This is EXTREMELY last minute, but Dan Murphy (from Inbound) asked for my help. They have around 50 entries that need to be judged. We have the Hopkins VFW (100 Shady Oak Rd) and they will be bringing in sandwiches for lunch (and I assume beer). This is a BJCP event, so points will be given.
If you can help, please respond by emailing me. I completely understand if you can only help out for a short time. Just let me know what times. If you can help on another day next week, let me know which day/s. Thanks a ton!
P.S. This will be divided into about 9-10 style categories of 4-8 beers each, since they have medals already.
Gera Exire LaTour
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Judging help needed at the Red River Valley Fair.
- Al
From: Emily Grunewald [mailto:Emily@redrivervalleyfair.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 4:31 PM
Subject: Home Brew Judges Needed
Importance: High
Hello,
The Red River Valley Fair is still looking for Home Brew judges for
Thursday, June 23rd, at 6PM. We will have a door prize for each judge who
participates, along with food.
Please contact Emily Grunewald, 701.282.2200, Emily(a)redrivervalleyfair.com
<mailto:Emily@redrivervalleyfair.com> for more information.
We are also looking for a Superintendent for this department. Services
would only be needed before Fair to organize the judging and preparing the
display at Fair time. Superintendent do get paid for their service! If
interested, please contact Emily Grunewald, 701.282.2200,
Emily(a)redrivervalleyfair.com for more information.
Thank you so much,
Emily
UPCOMING BIG IRON DEADLINE(S):
. MAY 1st - Certificate of Liability Due, Product List due & Final Payments
Due
Lift Bridge has a few
open entries left for their 2016 Home Brew contest. One lucky brewer will have his/her entry selected to be brewed at Lift
Bridge and entered into GABF PRO-AM! You need to sign up on the website: http://thebeerdabblercontest.info/lift-bridge-secret-contest
and bring your labeled bottles to Lift Bridge by end of the business day on
Wednesday, June 15th. Judging will be on June 18th. Due to the time restraints and brewery restrictions, no
wood/barrel-aged, Imperials, or Barleywines. No use of Brettanomyces,
Pediococcus, or Lactobacillus. Any eclectic ingredient must be commercially
available and reasonably priced. Limited to two entries per entrant with a
total of 50 entries for the contest total. There is no entry fee. Contact Gera Exire
LaTour at crankycat(a)gmail.com if you
have any additional questions.
To all MHBA'ers -
This campout is a BLAST! Set your calendars, and RSVP to Terry Sarne so she
knows that you're coming.
- Al
From: T SARNE [mailto:tsarne@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 5:45 PM
To: Tom Roan <tjroan(a)yahoo.com>; Al Boyce <alboyce(a)comcast.net>; Jake rodel
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Subject: All Club Campout August 5-7 2016
Please cascade and announce to your club and any others who may want to
know:
Yes folks, it's that time of year again. The all club camp out is only a
couple of months away, start planning now.
Friday through Sunday August 5-7
El Rancho Manana
27302 Ranch Road
Richmond, MN 56368
(Near Cold Springs, not far from St. Cloud)
Keep reading for more campout details: Please let me know ahead of time of
you're planning on coming. This will help us plan, especially for Saturday
dinner. E-Mail tsarne(a)msn.com <mailto:tsarne@msn.com> to indicate your
plan to attend, at least a week in advance would be appreciated.
Camp Details:
* El Rancho Manana is a multi use site. For the campout we have a
large group space, primitive, portable toilets, community water spigot, no
electricity,
* If you want more luxury, they do have more developed sites, call the
campground to find out more information and rates on those.
* El Rancho has a variety of other perks including a beach, shower
house, water bike rentals, horseback riding etc., all on site, only a short
walk or car ride from our group site.
* Our location is an open space, not a lot of shade, if you have a
portable canopy, you may want to bring it.
Cost and Registration Information:
* Cost is $25 per adult for the two nights. If you wish to extend
your stay before or after, you can do that at a cost of $10 per adult for
the extra night.
* Please call El Rancho for reservations at 320.597.2740 and state you
are with the Minnesota Homebrewers Camp-Out. The sooner the better.
