The Real Ale Festival is in need of beer engines.
If you have one that is in good working order and
not being used, please contact me. We'll make
arrangements to pick it up, etc. And, you'll be
entitled to a special Real Ale Fest Deal.
Zemo
Beer Engineer
Hand Pump Specialist
zemo(a)buyvictory.com
Hey Kids,
Sorry for the short notice on this......
Tuesday, Feb. 12 we are releasing our Valentine's Day Seasonal "Vanilla
Rose"
This is a red ale made with rose hips and "dry hopped" with vanilla beans,
and the vanilla really came through!
You know the rest....From 5-6:00pm you get that beer for just $.50 per pint.
Hope to see you
Mike
P.s. Rose hips are what is left of the rose after the petals fall off.
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You celebrated one beer when you could have had beers from 12 breweries?
I guess we only had:
Wild Rice Brown Ale
Baltic Porter
Wheat Wine
Imperial Stout
Winter Warmer
Red Ale
Winter Ale
Cask Scotch Ale
80 Schilling Scotch Ale
Pale Ale
Porter
Oatmeal Stout
Hefewezen
Belgian Black
Red ale with Rose Hips
Maibock
Dopplebock
Cranberry Milk Stout
Cask 90 Shilling Scotch Ale
Schwartzbier
Pale Ale
Barleywine
Strong Belgian Ale
Damn, I hope those brats were *really* good!
Thanks to everyone who went to Winterfest--and for those who didn't--I'm
sure you'll be hearing about it from those who did. 23 beers from 12
breweries, and some really great Jazz music. And all for $15!
On Sat, 9 Feb 2002 18:57:37 -0600 "Jim Herrick" <jim(a)bleedpurple.com>
writes:
> Bock Fest was a good time. No precip turned into very slight
> freezing rain
> which, to the applause of hundreds, turned into a nice snow.
>
> The bock was nice - a little hoppier than I remember. The brats
> were
> incredible. The crowd was average for numbers, and very pleasant.
> The band
> was nice and WE DRANK ALL THE BOCK! It ran out while we were still
> there!!!
> %<
>
> Nice bock-fest. Hope to see more of you next year!!! One of the
> GREAT
> Minnesota beer fests!
>
> Jim
>
>
David Berg
President, Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild
Head Brewer, Water Tower Brewing Company
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Barb and I will be the Winterfest on Sat.
We'll see everyone that bought their tickets and the brewers there!!
I'm looking for a place to move to again...ASAP
Anyone know of anything I can rent for $400. or less?
I'm looking for St. Paul or Eagan and on the bus line...
Cheers!,
Mike
On Tue, 5 Feb 2002 16:08:46 -0600 David H Berg <bergbrew(a)juno.com>
writes:
> I am pleased to announce that Winterfest 2002 is officially sold out.
>
> Hopefully everyone that wanted a ticket purchased it already. I
> look
> forward to seeing a lot of you on Saturday.
>
> Cheers!
>
> David Berg
> President, Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild
> Head Brewer, Water Tower Brewing Company
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Cheers!,
Mike "Swally" Swalinkavich, H# 651-487-2356
A clip of some local beer news from a weekly e-newsletter.
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> BEER BREAK: Your Two-Minute Beer Primer
> Vol. 2, No. 18 - Feb. 7, 2001
> A publication of RealBeer.com
> http://www.realbeer.com
>
>
> - Minnesota-based Artisinal Imports hopes to distribute a new beer from
> Belgium nationwide. Production Urthel -- a creation of wife and husband team
> Hildegard and Bas van Ostaden, owners of Brouwerij de Leyerth -- has doubled
> and redoubled in the 14 months since the beer brand was introduced. Currently
> two Urthel Ales are offered in the United States: Urthel Tonicum Finiboldhus
> Amber Ale and Urthel Hibernus Quentum Tripel Ale. Both are bottle conditioned
> and unfiltered, and also available on draft. Urthel Amber is moderately
> strong at 7.5% abv, with a cloudy, orangish appearance. It is fruity and
> slightly hoppy in the nose, and malty with just a hint of hop bitterness.
> Urthel Hibernus Quentum Tripel is a strong 9% abv, slightly cloudy
> burnished-golden in color with white, voluminous foam. It has a honey note in
> the nose, and a spicy, flowery aroma.
>
--
Steve Piatz piatz(a)cray.com
Cray Inc. 651-605-9049
1340 Mendota Heights Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Hey beer fans,
If you are looking for a reasonably priced night out on Valentine's Day
check out the menu Pete created especially for you. I've tried some of these
entrees, you will not be disapponted.
Spaces are filling fast, so call down now and make you're resevations today.
Sorry, 7:00 is already filled up
Mike
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Congrats to the new/old board ; ) !
I'm sure we'll be having another great year!
