If you are looking for something fun to do on Saturday, check this film out. It features some of our local breweries: Fulton, Indeed, and Harriet. Thanks! -Gera
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Crafting a Nation Documentary & Better Beer Society announce Minnesota Premiere on Saturday July 27th, 2013.Crafting a Nation, a documentary on American craft beer and the economic revitalization of small business, will hold its Minneapolis public debut on July 27th, 2013, in a double screening at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at "BBS Certified" establishment Bryant Lake Bowl at 810 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis. Entertainment and a Q&A with filmmakers and special guests will follow, as well as a bowling party will follow at 4:00 p.m.
In addition, there will be with a special beer & brunch menu featuring local and regional breweries featured in the movie. Tickets will be on sale atwww.bryantlakebowl.com for $10 per ticket, beer & brunch will be sold separately.
The screenings are presented by the Better Beer Society,www.betterbeersociety.com, a Twin Cities based organization dedicated to the education, growth and awareness of craft beer. BBS helps retailers improve upon their standards in selling and serving beer as well as educating consumers on all aspects of the industry by way of their Better Beer Society University (fall registration begins July 24th).
For more info on the Better Beer Society, please contact Rob Shellman at: rob(a)betterbeersociety.com
Crafting A Nation, a documentary filmed by Free Mind Productions, from Denver, CO, covers economic recovery and the American Dream via the booming craft beer industry. The film visits craft breweries in 15 locations, along with following a new Colorado brewery from idea to grand opening. The movie shows these breweries as they finish construction, launch their brands, and open to the public, and focuses on the struggles and triumphs of small business owners. Crafting A Nation tells stories of local economies, where a brewery serves as a catalyst to a chain reaction which occurs from breweries revitalizing a section of a city and providing jobs, and the resulting domino effect that follows with other small businesses that work together to succeed as a result of the brewery.
For more information on the film, www.craftinganation.com or facebook.com/craftinganation.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Summit Celebrates 27 years with Backyard Bash
Summit partners with Minnesota Music Coalition for Fundraising Concert
ST. PAUL, Minn. – (July 24, 2013) – Summit Brewing Company (http://www.summitbrewing.com/) is celebrating its 27th year as Minnesota’s craft beer pioneer with a Backyard Bash on Saturday, September 7 from 12pm to 8pm. Tickets are $18 (fees included) and go on sale July 29 at 10am. Half of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Minnesota Music Coalition (http://www.mnmusiccoalition.org/) (MMC), a nonprofit service organization dedicated to supporting Minnesota’s independent music community.
In 2012 the Bash raised over $18,000 for the MMC. An additional hour-long set has been added to the lineup this year to bring in more Minnesota music fans and help break last year’s fundraising record.
“The Backyard Bash is one of our favorite days of the year,” said Mark Stutrud, president and founder of Summit Brewing Company. “It’s a day for the community to celebrate the terrific music from independent Minnesota musicians. We’re absolutely thankful for all of the Summit fans, the Minnesota Music Coalition, and our partners at The Current for making this event possible.”
The Backyard Bash will include performances by local bands Secret Stash Soul Revue (http://secretstashrecords.com/twin-cities-funk-and-soul/#sthash.YQ6RBOSY.oz…) (featuring The Valdons, Sonny Knight, Jackie Harris and Wanda Davis), Haley Bonar (http://haleybonar.com/) (full band), The New Standards (http://www.thenewstandards.com/) Lizzo (http://totallygrossnationalproduct.com/artists/lizzo) (featuring Lazerbeak (http://www.doomtree.net/lazerbeak/)) Night Moves (http://nightmovesmpls.com/) Charlie Parr and friends (http://www.charlieparr.com/) and Hotpants DJs (https://www.facebook.com/HotpantsMpls?hc_location=stream)
David Campbell from 89.3 The Current will emcee the event, along with Ellen Stanley from the MMC. Local restaurants will be onsite and, of course, plenty of Summit beer varieties will be on tap, including specialty cask beer tappings throughout the day. Summit is also partnering with Minneapolis-based Eureka Recycling (http://www.eurekarecycling.org/) to work toward a zero waste event.
For more information about the Backyard Bash, including directions and FAQs, please visit: http://www.summitbrewing.com/Summit-Backyard-Bash
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. Summit’s beers are currently available in 17 states including Minnesota, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Summit now produces 13 varieties of premium craft beer, including seven year-round, four 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.
