Kevin Meintsma
You can now find the payment form linked to the 2026 Cider buy announcement.
Read MoreIt’s that time again – time for CIDER!!!
Event date is:
October 24, from 12pm to 5pm
Location:
14541 Wellington Rd.
Minnetonka, MN 55391-2414
This event is open to all of the area clubs, family and friends. We have capacity for up to 800 gallons of cider which means you can invite your neighbors if you like.
Please read through the event detail and make your payment by October 19th at 3:00pm.
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On Sunday Oct. 11 from 11am to 4pm, the MHBA will be hosting a table at the Brew For Good fundraising event with other local clubs.
This is a fun event, and a great opportunity to share your homebrew with the public. Attendees can make an at will donation at the door where every penny goes straight to East Side Neighborhood Services to support their operation.
Send an email to: [email protected] if you would like to participate.
https://www.esns.org/
Read MoreREMINDER!
The All Club Campout is just over 1 week away. We would love to have you join us even if it’s just for the day on Saturday! This is a child friendly outing. Tom Roan of the Prairie Homebrewing Companions is bringing a canoe if you are interested in a paddle on the river.
This is the final reminder before the campout. If you are attending and will be participating in the Saturday evening meal, TUESDAY evening 7/28 will be the deadline to reserve your meal. I need to have a final count to purchase ingredients so please be sure to let me know your plans.
The meal will be fire baked Salmon with Kevin’s famous spice rub, fresh sweet corn and a salad.
13491 Old Wadena Circle
Staples, MN 56479
https://www.co.wadena.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/255
Register your attendance with [email protected]
The all club camp-out is ON, AND at a new location.
We have reserved the “Old Wadena” group camp near Staples. The group site is set up for tent camping with space in the parking area for drive-in campers. A large screened shelter is available for communal cooking and inclement weather. Camping fees will be shared amongst all attendees (anticipated below $50 for the weekend, but it all depends on numbers).
You can expect laid-back beer/mead sharing around the fire pit, yard games (bring one!) acoustic instruments (hopefully). We will not be hosting the traditional Saturday homebrew competition.
- This is a primitive site so no electricity.
- Water is a manual pump well.
- Bathroom facilities are outhouses/vault toilets.
- Shade trees are minimal so popup canopies are probably a good idea.
- Firewood is included, and our reservation starts Friday morning and goes through Sunday morning.
- Bottles, growlers and any other beer containers are encouraged.
- The Saturday evening meal will be prepared by the MHBA for all attendees. Costs will be shared equally amongst all participating.
Come one, come all!
Join us if you can for the annual multi-club campout. This is the final reminder for the campout, please read the attached information for your reference.
Read MoreShort notice, but we are having the CIDER buy again this year on November 1st.
Location is Minnetonka at a private residence.
Payment must be completed by 10/26/25 at 3 pm.
Check the event for full details.
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It’s apple season, and it’s just about time for the annual MHBA Cider Buy!
This year we have three opportunities for you –
Pine Tree Orchard Harvest Blend
Number 12 Cider Heirloom Blend
Make Your Own – Grind and Press
Family friendly, join us Sunday November 3rd from 12pm to 3pm at Number 12 Cider.
Open to any Minnesota Homebrew clubs that want to join us.
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We will be running a highlights reel for the club during the 2024 holiday party coming up in less than 2 weeks. I KNOW we have more to celebrate and want to encourage you to get your content to me for inclusion!
(you have until Saturday Jan 6th to get them to me)
Did you enter competitions this year and earn a medal (or more)?
We want to celebrate your achievements – please send a summary with your name, the competition name, entry type and medal information to:
[email protected]
Do you have other highlights to celebrate?
Brewed your 1,000th batch of beer, cider, mead or wine?
Earned the distinction of 10 years membership? 20? …
Other?
[email protected]
Do you have photos from club events during 2023?
Please attach to an email and send them to:
[email protected]
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Do you have photos from club events during 2023?
Please attach to an email and send them to:
[email protected]
Did you enter competitions this year and earn a medal (or more)?
We want to celebrate your achievements – please send a summary with your name, the competition name, entry type and medal information to:
[email protected]
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