mba September 2015

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FW: Summit Brewing Announces Unchained Series 20: Sticke Alt

by Al Boyce

Sticke Alt, coming soon from Summit! - Al From: Brendan Kearin [mailto:bkearin@gdbpitch.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 9:59 AM To: alboyce(a)comcast.net Subject: Summit Brewing Announces Unchained Series 20: Sticke Alt Al, Summit Brewing announces the 20th release from their Unchained Series, the Sticke Alt. Below you will find a press release about Sticke Alt and details on tasting events. Please let me know if you would like to talk with Summit Brewing about the Unchained Series. We have also attached the full release as a PDF and an image of Sticke Alt bottle. Thanks you, Brendan Summit Releases Unchained Series 20: Sticke Alt A Düsseldorf Style Ale from Brewer Mike Lundell ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 30, 2015) Summit Brewing Company <http://www.summitbrewing.com> today announces the release of Sticke Alt: Düsselfdorf Style Ale. The 20th beer in the limited release Unchained Series will be available on draught and in 12oz bottle 6-packs the second week of October. Sticke Alt, a maltier and hoppier version of a traditional Altbier, is commonly offered in secret in Düsselfdorf, Germany each year and passed around by word of mouth to the brewers loyal patrons. A mysterious concoction of hops and malts, it is never brewed the same way twice. Brewer Mike Lundells Sticke Alt has a light hoppy nose, a solid malt backbone, and a slightly sweet, but crisp and mellow finish. Although inspired by Summits much-loved Altbier of years ago, this Sticke Alt is decidedly different. Utilizing German hops, Czech and German malts, and an authentic Alt yeast strain, this ale is a stronger and darker brew than a traditional Altbier. The beer ferments at a cooler temperature than an English Ale and for an extended period of time, producing a malty beer with a clean finish. Ive become known for my hoppier Unchained beers, like India Rye Ale and Another IPA, but this time I wanted to change things up and explore my maltier side, said Brewer Mike Lundell. Join Summit and Brewer Mike for events to kick off Sticke Alts release: Summit Beer Hall Altoberfest <http://www.summitbrewing.com/happenings/altoberfest-summit-beer-hall-10-17- 15?pg=2%20)> Saturday, October 17 (2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.) The Beer Hall opens early for harvest fun and games for the whole family, featuring Popped Corn snacks. (5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.) Altoberfest continues with Brass Barn Polka Band, Black Forest Inn food, Unchained glass free with Sticke Alt purchase (one per guest), lederhosen & dirndl costume contest, and Kubb league (4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.). Meet Brewer Mike: · <http://www.themuddypig.com> The Muddy Pig, Wednesday, October 14 (5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.) · <http://edenavenuegrill.com/> Eden Ave Grill, Thursday, October 22 (6:00 p.m.) for a beer dinner featuring Unchained 20 Sticke Alt Information: Malts: Pilsener, Vienna, Light Munich, Dark Munich, Caramel, Black Hops: Hallertau, Mittelfruh ABV: 6.3% IBUs: 55 Color: Reddish Brown (24 degrees Lovibond) Yeast: German Ale Pairing Suggestions: Hearty German fare: pickled herring on rye bread, pig's knuckle with potato salad, rolls with aged cheese and blood sausage, bratwurst and sauerkraut Available on draught and in 12oz 6-bottle packs Digital images of the Unchained Series are available upon request. For more information about the Unchained Series and kick-off events, please visit our website http://www.summitbrewing.com/brews/sticke-alt. About the Unchained Series The Unchained Series, which saw its first batch in 2009, allows each of Summits individual brewers to showcase their creativity by allowing them to break free from the norm and create their own beer. Were fortunate to have nine phenomenal brewers at Summit, said Mark Stutrud, founder and president of Summit Brewing Company. The Unchained Series is a way for our brewers to showcase their artistry. There are no budgetary restraints, no outside influences from a sales team, and the brewers are free to collect ingredients from anywhere in the world. As long as its legal, they have complete autonomy. 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. Summits beers are currently available in 14 states including Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Arkansas and Wisconsin. Summit now produces 15 varieties of premium craft beer, including seven year-round, five 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. For everything Summit Brewing, visit summitbrewing.com <http://www.summitbrewing.com> . ### <http://pitch.gdbagency.com/> Brendan Kearin | gdb pitch Account Executive <mailto:bkearin@gdbpitch.com> bkearin(a)gdbpitch.com | o. 612-547-5017 | m. 612-598-7667 | <http://pitch.gdbagency.com/> pitch.gdbagency.com