Cheers!,
Mike
On Tue, 05 Feb 2002 08:41:29 -0600 "Rick Oftel" <Rick.Oftel(a)toro.com>
writes:
Greetings from the office of the Vice President.
The election ballots were counted three times by a group of elderly
Czechoslovakian women. The hotly contended annual election included
serious politicking, ballot box stuffing, and even some free beer. Let
me tell you friends, this was a close election with excellent voter
turnout!!!
R E S U L T S
President, 3rd term - Mike Moranz
Vice President, 3rd term - Rick Oftel
Secretary - John Longballa
Treasurer - Lisa & Jeff Cotton
Newsletter Editor, 3rd term - Gloria Sheehan
Member at Large, 2nd year of term - Andrew Ruggles
Member at Large, 2nd term, webmaster - Jim Herrick
Member at Large - Al Boyce
New to the board will be secretary, treasurer, and a member at large.
Outgoing members are Neil Schlegel, Mark Manteufel, Jim Ellingson.
So there you have it. Take care
Rick Oftel
Cheers!,
Mike "Swally" Swalinkavich, H# 651-487-2356
This is a very long calendar, because there are a large number of
interesting events coming up. Read through it all and enjoy!
Roger Deschner Listmeister, Chicago Beer Society rogerd(a)uic.edu
================== "Civilization was CAUSED by beer." ==================
CHICAGO BEER SOCIETY HOMEBREWERS CALENDAR
February, 2002
For more information about EVERYTHING, including a CBS Membership Form,
see the CBS Web Page, at http://www.chibeer.org/ Join now and get
discounts on Real Ale Fest special events!
For more information about our host, check out http://www.gooseisland.com
February 2002 March 2002
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To submit events for this calendar, mailto:roger@chibeer.org.
OTHER GOOD CALENDARS:
http://www.creamcitysuds.comhttp://www.aob.orghttp://www.maproom.comhttp://www.wxrt.com/aroundtown/fests.html (covers summer only)
http://www.cityofchicago.org/SpecialEvents
+------------------------ FEATURED EVENTS -----------------------------+
| Feb 24-Mar 2: REAL ALE FESTIVAL WEEK. |
| Advance tix to all RAF events at http://www.realalefestival.com |
| |
| Sun Feb 24: REAL ALE DAY at the Map Room, all day, but come late to |
| mix with RAF volunteers as they have a pint after set-up work. |
| PUBLIC TRANSIT: Blue Line to Western/Milwaukee; 5 blocks east. |
| Wed Feb 27: REAL ALE FEAST, 6PM, $70/CBS members, $75/nonmembers. |
| Guest host Mark Dorber of the White Horse Pub in London, England. |
| Cooking & Hospitality Inst., 361 W Chestnut. PUBLIC TRANSIT: |
| Brown/Purple Line to Chicago Ave; 1 block west, 2 blocks north |
| Wed Feb 27: REAL ALE AT ROCK BOTTOM CHICAGO, 8PM. 1 W Grand @ State. |
| PUBLIC TRANSIT: Red Line to Grand Ave; walk upstairs. |
| Thu Feb 28: HOMEBREWED REAL ALE COMPETITION and FEST RECEPTION |
| 6-10PM, Goose Wrigleyville. $20/CBS members, $25/nonmembers |
| PUBLIC TRANSIT: Red Line to Addison; 2 blocks west, 1/2 blk south |
| Fri Mar 1: REAL ALE FESTIVAL 5:00-11:00PM $12.50/advance $15/door |
| Sat Mar 2: REAL ALE FESTIVAL 11:30AM-4:30PM and 6:30PM-11:00PM |
| |
| NOTE CHANGED DATES for Delilah's Barleywine Fest and the Peoria |
| International Beer Fest. |
+----------------------------------------------------------------------+
REGULAR CBS EVENTS:
Thu Feb 7, Mar 7: CBS THIRST FURSDAY, Goose Island Clybourn. Bring
homebrew! (NORTH/CLYBOURN stop on the CTA Red Line, or ARMITAGE stop on
the CTA Brown/Purple Lines.)
Wed Feb 20, Mar 20: CBS SOCIAL NIGHT, Map Room. $0.50 discount on pints
of one of the area's best selection of American and imported craft
beers. (WESTERN/MILWAUKEE stop on the CTA Blue Line; walk 5 blocks east)
OTHER AREA CLUB MEETINGS AND REPEATING EVENTS:
o Brewers of South Suburbia, First Friday,
http://www.megsinet.net/~bethke/boss/index.html
o Urban Knaves of Grain, Last Thursday, http://hbd.org/ukg
MAP ROOM BELGIAN MONDAYS. Belgian Mondays at Sundown at the Map Room
with $1.00 off Belgian Ales and Snacks featuring Imported Cheeses and
Sausage. The Map Room, 1949 N. Hoyne, Chicago, IL (773) 252-7636
http://www.maproom.com
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Tue Feb 5: CBS ANNIVERSARY BREW TAPPING PARTY. 6 p.m. Rock Bottom, 1 W
Grand Ave. at State, Chicago. Tapping event for the 2nd CBS 25th
anniversary beer. This one is a Wit brewed by Randy Mosher and Rock
Bottom brewer Pete Crowley. Also available will be the first tasting of
Pete's new whiskey barrel-aged Imperial Stout. PUBLIC TRANSIT: CTA Red
Line to Grand; walk upstairs.