Contact:
Carey Matthews
Summit Brewing Company
(651) 265-7821
cmatthews(a)summitbrewing.com (mailto:cmatthews@summitbrewing.com)
Ryan Benson
Gabriel deGrood Bendt (GdB)
(612) 547-5030
rbenson(a)always-thinking.com (mailto:erinde@gdbagency.com)
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I would love to be the Fall Vine Park Brewery spokesmodel. After a fantastic start, I am curently in second place. I am contestant 9 (button is above my photo). If you haven't done so already, please vote for me! Thanks! -Gera
http://www.mnups.com/vine-park-brewery-spokesmodel-fall-2013-voting-open/
Queen Gera and some of the MHBA All-Stars represent in this Chop & Brew Lagniappe video.
Thanks for the great day, Gera. Beautiful location.
http://youtu.be/6eoZN6UPs2M
Chip
Unfortunately, I'll be missing the campout this year..I think I've been to
everyone since that 'hot' one down south when we visited Minnesota Malting.
So, if anyone can bring some 'Jenga' wood, I'm sure it would be appreciated.
If you don't know what it is, it started with small cutoffs from my
workshop..relatively little pieces that people can use to build a Jenga
tower inside a burning fire. Yes, it's crazy!
Thanks!
//Mike Behrendt
MHBA Members-
The All-Club Minnesota Beer campout will be held Fri-Sun, Aug 2-4, 2013 in
Cass Lake, MN. If you HAVEN'T been to this yet - GET YOURSELF UP THERE! It
is a RIOT of a good time, camping with home brewers from all over Minnesota
(and North Dakota.)
*Camp Nushka is a BEAUTIFUL campground, a former State Park site - and we'll
have it ALL to ourselves!
* On a lake - so bring your swim suit and water wings!
* We have a fun mini-competition on Saturday (Categories: Ales, Lagers,
Belgians, and Meads)
* Beers brought to the campfires by all of the attendees make it the BEST
beer bar in the 5-State area for that weekend!
* Fire Jenga may make a re-appearance (you have to see it to understand it)
* The Saturday Night dinner is provided by the sponsoring club - the
Northern Ale Stars.
You'll be sorry if you miss this!
RSVP to Terry Sarne! tsarne(a)msn.com
- Al
From: T SARNE [mailto:tsarne@msn.com]
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 9:47 AM
To: Susan Ruud; cotemichael01(a)yahoo.com; Brett Glenn; Al Boyce; Steve Piatz;
Jack of all Brews; homebrewfan(a)gmail.com; arkutzke(a)gmail.com; Patrick
Sundberg
Subject: Last Call for All Club Camp Out
Hi Everyone...the time of the camp out is near, so this is the last
call...please forward on to your club members or anyone else you think would
be interested.
If you've already signed up, no need to do so again, can't wait to see you.
If you have not signed up, please use the contact info below and do so soon.
We want to make sure we have food for you.
See all details below:
Come one, Come All To the All Club Camp Out!
Yes, it's that time of year again, the weather is warming up (sort of), the
mosquitos are out in force and it's time for a camp out with great people,
great food and, of course, great beer.
Details
* Friday August 2-Sunday August 4 (Arrive anytime after 1 pm)
* 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)
* Cost $20 per person (cash or checks accepted; make payable to
Northern Ale Stars)
* This is a rustic site, 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.
Events:
* All Club competition Saturday afternoon (bring representation for
your club in the categories of Lagers, Ales, Belgians, Meads). See if your
club can take home the coveted trophy keg)
* Saturday Dinner a Northern Minnesota Crab Boil (sponsored by the
Northern Ale Stars)
* 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
So we can make sure we have enough food, please e-mail your plan to attend
to <mailto:tsarne@msn.com> tsarne(a)msn.com by July 26. You can send
questions to the same e-mail address.
Directions:
* From the East, West or South, take which ever route brings you to
highway 2, west of Grand Rapids, East of Bemidji or Cass Lake
* On Hwy 2, about 5 miles east of the town of Cass Lake, look for SR10
turn North and go 4.2 miles
* Turn West on Cass Bluff Loop Road go 1.2 miles
* Look for the sign (on the left) that says Camp Nushka (if you hit
Knutson Dam, you've gone too far).
