Recent Activities
Barrel Transfer – We took a lambic out to put a new lambic in! Another great beer was taken out of one of our barrels to replace with a fresh batch to be ready a year from now — or maybe longer. The beer coming out tasted great — and to make sour beer even better, it was blended with other beers to balance the acidity, funk, and general character. Surely a mix of both science and art!
Big Brew for National Homebrew Day – On a beautiful Saturday morning, our friends at Midwest Supplies were kind enough to host us for this nationwide event. Between three systems — the club 30gal brewhouse, Bill’s 15gal kettle, and a Grainfather inside — we took home 40gal+ of wort to ferment into a session pale ale. To make the day even better, a few club members brought beers to serve on the club jockey box to anyone who was able to come into the store.
Education: Carboy Etching and Hacks – Club member Chris A. put together a presentation on how he works with his glass carboys. Talking about using glass etching paste from a craft store to filling his carboys through the wall from his garage to his basement, I am sure every club member at the meeting this month took something away to improve brew day and use equipment more efficiently!
Upcoming Events
Taproom Takeover @ La Doña on Thu Jun 6 – Come join for a pint or three this coming month at a new local taproom! The social hour starts at 7pm and club members have been looking forward to getting together here for these great beers! Come join us!
Brew For Good @ Sociable Cider Werks on Sat Jun 15 – Following up on the huge hit from last year, this event is moving to the Sociable location for this homebrew-only event supporting Think Small. Check out the BFG website (or Facebook event) and come join the event for surely some of the best beers in Minnesota!
Monthly Meeting @ East Side Neighborhood Services on Thu Jun 20 – The topic this month is Explore A Style: British Beer. A few batches from club members will be available and some examples stored away packed away from local shops across the pond, the next monthly meeting will help club members understand a variety of classic styles. If you have been interested in this style, come join the meeting and have a taste!
HomebrewCon @ Providence, RI on June 27-29 – With two presentations lined up for the seminars through this conference, the NBA will have a solid presence out on the East Coast. If you will be attending, look for our work shirts and say hello!
Coming up in July is the annual Summer Party for all NBA members (including new members!) in Minnetonka. Watch the club email list for more detail coming soon on the low-gravity competition, potluck food, and other fun for this social afternoon.
For announcements of the monthly Taproom Takeover, monthly recap of recent events, and announcements for upcoming events, keep an eye on this space and our social media sites on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Come join us and chat about beer and brewing!
Cheers!