10 years, 2 months

Where the Wild Beers Are - This Saturday at Republic 7 Corners

by James＠brewingnews.com

Time to sign up for the WtWBA. This Saturday at Republic 7 Corners. Weather looks to be great, 60s with a light breeze. 20 bucks and a sour beer is a great deal. Check in starts at 9:30. Friday's pre-event is free - just pay for your pint. LRT and bike transportation are your best bets. WHERE THE WILD BEERS ARE Minneapolis - Oct 3rd at Republic Date/Time: Saturday, October 03, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM Price: $20.00 per person online Location: Republic - 7 Corners 221 Cedar Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55455 Price includes admission and Where The Wild Beers Are 7oz tasting glass. You must bring commercially made sour, wild or farmhouse beer to participate. Event day check-in will begin at 9:30am, come have brunch at Republic and avoid lines! More event details are available on WTWBA.com. -- James Ellingson cell 651 645 0753 Great Lakes Brewing News, 5219 Elliot Ave, Mpls, MN 55417 James(a)BrewingNews.com BeerGovernor(a)gmail.com

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Re: [mba] Announcing Hoppy Halloween 18 - Witch's Brew!

by Al Boyce

A Great contest to enter, even more fun to judge or steward! - Al From: Tom Roan [mailto:hoppyhalloween=gmail.com@mail68.atl11.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of Tom Roan Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 10:45 PM To: Al <alboyce(a)comcast.net> Subject: Announcing Hoppy Halloween 18 - Witch's Brew! <http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=4b9b1812434ef0a50b7bd3975&id=51f2f84b8…> View this email in your browser <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/4b9b1812434ef0a50b7bd3975/images/f9cfa8ff-767…> Announcing Hoppy Halloween 18 – Witch’s Brew! Greetings my witches, warlocks, and the rest of you goolish and garish mashers of the night, the season is upon us. The cool winds are up and the moon is bright. Yes, it’s time to converge on Hoppy Halloween. Details: Location – Fargo North Dakota Entries accepted – Oct 1 to Oct 23rd (Limit 600) Awards Banquet – Oct 31st Fine Details – <http://hoppyhalloween.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4b9b1812434ef0a50b…> <http://hoppyhalloween.us11.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4b9b1812434ef0a50…> http://www.hoppyhalloween.com/ For the truly wicked there will be awesome prizes, fantastic feedback, and of course medals hung from those amazing one of a kind handmade lanyards. As a special treat to those who can conjure with the likes of Momba, all 1st place medals will be adorned with Witches! Also special awards will be presented for Best of Show - Beer, Best of Show - Mead / Cider, Great Pumpkin and winners of the Fresh Killed Hops and the Hoppy Halloween Theme Beer categories. As classically stated by one of my favorite witches, “Why, my little party's just beginning!” Keep tuned in to <http://hoppyhalloween.us11.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4b9b1812434ef0a50…> http://www.hoppyhalloween.com/ and join our facebook group for the latest info and don’t forget to enter! Cheers, Tom hoppy(a)hoppyhalloween.com <mailto:hoppy@hoppyhalloween.com> MN ENTRY PICK UP NOTE: We will be picking up entries at both Twin Cities Northern Brewer stores and Midwest Homebrew Supplies. Drop off by October 16th for a free ride to Fargo. <http://hoppyhalloween.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4b9b1812434ef0a50b…> <http://hoppyhalloween.us11.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4b9b1812434ef0a50…> Note: As a past participant in Hoppy Halloween you are receiving this once a year announcement with information about this years competition. This is all this list is used for. If you no longer want to receive this please unsubscribe or email us and we will get you off the list. Cheers! This email was sent to alboyce(a)comcast.net <mailto:alboyce@comcast.net> <http://hoppyhalloween.us11.list-manage.com/about?u=4b9b1812434ef0a50b7bd397…> why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list <http://hoppyhalloween.us11.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=4b9b1812434ef0a50b…> update subscription preferences <http://hoppyhalloween.us11.list-manage.com/profile?u=4b9b1812434ef0a50b7bd3…> Hoppy Halloween · 1606 Broadway · Fargo, ND 58102 · USA <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…> <http://hoppyhalloween.us11.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=4b9b1812434ef0a…>

