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Thanks to all who have been attending events and staying active – you all shape what makes this club special.
Don’t forget, one week till our Member Meeting September 16th at 6PM at Heavy Rotation! And bring your brews to share and discuss – they will have a space outside set aside for us.
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/GVcKGPx8mtbGrZQo/
There is still time to get your St. Paul Saints Tickets for the game this upcoming Saturday, September 7! Buy them here: https://mnbrewers.com/saints-game-payment. For those that have bought tickets – please collect them at the tailgate at the tailgating lot.
We also have an upcoming meeting at Heavy Rotation Brewing on September 16th at 6PM. Join us for an evening of fun! Bring homebrew to share, especially State Fair Ribbon Winners – this meeting is the time to show off and talk about what you did to the group!
Lastly, don’t forget about Brews for Good. This year held at Forgotten Star on October 6, join homebrew clubs from across Minnesota to pour your beer, mead, cider, or other homebrew. The people that come and drink donate money that goes towards a good cause. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewVwX8foby1i0Yj4-nQATJAH–YEe79rhnm-n1TkbvpeoKbA/viewform?usp=sf_link. And if entering the Alpha Hop competition – reach out to Matt Johnson to get your hops.
Upcoming Events for the Club you don’t want to miss:
Extra St. Paul Saints Baseball and Tailgating tickets available! If you missed deadline, get them here: https://mnbrewers.com/saints-game-payment. Its a great deal, and a great time, with great people!
We also have an upcoming meeting at Heavy Rotation Brewing on Sep 16th at 6PM. FB Details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/2e9kqm9bbUcHNBoF/
Join a good cause to share your homebrew with the public! This year held at Forgotten Star on October 6, join homebrew clubs from across Minnesota to pour your beer, mead, cider, or other homebrew. The people that come and drink donate money that goes towards a good cause. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewVwX8foby1i0Yj4-nQATJAH–YEe79rhnm-n1TkbvpeoKbA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Extra St. Paul Saints Baseball and Tailgating tickets available! If you missed deadline, get them here: https://mnbrewers.com/saints-game-payment. Its a great deal, and a great time, with great people!
We also have an upcoming meeting at Heavy Rotation Brewing on Sep 16th at 6PM. FB Details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/2e9kqm9bbUcHNBoF/
Meeting this week at Unmapped Brewing (Aug 13 at 6:30PM)!
Join us for our monthly meeting at Unmapped Brewing! We will be discussing Oktoberfest beer and sharing homebrew! Derek from the Unmapped crew will be dropping his Oktoberfest knowledge on the club, so make sure to bring some Marzens and Festbiers to show off.
FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/u1XZC3PBMDpWeG2e/
Ticket Ordering Closes Tomorrow!!!
Get your tickets today to attend the best tailgate (and baseball game) of the season, September 7th!!!! Link here: https://mnbrewers.com/saints-game-payment
Schedule:
Tailgating lot opens at 12PM – we usually start a couple hours before game (so 4/4:30ish)
Game at 6:39PM
It is that time of year again for Sinning with the Saints where the MN Homebrewers Association takes over a portion of the ballpark to enjoy a game of baseball and time with fellow homebrewers.
In addition, there is always some tailgating fun prior to the game. Per usual, it will be in the tailgating lot and will be potluck style BYO food and drink. Please bring something to share.
LAST CALL for Saints Tickets. If you do not purchase tickets by Thursday August 8th, you are going to miss out on
1. Homebrew Sharing
2. Tailgating fun with food
3. Watching and enjoying a game of baseball
The game is September 7th, tailgating starts in the afternoon with the game starting at 6:30.
Purchase tickets here ASAP: https://mnbrewers.com/saints-game-payment
One month to get that Oktoberfest brew done!
Our next monthly meeting is August 13 at Unmapped Brewing at 6:30 where we will hear from Derek Allmendinger all about Oktoberfest beers. Brew up your best batch to share (or any homebrew!!!).
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/DvC4ADLxyurMukuz/
And don’t forget to get Saints Tickets before they are gone! Must buy before August 5th! https://mnbrewers.com/saints-game-payment. Game is September 7th.
Join a good cause to share your homebrew with the public! This year held at Forgotten Star on October 6, join homebrew clubs from across Minnesota to pour your beer, mead, cider, or other homebrew. The people that come and drink donate money that goes towards a good cause. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewVwX8foby1i0Yj4-nQATJAH–YEe79rhnm-n1TkbvpeoKbA/viewform?usp=sf_link
And new this year is a special Alpha Kings event!
Entrants in Alpha Kings NBA will be given Columbus Cryo hops from Yakima Chief Hops to use as the featured ingredient in their beer. The guidelines are listed below.
Requirements Parameters
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>55 IBU calculated (Beersmith, Brewer’s Friend, etc)
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That’s it! No style guidelines will be used in judging
Requirements Ingredients
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Feature Columbus Cryo Hops
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No restrictions in additional hops, malts, and yeast strains
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Please note if any potential allergens
Judging Criteria (50 points)
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Appearance (5 points)
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Aroma (10 points)
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Columbus Cryo Hop Presence (15 points)
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Citrus
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Dank
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Earthy
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Woody
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Enjoyment (20 points)
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I’d order a full pint
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That’s a great beer
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Please sir, may I have another
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All-Club Camp-Out!
You wanted to camp in a private, remote, wooded lakeside campground with other homebrewers this summer, so here’s your opportunity! Expect laid-back beer/mead sharing around the fire pit, yard games, acoustic instruments, casual Saturday homebrew competition
When: Thursday, August 1st through Sunday, August 4th
Where: Cass Lake, MN – Camp Nushka (map and directions below)
Camp Details:
- This is a primitive site so no electricity.
- Water is a manual pump well.
- Bathroom facilities are outhouses/vault toilets.
- There is a main parking area for campers; shaded grassy tent areas are scattered throughout the woods/grounds
- We are on Cass lake with lake/beach access. In the past, the beach has always been sandy and swimming has been great.
- We are in a forest with many trees so there is shade but bringing portable shelters is still not a bad idea as congregation happens in open areas
- There is a large open sided picnic shelter for meals and general shelter from sun and rain
- We will be getting a load of firewood for the weekend that should cover us all
- A jockey box will be available if you’re bringing kegs. Of course, bottles, growlers and any other beer containers are encouraged.
- There are 6 taps so plenty of space.