The High Desert Brewers Association is an Idaho Falls based beer and homebrew club dedicated to the appreciation of good beer. The club has been in existence since January 1995. For more information or to request we add an event please e-mail New Homebrew shop
theslats July 22nd, 2010
Has announced that there is a new homebrew supply store in Rigby. Check them out at:
Rocky Mountain Homebrew Supply
218 N 4000 E
Rigby, Idaho 83442
208-745-0866
Open evenings and weekends
Summer update
theslats July 12th, 2010
Hello Beer Club Members,
Sorry we have been gone so long. It took longer to recover from the beer fest this year. The fest was great this year and we would like to thank all of you who helped out. It is always a worthwhile effort; raising money for charity. I hope you all feel good for your efforts.
We have a number of things up coming this summer. The annual trip to the ball park to watch the Chukars will come up soon. August 15th is the date we are planning on. We are also trying to get a picnic and /or golf outing together for the end of July. Please watch the web site for details.
The Eastern Idaho State Fair homebrew competition is also coming up. This year we are not only judging beer but homemade wine as well. I know many of you also make wine and we encourage you to participate in the competition as a competitor and a judge. We will need a number of judges with some wine experience to work with us to pull this out. If you are interested in the homemade wine competition contact us.
The homebrew competition will be judged differently this year. We hope to do the bulk of the judging the week before the fair and only do the best of show judging and the wine judging at the fair. This will allow us to have most of our judges participate and still take off the long weekend. We need an organizer to run the competition. If you are a new judge and need some extra points, this is a good opportunity.
GABF??? The Great American Beer Fest is September 16-18 this year. There have been more and more people expressing interest in bussing down to Denver to see this spectacle. We need to get on this ASAP if we want to find good accommodations and get a bus AND the tickets are fast being sold out. We don’t know the cost but it would be in the neighborhood of $500+ per person for the bus, tickets, and hotel assuming we get 25 people or more. Let us know by July 16th (that’s this Friday!) If we don’t get at least 20 serious people we won’t be able to do it this year.
Judge Class: If you would like to take a judge class send an email to bob@northamericanbrewers.org
Stay tuned,
Cheers,
The Board
Brew day
theslats April 1st, 2010
On Saturday, April 10, we will be having a Brew Day at the Idaho Brewing Company. Those of you who are home brewers should bring along your brewing equipment and supplies and brew a batch of beer to demonstrate your system. Those of you who wish to learn how to brew should show up and lend a hand to one or more brewer and learn the tricks of the trade.
We have some very fine brewers in our organization and I hope they will all show up. The last time we did this it was great fun.
Oh, BTW, we have beer to consume for those who participate, donated by the fine fellows at Snake River Brewing.
The time is not yet carved in stone but it should start around 9 AM so we can clear out before the tasting room opens. The time will be in the reminder!
Cheers,
The Board
Spring Update
theslats March 4th, 2010
Coming up soon is the St. Patrick’s Day Party on Sunday afternoon, March 14th at 1 PM (1300 for you Europeans and military types) at the New Sweden Hall. The club will supply the beer and Wolf is making his world famous Corned Beef. Please bring along something to share. There will be a small fee at the door ($5 ?).
This is a good event to bring along friends who would like to join our group.
Upcoming events:
Wolf and Robin have graciously agreed to host us at the brewery for a “brew day” in April. This is a good opportunity to learn how to brew at home. Those of us who brew will haul our equipment to the brewery and brew up a batch. All you have to do is show up and jump in.
We would like to put those of you who are home brewers (or were) that have equipment that you are no longer using together with people who are getting started to help them along. Send us a note if you have things to list. We have one request for bottles! We can all help with that one.
State Fair mention
theslats February 23rd, 2010
While this isn’t exactly the national media it is still pretty cool to get name drop for the state fair competition. Beer Tap TV Lift a pint with Cody Christman
Beer and Chocolate
theslats February 11th, 2010
To help get everyone excited about the tasting on Sunday.
It seems that as soon as the Christmas displays are taken down on Dec. 26, shops are suddenly filled with the red hearts and cupids of Valentine’s Day. Stuffed bears, flower displays, jewelry store sales and offers for romantic island getaways seem to be everywhere.
One item, however, seems to trump all others on the national day of love.
Chocolate.
The Saint update
theslats February 3rd, 2010
The next club function is the St. Valentine’s Day Party. Its on Sunday the 14th. There are only 3 or 4 spots left so please RSVP. We have a number limit because of the venue and catering. So hurry!
The next event will be the St. Patrick’s Day Party. This is always one of the best. This is a good function to bring new members and for you to renew your membership. The party will be at the River Dale Grange / New Sweden Hall on Sunday afternoon, March 14th. Watch the web site for details.
Many of you have asked about a beer judging class. There will be an exam given in Boise on July 24th. If you are interested in the exam let us know and we will put together a class to get you ready. We need to know if you are serious about the exam very soon so that we can hold a spot for you. If you are interested email bob@northamericanbrewers.org with your contact information.
Valentines Party Details
theslats January 13th, 2010
- Sunday Feb 14th, 1 pm to 4 pm
- Shilo Inn – O’Callahan’s – Lindsay Blvd. IF
- $10 per person – 50 person limit
- Club members only
- Beer and goodies tasting
- No host bar available (cocktails ARE available on Sunday!)
- Flowers for the ladies
- RSVP here
At the time of this post more than half the slots are taken. Hurry!
Valentines rsvp page
theslats January 13th, 2010
The RSVP page is up for the Valentines day event. Click Here
We will post the details of the event soon.
Holiday Party
theslats January 7th, 2010
The Christmas/New Year Season is not over yet! Please come attend the High Desert Brewers Holiday Party at the Riverdale Grange (5990 South 45 West) on Saturday, January 9th at 6:30 pm until Carl kicks us out. Annual dues will be collected ($20.00/Individual or $25.00/couple) and serve as your entrance fee to the party. The club will be providing ham, so please bring a dish to share. The party agenda/activities will include the now-traditional white elephant gift exchange; raffles; a prize for the wildest Christmas/holiday sweater worn, and the annual elections.
As a reminder for those who have participated in the gift exchange in the past and for those first-timers, the white elephant gift is an item that is found in the home that you no longer want/need. It could be a nice/new item that was given to you that you don’t want and are re-gifting or it could be something that has been used but no longer serves a purpose for you (you know, the old one man’s trash is another man’s treasure idea). The idea is to be creative and have fun. Each person that wants to participate in the exchange should bring one white elephant gift.
We look forward to seeing you Saturday!
The HDBA Board