Sat Feb 9: 7th Annual Urban Knaves of Grain TRAIN CRAWL. (a.k.a. Crain
Trawl) Destination: Libertyville. Cost: $5 Metra Weekend Ticket. In a
nutshell: Take the 12:35 Metra Milwaukee North (Fox Lake) train from
Union Station in Downtown Chicago to Libertyville, walk 4 blocks south
to Mickey Finns Brewpub, and then follow everybody else. Maps, train
timetable http://hbd.org/ukg PUBLIC TRANSIT: is the whole point here.
Sun Feb 10: Mickey Finn's 5th Annual CHILI CHALLENGE. Mickey Finn's 412
N. Milwaukee, Libertyville, IL (847) 362-6688
Tue Mar 12: FAT TUESDAY, ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY, CHINESE NEW YEAR.
(Three holidays in one! Have three beers.)
Tue Mar 12: MARDI GRAS BREWMASTERS DINNER, with Greg Hall at Goose
Island Clybourn. Special Cajun dinner paired with Goose's seasonal
beers, made right here in Illinois to celebrate Abe Lincoln's Birthday
today. Traditional live Cajun music included! $45.00. Reservations
recommended at 312.915.0071.
Feb 15-16: KANSAS CITY BIER MEISTERS HOMEBREW IN '02 Homebrew
Competition. Pony Express Brewery, Olathe KS. Entry deadline now passed
but judges still needed. Register at http://www.kcbiermeisters.org/ Many
CBS members have entered and judged at this large competition and party
in the past. PUBLIC TRANSIT: Southwest Airlines
Sat Feb 16: BEER SCHOOL at the Map Room, with Greg Browne, Brewmaster at
Flatlanders Brewery in Lincolshire IL. $15.00. Advance tickets required;
buy tix at the bar or 773.252.7636.
Feb 16-17: 1st Annual Silverado Homebrew Club GARAGE SALE. The Homebrew
Shop, 225 W. Main St., Downtown St. Charles. Bring surplus
brewing/winemaking equipment for consignment Feb 12-15. Directions,
cost, more info http://www.homebrewshopltd.com or 630-377-1338.
Tue Feb 19: BREWMASTERS DINNER, Emmett's Tavern & Brewing 128 W. Main
St, West Dundee, IL. 6:30 PM $49.95 (847) 428-4500
Wed Feb 20: MARDI GRAS 2002 BREWMASTERS DINNER, 6:30PM, Glen Ellyn
Brewing Co., $44.95. Reservations required: 630-942-1140. TIP: Glen
Ellyn brewpub is known for their really good food. PUBLIC TRANSIT: Metra
UP West Line (Geneva) from Oglvie (Northwestern) station; walk across
street.
Thu Feb 21: HUMULUS LUPULUS BEER TASTING. 7:00-9:00PM. Jaks Tap, 901 W.
Jackson, Chicago, IL http://www.jakstap.com A real deal at $10.00. Taste
beers, sample food, win raffle prizes. PUBLIC TRANSIT: CTA Blue Line
(any train, either Cermak or Park Forest) to Halsted/UIC. Climb the
stairs at the center of the platform (not the ramps at the ends) to
Peoria Street and walk one block north to Jackson.
Sat Feb 23: Brewers on the Bluff FEB FEST and HOMEBREW COMPETITION.
Homebrew judging at 11:00AM, Flatlanders Brewery, Lincolnshire IL. ENTRY
DEADLINE: 2/16. That evening is the fest, 6-11PM, Music by the
Polkaholics. Libertyville Community Civic Center. 135 Church St,
Libertyville, IL. $25. (847) 234-5809 http://www.clubbob.org PUBLIC
TRANSIT: Metra Milwaukee North Line (Fox Lake) train to Libertyville.
Sat Feb 23: Govnor's Public House BEER PUB CRAWL. Visit Goose Island
Clybourn, Rock Bottom Chicago, and The Map Room, not to mention Govnor's
Brewpub before and after the bus trip. Departs Noon - Returns 6 PM. $45.
Govnor's Public House, 220 N. Randall Road, Lake in the Hills, IL.
