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Homebrew Competitions / Re: 2012 Midwinter Home Brew Competition Registration Now Open
« on: January 29, 2012, 09:10:05 PM »
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Homebrew Clubs / Re: Looking for some diagrams on brewing process
« on: January 18, 2012, 09:26:28 AM »
Here is a good interactive process online -
http://www.reissdorf.com/koelsch/bier_bewusst_geniessen/bier_bewusst_geniessen.php
Don't know if these will help but here is the link to the beginner course that I teach for the Barons. There are three PDFs there that you're welcome to reference. I can email you the PowerPoints directly if needed.
http://beerbarons.org/Brew-U/brewing101.html
http://www.reissdorf.com/koelsch/bier_bewusst_geniessen/bier_bewusst_geniessen.php
Don't know if these will help but here is the link to the beginner course that I teach for the Barons. There are three PDFs there that you're welcome to reference. I can email you the PowerPoints directly if needed.
http://beerbarons.org/Brew-U/brewing101.html
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: AHA Learn to Homebrew Day 2011
« on: January 10, 2012, 12:16:13 PM »
FYI - the reply header might have changed to 2012 but the main one still reads 2011. Might want to just re-post the whole enchilada with the correct dates to avoid confusion. We all drink a lot of beer, are easily confused, and are in dire need of good direction (a lot of us are men). 
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Homebrew Competitions / 2012 Midwinter Home Brew Competition Registration Now Open
« on: January 01, 2012, 09:18:47 PM »
The Beer Barons of Milwaukee are very pleased to announce that registration for the third annual Midwinter Home Brew Competition is now open. Judging will be taking place on February 17th and 18th, 2012. This competition is held in conjunction with the 15th annual Midwinter Brew Fest at the Milwaukee Ale House and is a member of the Midwest Home Brewer of the Year circuit.
Participant, judging, and steward registration for the competition will be coordinated through the web site at http://midwinterhbc.beerbarons.org. Entries will be accepted January 1st through February 5th at 11 different locations in WI, IL, & MN. Shipped entries should be sent to Northern Brewer in West Allis, WI. Please refer to the web site for drop off location cut off dates and addresses.
In addition to the category and Best of Show awards, one of the winning English Session entries (BJCP categories 8A, 8B, or 11A) will be chosen to be ramped up by the Milwaukee Brewing Company for serving at the Milwaukee Ale House.
Awards will be announced and presented to participants at the Milwaukee Ale House on February 18th at 6:00 PM central time. Winners will be posted to the competition website shortly after the conclusion of the awards ceremony.
Additional details can be found on the competition web site and our Facebook page. Information regarding judging and stewarding opportunities will be posted shortly. Please pass this information on to your fellow home brewing friends and direct any inquiries to the Contact page on the registration page at http://midwinterhbc.beerbarons.org/index.php?section=contact
Thanks and best of luck to all that enter!
MWHBC Organizing Committee
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Beer Travel / Re: My kingdom for a Wisconsin IPA
« on: December 21, 2011, 12:34:30 AM »
Ale Asylum is in Madison and Tyranea is in Lake Mills. You can also give Oso Hopdinger a try which is from Wausau. If you are closer to MN you can also give Surly a try. Several local brew pubs also offer them.
Please note, we tend to change our beer as the seasons change. As the cold starts to come in so does the high gravity stouts, barley wines, porters, and dark Belgians.
Please note, we tend to change our beer as the seasons change. As the cold starts to come in so does the high gravity stouts, barley wines, porters, and dark Belgians.
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Homebrew Competitions / Registration Now Open for the 2011 Schooner Homebrew Championship
« on: August 15, 2011, 10:43:04 PM »
It is our pleasure once again, to announce that registration is now open for the 2011 Schooner Homebrew Championship. This years entries will be accepted between August 15th through September 3rd.
The competition is a BJCP Registered and Sanctioned event, judging all BJCP styles using the 2008 BJCP guidelines. The Schooner is one of the Midwest's largest competitions that is held in conjunction with the Great Lakes Brewfest and is a participant in the Midwest Home Brewer of the year circuit.
