[Liquidpoets] Big Brew Details - May 2

[Liquid Poets President]

Poets and Muses,

I want to give you more details about Big Brew, which is on May 2, just a
month away!  Dan Seavey has graciously volunteered his back yard for the
event; thank you Dan.  He lives near Edora Park, a nice convenient
location.  Here are the basics:

*When: National Homebrew Day, May 2, 9am-6pm*
*Where: 2100 Eastwood Dr., Fort Collins, CO*
*Who: Liquid Poets members and their families*
*What: Bring your system and brew beer alongside your fellow club members*
*Why: Because homebrew clubs around the nation are all doing the same thing
on the same day!  Ever year, we all try to break the record set the
previous year.*

If you've never been to a Big Brew event before, it involves everyone
bringing their homebrew rigs over to Dan's house, where we will brew beer,
ooh and aah over each other's systems, grill food, drink beer, and
generally have a really fun time.  We keep track of the number of batches
and gallons brewed to report to the AHA.  There is a nationwide toast at
11am our time, when people around the country will all raise their glasses
together in celebration of this glorious hobby.  There are even a few
recipes chosen each year that you can brew at the event if you are so
inclined.  Here's the AHA's Big Brew page for more info on that:

http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/national-homebrew-day/

What we ask is that you bring everything you need to brew a batch of beer
except the water, which will be provided.  Extra hoses, tools, containers
for spent grain and chill water, and maybe an extra hop scale for the
forgetful ones are always appreciated.  Please bring a plywood board or
something to put under your propane burner so we don't all scorch Dan's
yard.  Cider, wine, and mead counts too, so bring the stuff for that if
it's a lot easier for you than bringing your system.

*The club will provide proteins to grill, so everyone please bring a side
dish, dessert, or non-alcoholic beverage to share*.  I would encourage you
to bring your own camping chair or two, and don't forget the sunscreen!
The event will begin at 9am and we will try to get out of Dan's hair by
evening or whenever he needs to kick the last of us out.  You can contact
Dan at seaveyd927 at gmail.com if you need to make any special arrangements
outside of those hours.  As always, please respect the home and wishes of
our gracious host.

*The last thing I need is 5 volunteers to brew beer in advance of the
event, to be served AT the event.* The club has a sweet draft system to
serve homebrew out of your corny keg.  Alex has volunteered his kolsch and
Matt Smith will provide a Flander's red.  The club will reimburse you for
your ingredients if you keep your receipt, and if you brew this weekend you
can make something just in time!  I'm especially hoping to get an IPA or
pale ale or two on the list, something low-mid alcohol range and great for
sipping on a hot day.  Please write back to me to sign up to bring beer to
the event.

We'll keep you posted on more details as we get closer, but that is the
gist of it.  Looking forward to brewing alongside all of you on May 2.

Cheers,
Alison

The Liquid Poets
Homebrewing Society
http://www.liquidpoets.com
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