10/1 - Brewfest, Marinwood Community Center, 12-5, $12 in advance, $15 at door. Link NOTE-I'll be pouring in the second shift at this one.
10/8 - Corte Madera, Old Corte Madera Square, 12-5, $25. Link
10/9 - Petaluma Oktoberfest, Hermann Sons "Petaluma Lodge #26", $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Link
10/15 - Biketoberfest, Fairfax near Iron Springs, $25 in advance, $40 at the door. Link
10/22 - Novato, Greek Orthodox Church, $45, Link
Urge Governor Brown to Sign AB 2172
Legislation Would Permit Homebrew Clubs to Meet, Hold Competitions and Share Their Beer Amongst Themselves at Licensed Establishments
The American Homebrewers Association is supporting an effort led by the California Homebrewers Association to pass legislation on behalf of California’s homebrewers.
Your action is needed now to ensure Governor Brown signs AB 2172, sponsored by Assemblyman Brian Jones of Santee, into law. If enacted, this bill will permit homebrew clubs to meet, hold competitions and share their beer amongst themselves at licensed establishments such as brewpubs, tasting rooms and restaurants.
On August 24, AB 2172 passed a final vote by Assembly, sending it to the Governor's desk.
How Can You Help?
This is our last big push to ensure this bill is signed into law.
You may use this sample letter from the California Homebrewers Association to customize your own letter of support. It is important to be polite and respectful in your message. Please remember that this is a bipartisan issue and anything that we send is a reflection on all California homebrewers and our wonderful hobby.
Letter Address:
Governor Jerry Brown
c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173
Sacramento, CA 95814
While letters are more effective, an online form is available as an alternative means of contacting the Governor. Be sure to select AB 2172 as the chosen subject.
Thank you for your support of homebrewers. Your action could make the difference in whether or not this legislation becomes law.
Sincerely,
Gary Glass
Director
American Homebrewers Association
MaSH T-shirts orders are done and shirts are in the print queue. They should be in your hand in Sept, around the 15th. Thank you to everyone who ordered!
These events are a blast for AHA members and well worth it. Full details are on the Events page listing but please also Club RSVP so I have a head count for the bus company.
The club has members going and will host a booth. Please see the Event Page Listing for details!
The subject says it all. Come for the meeting or just come for the beer. Either way it would be great to see club members there!
As mentioned by Christian at Iron Springs here is a link to info about an upcoming homebrew comp. It's this week so check it out and get your brews bottled! I have an APA that might be ok for it. Click this text for info!
EDIT: If you have software issues, use the Contact Us link on the Brewscene page, they helped me.
ALSO - Registration extended to August 6th!
The quarterly style for Q3 2016 will be Hefeweizen / American Wheat! For an American wheat the grain bill must consist of 30% wheat, for German brews the bill is a minimum of 50% and capping at 70%. Further details at the July meeting but this is a great start for putting your recipes together.
All - Here is a link to this years winners! Congratulations to all winners and big thank you to everyone that entered. Please note this list does not include the honorable mention recipients and it also does not list out the Best of Show top 3, you will have to wait for the fair for that information. See the list of winning entries by class here - MCF 2016 Homebrew Winners
There is still time to enter if you move quickly! Here is the website and all of the info - https://www.samueladams.com/longshot.
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