Additional details can be found at the competition web site at http://www.theschooner.org/
The competition is a BJCP Registered and Sanctioned event, judging all BJCP styles using the 2008 BJCP guidelines. The Schooner is one of the Midwest's largest competitions that is held in conjunction with the Great Lakes Brewfest and is a participant in the Midwest Home Brewer of the year circuit.
Additional details can be found at the competition web site at http://www.theschooner.org/
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Club Leadership & Organization / Re: Legal issues: Club Incorporation and Insurance
« on: June 21, 2011, 10:04:28 PM »
After further review - my bad. Now that I looked closer I see that there is a mod at the end of the original post. I beg forgiveness and I owe you a beer.
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Homebrew Competitions / Re: Announcing the Inaugural German Fest Homebrew Competition
« on: June 20, 2011, 10:25:38 PM »
Hello all,
Just an announcement that registration for entries, judging, and stewards is now open. We'll also be having an AHA Membership Rally at German Fest the day after the judging. More details about the rally to come.
Just an announcement that registration for entries, judging, and stewards is now open. We'll also be having an AHA Membership Rally at German Fest the day after the judging. More details about the rally to come.
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Club Leadership & Organization / Club By Laws / Constitution Examples
« on: June 20, 2011, 10:17:01 PM »
People were asking about examples of these at the discussion during the conference. Here is the link to the Barons. There is a PDF that can be downloaded at the bottom of the page. When you incorporate don't forget the non-discrimination clause!
http://beerbarons.org/about/constitution.html
http://beerbarons.org/about/constitution.html
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Club Leadership & Organization / Re: Legal issues: Club Incorporation and Insurance
« on: June 20, 2011, 10:09:53 PM »I want to reiterate a point that came up a few times at the panel discussion in San Diego.
The most important thing is for you to be aware of the laws that apply in your location. Different states, possibly counties or cities, will have different regulations that you need to keep tabs on. What works for one locale will not necessarily work in another, there is no cookie-cutter solution. One club in my area incorporated as a 501(C)3 to protect the officers, while my club got event insurance that covers us for a year for only $650.
You can get help, but ultimately you've got to work it out for yourselves.
I'd like to add a bit to this based on legal issues we're now seeing in a few states like OH and WI. Once a club has incorporated stay on top of it and re-evaluate from time to time. Make sure your current incorporation status gives you the most benefit. Interpretations can change. Incorporation isn't a one time set up and done.
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Club Leadership & Organization / Re: Legal issues: Club Incorporation and Insurance
« on: June 20, 2011, 10:01:16 PM »
I should note that I made a correction to my earlier post that didn't make it with the copy over to this thread. We actually formed as a non stock cooperative, not an LLC. My apologies.
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Homebrew Competitions / Announcing the Inaugural German Fest Homebrew Competition
« on: April 17, 2011, 09:14:24 PM »
Hello fellow Homebrewers!
The Beer Barons of Milwaukee and German Fest are very pleased to announce that the inaugural German Fest Homebrew Competition will be taking place on July 30th and 31st, 2011. This BJCP registered, German bier style only competition, is held in conjunction with the 30th annual German Fest which will be taking place on the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee July 28th through the 31st. Proceeds from the competition will go towards the newly established Midwest Brewer Scholarship Fund.
Registration opens on June 18th and will be coordinated through the competition web site at http://germanfesthbc.beerbarons.org. Entries will be accepted June 30th through July 17th at Brew & Grow in Waukesha WI, Northern Brewer in West Allis WI, & the Purple Foot in Milwaukee WI. Entries may be shipped to Northern Brewer in West Allis WI.
Judging will take place at the House of Hamburg on July 30th and the Best of Show will take place at German Fest on the Summerfest grounds on July 31st. An awards ceremony will follow the Best of Show judging at German Fest.
