Paw Paw Discount and Homebrew Competition
We have two major announcements from our good friends at Paw Paw Brewing Company. First, we are pleased to announce that PPBC will begin offering a 15% discount on homebrew supplies at their general store to all KLOB members. Please make sure to have your 2014 membership card available to prove you are a member in good standing.
Meanwhile, Paw Paw is looking to celebrate their third anniversary, which will take place on January 18th, in a very special way by kicking off their very own homebrew competition. The winner will get to recreate their beer on Paw Paw's 5 bbl system. For the small entry fee of $20 you will receive:
- 5 gallons of wort prepared from their own brewhouse
- 2 oz. of your choice of hops
- Choice of yeast
You can use these and any other ingredients to make your entry. Both pick up and drop off will take place at their production facility at 123 Commercial Ave. across from St. Julian's winery. You must turn in four 12 oz. bottles by February 23rd. Your entry should also include:
- Name
- Phone number
- Name of beer
- Style/category
If you are interested in participating, contact Keither via phone (269.415.0145) or email (keith@2pawsbeer.com).
AHA Rally at New Holland Brewing Company
2014 promises to be an exciting year for the American Homebrewers Association in Michigan. In March, they will be hosting a rally at New Holland Brewing Company:
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/events/new-holland-brewing-co/
Entrance is free to all AHA members. They do ask that you RSVP in advance. There will be lots of special activities and events that day so don't miss it!
Kalamazoo Kup Winners
In a rush to get our last email out we neglected to mention the full list of winners and honorable mentions for our inaugural homebrew competition. Congrats to everyone who participated:
1st - Cullen Parrish - Belgian Dubbel
2nd - Greg Stechschulte - Blonde Ale
3rd - John Stradinger - IPA
Honorable Mentions:
Cory Vandyke, Stout
Cory Vandyke - Wood Aged Beer
Karl Reaume - Russian Imp. Stout
Karl Reaume - Saison
Trevor Dahl - Belgian Specialty Ale
Chris Broomel - Spice/Herb/Veg. Beer
Justin Dueweke - Wood Aged Beer
Bryan Simpson - Specialty Beer
Winter Beer Fest Package
Did you miss out on getting tickets to the MBG Winter Beer Fest in Grand Rapids? Check out this offer from Discover Kalamazoo:
http://www.discoverkalamazoo.com/events/16/36511/
December Meeting Follow Up
We're still looking to get everyone's feedback from the December meeting. If you haven't already, please head over to our survey and make your voice heard!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L58H9Z5