Events

Well after much back & forth it's official we have a brewery tour lined up with Breckenridge Brewery 471 Kalamath @ 6pm. We have access to their Speakeasy Room and it's also their all you can eat Barbecue Ribs (til' they run out) night for 11 bucks!

-THIS IS NOT AT THE DOWNTOWN ONE-

Yes, I know it's on a Tuesday, but they do all their brewing Monday to Thursday and I wanted to make sure one of their brew crew would give us the tour. So there it is folks, see ya at Breck.

Love,

Izzy

P.S. still waiting on Dale from Oskar Blues to get back to me

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Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Sign up here and then enter your brews on our tracking sheet so we can make the Hopper presence known!

Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

This event is already on the calendar, but I wanted to let everyone know that we are officially registered with a Rock Hoppers booth to pour our beer alongside the commercial breweries featured in the festival. RHBC's beers will be eligible for the "people's choice" award which is the beer receiving the most votes from the attending public. I think this is a really great opportunity for the club and an opportunity to get more miles out of that NHC bar Greg slaved away building.

So, we need to get a signup going for beers to take to the festival. I would suggest beers in the 4.5-7% ABV range as there will be a lot of beer up there and this is an event for the general public, not a hall full of beer geeks. I believe the NHC bar has room for 7 taps, but we would like to bring at least 4 beers to represent the club. If you can make and donate a 5 gallon corney, please sign up below.

I also would like to get a head count on who will actually make the drive up to Evanston to participate. The event includes big wheel racing, so you know you want to go. Details will follow on setup and hotel logistics as I would expect we want to stay the night up there (approximately 4 hour drive). See the actual event posting for time, etc of the festival.

Sign up here and then enter your brews on our tracking sheet so we can make the Hopper presence known!

Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Join us at Dry Dock every Friday for one of our beers cask-conditioned with a little twist on it.

3/27 - "Banana Peel" Pale Ale

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Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Sign up here and then enter your brews on our tracking sheet so we can make the Hopper presence known!

Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Sign up here and then enter your brews on our tracking sheet so we can make the Hopper presence known!

Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Sign up here and then enter your brews on our tracking sheet so we can make the Hopper presence known!

Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Sign up here and then enter your brews on our tracking sheet so we can make the Hopper presence known!

Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Sign up here and then enter your brews on our tracking sheet so we can make the Hopper presence known!

Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Sign up here and then enter your brews on our tracking sheet so we can make the Hopper presence known!

Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Dear Homebrewers and Beer Enthusiasts,
The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) wants you to join us for a fantastic fun-filled event with fun prizes and an opportunity to meet and mingle with other beer enthusiasts
–New Belgium Brewing Company, Friday, April 3rd, 2009.

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Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

I'm making a Belgian Golden Strong all day. You're welcome to join. I'll have my new Doppel Bock and the RHBC Barrel BP to try.

Cheers

Gregorio

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Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Sign up here and then enter your brews on our tracking sheet so we can make the Hopper presence known!

Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Sign up here and then enter your brews on our tracking sheet so we can make the Hopper presence known!

Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

Sign up here and then enter your brews on our tracking sheet so we can make the Hopper presence known!

Remember, you need to use the AHA's Registration Portal to enter the competition. You can pay online. Don't delay, though. There's a 750 entry limit for each region and the Old West Region had one of the highest amounts of entries in the contest last year.

For more information, visit the NHC Website.

They're tapping their Hair of the Tongue IPA at 6:00 - Free pints until 6:30.

Stop by before the meeting!

Location: The Rockyard Brewery, Castle Rock.

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Officer Reports
   
   
   1. President - Greg Geiger
   2. Events - Kelly Kruegel
   3. Communications - Geoff Humphrey
   4. Treasurer - Chris Egolf
   5. Competition/Education - Walt Chleva
3. Announcements
   
   
   1. Upcoming competitions
   2. Upcoming events
      
      
      1. Big Brew
      2. Hopper Yard Sale
4. Old Business
   
   
   1. 2009 Dues - pay Chris. It’s only $20!
   2. Website access
   3. NHC
      
      
      1. Planning committee report
      2. Beer for Club Night - Sign up to provide a brew and win some prizes! More info from Walt.
   4. Pro-am with the Rockyard
      
      
      1. Enter your Dunkleweizen into Eight Seconds of Froth, Left Hand/Indian Peaks Alers, Liquid Poetry Slam, and NHC
      2. Currently eligible: Kelly and Jason Kruegel - 1st place win at Dredhop
5. New Business
   
   
   1. 23 Rock Competition
   2. Swag drawing
6. Adjourn

I'm taking advantage of the day off to brew a Belgian Wit with kiwi fruit!  I'll probably get started around 10AM, so if you have the time, feel free to stop by.