Accepted categories and additional details can be found on the competition web site. Periodic updates will be posted to the competition Facebook page. Information regarding judging and stewarding opportunities will be sent out shortly. Please pass this information on to your fellow homebrewing friends and direct any inquiries to the Contact page on the registration site at http://germanfesthbc.beerbarons.org/index.php?section=contact.
Best of luck to all that enter!
German Fest Homebrew Competition Organizing Committee
The Beer Barons of Milwaukee and German Fest are very pleased to announce that the inaugural German Fest Homebrew Competition will be taking place on July 30th and 31st, 2011. This BJCP registered, German bier style only competition, is held in conjunction with the 30th annual German Fest which will be taking place on the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee July 28th through the 31st. Proceeds from the competition will go towards the newly established Midwest Brewer Scholarship Fund.
Registration opens on June 18th and will be coordinated through the competition web site at http://germanfesthbc.beerbarons.org. Entries will be accepted June 30th through July 17th at Brew & Grow in Waukesha WI, Northern Brewer in West Allis WI, & the Purple Foot in Milwaukee WI. Entries may be shipped to Northern Brewer in West Allis WI.
Judging will take place at the House of Hamburg on July 30th and the Best of Show will take place at German Fest on the Summerfest grounds on July 31st. An awards ceremony will follow the Best of Show judging at German Fest.
Accepted categories and additional details can be found on the competition web site. Periodic updates will be posted to the competition Facebook page. Information regarding judging and stewarding opportunities will be sent out shortly. Please pass this information on to your fellow homebrewing friends and direct any inquiries to the Contact page on the registration site at http://germanfesthbc.beerbarons.org/index.php?section=contact.
Best of luck to all that enter!
German Fest Homebrew Competition Organizing Committee
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Homebrew Competitions / Re: Homebrew Competition Software
« on: April 16, 2011, 04:35:34 PM »
We use BCOE for The Schooner (555 entries in 2010), Midwinter (461 entries in 2011), and now the inaugural German Fest (all German beer style) competitions. It works very well for all and Geoff is very willing to listen to suggestions for enhancements. Upgrade process is pretty simple as long as you remember any custom modifications you've made along the way (ie Facebook plugins, extra links, etc).
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Homebrew Clubs / Re: Technical brewing education in brewing clubs
« on: January 03, 2011, 09:01:46 PM »
Well, organized might be a strong word for how we get things done. I will say that our planning got a little more serious in our second year of classes. That's when we got an email from a woman in the Chicago area wanting to send her husband and a friend to Milwaukee for the weekend to attend our Intermediate Class. She was giving the trip to her husband as a Christmas present. No pressure... 
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Homebrew Competitions / Re: Announcing the 2011 Midwinter Homebrew Competition
« on: January 03, 2011, 11:45:18 AM »
Update - registration is now open for Entries, Judges, and Stewards is now open for the 2011 Midwinter Homebrew Competition. Don’t forget to register some of those wonderful homebrews you’ve been working on and sampling during this holiday season.
Judges and Stewards – we will need your help. Sign up and let us know what times would be good for you!
Registration is coordinated through the competition web site at http://midwinterhbc.beerbarons.org.
Additional details can be found on the competition web site and our Facebook page. Information regarding judging and stewarding opportunities are to come. Please pass this information on to your fellow homebrewing friends and direct any inquiries to the Contact page on the registration page at http://midwinterhbc.beerbarons.org/index.php?section=contact
Thanks to all that volunteer and best of luck to all that enter!
MWHBC Organizing Committee
Judges and Stewards – we will need your help. Sign up and let us know what times would be good for you!
Registration is coordinated through the competition web site at http://midwinterhbc.beerbarons.org.
Additional details can be found on the competition web site and our Facebook page. Information regarding judging and stewarding opportunities are to come. Please pass this information on to your fellow homebrewing friends and direct any inquiries to the Contact page on the registration page at http://midwinterhbc.beerbarons.org/index.php?section=contact
Thanks to all that volunteer and best of luck to all that enter!
MWHBC Organizing Committee