Announcements

Have you figured out what you are bringing for the MHBA’s 5th Annual Home Brew Fest at the Midwest Supplies?

This informal event is a great opportunity to share your beer, mead, or cider with your fellow members. There will be prizes for People’s Choice Beer and People’s Choice Mead/Cider. You can bring bottles, growlers, or kegs – any amount, but try to bring enough so you can share. Last year, we have over 50 different home brews to taste!

Please try to remember your tasting glass. Friend and family are welcome.

To help this event run smoothly, I assign each entry a number and print out labels with the styles beforehand. Therefore, please contact Gera before the meeting to let me know what home brew you plan to bring, so we don’t have to do too much writing at the event. Also, let me know if you’re going to want a spot on one of the jockey boxes.

Please contact your State Senator and State Congressman and ask them to support the following bills currently being introduced in the house and senate:

• House Bill HF2999
• Senate Bill SF2604

There’s a great website available to help you find the names and contact information for your Minnesota State Legislators:

Currently in Minnesota Law, homebrew is not allowed to be legally transported outside of the home. Not to competitions, not to club meetings, not even to your next door neighbo’s house.

The proposed bills would allow these type of activities to legally continue.
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Once again Minnesota is one of the locations hosting first round judging for the National Homebrew Competition. We are looking for people interested in helping as Judges and Stewards. Judging will take place April 11 through April 12.

All volunteers helping this year get a first shot at the National Homebrew Convention next year!

Check out the calendar event for more information on the event and links to registration.

A quick reminder that the Social event at Sociable Cider Werks is happening Thursday, March 6th. The weather looks to be great and no snow storms will interrupt us this time!

Check out the calendar event for all the details!

Our President Emeritus, Michael Cote, has found another free advanced movie screening for us. Next Thursday, March 13, we have been invited to screen the movie Draft Day.

The calendar event has all the details, including the link and code to pick up your free passes!

Still haven’t renewed your 2014 MHBA dues? There is a brand new way to renew your dues instantly online. When you renew online, you get your membership card instantly via email, plus you have the option of renewing for 3 years at a discounted rate!

Go find out more about membership or renew your membership now!