A little benefit is being held by Harriet Brewing. Sounds like a bad situation for Andy, but it's nice seeing Harriet try to take care of him. Check out the press release below.
"Homebrewers of the Twin Cities!Submit your ales to a competition to
aid one of your hand-icapped brethren!The Handy Andy Homebrew and Label Competitions will be held over the next few months.The winners will be formally announced
at the Handy Andy Benefit on
June 9th.
Our deliveryman and overall good
guy, Andy Heater, has been struck with the great plight of rehabilitating his
right hand after an unfortunate incident with a glass carboy and a
countertop.After the carnage,
surgeons were able to reassemble his pinky and ring finger and repair the
severe nerve damage done to his digits (though much to his dismay were unable
to fit his arm with a Vader-like replacement hand).This unforeseen incident has left Andy in financially dire
circumstances and unable to work at his previously madman-like level. We intend
to lend him a hand.
The Handy Andy Homebrew
Competition will consist of the following
guidelines:
-Beer must be an Ale – no lagers, meads, or specialty beers
like smoked beers or sours
-Entrants must pick up an entry form from Harriet Brewing and
submit 2 bottles of each beer and the $10/beer entry fee by April 28th.
-Midwest Supply is offering a 10% discount to participants who
bring in an entry form
-Winners will be notified during the first week of May, and
formally announced on June 9th at the Handy Andy Benefit.
The Top 3 highest scoring homebrews
will win the following:
-Brew a 10 gallon batch of their beer with Paul Johnston,
Harriet’s Head Brewer, that will be featured in the Harriet Brewing Taproom on
June 9th for the Handy Andy Benefit.
-All of the sales from those beers will go to help fund Andy’s
recovery.
The Handy Andy Label Competition will consist of the following guidelines:
-These
winning designs will be both a magnet label on tap at the Brewery and posters
printed as well.
-Dimensions
must be scalable to 2.3 x 4.5 inches and have a .125 inch bleed to be made into
tap handle magnets.
-Artwork
and entry form must be turned in at the brewery no later than Saturday, April
28th. There will be a "people's choice" judging over the
course of May 2nd -16th at Harriet Brewing. Ballots will
be counted and winners announced afterwards
-Original
artwork as well as a PDF version must be submitted.Originals will be displayed in the tasting room for voting
and the winners will be featured at the June 9th event.
The Handy Andy Benefit will be on June 9th,
2012 (Beginning at 1pm) at the Harriet Brewing Taproom
More information regarding the festivities for the day of
the Handy Andy Event to follow.
For more information or questions regarding sponsorship,
please contact:
A few months ago Rob Shellman,Certified Cicerone®, started a company based on creating a "Better Beer Society." The Better Beer Society is exactly what it sounds like, a company dedicated to improving all things beer. They work with local retailers to make sure they treat your beer with all the love and respect it deserves.
The Better Beer Society, or BBS, has hit the ground running in the Twin Cities Metro. They named Bryant Lake Bowl as the first BBS certified establishment. They have also started holding blind bag tastings to promote the idea of enjoying beer without the preconceived notions that come with labels & advertising.
With the help of Northern Brewer's crew at Brewing TV they have made a video explaining their new initiative, how to prepare & pour a proper pint.
BBS is an organization geared toward the service and retail industry, but consumers should take note of just what exactly it means to live in a "Better Beer Society." How many times have you been in a pub that dunks a tap nozzle into your beer, gives you an ice cold stout, or hands you a pint in glass so cold it is frosted? These things shouldn't happen in any pub, and BBS is doing their part to make sure it doesn't by educating and certifying quality beer establishments.
posted Feb 26, 2012 9:02 AM by Andrew Schmizzle
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A Utah bill pertaining to the creation of a new Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC) commission would allow consumers to have a voice in matters of alcohol regulation. The bill would put 2 or 3 alcohol consumers on the commission and give Utah consumers a say in the matter of alcoholic beverage regulations.
"I am proposing this change to make sure that those who consume and shop for alcohol have representation on the commission," said Rep. Brian Doughty, D-Salt Lake City. "This just ensures that we have a voice from those we are regulating."
