It's finally here, the wonder that is the russian imperial stout will be removed from the barrel and replaced with the goodness that is the belgian dark strong.

The skivvy:

If you brewed the RIS please make sure you have a sanitized corney dropped off to the Kruegel's house (17508 Lamar Ct - Parker) by 5:00 on April 17th. You can contact Kelly through the website prior to the 17th to make drop off arrangements or just show up in person with your keg at 5:00. It is imperative if you are bringing your keg over on the day of that you not be late as once the barrel starts to get emptied it goes fast and we cannot delay for stragglers. If you have any concerns, just drop off your keg early. We'll have connectors set up for ball locks. If you have a pin lock keg you need to include connectors with your keg so we can access it.

If you brewed the BDS, essentially the same setup. Please bring it to the Kruegel's at 5:00 on the 17th, or make arrangements to drop it off before hand. Same as above, if you're coming on the day of, please make sure you're not late so we can complete the transfer smoothly. Connectors please for pin lock keg users. The kegs should be blanketed with CO2 but NOT CARBONATED.

For those who are able to make it at 5:00, after the transfer is complete we'll have a little celebration of the barrel party. I'll put out some snacks and if you'd like to bring beer with you to share, that would be lovely! Come to the hopyard build in the AM and party in the PM with the barrel!

Children are welcome at the Kruegel household (there is a park right behind our house and a 360 w/ rockband) so feel free to bring the family if you like.

Sunday April 18, 2010

The Canine Classic - Run/Walk 5k at the Boulder Res!!

Start: 04/18/2010 8:00 am

End: 04/18/2010 1:30 pm

Tuesday April 20, 2010

Craft Beer Tasting Series April 20, 2010

Start: 04/20/2010 7:00 pm

End: 04/20/2010 9:00 pm

Topic, India Pale Ale with guest speaker: Doug Odell of Odell Brewing Company. limited seating. Tickets are $25. Available at the Pumphouse or by reservation at pumphousetasting@hotmail.com

www.pumphousebrewery.com

Friday April 23, 2010

Firkin Friday

Start: 04/23/2010 3:00 pm

End: 04/23/2010 11:00 pm

Come to Dry Dock every Friday for Firkin Friday, where they tap one of their beers that has been cask-conditioned....usually with a twist!

This week: April 23rd - Breakwater Pale Ale, dry-hopped with 4 oz. of Simcoe

NHC Round 1 Judging

Start: 04/23/2010 7:00 pm

End: 04/23/2010 10:30 pm

NHC Old West Judging
starts: April 23rd, 2010 at 07:00 PM
ends: April 24th, 2010 at 05:00 PM

Location: Breckenridge Brewery - 471 Kalamath Street, Denver, CO 80204 (map)

Microbreweries for the Environment Benefit April 23, 2010

Start: 04/23/2010 8:00 pm

Boulder Theatre

2032 14th St.

Boulder CO

This is a carbon-neutral event. You are encouraged to walk, bike or bus to the event. Over 20 Colorado Microbreweries will serve their best beers. Cheap pints! The benefit will feature musical performances by top local bands. Expect a sell out. Doors open at 8pm and event starts at 8:30pm and runs until 12:30am. Tickets are $25. Boulder Theater web site

Saturday April 24, 2010

NHC Round 1 Judging

Start: 04/24/2010 8:00 am

End: 04/24/2010 5:00 pm

NHC Old West Judging
starts: April 23rd, 2010 at 07:00 PM
ends: April 24th, 2010 at 05:00 PM

Location: Breckenridge Brewery - 471 Kalamath Street, Denver, CO 80204 (map)

Friday April 30, 2010

Boulder Strong Ale Festival

Start: 04/30/2010

Boulder Strong Ale Festival

Featuring over 60 of the best strong ales (beers >8%abv) in the nation. We'll host two sessions again this year, one on Friday evening and another on Saturday afternoon. Mark your calendars now!!

When:	Fri Apr 30 – Sat May 1, 2010
Where:	Avery Brewing Company, 5757 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303 (map)

Saturday May 01, 2010

Boulder Strong Ale Festival

Start: 04/30/2010

End: 05/01/2010

Boulder Strong Ale Festival

Featuring over 60 of the best strong ales (beers >8%abv) in the nation. We'll host two sessions again this year, one on Friday evening and another on Saturday afternoon. Mark your calendars now!!

When:	Fri Apr 30 – Sat May 1, 2010
Where:	Avery Brewing Company, 5757 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303 (map)

Big Brew Day at the Rockyard

Start: 05/01/2010 9:00 am

End: 05/01/2010 5:00 pm

Get your recipes ready! Big brew Day is coming and it will be the best yet! Come on down to the Rockyard with your equipment. The first six people to sign up will be allowed to brew inside the new bottling facility located nearby the Rockyard Brewery. All others will be in the parking lot. There wil be a toast at 11am. So even if you are not brewing stop on by to support your fellow Rock Hoppers. Please let Bridgette know if you are brewing that day at home. She will be going around and creating a club video for the BA. Brewing begins at 9am water will be provided.

Boulder Brew & Music Festival

Fox Theatre
Boulder, CO

Experience the Boulder Brew and Music Festival at the famous FOX Theatre in Boulder, CO!

Over 50+ craft, specialty and limited release brews from around the country and abroad

 coupled with LIVE music and a special music series night!

boulderbrewfest.com

SpringFest 2010 Crabtree Brewing Co.

Start: 05/01/2010 4:00 pm

Crabtree Brewing is once again hosting it's annual SpringFest at the brewery in east Greeley.

Beers, food and bands will be highlighted.

http://www.crabtreebrewing.com

Big Brew Bar-B-Que

Start: 05/01/2010 4:00 pm

End: 05/01/2010 10:00 pm

After a big day of brewing come on over to Greg Geigers House for a Smokin' good time. Smoked Ribs and Turkey will be provided. As well as potato salad and baked beans. Feel free to bring over any side dishes or desserts and of course GOOD BEER!! This event is open to Rock Hopper members and their significant others.

Saturday May 08, 2010

Eight Seconds of Froth 2010 Entry Window

Start: 05/08/2010

$6 per entry. Two 10-22 oz bottles.

Drop off locations: