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BIG BREW (Brew-A-Thon) 2010 8:00 a.m. Setup 9:00 a.m. Toast
It’s that time of year again when brew clubs across the entire
Beginning in 1988, the United States Congress recognized the first Saturday in May as National
Homebrew Day. The American Homebrewers Association created “Big Brew” as an annual event to celebrate National Homebrew Day. Big Brew has been held every year since this formal declaration by Congress, and the Great Northern Brewers continues to celebrate this history as well by holding an event we call “Brew-A-Thon”. This event also provides the opportunity for experienced homebrewers to share hands-on knowledge with those who desire to learn for the first time, or improve their current skills.
If you are brewing, please fill in your information on the signup sheet at Arctic Brewing Supply for either Extract or All Grain. If you don’t have equipment, no worries. If you do have equipment, please consider lending it for the day (and your expertise). We will have several stations setup for your use. An experienced brewer will work with you and/or let you use their equipment.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
1) The brewing location is
2) You don’t have to brew to attend. You can just observe and ask questions!
3) You must provide the ingredients for your brew (other than water)! We will likely have two strains of common yeast available for your use, but you are welcome to bring your own. The wonderful staff at Arctic Brewing Supply can provide all that you need.
4) You must provide a carboy/bucket w/airlock to transport your brew home.
5) All brewers should bring samples of their own homebrew and/or unique commercial brews to share. It’s a great opportunity to get some feedback on your homebrews.
6) The club will be providing various grilled meats and some beverages, but we do request that those who come bring your favorite dish (with the necessary serving utensil) to share.
7) Recipes: You may choose to brew your favorite beer style, or if you would like to share in the National Big Brew 2010 theme, select one of the three selected styles from the website: http://wiki.homebrewersassociation.org/BigBrew2010
8) And lastly, it goes without saying but please remember that this is an educational event. Please share your brew, passion, and good humor with those around you.
For more information about National Homebrew Day take a look at the AHA website:
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/events/national-homebrew-day
For more information about the Great Northern Brewers brew club, visit our website at http://www.greatnorthernbrewers.org
Come join us for a day of great education and good fun!
Any questions please contact Tim Strayer at 907-243-0174 or tim@strayermail.com.
Hope to see you there.
Brew On!
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