* There will also be a minimal charge for those participating in
Saturday's dinner. Final costs will be determined on site, and will be
somewhere between $5 and $10 per adult, no charge for children.
What to Expect
* If you've been to the campout, you know it's primarily a time to
kick back and enjoy good beer and fun beer drinkers.
* Feel free to participate as you wish
* Bring beer to share. Club jockey boxes will be available so kegs are
welcome and encouraged
* The campfires are always accompanied by the passing around of great
beers for all to sample. Start thinking now about what delectable delights
you'll bring in your cooler.
* The host clubs cook dinner Saturday evening, for all other meals,
you'll want to make sure you bring food for yourself and/or family
* Of course, bring your own camping gear and chairs
* Well behaved dogs welcome
Special Events:
Over the years some traditions have developed and some new ones are added:
* Master of Malt: This fun competition between clubs has been held at
the campout since 1992 (yes this will be year 25). 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)!
* Sour Hour: A tart happy hour. Sometime in the lull between the
Master of Malt competition and dinner we will get together and break out
some sour beers. It is a very casual thing. Bring and share if you like
sours.
* Bloody Mary Mornings (okay, maybe early afternoon for later risers):
Some of us like to start the day with a good Bloody Mary (remember the old
saying, "you can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning.") This
is another low key event, if you would like to begin your day this way,
bring your own mix and vodka to begin, but also bring one Bloody Mary
Builder to share with the group (pickles, beef sticks, cheese, celery, the
list is endless). Let's see how creative we can get.
* Saturday Dinner: Saturday's dinner will be prepared and hosted by
the Cloudy Town Brewers and Northern Alestars. This years dinner will be
pulled pork with salad and desserts to accompany. So we can plan for dinner
pleased indicate your participation by e-mailing <mailto:tsarne@msn.com>
tsarne(a)msn.com
If any of this sounds like fun, you'll want to join us at the campout! See
you there.
Cheers!
There are only two tickets left for the Monday, June 13th Saints game. We've disabled the online purchasing option, so you have to e-mail me to find out if you can go. I MIGHT be able to get more tickets near where the original fifty are located, but no promises. John
From: Alissa Edgren [mailto:aedgren@gdbpitch.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 12:01 PM
Subject: Summit Releases 30th Anniversary Keller Pils
CONTACT:
Carey Matthews
Summit Brewing Company
(651) 265-7821
cmatthews(a)summitbrewing.com <mailto:cmatthews@summitbrewing.com>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Summit Releases 30th Anniversary Keller Pils
The second in a series of four anniversary brews
ST. PAUL, Minn. (May 18, 2016) – Summit Brewing Company
<http://www.summitbrewing.com/> today announces the release of 30th
Anniversary Keller Pils. The second beer in a series of four anniversary
brews will be available on draught and in six-packs and 12-packs of 12-ounce
cans the week of May 16.
The 30th Anniversary Series seeks to showcase the unique qualities and
attributes that have helped drive Summit forward over the last three
decades. A belief in tradition and progress, innovation and heritage, and
above all, an uncompromising approach to quality and consistency have been
integral in SummitÂ’s approach to brewing great beer. Along the way, great
partnerships have developed into great friendships, with suppliers,
distributors, retailers and customers.
SummitÂ’s 30th Anniversary Keller Pils seeks to highlight the unique flavor
characteristics associated with a classic German pilsner malt, while
recognizing the contributions to craft brewing and support for Summit from a
celebrated German craft maltster. Combining that classic pilsner malt with
traditional and modern German hop varieties in SummitÂ’s copper brewhouse has
allowed its brewers to produce a superb German-style pilsner, served
unfiltered to allow for more flavor and character in the final glass.
The Weyermann Specialty Malting Company, located in Bamberg, Germany, has
been supplying Summit with specialty malts for many years. Weyermann has
made a concerted effort to safeguard the future of the Barke variety, one of
the most unique malting barley varieties and perfect for artisanal craft
beers. Although superseded by more modern, higher-yielding cultivars, Barke
contributes malty-sweet and honey undertones, and is particularly sought
after as a base for classical pilsners.
