OTMP - February Meeting 2/18/26
Happy Stout month! February is one of my favorite months as the snow is packed, temps are low and it allows me to sit back and have a big ole stout give me a hug to keep me warm. Well...our weather co
Happy Stout month! February is one of my favorite months as the snow is packed, temps are low and it allows me to sit back and have a big ole stout give me a hug to keep me warm. Well...our weather conditions suck right now. It's barely cold and the thought of snow is a joke, but I'll still take a hug from a stout! I've attached a fun little Stout word search for you. There are 9 of them to find.
As a reminder, our club meeting next week is also a competition meeting. No, you don't have a to enter, but I appreciate the participation of those who do. Information on it is below, but here's the same blurb for those that don't read my whole newsletter (Shame!).
Constraints of the competition are to brew your version of
what you consider a Winter Warmer. Fruit, spices, special ingredients
are all welcome, but you must have something special in it and note it
when entered. No style guidelines, just being judged on pure
enjoyment. You can register beers for the February competition 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
February 22,
National Margarita Day:
You’ve probably heard of a “Coronarita”? Today would be a great day to indulge in one.
February 24, World Bartender Day: It’s especially important to extend some appreciation during this
holiday due to the Covid-19 Pandemic ravaging the service industry in
the past year. Consider this holiday a chance to extend your thanks to
your bartenders!
March 8,
International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day:
This holiday celebrates the women of the beer and brewing industries
(and all women in general) since it falls on the same day as
International Women’s Day! Go brew with women or visit a woman owned or female head brewer's location and support them!
Upcoming Competitions or EventsPeterson Homebrew CompetitionRegistration opens 02/01/2026, register hereEntries are due 03/14/2026Peak-to-Peak Pro-AmRegistration opens 01/11/2026, register hereEntries are due 02/26/2026Reggale and DredhopRegistration opens 01/15/2026, register hereEntries are due 03/22/2026Eight Seconds of FrothRegistration opens 02/01/2026, register hereEntries are due 04/11/2026Liquid Poetry SlamRegistration opens 07/11/2026, register hereEntries are due 08/12/2026
Club Update:
February Club Competition
We
will be having our next club competition (completely voluntary) this
February. Constraints of the competition are to brew your version of
what you consider a Winter Warmer. Fruit, spices, special ingredients
are all welcome, but you must have something special in it and note it
when entered. No style guidelines, just being judged on pure
enjoyment. You can register beers for the February competition here, but a separate email will be sent out shortly.
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
February Meeting Info:
Where:
Cole's Personal Cooperstown Basement Bar (Central Arvada)Location:11581 W 69th Way, Arvada, CO 80004
Date: 2/18/26Time:6:30 - Pre-meeting pint
7:00 - Tastings galore!
Please don't register competition beers in this link.Register Beers and RSVP to the meeting here.
View registered beers here.
January Meeting Recap:
Charles was a great host with great food, as always. Tasty beers were shared throughout. We welcomed an old member back into the fold - welcome back Dennis H! C&C failed to bring the beer bell, but somehow we were able to still serve beer. Looking forward to more bell action this month.
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------------
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) -
Charles Basement Tap Room (Central Arvada)
July (2026) -
Jim's Bier Barn (East Arvada) (annual)August (2026) - Dennis' House of Foam (West West Arvada)September (2026) -Chris' - Basement Brewing Company (Very, Very South Arvada, maybe Lakewood)October (2026) - OpenNovember (2026) - OpenDecember (2026) - Jim's Bier Barn (East Arvada) (annual)
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