(847)658-4700 or http://www.govnors.com
Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2002: REAL ALE FESTIVAL, Goose Island Wrigleyville. See
above for list of events, and http://www.realalefestival.com/
Sun Mar 3: Museum of Beer & Brewing HISTORIC PABST BREWERY & TAVERN
TOUR. 2-6 PM. $25 Minimum Donation. Advance Tickets Only. (414) 444-8763
or (414) 643-0050
Wed Mar 6: BREWMASTERS DINNER. Ram Schaumburg, 1901 E. McConner Parkway
off Golf, Schaumburg, IL (847) 517-8791
NEW DATE: Sat Mar 9: BARLEYWINE FEST. Delilah's, 2771 N. Lincoln,
Chicago, IL. This figures to be the biggest and most extravagant yet.
NEW DATE: Sat Mar 9: INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL. Exposition Gardens,
16001 W. Northmoor, Peoria, IL (309) 673-1100 3-10 PM. (309) 673-1100
Sat Mar 9: 7th annual KONA BREWERS FESTIVAL. 2:30-6:30PM, King
Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Luau Grounds, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. $35
advance, $40 @ door. 808-334-BREW (2739), http://www.konabrewingco.com
There are good deals on airfares if you book now!
Sat Mar 9: BLESSING OF THE BOCK HOMEBREW COMPETITION, Lakefront Brewery,
Milwaukee. (Bock styles only - see web page.) BJCP Sanctioned
competition. ENTER THE HOMEBREW COMPETITON AND GET IN TO THE FEST FOR
JUST $15! More info call the Purple Foot 414-327-2130. Entry forms, etc.
at http://www.milwaukeebeerfest.com
Sun Mar 10: 14th Annual BLESSING OF THE BOCK MILWAUKEE BEER FESTIVAL.
One of the oldest beer festivals in the Midwest restores the ancient
tradition of preists blessing the first springtime brew. Homebrewers are
invited to bring a bottle of their own Bock or specialty brew to be
blessed, along with the commercial brews at the fest. Homebrew
competition winners will be announced at the fest. American-Serb Hall,
5101 Oklahoma Ave. Milwaukee, WI. Noon to 4:30 PM. $30 Door, $25
Advance, $20 6 Tickets or more, $15 homebrew competition entrants. More
fest info, homebrew competition entry forms, map,
http://www.milwaukeebeerfest.com PUBLIC TRANSIT: Amtrak or Greyhound to
Downtown Milwaukee. Catch MCTA Bus #80 6th Street south to Oklahoma
Avenue, and transfer to bus #51 Oklahoma Ave west to Serb Hall. Busses
#80 and #51 have Sunday service until late evening. More info, schedules
http://www.RideMCTS.com/http://www.amtrak.comhttp://www.greyhound.com
Sun Mar 10: STOUT FEST, Goose Island - Clybourn. (773) 915-0071
Sun Mar 17: ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Sat Mar 23: Urban Knaves of Grain DRUNK MONK CHALLENGE. 2 Brothers
Brewing Co., 30W114 Butterfield Rd, Warrenville, IL. Entries due March 4
- 16. Details, rules, entry forms, judge/steward forms, are all online
now at the UKG web site, at http://hbd.org/ukg/
Apr 3-12: AHA National Homebrew Competition 1st Round Entry Deadline.
Thu Apr 4: CBS FIRST THURSDAY welcomes CHARLIE PAPAZIAN at Goose Island
Clybourn. Walk-in entries to the National Homebrew Competition will be
accepted here.
Sat Apr 6: BEER BAR TOUR OF MILWAUKEE, sponsored by Homebrew Market.
Details, Call 800-261-2337
Apr 10-13: NATIONAL CRAFT BREWERS CONFERENCE & Brew Expo. Renaissance
Hotel, Cleveland, OH. 303-447-0816 x131
Sat Apr 13: B.O.S.S. CHICAGO CUP CHALLENGE Homebrew Competition.
Apr 26-28: NATIONAL HOMEBREW COMPETITION CHICAGO REGION, Rock Bottom
Chicago. Watch this space for details about entry, judging, partying,
etc. Entry forms now in Zymurgy or at http://www.aob.org
CORRECT DATE HERE - Sat May 4: 5th Annual AHA BIG BREW. Plan now to come
and brew; those who did last year for CBS's Big Brew Day had a good
time, and made a whole lot of good beer. 2002 location TBD. (This event
is listed incorrectly on other calendars. May 4 is it.)
Jun 20-22, 2002: AHA National Homebrewers Conference and NHC 2nd Round
Judging, Irving, Texas. http://www.aob.org for complete info.
Jun, 2003: AHA National Homebrewers Conference, CHICAGO IL, sponsored by
CBS, BOSS, and UKG.
