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.
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
Tags: east Idaho state fair, homebrew
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.
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.
Tags: Beer, chocolate, rsvp, valentines
theslats October 14th, 2009
November 14th and 15th
We will be heading to SLC on Saturday in the AM, we will schedule a couple of beer tours and tastings. The bus will bring the group back to Idaho Falls on Sunday.
The bus cost will be approximately $40 per person. (more if only Frank and I go, or less if we get 55 travelers) I will arrange some hotel choices, but it will be your financial responsibility.
Please email mccallbri@msn.com by October 24th to reserve a spot on the “party” bus.
Cancelled, not enough responses.
Tags: bus trip, salt lake city
HDBA September 27th, 2009
Hello Beer Enthusiast,
Check out the following dates for some upcoming Beer events!
- October 3rd, Saturday 4:00 pm Idaho Brewing Company Tasting Room Bring one or two bottles of an Octoberfest or Autumn Style Beer to share among friends. It will be an informally formal tasting.
- October 31st, Saturday 6:30 pm until ? (beers all gone) Location – New Sweden Hall(Carl and Dan’s Place) Halloween Party! Costumes encouraged but not a must. Admission charge is $5 per adult as well as a food item to share. Prizes will be awarded for unique and creative costumes. Beer on tap provided.
- November 14th and 15th, Bus Trip to Salt Lake City Mark it on your calendar, details coming soon.
- December 6th, Sunday 2:00 pm Idaho Brewing Company Tasting RoomSpice/Holiday Beer Tasting, Bring a bottle of your favorite holiday beer for some mid afternoon cheer.
- January 9th, Saturday 6:30 pm until ? (Carl kicks you out) New Sweden Hall(Carl and Dan’s Place) Christmas/New Year/Winter Party The annual dues/vote for the new HDBA Board/raffle and prizes/Santa relaxing and kicking one back/food feast/beer drinking good time.
Thanks,
HDBA Board
EDITORS NOTE: Do not vote for Matthew, please, thanks.
theslats September 8th, 2009
Update: The awards and sheets will be passed out at the Halloween Party as usual. If you would like them sooner, email Bob to make arrangements.
From Bob:
I would like to thank all of you who participated in the Eastern Idaho State Fair. This year we had 87 entries which is up about 20 from the past two years. We had many entries from all around the country so those of you who won competed against some very fine brewers.
A very special thanks goes to the judges. Only 10 judges could make it this year. They worked like sled dogs for over 6 hours to evaluate your beers and clean up the mess afterward. They are, in no special order:
We had three very hard working stewards that really did a fine job keeping things moving and double checking all of the paperwork. They are:
When you see them, buy them a beer.
More thanks to the Idaho Brewing Company and the Grapevine for receiving and storing the entries for us. Please support them for the fine work they do for us.
Bob
You can review the results here
Tags: eastern idaho state fair, homebrew
theslats August 11th, 2009
Come watch the Chukars take on Great Falls.
The game starts at 4:00 pm (Beer Cup Night).
We will bankroll a beer, hotdog, and crackerjacks for members. Frank is working on some tickets also.
Please RSVP to mccallbri@msn.com no later than Friday evening so we can get a head count.
We will meet outside the front gate starting at 3:00 pm Sunday.
Hope to see you then,
HDBA Board
Tags: baseball, Beer, Chukars, crackerjacks, hotdog
theslats August 4th, 2009
The Homebrew Competition page as been updated with the details for the 2009 fair. Take a look. http://www.hdba.org/homebrew-competition/
Tags: competition, eastern idaho state fair, homebrew
theslats June 30th, 2009
Dear High Desert Brewers,
Now that the Beer Fest is out of the way, it is time to get back to drinking beer vs. serving beer. Let’s get together Saturday July 18th for a summer beer tasting. Robin and Leon have offered the tasting room/deck area for us to use. (775 S. Capital) Commencing at 3 pm bring two bottles of your favorite beers that a lime, lemon, or orange complement the beverage. We can all sit around and have an informal summer beer tasting.
The club will provide the fruit as well as some of Wolfie’s Summer Beer.
In August, Frank is working on the HDBA night a the ballgame. We are looking at Aug 16th as it is beer cup night.
More details to come.
September, We are looking at a bus trip. Be thinking about Salt Lake City, Boise, Missoula, Jackson. Give us some feedback on where you would like us to organize this overnight trip.
Thanks,
HDBA Board
