Matt Johnson – Page 2 – Minnesota Home Brewers Association

Thanks to a Great Year

January 14, 2024

Thanks to all that joined us at our annual holiday party last night. As usual, it was a blast seeing faces new and old.

If you missed out, our next club meeting is February 10th at 12:30 at Elm Creek Brewing!

Last Reminder for Holiday Party – Saturday Jan 13th

January 11, 2024

Last reminder that we are TWO days away from the MHBA Holiday Party on Saturday January 13th.

Join us at Forgotten Star Brewery with setup, socialization, and merriment starting around 5:30. Bring your best dish (to win the competition it needs to have brew in it), favorite homebrews, and yourself for a fun evening!

The party is in the private room at the NORTH end of the building. You may enter through the brewery main entrance or directly into the private room from the north entry door.
Setup will start around 5:00 pm with teardown at 9:30 pm
Socializing will be from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Buffet-style food service will begin at 7:00 pm
Raffles with gift cards occurring throughout the night

What to bring
Food: Come with a potluck dish to share (bonus points for being prepared with a beer, cider, or mead). Make sure to bring serving utensils and an extension cord if needed.
A “People’s Choice” award will be given for the best potluck dish with beer, cider, or mead as an ingredient with voting going on throughout the night.
Plates, napkins, and silverware will be provided.
Beer/Cider/Mead/Wine to share: Bring any beer, mead, or cider that you wish to share. Bottles, growlers, and kegs are welcome. Don’t forget a small tasting glass—some plastic glasses will be available in case of emergency. The club will provide our jockeybox for use.

What? Remember to bring a tasting glass. Really. You should bring a tasting glass.
Even better if you put your name on it for the inevitable “I lost my tasting glass”.

Family and Friends: This is a family-friendly event, so bring your significant other, kids, and/or any friends/family that have ever expressed an interest in homebrewing or beer. As this is one of the most attended gatherings of the year, it’s a great opportunity to get out and meet your fellow homebrewers. If you have not made it to a meeting or would like to join the club, the Holiday potluck is a perfect chance to try some great homebrew and delicious food, and exchange homebrew with others.

Holiday Party One Week Away – Jan 13th 5PM at Forgotten Star Brewing

January 4, 2024

We are one week away from the annual holiday party at Forgotten Star Brewery on Saturday Jan 13th starting at approximately 5pm.

The party is in the private room at the NORTH end of the building. You may enter through the brewery main entrance or directly into the private room from the north entry door.

Setup will start around 5:00 pm with teardown at 9:30 pm

Socializing will be from 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Buffet-style food service will begin at 7:00 pm

Raffles with gift cards occurring throughout the night

And remember to get your achievements and photos from 2023 (by 01/06) to:
[email protected]

What to bring

Food: Come with a potluck dish to share (bonus points for being prepared with a beer, cider, or mead). Make sure to bring serving utensils and an extension cord if needed.

A “People’s Choice” award will be given for the best potluck dish with beer, cider, or mead as an ingredient with voting going on throughout the night.

Plates, napkins, and silverware will be provided.

Beer/Cider/Mead/Wine to share: Bring any beer, mead, or cider that you wish to share. Bottles, growlers, and kegs are welcome. Don’t forget a small tasting glass—some plastic glasses will be available in case of emergency. The club will provide our jockeybox for use.

What? Remember to bring a tasting glass. Really. You should bring a tasting glass.

Even better if you put your name on it for the inevitable “I lost my tasting glass”.

Family and Friends: This is a family-friendly event, so bring your significant other, kids, and/or any friends/family that have ever expressed an interest in homebrewing or beer. As this is one of the most attended gatherings of the year, it’s a great opportunity to get out and meet your fellow homebrewers. If you have not made it to a meeting or would like to join the club, the Holiday potluck is a perfect chance to try some great homebrew and delicious food, and exchange homebrew with others.

Holiday Party in TWO WEEKS – January 13th

December 28, 2023

Still have some leftover holiday spirit? Why not channel that towards attending the MHBA Holiday Party!

On January 13th at Forgotten Star Brewing we will be sharing potluck style foods, homebrew, and each others company.

Details:

The party is in the private room at the NORTH end of the building. You may enter through the brewery main entrance or directly into the private room from the north entry door.

Setup will start around 5:00 pm with teardown at 9:30 pm

Socializing will be from 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Buffet-style food service will begin at 7:00 pm

Raffles with gift cards occurring throughout the night

What to bring

Food: Come with a potluck dish to share (bonus points for being prepared with a beer, cider, or mead). Make sure to bring serving utensils and an extension cord if needed.

A “People’s Choice” award will be given for the best potluck dish with beer, cider, or mead as an ingredient with voting going on throughout the night.

Plates, napkins, and silverware will be provided.

Beer/Cider/Mead/Wine to share: Bring any beer, mead, or cider that you wish to share. Bottles, growlers, and kegs are welcome. Don’t forget a small tasting glass—some plastic glasses will be available in case of emergency. The club will provide our jockeybox for use.

What? Remember to bring a tasting glass. Really. You should bring a tasting glass.

Even better if you put your name on it for the inevitable “I lost my tasting glass”.

Family and Friends: This is a family-friendly event, so bring your significant other, kids, and/or any friends/family that have ever expressed an interest in homebrewing or beer. As this is one of the most attended gatherings of the year, it’s a great opportunity to get out and meet your fellow homebrewers. If you have not made it to a meeting or would like to join the club, the Holiday potluck is a perfect chance to try some great homebrew and delicious food, and exchange homebrew with others.

Upcoming Events: Monthly Meeting, Holiday Party, and More!

December 12, 2023

It is already a week away from our next Monthly Meeting – Wednesday Dec 20 at 6:30PM at Wandering Leaf Brewing! Join us for time to get together, chat, and support a local brewery! FB Link: https://fb.me/e/1qYSopclW

This weekend we also have the Iron Brewer winning Brown Ale at HeadFlyer on Saturday Dec 16. FB Link: https://fb.me/e/3Y7QdQ6N9

Last, but not least, we also have our Holiday Party in ONE MONTH. Jan 13 at 5PM Join us at Forgotten Star with your best pot luck dish, some homebrew to share, and good spirits. FB Link: https://fb.me/e/64BaVIZJA

Two Exciting Events This Week

November 26, 2023

Two exciting events this week:

Monthly Meeting at Modist Brewing Event Space Wednesday Nov 29 at 6:30PM. Homebrew welcome and we will learn about Gluten Free brewing. Link: https://fb.me/e/2YhaVPqzY

State Fair Winning Beer Tapping at StormKing Brew Pub at 6PM Dec 1. Link: https://fb.me/e/4JkLQtltG

Happy Thanksgiving and Upcoming Events

November 20, 2023

Gobble gobble and happy (upcoming) Thanksgiving for all those who celebrate. Hope you enjoy the company of family, friends, and homebrew. Make sure to mark your calendars for all the fun and upcoming events!

Wednesday Nov 29 6:30PM at Modist Brewing – Monthly Meeting w/ Matt Cramer discussing Gluten Free Brewing (Homebrew welcome)

Wednesday Dec 20 6PM at Wandering Leaf Brewing – Monthly Meeting (Homebrew welcome)

Saturday Jan 13 5PM at Forgotten Star – Holiday Party with Potluck, Homebrew Share, and Festivities

Monthly Meeting at Modist Brewing 11/29

November 13, 2023

It is two weeks till our next Monthly Members Meeting at Modist Brewing on 11/29 at 6:30. We will be in the lounge area and Matt Cramer will be sharing info about Gluten Free Brewing prior to some time to share some homebrew.

Monthly Meeting October 23rd

October 17, 2023

Reminder that in one week we have our Monthly Meeting at Dual Citizen Brewing at 6:30pm on Oct. 23! Colby, an award winning brewer in the club, will be sharing tips, tricks, and information on oxidation in brewing – so make sure not to miss it!

Homebrew is welcome at the event.

Monthly Meeting October 23rd at Dual Citizen Brewing

October 5, 2023

Join us on October 23rd at 6:30PM at Dual Citizen Brewing for our Monthly Meeting this month! Homebrew is welcome and there will be an educational topic (TBD)!

FB Event: https://fb.me/e/44XAnv2dR