10 years, 2 months

FW: Juice Buckets for wine making

by Al Boyce

MhBA members- Would you like 6 gallons of high-quality California grape juice for your brewing pleasure? Duane Van Hoever is ordering a truckload from California. (See attached list.) ORDER DEADLINE: Sept 24, 11pm PICK UP DATE: Oct 3, 9am-Noon Please do not order if you can’t make the pickup time! Please on all orders give Duane your full name and your cell phone number. Please email orders only please! The warehouse address for the juice pickup is: Kunkel Company Inc. 7464 Washington Ave. S Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 (The loading dock behind) Sincerely, Duane Van Hoever dvanhoever(a)yahoo.com <mailto:dvanhoever@yahoo.com> 651 373 5302 PS – I will be out of town, returning Oct 4. Can anyone pick up a bucket for me, and I’ll pick it up on that date? Let me know by private email: alboyce(a)comcast.net <mailto:alboyce@comcast.net> From: duane van hoever [mailto:dvanhoever@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 11:47 AM Subject: Juice Buckets for wine making Please see attached pricing

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Re: [mba] BJCP Tasting Exam in St.Louis Park Sun, 9/20 - ONE SEAT!

by Al Boyce

Future Mead Judges - I have 5 open seats for the BJCP Mead Exam this Sunday, Sept 20 at 11:15am in St.Louis Park. Let me know if you're interested in taking it. - Al

10 years, 2 months

BJCP Tasting Exam in St.Louis Park Sun, 9/20 - ONE SEAT!

by Al Boyce

Hey all - I've had one drop for the BJCP Tasting Exam this Sunday, Sept 20 at 9am in St.Louis Park. Let me know if you're interested in taking/retaking. - Al

10 years, 2 months

BJCP Exam Prep classes

by Gera Exire La Tour

I still have seats available for the next BJCP Exam Prep class that starts on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 6:30 pm. We will be using the new 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines: www.bjcp.org. The classes will be every Thursday at my house in North Minneapolis from 6:30 pm and going until 10:30 pm (or later) for 13 weeks. We will be covering the material that is in the BJCP exams, including: the various styles of beer, how to fill out judging sheets, brewing ingredients, brewing techniques, brewing history, etc. A large portion of this class involves sampling various beers, so a designated driver to pick you up after class is recommended. This class requires a lot of participation and each person in the class will be required to give a presentation on a selected topic. You will also be required to bring selected beers to certain classes. For most people this runs about $150+ during the class. The focus of this class is to prepare people for the Beer Judging Certification Program online & tasting exams (scheduled for December 27, 2015) and to teach them how to become beer judges. Although other topics are covered, this is really the purpose for the class. If you feel that you are going to miss more than 3 classes or you are not interested in taking the BJCP exam (or in judging beers), this is not the class for you. There are only 12 seats available for any BJCP exam. First priority is given to people who are taking this class, so it is very important that you are not taking a seat if you do not want to take the exam.You need to be a current member of the Minnesota Home Brewers Association to take this class. (You can sign up at mnbrewers.com.)If more people are interested in the class than seats available, priority will be given to those who signed up first and who have helped out at previous contests. Please include answers to the following questions when you mail your check:· Name, email, and phone number· How long have you been a member of the Minnesota Homebrewers Association?· How long have you been a homebrewer? Approximately how many batches?· Are you familiar with all-grain brewing?· Have you sent your beers to any homebrew contests? If so, which ones?· Have you participated in any homebrew contests? If so, which ones and how? If you are still interested and would like a spot in the class, you will need to send a non-refundable check made out Gera Exire LaTour for $140 to my address below. (This includes your $40 BJCP tasting exam fee and the fee for the class.) Please email me if you plan to attend and I need to receive your check by ASAP to reserve your spot. This is first come, first served.Please email me with any questions. Also, if you are not interested in the class at this time, let me know if you want to be on the list for next session.Gera Exire LaTour 3757 Dupont Avenue N.Minneapolis, MN 55412gera_latour(a)hotmail.com