Chris

Address:

11052 Independence Circle West

Parker, CO 80134

Google Map:

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After two days worth of hard work with Greg (read, Greg did most of the work), our new tiered system is just about ready to rock and roll. A few coats of high heat paint and installation of a pump is all that is left to do. Attached are two photos to check out.

Drum roll......so, please mark your calendars for the first brew on the new system and our 4th wedding anniversary party (as the system was our gift to each other). On April 11th (anniversary is April 9th so we'll be celebrating it at the RHBC meeting) we'll be brewing an American Barleywine affectionately titled "Till Death Do We Brew."

Please stop by any time during the day to check out the new system. We will have snacks available and we will be breaking into the aging fridge and have several special commercial beers to share during the day as well. As always, children and significant others are welcome.

We'll plan the extra special tasting for 1:00 p.m.

http://www.wynkoop.com/liquid.html

Liquid Poetry Contest

In conjunction with the Liquid Poetry Party taking place here at Wynkoop Brewing Co. on April 18th at 7pm (in the Mercantile Room); we're putting out a call for lyrics celebrating beer, beer culture, and beer-blessed fellowship and inspiration.

Here's how to enter and what you might win:

1) Submit a poem of any style and length. Yes, it's that simple.

2) Deadline: April 11th. Entries must have author's name, address, email, and phone number.

3) Email entries to poetry@wynkoop.com.

4) Winners will be announced at the Liquid Poetry Party and will be invited to read their poem to the audience. You must be present to receive glorious applause and win one of several fabulous prizes courtesy of the Wynkoop and our family of restaurants in Denver.

Jim Stinson and Jason Buehler invite all Rock Hoppers to join them in going to the Beer Wars Live Event showing in Castle Rock at the Stadium 12 theater.

Meet at the Rockyard at 5:00pm.

Location: Southlands 16 Cinemas, 23955 E Plaza Ave, Aurora, CO 80016.

Showtime: 6:00 PM

Seasonal Release Party!
Saison and Dunkel Weiss
Friday April 17^th 6-8pm
$15 gets you in the door with unlimited access to beer and snacks.

Mark your calendars and plan on attending this informal get together of the various Front Range Clubs. It's a perfect venue to discuss upcoming events and learn more about other clubs.

5th Front Range Homebrew Club Rendezvous

Saturday, April 18th, from 3:00-6:00pm

Great Divide Brewing Company
2201 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 296-9460
http://www.greatdivide.com/

Please sign up below ASAP so we can give Great Divide a head count.

From Jim Fixari, KROC President:

I'd like to know how many people from FOTR would be interested in attending so we can give a total head count to Great Divide. The last time we had about 50 people representing 7 different clubs from CO Springs to Cheyenne, WY.

I've been in contact with Taylor Reese from Great Divide, Bernie Taillon from FOTR, and Chad Pippin from Mile High Monks to get the word out and help organize the event. Great Divide will provide tours and give us a drink special. There is no food at Great Divide but lots of places around or you can have food delivered to Great Divide.

Liquid Poetry Contest

The Liquid Poetry Party taking place here at Wynkoop Brewing Co. on April 18th at 7pm (in the Mercantile Room).

The event will also feature beer-related readings and performances by Denver Poet Laureate Chris Ransick, Mike Henry, JD Frey, and Joy Sawyer, as well as beer-minded original music by Marty Jones, "The Bard of Beer Songs." 

The event also features a special edition pint glass with original artwork and poetry by Chris Ransick. Proceeds from the sale of these glasses will benefit the Denver branch of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. Glasses are $5 while supplies last.

Hop Disciples meeting for April is on the 23rd, and we will most definitely taste some Stranahan's barrel-aged concoctions as well as other special beers-in-progress.

Time: 6:00 pm

Place: Great Divide Brewing Company Brew House...where the magic happens.