HDBA April 17th, 2009
Dear High Desert Brewers,
Not doing anything Saturday…come and taste some Pale Ales.
Very short notice yes, but drinking beer is sometimes spontaneous.
Bob Beckwith (NABA Judge Coordinator) will help walk us through a beer judging event.
Bring two to three bottles of a pale ale and let the plethora of pale tasting proceed.
THIS SATURDAY (April 18th)
Robin and Leon’s Brewery
775 South Capital
4 to 7 pm
See you there,
HDBA Board
theslats March 3rd, 2009
Dear Ol’ E Irish Folk,
It’s the time of year when everyone you know is Irish!
Party at Robin and Leon’s Brewery.
Saturday March 14th
6:00 PM until ?
775 South Capital
For a small token of $5 you will get beer and the now famous Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner. Please bring along a small desert or side dish to share.
If you have a cooker and would like to help with the “Corned Beef Relief Project” please email myself at mccallbri@msn.com and we can help take some of the labor off Wolfie.
See you there,
HDBA Board
HDBA February 13th, 2009
Scotch Tasting
Vino Rosso Beer Tasting
HDBA St. Patties party
HDBA January 29th, 2009
Theme: Sweets and Beer
When: Sunday February 8th 2009
Where: Shilo Inn
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Cost: 5.00 dollars per current member (no guests please, the club is
picking up the majority of the tab, but if they want to become members)
RSVP: By February 4th (please no later than the 4th and no admittance
at door without RSVP!)
We are on a first come, first serve basis for the first fifty people
(tax and license not included)
Contacts for RSVP: lisa
There will be multiple three ounces tastes to go with your sweets. We
also will have a no host bar (beer and wine, remember it is Sunday) if
you still are parched after the tasting. Plus a few surprises…..
Thanks
HDBA December 4th, 2008
Hi all, hope you had a nice Thanksgiving,
Here’s the scoop on the Holiday Party. As we did last year, the party formerly known as the Christmas Party will be moved to January. This is necessary for a number of reasons the biggest being scheduling. This will in no way diminish the fun and frivolity.
We plan to have the usual good eats, beer, of course, music, raffle, and the gift exchange. You now have a method of trading off that not so great gift you got for Aunt Wilma for a chance at something much better. Bring a gift with you, not too expensive, nice or funny to take part in the fun. You will enjoy watching the hoping and scheming and surprise that goes on. We will endeavor to get Santa back from his post-Christmas vacation to officiate the proceedings.
This is also the official election of officers. Bring your ideas for next year’s activities. We need some folks to take the lead on organizing some of the outings (i.e. golf, picnic, trips). This is a great time to bring in new members.
More details to come.
We all hope that you have a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year,
Bob, Gregg, Lisa, Frank, Brian, Carl, Dan, Rochelle, boB, Wolf, Robin, Donna, and Matt
PS Make sure all of your friends know. We are still working out the email problems.
HDBA October 22nd, 2008
The Halloween Party is scheduled for Friday, October 31st, Halloween night, at the New Sweden Hall (Grange) at 7 PM. No real theme this year but there will be door prizes and best costume prizes. Please bring a dish to share and we’ll have the beer. There will be a small fee of $5/ person to help with expenses. It’s a great time to bring along friends and new members. You can also pay your dues.
HDBA October 1st, 2008
Hi all,
Yes, we are still in business; we haven’t been hiding just busy.
This next Friday, October 3rd, 5:30 PM, at the new brewery, we will renew the “First Friday” get together. We will have beers to drink (it is a beer club after all), some finger food and lots of good conversation. Just bring your fine self down to the top of Trask Street off the green belt for a good time.
Party season will soon be upon us so remember to watch for updates on club activities.
Hope to see you all on Friday,
Cheers,
Bob
HDBA August 13th, 2008
Hi y’all,
Just a few of reminders:
Don’t forget that Thursday is the baseball game. Look for us at the front gate to hand out tickets for those of you who have reservations. Game time 7:15.
The state fair homebrew competition is coming up on August 31. So far we have about 20 entries and 1 judge. HELP! We need an organizer, stewards and judges. Please let us know ASAP if you would like to help. You get into the fair for the day free.
Entries are also needed. For $5 you can enter as many beers, ciders or meads as you like. Information is on HDBA.org.
The BJCP exam class, (beer judge) has just started if you still wish to participate, let me know ASAP.
Remember to watch the web site to keep up on all the goings on. HDBA.org.
C U Soon, Bob
HDBA July 31st, 2008
Tomorrow we need to know how many of you are going to the baseball game on August 14th. We have to order tickets so please let us know. Remember all paid up members get a ticket, a dog and a beer. You can pay your dues at the game. So far there have only been 2 responses, so get cracking.
The BJCP exam class will start on August 7th. Right now I only have 5 people signed up and 4 of them aren’t in the club. If you wish to participate I need to know ASAP. The classes will be about every two to three weeks until the exam on the 25th of October. The emphasis will be on tasting and evaluation. If you wish to come to learn about beer tasting only, that’s fine too, you don’t have to take the exam. Those of you taking the exam will also be given reading assignments from the BJCP web site to help you pass the exam. We will taste and discuss the reading. The first class will be at the Riverdale Grange Hall on Thursday, August 7th at 7 PM. At the first meeting we will decide the other times and places for the meetings.
Cheers, Bob
HDBA July 16th, 2008
Hope you’re having a fine and fun summer. We would like to add to your enjoyment with a few activities.
Here’s what’s on Tap:
July 31 -Start of the beer judge exam class. This class will prepare you to take the BJCP Exam in October. The class will concentrate on beer evaluation and answer questions on the assigned reading from the BJCP web site. The classes will be at the Riverdale Grange and possibly other locations.
MANY OF YOU HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN THE CLASS. IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, PLEASE SENT ME A NOTE SO I CAN PLAN EVEN IF YOU HAVE TALKED TO ME (I have CRS).
August 14 -“Baseball! Thursday night, 7:15, at the ball park. We provide a ticket, a hot dog, and, of course, a beer for all paid members. We need to know how many of you are coming no later than July 31 (sooner is better). [Kathy and I will be there Frank] this is always a good time.
August 31 -Eastern Idaho State Fair Home-brew Competition This is a call for judges, stewards, and entries. WE ALSO NEED AN ORGANIZER. Send me a note with any questions. Folks taking the exam class will be invitedto judge and/or steward as part of your training.
September -“ Date TBD, golf and picnic. We are planning a golf (and I use the term loosely) tournament at Cedar Park. Goofy golf and/or miniature golf so we can all participate. Go to http://www.cedarparkgolf.com/ for info. Stay tuned.
October 25 – BJCP exam. The exam is open to all but I suggest you take the review class. There is a $50 fee for first time exams and $30 for retakes. Take the class and save up your exam fee.
October 31 -“Halloween Party! Details to follow.
December 12 -“Christmas Party We are returning to the traditional Christmas party. Some folks missed Santa and we all missed the gift exchange. Details later.
Guest Speakers -“ We have been thinking about inviting some beer industry luminaries to regal us with stories and wisdom. If you know of someone you would like to have speak or know of someone who would like to speak let us know.
If you would like to help out on any or all of these events drop us a line.
Hope to see you soon,
Cheers,
Bob
