June/July 2004

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BrewFest Wrap Up

For the Ninth Annual BrewFest we tried a few new things, but I would have to say the results were the same: another success. There was great beer, food, music, weather, camping, and did I mention beer! Everyone put in a lot of hard work to make it happen. The last week, it seemed like everyone was scrambling, but we put it all together. I want to thank everyone who made it happen from the brewers, bartenders, cooks, ticket takers to those who just came out to eat and drink. Thanks to everyone who donated their beer, time, effort, and materials. Special thanks to Free State, Blind Tiger, and 75th Street for donating their great beers.

Pete Clouston-President


Announcements

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Third Annual Mead Day, August 7th

The American Homebrewers Association Mead Day is a national event to help increase camaraderie among homebrewers and meadmakers and introduce or reintroduce the meadmaking hobby.

Each year on the first Saturday in August, homebrewers around the nation are encouraged to invite non-brewing and brewing friends and family to celebrate by making mead. Find more info including recipes here.


Minutes of the May 13th Meeting

Cleanup Crew: Andy Booth volunteered for cleanup.

Treasurer's Report: $1743 balance

Old Business
Big Brew: Joe reports that we have nearly 30 gal for the barrel. He will transfer on Monday and monitor daily to prevent too much oak.
Brewfest '04:

Brewfest rules and customs were explained to the new members and visitors.

Tickets: A number of tickets are unsold. The group was urged to sell more. Craig distributed the remaining tickets to willing members. Volunteers will be needed for the ticket table.

Bands: Prairie Acre and Uncle Dirty Toes are confirmed. Uncle Dirty Toes will play the first 3 hr slot, Prairie Acres will play the final 3 hr slot.

Food: All members need to provide side dishes. Last year we ran short. Register on Rob's website.

Beer: Rob D reminded that beers should be brewed NOW if they are to be ready in time for Brewfest. He explained the importance of offering our best beers to our friends at Brewfest. Local breweries have been contacted about donating kegs.

Soft Drinks: Chuck F. and David will bring Gott coolers for water and lemonade drinks. Nathan will make root beer.

Tables and Chairs: Members are urged to bring lawn chairs to Brewfest. Shane will bring 6 folding tables to use for serving.

Maps and Signs: Joe distributed Brewfest maps. Barry will provide directional signs.

New Business
In-Club Contest: Craig volunteered to organize an in-club contest. Will work on after Brewfest.

Meeting adjourned for Commercial Tasting.


Commercial Tasting
Two local Maibocks were presented, Brinkley's Maibock from Free State and 75th Street Maibock. The 75th St was voted closest to style, while the Free State was voted as most preferred to drink.

Dale Wheeler-Secretary


Minutes of the June 10th Meeting
Treasurer's Report: Balance of $2273 in the account. We should be in great shape for remaining Brewfest expenses.
Brewfest '04:

Beer: Rob D reported that 19 homebrew donations have been pledged as well as several commercial donations Brewfest. He also requests that no one needs to bring beer faucets. He will supply.

Tickets: Rob and Craig tracked down the remaining Brewfest tickets and have them assigned for purchase.

Joe Yoder volunteered to take the first shift as ticket taker. 1 ticket = 1 pint glass. Rob suggested that this function could be handled at the beer table if need be.

Brewfest Cleanup Rules: The beer cuts off at 7 pm. All hands pitch in to clean up and tear down. After all is in order, the beer will once again begin its natural flow at the campsite. ALL CAMPERS MUST CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES SUNDAY MORNING. Don't leave your trash for someone else.

Food: Rob volunteered to go to Costco to buy more side dishes if needed. Everyone was urged to bring lots of side dishes. We ran short last year. We will also buy lots of chips.

Dale will contact Rob, Craig, Pete and Ken to coordinate food and paper good purchases.

Joe will get the big cooler for transporting the meat. Pete will pick it up at his house.

Tables and Chairs: Shane will bring 6 large folding tables from his workplace.

Maps and Signs: Rob will put up directional signs.

Bands: Chuck and Barry will contact their bands to confirm directions.

Coolers: Dave Conley and others will bring Gott coolers for water/tea/etc.

Tents: Andy will pick up tents from Free State, and will provide tent stakes and weights.

Glasses: Barry will confirm pint glasses will be ready before Friday. (He did confirm on 6/14 that they are indeed ready to pick up).

Several members volunteered to bring firewood for the camp site.

Meeting adjourned for Commercial Tasting.


Commercial Tasting
Beers of Wisconsin: June's commercial tasting featured beers purchased by Dale Wheeler on a recent trip to Wisconsin. The bulk of the beers came from theNew Glarus Brewing Company including their famous Wisconsin Belgian Red. Thanks for bringing these beers back Dale!

1. New Glarus Belgian Red
This beer is brewed with whole Montmorency Cherries, Wisconsin farmed wheat and Belgian roasted barleys, lagered in oak tanks and balanced by Hallertau hops we aged in our brewery one full year. Over a pound of Door County Cherries in every bottle makes this beer uniquely "Wisconsin."
2. New Glarus Raspberry Tart
Oregon proudly shares their harvest of mouth-watering berries, which we ferment spontaneously in large oak vats. Then we employ Wisconsin farmed wheat and year old Hallertau hops to round out this extravaganza of flavor.
3. New GlarusUff-da Bock
Brewed in the Reinheitsgebot tradition, our Bock comes by its mahogany hue naturally. You can expect this bier to be complex and smooth with deep chocolate and coffee undertones, complementing the rich bouquet.
4. Berghoff Solstice Wit Solstice Wit, named for the golden light of the longest day of the year, is a refined, Bavarian-style thirst-quencher. Made with the finest red wheat, 2-row malted barley, and the most sought-after American hops, this is a light, refreshing ray of sunshine with subtle hints of Curacao orange and coriander.
5. Tyranena Stone Tepee Pale Ale
Stone Tepee Pale Ale is brewed in the tradition of an American pale ale. This beer celebrates the American hop, with its characteristic bitterness, flavor and aroma.


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