Announcements – Page 4 – Minnesota Home Brewers Association

Highlights Reel for 2023

January 1, 2024

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]

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.

Photos and Achievements

December 18, 2023

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]

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

CIDER BUY!

October 4, 2023

Yo!

The arrangements are made, the details are known, and we are now getting the payment system up and running.

For what you ask?

The Minnesota Homebrewer Association Cider Buy!

Paid members will get first crack at ordering, and after a couple of days we are inviting non-members and other clubs to join us for this event and purchase. Cider can be purchased from the club website here.

Event date: November 4th, from 12pm to 4pm (ish).
Location: Number 12 Cider near the baseball stadium.
Cost: $6 per gallon in 5 gallon increments (non-refundable).

Here is a link to the Facebook event page if you prefer to go there for information:

Facebook event

I made a request for a blend oriented toward cider making based on my specifications as a cider maker. At the moment they expect to accommodate my request, but it will be subject to availability at the time of pickup on Nov. 4th. More details on this topic when they are known.

One more fun detail… We are also inviting you to bring apples if you wish to make cider from scratch. We will have our high capacity apple grinder at the event along with 2 or 3 apple presses.

Upcoming Events

September 18, 2023

Two upcoming events next week:

1. Our monthly meeting – this month at Hackamore Brewing @6:30PM on Tuesday September 26th. Homebrew welcome! No special topic, but I’m sure the Hackamore folks would be happy to nerd out.

2. Iron Brewers Award Ceremony – share homebrew and learn who won this years Iron Brewer Competition for Brown Ale at HeadFlyer Brewing on Friday September 29th at 6:30PM. Winner gets brew at HeadFlyer!!!