If anyone with children is on the fence about attending the All-Club Camp-Out, Dawn and I will be there, and we'll have our six-year old and four-year old in tow. John
---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Al Boyce" <alboyce(a)comcast.net>
To: <mba(a)thebarn.com>, <mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [mnbrewers] FW: Last Call for All Club Camp Out - Aug 2-4, 2013
Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:16:11 -0500
MHBA Members-
The All-Club Minnesota Beer campout will be held Fri-Sun, Aug 2-4, 2013 in Cass Lake, MN. If you HAVEN’T been to this yet – GET YOURSELF UP THERE! It is a RIOT of a good time, camping with home brewers from all over Minnesota (and North Dakota.)
*Camp Nushka is a BEAUTIFUL campground, a former State Park site – and we’ll have it ALL to ourselves!
* On a lake – so bring your swim suit and water wings!
* We have a fun mini-competition on Saturday (Categories: Ales, Lagers, Belgians, and Meads)
* Beers brought to the campfires by all of the attendees make it the BEST beer bar in the 5-State area for that weekend!
* Fire Jenga may make a re-appearance (you have to see it to understand it)
* The Saturday Night dinner is provided by the sponsoring club – the Northern Ale Stars.
You’ll be sorry if you miss this!
RSVP to Terry Sarne! tsarne(a)msn.com
- Al
From: T SARNE [mailto:tsarne@msn.com]
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 9:47 AM
To: Susan Ruud; cotemichael01(a)yahoo.com; Brett Glenn; Al Boyce; Steve Piatz; Jack of all Brews; homebrewfan(a)gmail.com; arkutzke(a)gmail.com; Patrick Sundberg
Subject: Last Call for All Club Camp Out
Hi Everyone...the time of the camp out is near, so this is the last call...please forward on to your club members or anyone else you think would be interested.
If you've already signed up, no need to do so again, can't wait to see you.
If you have not signed up, please use the contact info below and do so soon. We want to make sure we have food for you.
See all details below:
Come one, Come All To the All Club Camp Out!
Yes, it's that time of year again, the weather is warming up (sort of), the mosquitos are out in force and it's time for a camp out with great people, great food and, of course, great beer.
Details
Friday August 2-Sunday August 4 (Arrive anytime after 1 pm)
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)
Cost $20 per person (cash or checks accepted; make payable to Northern Ale Stars)
This is a rustic site, 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.
Events:
All Club competition Saturday afternoon (bring representation for your club in the categories of Lagers, Ales, Belgians, Meads). See if your club can take home the coveted trophy keg)
Saturday Dinner a Northern Minnesota Crab Boil (sponsored by the Northern Ale Stars)
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
So we can make sure we have enough food, please e-mail your plan to attend to tsarne(a)msn.comby July 26. You can send questions to the same e-mail address.
Directions:
>From the East, West or South, take which ever route brings you to highway 2, west of Grand Rapids, East of Bemidji or Cass Lake
On Hwy 2, about 5 miles east of the town of Cass Lake, look for SR10 turn North and go 4.2 miles
Turn West on Cass Bluff Loop Road go 1.2 miles
Look for the sign (on the left) that says Camp Nushka (if you hit Knutson Dam, you've gone too far).
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Hi Al,
I'm writing on behalf of Summit Brewing Company<http://www.summitbrewing.com/> to share the latest limited release beer in the Unchained Series: Another IPA<http://www.summitbrewing.com/brews/another-ipa> (Batch 13)
As a reminder, each batch in the Unchained Series gives one of the eight brewers at Summit the opportunity to showcase their artistry. There are no budgetary constraints, no outside influences from a sales team, and the brewers are free to collect ingredients from anywhere in the world. As long as it's legal, they are given complete autonomy.
I attached a news release with more information about Another IPA. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thanks for your time, Al! Have a good Thursday,
Ryan Benson
On Behalf of Summit Brewing Company
rbenson(a)always-thinking.com<applewebdata://61257589-8998-4C0F-B72E-BD6341529E1D/aoeth@always-thinking.com>
P: 612-547-5030
Former MhBA President Gera Exire LaTour is in a contest to be the Fall Vine
Park Brewery spokesmodel. VOTE FOR HER!
- Al
From: Gera Exire La Tour [mailto:gera_latour@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 3:23 PM
To: Gera Exire La Tour
Subject: Vote for me for Vine Park Spokesmodel
Please vote for me to be the Fall Vine Park Brewery Spokesmodel. I am
contestant 9.
http://www.mnups.com/vine-park-brewery-spokesmodel-fall-2013-voting-open/
Thanks and you rock! -g