Happy Summer, all! It has been a great time to do some outdoor and garage brewing this year. We have the NBA Summer Party coming up next weekend, too! That would not be complete without the informal club low-gravity competition, potluck food with some grilling, and general revelry! All are welcome to join, so reach out if you are interested in meeting up, otherwise we can tell you all about it at an upcoming Taproom Takeover or before the next meeting.

Here are some quick updates from the last club meeting

• A few folks are researching new merch options — a sweatshirt and a winter hat. Some pretty cool options are in the works, so keep an eye out to stay warm this fall and winter.
• Homebrew Con was a great success and a few members talked about (some of) the revelry had in Pittsburgh and the great presentation put on by Aaron and Matt. Once the recordings are posted to the AHA site, you know we will be sharing that link!
• There are a few events coming up
  • Sat Jul 30 is the Summer Party at the palatial Mittelstaedt estates
  • Thu Aug 4 is Taproom Takeover at Barrel Theory, which lands on National IPA Day again, so come grab a hazy over in St. Paul
  • Nick is charting out another bike ride in August on the Minnehaha Creek
  • A few folks are coordinating a field trip and are looking at a craft beer train ride toward Duluth on October 7, so keep an eye out for that event!
• The yeast experiment is still going to happen, but there have been some delays in getting the wort creation on the calendar. Keep an eye out for more on that coming soon.
• Brew For Good, an amazing homebrew-only beer festival supporting ESNS, is happening in Sun Sep 18. If you are a brewer who would like to pour your beer for the public, reach out and we will get you connected. If you are a beer drinker who would like to try some one-of-a-kind beers available nowhere else, you definitely want to be there!
• A few barrels are being transferred over the next weeks and months
  • The Rittenhouse Rye barrel has Imperial Stout coming out and Doppelbock going in
  • The Lodi Lambic-style is getting the same pale sour recipe exchanged
  • HOBO is being emptied for the last time and then the barrel will be retired

Keep an eye on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for other events and updates as they happen. The club is open to anyone of any skill level to talk, learn, and experiment around our favorite fermented beverage. Come join us at a local taproom or monthly meeting any time!

Cheers! 🍻