OTMP - April Meeting 4/15/26
Well, looks like winter is far in our rear view (if you can even call that a winter) and we're off into our Spring bounce around weather. Start the day at 36, end it at 80 something. Rinse, repeat. Fo
Well, looks like winter is far in our rear view (if you can even call that a winter) and we're off into our Spring bounce around weather. Start the day at 36, end it at 80 something. Rinse, repeat. For all you that hibernate in the winter from brewing, dust off that equipment and get at it! Quick reminder about our Rye Beer competition in June.
Rye Beer stipulations. The beer MUST contain minimum of 15% Rye. Rumors have it that a couple people might be going for a full 100% Rye beer like an animal. Good Luck!
If you have an
idea for a club event or would like to help contribute, please let me
know. Happy to chat at a meeting or meet up to grab a beer and get your
thoughts.
Upcoming Events
April 17,
Saison Day:
Take advantage of today’s Saison Day by enjoying a spicy, fruity Saison!April 23,
German Beer Day:
A classic, Reinheitsgebot-friendly brew is the perfect way to celebrate German Beer Day today! May 4,
May the 4th Be With You: Not a beer holiday per say, but drink a beer nonetheless. May 5,
Cinco de Mayo: Have a few drinks and celebrate the Mexican Army’s perseverance against the invading French in 1862.May 7,
National Homebrew Day: Brewing is in the air today! Enjoy a few homebrews while brewing another batch up! May 10-16,
American Craft Beer Week:
It is a week dedicated to celebrating the small, independent breweries
that make the US brewing industry unique and exceptional. Go out and
support your favorite local craft breweries this week.
Upcoming Competitions or EventsEight Seconds of FrothRegistration opens 02/01/2026, register hereEntries are due 04/11/2026
Orpheus MeadFest Homebrew Competition 2026Registration opens 5/4/26, register hereEntries are due 6/5/26
Liquid Poetry SlamRegistration opens 07/11/2026, register hereEntries are due 08/12/2026
Club Update:
June Club Competition
We
will be having our next club competition (completely voluntary) this
June. This competition will be a Rye Beer challenge. Constraints of the
competition are to brew a beer with minimum 15% Rye in the grain bill.
No style guidelines, just being judged on pure
enjoyment.
AHA Club Insurance Update
Our
roster has been submitted, insurance paid. AHA has reimbursed.
Thanks! Couple left that owe dues, but we'll sort that out.
OTMP Roster
We
currently have 28 paid members of OTMP.
Discord
I
want to take a moment to mention that the club does have a Discord site
to talk about all things beer, recipes, processes, what you're drinking and
other random stuff. You can be active or a fly on the wall. Please
consider joining the fun. https://discord.gg/BAc4F3z3
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.
https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/support-the-aha/?promo=olde-town-mash-paddlers
April Meeting Info:
Where:
Jeff and Sarah Aikman's Da Pub (Arvada)Location:10581 W 74th Pl, Arvada 80005
Date: 4/15/26Time:6:30 - Pre-meeting pint
7:00 - Tastings galore!
Register Beers and RSVP to the meeting here.
View registered beers here.
March Meeting Recap:
Charles
was a great host with great food, as always and stepped in at the last minute to host.
All tasted beers can be found here
Future Meeting Locations: (If you can offer a location for a future slot please reach out): As
a club that relies on member assistance having meeting locations for
the club is necessary, if you have the ability in warm weather or inside
for colder months please check below to see if you can host for one
month. The
club officers (yes we have officers) have decided this year to
give meeting hosts some money. It takes time, money and
effort to host a meeting and this helps encourage the hosting. $50 for hosting a meeting.
--------cut off for the years dues coverage from hosting------------
May (2026) -Gabe's Spot (Arvada-ish)June (2026) -
Charles Basement Tap Room (Central Arvada) RYE COMPETITIONJuly (2026) -
Jim's Bier Barn (East Arvada) (annual)August (2026) - Dennis' House of Foam (West West Arvada)September (2026) - Cody's Independence Street Brewery (Central Arvada) (annual)October (2026) -
Chris' - Basement Brewing Company (Very, Very South Arvada, maybe Lakewood)
November (2026) -
Charles Basement Tap Room (Central Arvada) (annual)December (2026) - Jim's Bier Barn (East Arvada) (annual)January (2027) - OPENFebruary (2027) - Cole's Personal Cooperstown Basement Bar (Central Arvada) (annual)
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