Announcements

October Monthly Meeting at Venn Brewing

October 3, 2024

Looking into October, make sure you put our next Monthly Members meeting at Venn Brewing on October 20th at Noon on your calendar. Homebrew is welcome and I’m sure we can find plenty to chat about!

See you there.

FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/dmJCJzV7Q2kwGQGB/

2024 Cider Buy!

September 27, 2024

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.

2024 MHBA Cider Buy!

September Monthly Meeting

September 8, 2024

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/

Homebrew Happenings! Baseball Tickets, Meetings, and Brewing for Good

September 2, 2024

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.

Extra St. Paul Saints Tickets and Upcoming Meeting September 16th

August 15, 2024

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/

Monthly Meeting this Week at Unmapped Brewing

August 11, 2024

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 Today for Sinning w/ the Saints!!!

August 7, 2024

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

August 5, 2024

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

Next Meeting and Sinning with the Saints

July 19, 2024

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.

Brew for Good – Oct 6 at Forgotten Star

July 17, 2024

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

>55 IBU calculated (Beersmith, Brewer’s Friend, etc)
That’s it! No style guidelines will be used in judging

Requirements Ingredients

Feature Columbus Cryo Hops
No restrictions in additional hops, malts, and yeast strains
Please note if any potential allergens

Judging Criteria (50 points)

Appearance (5 points)
Aroma (10 points)
Columbus Cryo Hop Presence (15 points)
- Citrus
- Dank
- Earthy
- Woody
Enjoyment (20 points)
- I’d order a full pint
- That’s a great beer
- Please sir, may I have another