If a notoriously heavily regulated state like Utah is willing to let consumers have a voice in matters of alcohol regulation maybe this is something we will see in other states across the country.
An exclusive liquor store, with the approval of the commissioner, may be issued an off-sale license by a municipality for off-sale of malt liquor filled at the tap and packaged consistent with the requirement of section 340A.301, subdivision 7, paragraph (b), by the licensee on the licensed premises. The malt liquor must be made available to the licensees in kegs or barrels by a wholesaler or manufacturer and be otherwise not available in Minnesota by can or bottle. All local ordinances and state provisions relating to public health are applicable."
The bill makes a few important distinctions. The brew may NOT be available in MN in a can or bottle. So, no growlers of Surly Darkness, or Summit EPA, or anything else you can buy in a bottle. Liquor/beer stores will need to purchase store growlers as they aren't allowed to fill the containers of another establishment. Also, unless stores are going to charge you for a new growler each time they will need to purchase and maintain equipment to wash, rinse, store and refill the growlers.
What it means: Should the bill pass, it would mean a great deal to local small & start up breweries. Many start up & small breweries can't afford expensive equipment like canning & bottling lines. Consumers being able to buy growlers from breweries via your local liquor store would enable brewers to reach a greater number of consumers, previously unavailable without significant investment.
Drawbacks: There are some potential concerns about the bill. Brewers could be reluctant to put their product into the hands of somebody else. If cleaning and refilling facilities aren't properly maintained it could lead to an unfairly poor reflection on the brewery. Of course, anytime beer leaves a brewery they run that risk of poor quality control. The fact that stores will have to make considerable investment and be subject to local health code should help alleviate many quality concerns. There is always the matter of cost to the consumer when these things change. A growler that was $12 at the brewery is likely to be $15 at the store, and even more in the case of special release, of course, those special releases will be a lot more readily available.
Titan is a big aggressively hopped India Pale Ale. It starts out with piney hop aromas and citrus hop flavors, and finishes with a nice rich, malty sweetness that is balanced with crisp hop bitterness. 7.1% ABV
LONG LAKE, Minn. (Feb. 14, 2012) — Founding Fathers Products, a local company that will donate 50 percent of its profits to support military troops and their families, has released Founding Fathers Light Beer in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Founding Fathers Lager, which is brewed in the Unites States, hit the shelves in November and quickly sold its first run of 7,500 cases. Both beers are now available in bottles of six or 12 packs.
“We have been very encouraged by how well Founding Fathers Lager sold in our first run and are excited to add the light beer to our product line,” said Phil Knutsen, founder and CEO. “The largest breweries in the Unites States are now foreign-owned, and Founding Fathers is not only owned and brewed in America – half of our profits will go to those serving in our armed forces and their families.”
In addition to adding the light formula, Founding Fathers is planning to expand its distribution to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee in April.
Founding Fathers is partnering with local military organizations in each state as it launches its beer across the country. In Minnesota, profits will be administered through non-profit organizations Tee it up for the Troops and the Minnesota Military Family Foundation. Nationally, beer profits will be donated to the Armed Forces Relief Trust.
Founding Fathers is brewed by City Brewing Company of La Crosse, Wis., which has breweries in La Crosse, Latrobe, Pa., and Memphis, Tenn. In addition to the Lager and Light Beers, Founding Fathers will introduce a premium line this summer.
Founding Fathers Lager: A full-bodied American lager with rich amber color. The lager is brewed with two-row barley, a blend of three classic American hops from the Pacific Northwest and a touch of roasted caramel malt.
Founding Fathers Light: Founding Fathers Light is a blend of two- and six-row malt. Its golden color is complimented by a light-bodied flavor with a slight carbonation for a crisp, satisfying finish.
Founding Fathers was established in 2009 by Knutsen and a team of investors who believe retail shelves need more American-made products that serve an important cause.
“While we are starting with beer, the sky’s the limit on what we can accomplish with Founding Fathers Products,” Knutsen said. “We’re very excited about expanding our business model to include additional products and we’re passionate about raising money for our troops.”
