Matt Johnson

Make Sure to Reserve Wort for Big Brew Day

April 14, 2023
Make sure you reserve your wort for Big Brew Day from the great folks at Back Channel Brewing by April 19th before you miss out on. It will be a Stout base that can be used in many different ways. It will be available on Big Brew Day (May 6th) at the Production facility.
 
You MUST reserve via this form by Apr 19th to receive wort: https://mnbrewers.com/2023-big-brew-day.
 
FB Event: https://fb.me/e/SKuTI9EZ
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Upcoming Events

March 31, 2023
Upcoming events for the club:
 
April 24 @6PM at Forgotten Star Brewery: Our April Monthly Meeting – Eric Sannerud, who has worked with hops for over a decade as a farmer, marketer and consultant will be joining us for Hop Education presentation and a thorough QnA session.
 
May 6 at Back Channel Brewing: Big Brew Day and Wort Share courtesy of the fantastic team at Back Channel. Make sure to reserve wort here: https://mnbrewers.com/2023-big-brew-day
 
May 27 @12PM at Steel Toe Brewing: A brewery visit for a tour of the facility and Q&A with their team
 
June 27 @6:30PM at Bear Cave Brewing: Our Monthly Meeting – educational topic in works.
 
August 20 @12PM: Sinning with the Saints! Join us for tailgating and for a Saints game – make sure to purchase tickets in our block as they will go fast: https://mnbrewers.com/saints-game-payment/
 
More events in the works! Its a great time to be part of the club.
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Fun Times for MHBA and Links to Reserve Wort / Saints Game Tickets

March 24, 2023
Thank you firstly to Number 12 Cider for hosting our meeting last night and Kevin Meintsma for teaching us some valuable information about Bru’n Water. Secondly, thank you to all that showed up to our first in person Monthly Meeting since Pre-COVID – it was great to see all the faces (new and old).
We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming club events:
April 24 6PM: Monthly Meeting at Forgotten Star Brewing (https://fb.me/e/11Nw4Sxuw)
May 6: Big Brew Day at Back Channel Brewing (https://fb.me/e/SKuTI9EZ) – Reserve Your Wort Here: https://mnbrewers.com/2023-big-brew-day/
May 27 at 12PM: Brewery Visit at Steel Toe Brewing (https://fb.me/e/42hTSnOcz)
Aug 20: Sinning with the Saints aka Saints Game (https://fb.me/e/fUB9s0yNQ) – Make sure to buy your tickets here: https://mnbrewers.com/saints-game-payment
And even more to come!
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Sinning with the Saints Aug 20

March 18, 2023
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! The link to purchase tickets is below (make sure to get tickets as they are limited).
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.
See this link for location of tailgating lot: https://www.chsfield.com/plan-your-visit/parking
Purchase your tickets here: https://mnbrewers.com/saints-game-payment/
Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/fUB9s0yNQ
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Monthly Meeting at Number 12 Cider in One Week

March 16, 2023
Have you missed in person meetings? Well then you aren’t going to want to miss our first in person meeting since pre-COVID in one week! On March 23 at 6:30 PM – 9PM at Number 12 Cider, we will meet to learn about Bru’n Water and socialize with other club members.
 
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/2IpPvAQjy
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Reminder: One Week till Gambit Brewing Company Visit

March 5, 2023
Don’t forget that in one week on Sunday March 12th at 11am we will be hopping over to the newly running brewery Gambit Brewing Company to learn more about them and to have a good time.
 
Make sure to RSVP: https://fb.me/e/2e8wS8iGd
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In Person Meetings Return!

February 28, 2023

Join us March 23rd at Number 12 Cidery at 6:30PM for our first in person club meeting in a LONG time!

RSVP: https://fb.me/e/2IpPvAQjy

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Last Reminder: Holiday Party 1/14/23 at Forgotten Star Brewing

January 3, 2023
Hopefully you aren’t all holiday-ed out just yet, as the MHBA Holiday Party is nearly a week away!
 
When you arrive to the brewery do not forget to do the following:
1. Head back to the event space in the back of the brewery
2. Grab a name tag
3. Grab a blue raffle ticket, write your name on it, and throw it in the jar
4. If entering the People’s Choice Award for best Beer / Mead / Cider / Wine infused potluck dish, write down the dish
5. Grab a paper slip and vote for your favorite alcohol infused potluck dish
6. Place your food with the others, and enjoy the festivities!
Quick Info
When: 1/14/2023 – 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Address: Forgotten Star Brewing Co., 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN 55421 – the event space in a private room in the back of the brewery.
 
Make sure to bring homebrew to share if you would like, a potluck dish (made with beer/cider/mead to enter the ‘People’s Choice’ Competition), and your luck to win some raffles.
 
If you haven’t already, please RSVP at https://fb.me/e/1vUbw2XhQ
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One month till holiday party on January 14!

December 17, 2022

The Holidays are quickly approaching (if not already started) for everyone. So don’t forget to put the MHBA Holiday Party on your calendars!

Quick Info
When: Saturday, January 14 – 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Address: Forgotten Star Brewing Co., 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, MN 55421 – the event space in a private room in the back of the brewery.

What’s Happening
Setup will start around 5:00 pm and 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 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.
Remember to bring a 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.

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Last Reminder of Manic Meadery Tasting November 2 @8PM

October 30, 2022
Last reminder of the wonderful opportunity to listen to Tony from Manic Meadery talk through his career, the meadery, and tasting some of the FANTASTIC offerings of Manic Meadery on November 2, 2022 at 8PM Central Time!
 
Purchase meads to taste along from the following URL and join at the link on the bottom!
 
URL: https://vinoshipper.com/shop/manic_meadery?list=4062
 
A special Manic Meadery pack has been put together for the Minnesota Homebrewers Association virtual tasting on November 2nd. Please order no later than Tuesday, October 25th to guarantee delivery in time for event. Includes free UPS ground shipping on your entire order when you purchase this Tasting pack!
Includes:
4pk Heirloom Cider 12oz cans
375ml bottle Starthistle
375ml bottle Genevieve
375ml bottle Marion the Barbarian
Manic Meadery glass
 
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82255923259…
Meeting ID: 822 5592 3259
Passcode: 160394
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