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Thanks to everyone who came out and helped us make this year’s Saint Paul Saints game awesome!
We weren’t sure what to expect but the new CHS Stadium was beautiful. The tailgating was very reasonable for a first season in a new location. Here’s to hoping it gets even better in the next few years!
Here are a collection of photos from the evening. Thanks to everyone who posted and shared their pics!
Photo by Matt Weide
Photo courtesy of Courtney Ives
Photo by Matt Weide
Photo by Audrey Royer
Photo by Audrey Royer
Photo by Audrey Royer
Photo courtesy of Courtney Ives
Photo courtesy of Courtney Ives
Congratulations to the winners of the 2nd annual Northern Brewer/Town Hall Brewery Cider Competition!
Read MoreThere was sad news this past week. Our friend, Kathy Stock, passed away early the morning of the 29th. Kathy was Curt Stock’s wife, and one of the first “Database Queens” of the Upper Mississippi Mash-Out. She was one of the sweetest and most tolerant people ever, putting up with all of the shenanigans of the brewing community. She will be deeply missed – our hearts go out to Curt, and all of their family. The funeral will be Thursday, June 4. Please check the obituary for additional information.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to the Musella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research, or by postal mail to:
Read MoreMusella Foundation for Brain Tumor Research
1100 Peninsula Blvd.
Hewlett, NY 11557
The time is upon us! If you are thinking of joining us at the St Paul Saints game this Monday, go get your ticket now. There are just a couple left and we cannot get more. Details of tailgating and ticket pickup will be emailed out in the next day or so here.
Also, if you want to participate in the Iron Brewer competition and would like to get the secret ingredient for FREE, sign up quickly for pickup at the game!
Read MoreCongratulations to everyone who entered and placed at Lucid Brewing’s Brewer for a Day competition. Our own former club president and all around great guy Chris Smith took overall Best of Show with his Hefeweizen. He will work with Lucid to brew this on their system and it will be entered in the Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am competition this year!
Read MoreIn 1988, May 7 was announced before Congress as National Homebrew Day. The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) created AHA Big Brew as an annual event to celebrate National Homebrew Day around the world. AHA Big Brew is held each year on the first Saturday in May.
Once again Lucid Brewing is hosting a Big Brew day where they invite homebrewers to bring our equipment and joy for homebrewing for a day of beer camaraderie. They will supply the hot and cold water and a few beers. Feel free to bring homebrew to share!
Interested or have questions? Send an email to [email protected].
Read MoreCongratulations to everyone who placed in the recent first round of the National Homebrew Competition. We had a fantastic showing from club members.
Read MoreClub member Tim Burman passed on the following information from the Wisconsin Apple Growers Association. This comes from Herdie Baisden and Carol Wiersma, husband and wife owners of Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery in Stockholm, WI.
Cider Apple Field Day
Thursday, April 23, 2015 9:00am-5:00pm, Rain or Shine
Check-in and Registration starting at 8:30am
Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery
W12266 King Lane
Stockholm, Wisconsin 54769
Presentations
- Herdie Baisden, Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery
- Stephen M. Wood, Orchardist & Cider Maker, Poverty Lane Orchards & Farnum Hill Ciders
- Special Lunch – Cooked With Cider – The Hard Way
- Deirdre Birmingham, The Cider Farm
- Heidi Doering, UW Extension Horticulture Agent, – Field Work – Out In the Orchard
- Dennis Courtier, Pepin Heights Orchards, Inc. – Juice Plant Tour, Lake City, MN
Cost and other details
- $25/person (Non-members)
- $20/person (WAGA Member Orchards)
- Lunch and Refreshments Included
- $10.00 Late Fee for registration after April 16th
Mail registration with payment to Wisconsin Apple Growers Association (WAGA) using the registration form on the brochure. Additional information and directions are contained in the brochure.
Please feel free to pass this invitation on to those interested in growing cider apples, especially at a commercial scale.
WAGA Cider Apple Field Day 2015 Brochure
Read MoreCongratulations to MHBA member and Chop & Brew founder Chip Walton for being elected to the American Homebrewers Association Governing Committee.
From the AHA Website:
The members of the Governing Committee are elected by the members of the AHA and charged with shaping the policy and activities on their behalf. The Governing Committee also appoints two members as designates to the Brewers Association Board of Directors.
Next time you have some questions about the AHA or suggestions on things to change, talk to Chip!
Read MoreOne final reminder that this Saturday is the Minnesota Home Brewers Association’s annual Homebrew Fest! Come join us at the Northern Brewer warehouse in Roseville for a fantastic event. Bring your friends and family too…especially anyone interested in homebrewing or beer in general!
For more information, please check out all the details on the Homebrew Festival event page.
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