10 years, 2 months

FW: The Schooner 2015 Home Brew Competition

by Al Boyce

Want to judge in Racine? - Al From: Daniel Smith [mailto:drsheep422@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2015 9:10 AM To: Daniel Smith <drsheep(a)charter.net> Subject: Fwd: The Schooner 2015 Home Brew Competition Call for All Judges, The 11th year of The Schooner home brew competition is nearly here. Judging dates are September 11th and 12th at Mike and Angelos in Racine, with meals provided both days. We are looking for your help in making this another great year with small flights and a good time for everyone. If you can judge or steward please register at www.theschooner.org <http://www.theschooner.org> . 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 19th. (www.greatlakesbrewfest.com <http://www.greatlakesbrewfest.com> ). BJCP Judges who judge 5 sessions or more will receive one additional ticket. Thank you, Daniel Smith 608-346-5236 <tel:608-346-5236> The Schooner Homebrew Championship Schooner is an AHA/BJCP sanctioned event and a leg of the Midwest Homebrewer of the Year. Judging Sessions: Friday, September 11th: 3:00 / 5:45 / 8:00pm and Saturday, Sept. 12th: 9:30am / 12:30pm / 2:45pm LOCATION: Mike and Angelo’s Restaurant: 6214 Washington avenue, Racine Wisconsin.

10 years, 3 months

Ball Park Cafe

by John Longballa

As some of you know, my British Bitter won Best of Show (out of 693 entries) at the 2014 MN State Fair homebrew contest. As a result, Kristen England at Bent Brewstillery agreed to make a version of it (based on my recipe) for this year's Fair. I was at Bent in early August, helping a tiny bit with the beer, which is called Fest Hops, and Fest Hops is on sale at the Ball Park Cafe at the State Fair this year. The beer will also be on tap at Bent and perhaps a few MN bars. Ball Park Cafe will also have Chris Smith's German Hefe, which was produced with Chris at Lucid, as part of Chris's victory in the BFD contest. John Personal. Professional. LONGBALLA INSURANCE John Longballa--Agent Home, Auto, Life, Health, and Business Insurance A second generation of insurance answers, insurance solutions 651. 756. 8080 fax: 651. 528. 6705http://longballa.com/

10 years, 3 months

OT: Music party - MICK & MACK! 9/12 - Al's house

by Al Boyce

Off-topic. sort of. If you want to keep the party going after the Summit Backyard Bash on Sept 12, consider coming to our backyard Blues party with MICK Sterling and Annie MACK starting at 6:30pm. Mick Sterling has been lead singer of the Stud Brothers, Memphis and the Meantimes, and most recently of The Irresistibles. Annie Mack has been the hit of the Duluth Blues Festival for the last two years running. Homebrew will be flowing! If you're interested, drop me an email and I'll send you an invite with all the details. Al

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