes Learn and Make option: $79 member/$99 non-member, includes Arboretum admission, tastes, and mead making instruction and supply kit Questions? Call 612-301-1210. <http://6617.thankyou4caring.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mnarbonl…> Register Online Now <http://6617.thankyou4caring.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook…> Facebook icon <http://6617.thankyou4caring.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2ftwitter.com%…> Twitter icon <http://6617.thankyou4caring.org/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.…> YouTube icon University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN 55318 Phone: 952.301.1210 | Email: ArbEdu(a)umn.edu <mailto:celebarb@umn.edu> _____ Privacy Policy <http://6617.thankyou4caring.org/page.aspx?pid=294&srctid=1&erid=1389065&tri…> | <http://6617.thankyou4caring.org/page.aspx?pid=293&srctid=1&erid=1389065&tri…> Email Preferences © 2014 University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

11 years, 4 months

All-Club Camp-Out

by John Longballa

Most of this is shamelessly lifted directly from Terry Sarne's message from last year . . .Could someone please forward this to SPHBC? Come one, Come All To the All-Club Camp-Out! Details Friday August 1st-Sunday August 3rd (Arrive anytime after 1 p.m. Friday--a few folks are staying Sunday evening as well). Camp Nushka (just east of Cass Lake, MN in the beautiful Chippewa Forest, on the shores of Cass Lake). Many spaces available for tents, some camper sites as well. Bring your own camping gear and food for the weekend (Saturday night meal provided), plus beer to share (kegs okay, we'll have jockey boxes available). A chair for around the fire is a great idea. Cost is roughly $35 per adult (kids are free), depending on how many attend (cash or checks accepted; make payable to MHBA). This is a rustic site with no running water or electricity (drinking water will be available), so plan accordingly. What the camp might lack in modern amenities, it more than makes up for in beauty and charm. Families and well-behaved pets are welcome. Acoustic instruments are welcome; amplified music and firearms/fireworks are not. More wood than should be burned is included in the cost. There are two large pavilions in case of the 'r' word. Events: All-Club homebrew competition Saturday afternoon (bring representation for your club in the categories of Lagers, Ales, Belgians, Meads). See if your club can take the coveted trophy keg away from PHC/Tom and Nancy. Saturday dinner cooked by MHBA: grilled salmon. Fire Jenga (to those who are regulars to this event, no explanation needed, to new comers, you won't want to miss this) Bring Bocce ball or any other yard games you have A large pontoon will be available Saturday and Sunday for lake cruising, right from the sandy shore of the campground. There are many paved bicycle trails in the area. Let's ride! The lake is shallow and sandy at the site; perfect for swimming and/or inflatable lounge-chairing. So we can make sure we have enough food, please e-mail your plan to attend to jlongballa(a)netzero.net by July 27. You can send questions to the same e-mail address. Directions: On Hwy 2, about 5 miles east of the town of Cass Lake, look for SR10, then turn North and go 4.2 miles. Turn West on Cass Bluff Loop Road (2360), then go 1.2 miles. Look for the sign (on the left) that says Camp Nushka (if the road starts veering to the right, you've gone too far). John

11 years, 4 months

July MHBA Meeting 7/19

by Gera Exire La Tour

The next MHBA meeting is on July 19th from noon to 3 pm at Mighty Axe Hops. 16501 Buchannan Street NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304. They wanted to make sure we came to visit before the hops are harvested in the fall. Mighty Axe is a 1/4 acre (and growing) hop yard and MN hops hub with a story. Over a century ago Eric’s Great Grandfather tilled the land at the Sannerud farm with the values of hard work, collaboration and respect for the land. Nearly a hundred years later Eric wanted to do the same. Joined by his two good friends, Ben and Brian, and spurred by their love of Minnesota craft beer, they started to cultivate high quality, uniquely flavored, and environmentally sustainable hops; thus Mighty Axe Hops was born. http://www.mightyaxehops.com/ You are encouraged to bring home brews and chair/blankets. -Gera

11 years, 4 months

FW: Eau De Vie Release Party at White Winter

by Al Boyce

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