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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hi All,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>As most of you know, Big Brew is almost here. With all
that Colin has going on this year, Hops and Berries is not able to sponsor and
host Big Brew this year. This year we will be holding a club only Big
Brew event at my house on Saturday, May 1. This will be a scaled down
event compared to years past. While this is a club only event, part of
the goal of Big Brew is to educate others about brewing so if you are going to
attend and want to bring a guest feel free but please use your discretion on
who you invite. Part of the reason that this is being scaled down this
year is that I just do not have the space to accommodate as many guests as Colin
has had at Big Brew in recent years.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For those not familiar with Big Brew, it is the AHA’s National
Homebrew day. A holiday of sorts where they encourage groups to gather at
one location and brew together on the first Saturday in May. If you want
to brew, you will need to bring anything and everything you need with you such
as burners, propane, kettles, utensils, etc. I will have a two tier stand
setup for sparging. Hopefully my concrete patio and the garage will
provide enough stable space for burners and we can dedicate the lawn to food,
beer and lounging. The club is planning on providing brats and some beer and
but you are encouraged to bring something to share.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Basic info:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Where – <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">737
Larkbunting Dr</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Fort Collins</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">CO</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">80526</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>
- <a
href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=737+Larkbunting+Drive,+Fort+Collins,+CO&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.957823,56.162109&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=737+Larkbunting+Dr,+Fort+Collins,+Larimer,+Colorado+80526&t=h&z=16">MAP</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>When – Saturday, May 1. 8am to 6pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>What to bring – any brewing equipment that you will
need, food to share, some beer, lawn chairs.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>What to brew – Whatever you want! The AHA does
have some suggested recipes that can be found <a
href="http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/events/national-homebrew-day/recipes">HERE</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you are planning on attending, please let me know as soon
as possible so that we have a rough headcount for the food and beer we are
going to buy. Please let me know if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Alex<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="mailto:alex@grotegang.com">alex@grotegang.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>970-420-8967<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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