The AHA publishes a "recommended" Big-Brew day recipe, but it's not required to use it. It's not posted yet for 2007, but last year's recipe can be found at: http://www.beertown.org/events/bigbrew/recipes.html .

Speaking of which, I am the AHA "Evang-Ale-ist" for the MhBA. What does that mean? If anyone wants to sign up for the AHA or renew their membership, I can get you 10% off. See me at the club meeting/Chili Contest on March 10 if you're interested.

- Al

From: Rick Oftel
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: Best way to get into all grain brewing?

Scott,

Many folks have won many contests using extracts and kits.

We will be having a little all grain get-together this May-5 and welcome your attendance. We are planning to brew about 80 gallons of bitter wort to share with the unsuspecting and uninitiated. The systems are fairly large but the concept is simple. Can't tell you the style at this time. Suggestions? This is on the Minneapolis side of the river with the chalky water. We just can't help it.

Rick Oftel

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From: Scott Haraldson
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 12:49 PM
Subject: Best way to get into all grain brewing?

I'd really like to get into all grain brewing but am unsure what the best method would be to do that. It seems there are different methods of brewing all grain? I see that Northern Brewer sells two different kits one being the regular and the other being the deluxe. The deluxe seems like it would be more easy to use than the regular. Maybe there are other options such as making my own kit? With all this talk of submitting beers for contest I'd like to get away from extracts so I can start fine tuning my skills and hopefully someday be able to submit my own.

Does anyone have any good online or in print resources or advice for a brewer looking to make the jump?

Thanks all,
Scott