July has fallen upon us and so has the ridiculous heat. While I'm sure Jim has ceased all beer production at this point and is making better use out of his time sipping bier in his quaint biergarden of solitude, Charles has probably brewed twice while I've written this newsletter. I'm enjoying my new system more and more with every brew and like some, are now focused on Oktoberfest season brewing. Planning to have a Bohemian Pilsner, Marzen, German Hefeweizen, and possibly a Helles going for the more glorious time of year this fall. That said, with this heat, I'm definitely enjoying lawn mower beer. Charles hosted Murica day, which I heard was a great hit. I plan to try and attend next year!
On a personal side note, I've again been taking my trailer camping wherever I can. We try to hit 1 big National Park each year and this year was awesome. We spent just over a week doing Arches, Capitol Reef, Zion, Bryce and Grand Staircase Escalante. Oh man….words come hard to describe some of the places. And good beer at the end of a day's hike or scenic drive is just so nice at the campfire. We also hit the total eclipse down in Texas (between Fort Worth and Waco, specifically Lake Whitney). Just did Rocky Mountain National Park and are planning to hit Great Sanddunes National Park later this October.It's been a minute since we last did a club competition. No, BJCP stuff, don't worry, just good old fun and shenanigans. I'd like to discuss this at this month's meeting to discuss a possible month and style target(s). We will do it tourney style to make it go quicker this time. No, there won't be seeding, just randomized chaos! It's beer, relax.
July 12 – National Michelada Day – A Michelada combines beer with chili, making it the perfect mixer for a hot day. Enjoy one made with mango, passion fruit, or tamarind or smoked with a merken chilli.
July 13 – Arvada On Tap 2024 – Arvada on Tap is a fun outlet for craft beer and BBQ sampling! Features craft breweries, local food, vendors, and great music. Helps support Arvada community partners and the great services they provide in the community! All proceeds from this event will go to Arvada community partners. Pre-Sale (Cheaper) tickets available through July 12, 2024 at: https://arvadafestivals.ticketspice.com/2024-arvada-on-tap-tickets.
July 13 – Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival 2024 – The Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival is one of the premiere summer events in Breckenridge each year bringing over 40 breweries for tastings, live music, a VIP area and wonderful food and retail vendors. Tickets: https://summer.breckenridgebeerfestival.com/
July 13 – Colorado Brewers Rendezvous
– The Colorado Brewers Rendezvous will take place in historic Salida, CO, against a backdrop of beautiful views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River. Born out of camaraderie and tradition this is one of the most highly anticipated craft beer festivals in the industry, featuring 70 Colorado craft breweries next to breathtaking views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River. Tickets: https://salidachamber.org/event/save-the-date-for-the-28th-annual-brewers-rendezvous/
July 18 – St. Arnoldus Day – So, that’s why Saint Arnoldus is a patron saint for hop-pickers and Belgian brewers after saving many people from a plague by advocating people to “drink beer” instead of water.
August 3 – Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival
– It’s August and that means Keystone’s Bluegrass and Beer Festival. Celebrate the best craft beers, string bands, summer and good company in the mountains at the state’s longest running craft beer festival! Tickets: https://www.keystonefestivals.com/festivals/bluegrass-and-beer/
August 5 – IPA Day! – Traditionally, this holiday falls on the first Thursday of August every year, and it’s the perfect day to enjoy your favorite IPA!
August 6 – International Beer Day! – As the beer and brewing world expands, we believe there will be a place for our passion to be shared among one another. It is the perfect day around the world for all beer enthusiasts, regardless of their locations and differences, to come together to celebrate the thing we share that makes us a community. Let’s toast the beverage that has brought so many people together around the world from so many different backgrounds today! Enjoy your favorite beers today and cheers!
July Club Update:OTMP Club Membership DuesChuck sent an email out to notify the members about renewal of dues. We've had about 17 pay already with another 3-4 saying they'll bring cash to the July meeting. Please try and get your dues renewed sooner rather than later. Chuck needs your first and last name and your AHA number (if you have one).AHA reimburses our insurance premium if 75% of our members are AHA members. Last year with 26 members we had to hit 20 AHA members (almost 100%) to get reimbursed. If you are an AHA member please log into your account on the AHA site and select Olde Town Mash Paddlers as your home brew club. AHA takes our roster and checks the member database for club affiliation. We encourage our members to join the AHA and you get a $5 discount on your membership by being an OTMP member.DUES: The dues are $30 annually.PAYPAL- We have a club Paypal account – just sent payment to (paypal.me/OldeTownMashPaddlers / email: oldetownmashpaddlers@gmail.com).AHA Club Night (October 9, 2024; 6:30pm-9:30pm)Details are still coming out and more information will be provided as I get them. This is free for us to participate in. We must brew and provide kegs of beer to serve on the night to attendees that showcase our club. We are responsible for decorating, providing serving equipment and serving our beer. Here is some of the information we know:
- 6:30 – 9:30 Location: We’ve secured a wonderful brewery location near the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. (DBC Production facility on 44th and Jason St.)
- Clubs are responsible for bringing/shipping their kegs and providing all dispensing equipment. Delivery dates TBD.
- 21+ only, and all attendees/club representatives must be AHA members.
- Clubs must follow the Event Entry Policy and the AHA’s Code of Conduct.
- Booth space sizes and how booths are divided is TBD.
- Electricity is not provided.
AHA Membership:As many of us are members of the AHA we get benefits from being members, from discounts, to early ticket releases we all now have another perk. OTMP is now a registered supporter of the AHA; meaning that if you use the discount code OTMP at checkout you will receive $5 off an annual membership as well as the club will be given $5. Feel free to share with anyone looking to join the AHA. This can be an easy way for those of us that annually renew to also roll some extra cash back to the club.April Meeting Info:
OTMP -July Meeting 7/17/24 – June Meeting Recap
CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION. It appears Voss had the dates wrong and isn't around this week.
Charles has been awesome and has agreed to step up and host. Address is below. Thanks Charles!
7pm tasting
Charles Basement Tap Room (Central Arvada)
6038 Balsam St, Arvada, CO 80004
Brewer in Chief
Olde Town Mash Paddlers
On Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 9:46 AM Olde Town Mash Paddlers <oldetownmashpaddlers@gmail.com> wrote:
