News – Minnesota Home Brewers Association

Final reminder for the All Club Campout 7/31/26 – 8/2/26

July 24, 2026

REMINDER!

The All Club Campout is just over 1 week away. We would love to have you join us even if it’s just for the day on Saturday! This is a child friendly outing. Tom Roan of the Prairie Homebrewing Companions is bringing a canoe if you are interested in a paddle on the river.

This is the final reminder before the campout. If you are attending and will be participating in the Saturday evening meal, TUESDAY evening 7/28 will be the deadline to reserve your meal. I need to have a final count to purchase ingredients so please be sure to let me know your plans.

The meal will be fire baked Salmon with Kevin’s famous spice rub, fresh sweet corn and a salad.

13491 Old Wadena Circle
Staples, MN 56479
https://www.co.wadena.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/255

Register your attendance with [email protected]

The all club camp-out is ON, AND at a new location.

We have reserved the “Old Wadena” group camp near Staples. The group site is set up for tent camping with space in the parking area for drive-in campers. A large screened shelter is available for communal cooking and inclement weather. Camping fees will be shared amongst all attendees (anticipated below $50 for the weekend, but it all depends on numbers).

You can expect laid-back beer/mead sharing around the fire pit, yard games (bring one!) acoustic instruments (hopefully). We will not be hosting the traditional Saturday homebrew competition.

This is a primitive site so no electricity.
- Water is a manual pump well.
- Bathroom facilities are outhouses/vault toilets.
Shade trees are minimal so popup canopies are probably a good idea.
Firewood is included, and our reservation starts Friday morning and goes through Sunday morning.
Bottles, growlers and any other beer containers are encouraged.
The Saturday evening meal will be prepared by the MHBA for all attendees. Costs will be shared equally amongst all participating.

Brewer’s Choice with a Shared Hop

June 14, 2026

Brewer’s Choice with a Shared Hop

Hop Provided: East Kent Goldings (supplied by MHBA)

Brew any style you like using the provided hop. Additional hops and ingredients may be used at your discretion. The goal is to see the variety of beers that can be created starting with the same hop and to taste the differences.

Sign Up By: Sunday, June 28

https://mnbrewers.com/2026-brewers-choice/

Sharing Date: September 19 at 1:00 PM

All are welcome to attend the sharing, whether or not they participated in the brewing.

Location:

Minnesota Homebrew

22043 Industrial Blvd #2

Rogers, MN 55374

All Club Campout July 31 – August 2, 2026

June 13, 2026

Come one, come all!

Join us if you can for the annual multi-club campout. This is the final reminder for the campout, please read the attached information for your reference.

This Weeks News

February 9, 2026

Two Announcements:

First, make sure to attend our Monthly Meeting at Lupulin Sunday Feb 15 at Noon. No speaker as the brewer had a conflict, but bring homebrew and hang with fellow members. We will have a dedicated space in the even space.

Second, Congratulations to this years elected board members

President: Matt Johnson

Vice President: Abby Rouster

Treasurer: Matt Cramer

Secretary: Kevin Meinstma

At Large (Till 2028): Colby Tan

At Large (Till 2028): Christa Ahrens

2025 Cider Buy

October 15, 2025

Short notice, but we are having the CIDER buy again this year on November 1st.

Location is Minnetonka at a private residence.
Payment must be completed by 10/26/25 at 3 pm.

Check the event for full details.

2025 Cider Buy

Monthly Meeting 7/20 at Trove Brewing

July 13, 2025

It has been a while, but we have a meeting coming up this Sunday July 20th Noon at Trove Brewing Company!

We don’t have an educational topic this month, but feel free to bring homebrew, discuss your State Fair entries, and have a great time with fellow homebrewers!

FB Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EU8ejU5B4/

Iron Brewer 2025: Tripel

April 2, 2025

It’s time for this year’s Iron Brewer event in collaboration with Hackamore Brewing!

This year’s participants will be entering their best take on a Belgian Tripel. The world is your oyster in determining what recipe you want to use, how you want to brew it, and fermentation regiment. If wanting to participate – email [email protected] by May 1. If you do not sign up – you are not qualified to compete.

Drop-off of your fully completed beer is the week of June 16 – 21. You should drop off two 12oz bottles of the brew to the staff at Hackamore Brewing. They will check your name off the list.

Judging will occur shortly thereafter to determine who the winner is. It will be judged against the BJCP Guidelines for Belgian Tripel.

Awards will be held on the evening of July 10th – first, second, and third will be awarded. First place will get to brew their recipe in collaboration with Hackamore Brewing on their system, have it canned / labeled (have fun working with them on a label!), and have it entered to the Great American Beer Festival for the Pro-Am competition.

So Many Upcoming Events – Get them on your calendar

March 29, 2025

A lot of fun upcoming events and future events planned for the year just added! Make sure to get them on the calendar.

Apr 13 Noon at Bear Cave: Home Brew Review – Bring your best homebrewers to share with homebrewers and get feedback

May 3: Big Brew Day at Back Channel – Wort Share from Back Channel, homebrew shared, and brewing on site!

Jun 16 – 21: Iron Brewer: Tripel dropoff at Hackamore Brewing (sign up in advance)

June 21: Homebrew Garage Sale at Hackamore Brewing! Sell off or giveaway your unused equipment / ingredients

July 10 Noon at Hackamore – Iron Brewer: Tripel Awards. Found out who won and will get to brew their beer on the pro system, get their beer canned, and entered into GABF Pro-Am Competition!

July 20 Noon at Trove Brewing: MHBA Meeting

Sep 27 Noon at Modist Brewing: MHBA Meeting

Upcoming Meetings

October 23, 2024

Hopefully you weren’t bored – because we have a ton of great events coming in the next month:

LAST MINUTE: Oct 29 6PM at Hackamore Brewing – Hackamore Iron Brewer Beer Release (https://www.facebook.com/share/d4ozGg6ELWh6CmRC/)

Nov 3 12PM at Number 12 Cider – Cider Buy (https://www.facebook.com/share/nu6Sy4j5SD7K6R1J/)

Nov 9 12PM at Barrel Theory – MHBA Monthly Meeting (https://www.facebook.com/share/v4VgejZfBeaA2jXo/)

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/