Summit has combined the flavor elements of Barke malt with the Tettnang hop,
a slightly spicy and traditional noble hop variety, supplied to Summit from
Minnesota-based Brewers Supply Group. A final addition of the recently
developed Hallertau Melon hop variety, supplied from Germany by S.S.
Steiner, provides a hint of gentle citrus in the final beer.
Wyeast Laboratories, based in Oregon, sourced a traditional private
collection Munich lager yeast strain, the final element required to create a
classical German pils. Two weeks of cool fermentation followed by six weeks
of cold maturation help provide outstanding drinkability and complexity.
“For our anniversary year, we wanted to focus on the three C's of quality:
consistency, creativity and community,” said head brewer Damian McConn. “By
working closely with our malt, hop and yeast suppliers, weÂ’re able to
produce four special beers that exemplify this motto.”
To download photos of Keller Pils, please click here
<https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wht3sxu9isk69z7/AADhJoFWsnlKxWJGrbie_wHca?dl=0>
.
Join Summit for events to kick off the Keller Pils release:
* The Happy Gnome – 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 18; happy hour featuring
the Brewers Association Top 50 Craft Breweries
* The Bulldog (Uptown) – 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Thursday, May 19; release
party with $3 Summits, 7 p.m. toast with head brewer Damian McConn for
American Craft Beer Week
* Keegan’s Irish Pub – 4 p.m., Friday, May 20; meet head brewer Damian
McConn
* Hops for Cops at Boom Island – 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, May 22;
fundraiser for Minneapolis Mounted Police in collaboration with RuthÂ’s Chris
* Elwoods – 5 p.m., Thursday, May 26
* Hop 21 – 7 p.m., Thursday, June 2; ping pong tournament featuring $5
Summit pints
* Mission American Kitchen & Bar – 4 p.m., Thursday, June 16
* Summit Beer Hall – 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Fridays,
12 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays
* Thursday, May 19: Color + Craft
* Friday, May 20: Cantus Vocal Ensemble Spotlight
* Thursday, May 26: Beer Tie: An Evening of Beer and Fly Tying
* Friday, May 27: Trivia Night with Trivia Mafia
Keller Pils Information
Malts: 100% Barke Pilsner heritage malt sourced from Weyermann Specialty
Malts
Hops: A blend of traditional (Tettnang) and modern (Hallertau Melon) German
varieties
ABV: 5.1%
IBU: 38
Color: Pale straw
Yeast: German lager
Original Gravity: 12° Plato
Pairing Suggestions: Smoked salmon, scallops, oysters, weisswurst, Thai
curry, German potato salad and classic Caesar salad
Available on draught and in six-packs and 12-packs of 12-ounce cans.
For more information about the Keller Pils and kick-off events, please visit
our website at http://www.summitbrewing.com/.
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. SummitÂ’s
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 14
varieties of premium craft beer, including seven year-round, four seasonal
beers, and the limited release Unchained Series and 30th Anniversary 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/> .
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My good friend Aleah from the Minnesota History Center wants to give away a couple pairs of tickets for an cool event on Saturday. Email her if you are interested and let her know that you are with MHBA: aleah.vinick(a)mnhs.org
-Gera
Date: Mon, 16 May 2016 15:00:06 -0500
Subject: Free Tix- St. Paul Historic Beer & Brewing Tour
From: aleah.vinick(a)mnhs.org
To: gera_latour(a)hotmail.com
Hi Gera,
We have a great tour coming up this Saturday, it's a tour about the city of St. Paul's Beer & Brewing History, developed with original research by Doug Hoverson.
The St. Paul Brewing History Bus Tour is a 3 hour tour by bus that explores beer's past and present in the Capitol city with stops, tours and sampling at Flat Earth, Great Waters and Summit. It starts and ends at Summit Brewing, 910 Montreal Circle, St. Paul.
I would love to give away a couple of pairs of tix for this Saturday, May 21's tour from 1-4 PM, if anyone in the MHBA is interested. They can claim them by emailing me at aleah.vinick(a)mnhs.org, by or before Friday 5-20 at noon. First come, first served.
Thanks for passing this along! -Aleah
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Aleah Vinick
Young Adult Audience Specialist
Minnesota Historical Society
651-259-3417
