Boreal Brewers

American Beer Revival

Chad Haatvedt — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:03:01 +0000

Over the last hundred or so years, the brewing industry in the United States has changed dramatically. From the saloon era through consolidation to today’s flourishing craft beer culture, it’s been quite a ride. Take a look at how the small brewer is making quite a comeback after nearly a half century of decline.

Okay, Just One St. Patrick’s Day Joke

Chad Haatvedt — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:49:07 +0000

Brenda O’Malley is home making dinner, as usual, when Tim Finnegan arrives at her door.
Brenda, may I come in? he asks. I’ve somethin’ to tell ya.
Of course you can come in, you’re always welcome, Tim. But where’s my husband?
That’s what I’m here to be telling ya, Brenda. There was an accident down at the Guinness brewery…
Oh, God no! cries Brenda. Please don’t tell me.
I must, Brenda. Your husband Shamus is dead and gone. I’m sorry.
Finally, she looked up. How did it happen, Tim?
It was terrible, Brenda. He fell into a vat of Guinness Stout and drowned.
Oh my dear Jesus! But you must tell me the truth, Tim. Did he at least go quickly?
Well, Brenda… no. In fact, he got out three times to pee.

Next Club Meeting!

Steve Benson — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:14:59 +0000

Agenda:

6 PM KAXE Boardroom, Tuesday February 7
Eating potluck and sharing beer
Organizing bulk purchasing to save money; this includes primarily 50 lb bags of grain, but also 5 gallon kegs by the pallet load, which dramatically cuts costs
Discounts available at Wine Creations in Grand Rapids, and Northern Brewer & Midwest Supplies in the cities
Membership cards – remind me if you haven’t gotten yours BEFORE coming to the meeting
Update on the Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout project
Planning for the May Big Brew; a very fun Club event
Need to elect a new Secretary; Matt departed for a brewing job
Other club business

You do not need to bring food or beer to attend; we’d rather see you there than have you stay home! Come and find out what the club is like! Come if you are a starting level beginner, because this is where you’ll learn and find friend to help you learn.

Next Club Tasting, Bemidji

Steve Benson — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:28:36 +0000

Saturday March 3rd, from 3:00 – 6:00 PM. Brewers who wish to share their beer should bring somewhere between 8 – 12 bottles, and should arrive by 2:30 so your beer can be worked into the “order of serving” in a panic free environment.

As usual, the tasting will be held in the basement bar at the Keg ‘n Cork in downtown Bemidji. Admission $5.00, you must be 21 to enter. Live music, bread for cleansing your palate between tastes, popcorn, 20 or more ales and lagers! It’s a pretty darned good time; try a bunch of new beers in a relaxed atmosphere, and try to learn to sing the “Barley Mow” at the close of the tasting.

Brewers who bring at least 8 bottles of homebrewed ale or lager get in free! Come down to the basement bar at the Keg & Cork, 301 Beltrami Ave, in Bemidji.