FW: Spring Updates

FYI _____ From: Midwest Supplies [mailto:service@midwestsupplies.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 4:57 PM To: Our Valued Customers Subject: Spring Updates <http://www.midwestsupplies.com> As spring descends upon us, fermentation temps are warming up all over the country and it is a perfect opportunity to start making some Belgian beers and German Hefe's. We are featuring some new ingredients to help you with your recipe crafting and we at Midwest are excited to get our fermenters percolating. Things have finally slowed down at Midwest from our busy last few months. Every year starting in September for the winemaking season, the employees at Midwest hold on tight for a wild ride as the amount of orders coming in literally double in one month. The madness continues through the holidays and finally every spring around this time we all let out a deep breath and say "Wow". Thank you for being part of that "Wow". All that being said, now is a great time to place orders at Midwest - most orders placed at Midwest through 9 am CST each weekday morning are being shipped that same day. It is also a great time to call and ask for advice. The employees at Midwest love to talk about beer and wine making and all have experience in the hobby. We look forward to hearing from you in either capacity. Thank you as always for your business. Dave from Midwest current promotions <http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=7155> <http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=7155> Carboy Dryer / Stacker :: Organize your brew space with these carboy stackers / dryers. Midwest recently purchased a sizeable quantity of these and we are passing the savings on to you. Use the stand to dry the carboy after washing it and put some tin foil over the mouth (to prevent anything from entering) and stack them in your storage area. Keep the stacks down to one - three rows on top in order to minimize the potential for them falling and you'll have more space in your brewing area! Sale Price: $5.95 (reg. 9.95) new products <http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=7151> Dark Candi Syrup :: <http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=7151> The latest Belgian ingredient to use in your beer - it's from Belgium and used by Belgians and will bring you one step closer to that elusive Belgian taste. Dark Candi Syrup is a by-product of the rock candi production. White beet sugar is boiled and then cooled. While cooling, rock sugar is formed and removed and the syrup is left over. Candi Syrup has a more intense flavor and deeper color than rock candi sugar. Imported from Belgium and used by at least one major Belgian Brewery. Use 1/4c per gallon to contribute 1.010 points. Color = 150 srm. Retail: $7.95 for 16 oz <http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=7152> Belgian Brewing Bundle :: <http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=7152> These are 3 great new books from Brewer's Publications. This bundle includes Farmhouse Ales (Markowski), Wild Brews (Sparrow) and Brew Like A Monk (Hieronymus). These books help unlock the mysteries of the Belgian Brewing tradition and will help you understand and make better Belgian style beers. Bundle price: $49.95 <http://www.midwestsupplies.com=/products/ProdBySubCat.aspx?SubCat=1240> Hop Rhizomes are now available :: <http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdBySubCat.aspx?SubCat=1240> We are featuring the following varieties: Cascade, Fuggle, Centennial, Fuggle, Mt. Hood, Nugget, Saaz, Santiam, Sterling, Tettnang and Willamette. Each rhizome will produce 3-5 shoots. Provides great patio cover, attractive on the side of a house and you can brew with the cones! Check out each variety for more precise climate requirements and our FAQ section for details on growing them. Instructions are included on growing your hop vines. Retail price: $3.95 ea. <http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=7040> April Limited Edition Wine Kits are now in! :: <http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=7040> ITALIAN PIEDMONT NEBBIOLO d'ALBA (Neb-yoh-low dal-buh) Situated in the northwest corner of Italy, distinctive chalky soils show the best growing areas on the hillsides running down from the Alps, where the climate produces enough summer heat to ripen Italy's most famous grape, Nebbiolo. Nebbiolo is a late ripener that ages brilliantly, producing wine of excellent acidity, high tannins, and rare subtlety, perfumed with aromas of tar, rose, mint, chocolate, and licorice. Winexpert's Italian Piedmont Nebbiolo d' Alba has a rich mouth-feel and spicy fruit flavours such as cherries, violets, and black licorice that deliver the true character of the grape, finishing with rich, chewy, deep and long-lasting flavour. Nebbiolo is perfect with lamb, grilled steak, and rib-sticking stews as well as dry, aged cheeses that may be too strong or distinctive for other wines. Retail: $92.95 final thoughts The Buffalo Theory (or how we justify our hobby!) :: In one episode of "Cheers", Cliff is seated at the bar describing the BUFFALO THEORY to his buddy Norm. "...well you see Norm, it's like this...A heard of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when that herd is hunted, it's the lowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers." Cheers! ~MWHBS Sign Up for our email list for regular product updates, new releases and tips from our brewers. Sign Me Up! <mailto: service(a)midwestsupplies.com&gt; Be sure to check out our website for product descriptions and pricing. We are at: www.midwestsupplies.com and our new high speed connection site: www.brew-winemaking.com _____ Questions? Comments? Email the Midwest Staff <mailto: service(a)midwestsupplies.com&gt; ! 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