OTMP - August Meeting 8/20/25 - July Meeting Recap

Another very hot Colorado month....so I got out of town and went to Amsterdam and Norway.  The trip was amazing, but warmer and muggier than I expected. Visited several breweries, a valley cidery and even an entire bar encased in ice. I even visited Heineken Brewery in Amsterdam, which was better than I thought it was going to be even though the poor tour guide could answer any of my questions, lol.  They had a specialty brew that was a more maltier lager and was absolutely delicious and a shame that they won't be selling it.  Visited a brewery (Molo) in Norway that the head brewer was from California, but wasn't around.  The experience I remember the most was from Hardanger Cidery in Lekve Gard, Norway.  Their cider was more akin to sparking and non-sparkling cider wine and was a great experience.

Next month we have our Festbier/Marzen Competition.  I have the link and information below, but the link is also here.

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

August 15-17, Prost Anniversary Celebration (13 Years)  -   We're raising our steins to 13 incredible years of Prost! Join us August
15–17 for our Anniversary Celebration packed with everything you love.August 24, Denver Beer Company 13th Anniversary  - 
Join us on Saturday, August 24th for a jam-packed celebration with
special Anniversary brews and live music at all 5 DBC taprooms.

Upcoming Competitions or Events
Liquid Poetry Slam - Homebrew Competition - $10 entry, 3 - 12oz bottles needed. 
Dates for Entry Registration: 2025-Aug-02 - 2025-Aug-30.Rocky Mountain Homebrew Challenge 2025 - Homebrew Competition - $10 entry, 2 - 12oz bottles needed. 
Dates for Entry Registration: 2025-Aug-01 - 2025-Sep-17.Sweethearts Revenge 2026 - Homebrew Competition - $10 entry, 3 - 12oz bottles needed. 
Dates for Entry Registration: 2025-Dec-15 - 2026-Jan-12.

August Club Update: 

AHA Club Insurance Update

We're
in the process of submitting our roster to the AHA in order to get our
club insurance renewed for the 25-26 fiscal year.  I am currently
confirming with our current paid members of their AHA status.

OTMP Roster

We
currently have 29 paid members of OTMP, but we have 50 people on this
newsletter.  I'm 100% happy to keep folks on here, but would love to get
some of you out to a meeting and get into (or back into) homebrewing! 
Just reach out or show up!

2025 OTMP Marzen/Festbier Beer Competition!

This competition will be held during the September 2025 meeting being hosted by Cody.  This will be a Marzen/Festbier competition. It is suggested that you bring 2 bottles or enough to have it judged
2-3 times.  I will send a separate email on this to our active members, but you can start to register your entry here.

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.com/invite/aSJrGmY4dv

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

August Meeting Info:

Where: 
Charles Basement Tap Room (Central Arvada) (annual)Location:6038 Balsam St, Arvada, CO 80004Date: 8/20/25Time:6:45 - Pre-meeting pint
7:00 - Tastings galore!  
Register Beers and RSVP to the meeting here.
View registered beers here.


July Meeting Recap:

Jim was a great host and we had a night of brats, beer and laughs.  We plowed through 19 beers and then enjoyed some excellent Jim bottles and commercial beers. Kale invented a new style....kinda.  He wow us with his 7% Blonde Ale, which was pretty much malt liquor. Thanks for paving the way to new styles, Kale!  :)

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.

  
September (2025) - 
Cody's Independence Street Brewery (Central Arvada)

--------cut off for the years dues coverage from hosting------------
October (2025) - Chris's Construction Brewing Company (Very, Very South Arvada, maybe Lakewood)


November (2025) - 
Charles Basement Tap Room (Central Arvada)

December (2025) - Jim's Bier Barn (East Arvada) (annual)January (2026) - Charles Basement Tap Room (Central Arvada) (annual)February (2026) - Cole's Personal Cooperstown Basement Bar (Central Arvada) (annual)March (2026) - Colter's Backyard Bonanza (Arvada)April (2026) - Jeff and Sarah Aikman's Da Pub (Arvada)May (2026) -Gabe's Spot (Arvada-ish)June (2026) - Jeff and Sarah Aikman's Da Pub (Arvada)July (2026) - 
Jim's Bier Barn (East Arvada) (annual)

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