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MeetingThe next meeting will be held at Eric Biermann.s house in Golden Valley on Saturday July 11th from noon-3. It.s not so much a full-blown cook-out as it is a very casual location for the monthly meeting. Bring plenty of beer, food, munchies, and desert for pot-luck type grazing. A grill will be available for cooking. We will be discussing proper techniques for cleaning and sanitizing you brewing equipment. We are encouraging everyone to share what products & techniques they use. The style of the month for July is Rauchbier. Bring a sample to participate in the style of the month club, you can also bring samples of the June style of the month Scottish /60. Meeting location: 1500 Toledo Ave N, Golden Valley. For more information see the June Boiler.

NewsletterGet the MHBA newsletter, The BOILER for June 2009.

2009 Minnesota State Fair Homebrew CompetitionThe The 2009 Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition will be held on Aug 21-22. Sign up to volunteer, or enter your beers!

CompetitionLast year was a busy year for competitions. The MhBA was the site of the AHA Club-Only Mead Competition and we made a WEEK of it! The first round judging of the AHA National Homebrew Competition was April 18-19. The Glockenspiel Homebrew Competition was July 27. The Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition was held on Aug 14-15. Many people also participated in The Onion's Homebrew Competition.

CompetitionByggvir's Beer Competition will be held at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival over Labor Day Weekend. Details can be found at rennfestbeercup.com

CompetitionThe Upper Mississippi Mash-Out, will again be sponsored by The Minnesota Home Brewer's Association and the St. Paul Homebrewer's Club. The Mash-Out is an AHA/BJCP sanctioned competition, a qualifying event for the High Plains Brewer of the Year award, as well as for the Midwest Brewer of the Year Award! Dates: January 29-30, 2010

SwagClub T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, and other merchandise is now available at http://www.cafepress.com/mhba. Be styling in your MhBA wear - buy today!

JudgingThe Fall BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) class will be starting Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Learn how to judge beer, taste all of the 99 recognized styles of beer, and learn to become a better brewer! SPACE IS LIMITED - there is currently a waiting list! Contact Gera Exire LaTour TODAY at gera_latour@hotmail to reserve your spot.

HistoryOn October 14, 1978, President Carter signed House Resolution 1337. Senate Amendment 3534 to that resolution called for equal treatment of home beer brewers and home winemakers. This law allowed that brewing up to 100 gallons per adult or up to 200 gallons per household per year was permitted for home use. The amendment was proposed by Senator Cranston of California, Senator Schmitt of New Mexico, Senator Bumpers of Arkansas and Senator Gravel of Alaska. Read more.

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