OTMP - May Meeting 5/21/25 - April Meeting Recap

All meeting notes and club information always posted without an account here.

Spring is among us, so time to tan them cheeks and enjoy some beer in the sun!  What beers are you focusing on for the year?  What brewing projects are in the back of your mind?

Our first OTMP Bock competition was a success in my opinion.  I thought the judging went well and we were even done quick enough to do some homebrew before Jeff opened up the whiskey speakeasy.  Congrats to Kale on taking the overall 1st place with his Doppelbock!  There were some really good beers.  We're pumping out some quality beer! 

With that said, we have decided to schedule our next club competition.  We will be doing a Marzen and Festbier competition for the September meeting.  So plan out your brewing schedule and lagering time.  The next competition after this will be an Ale, so that folks who can't lager will be able to join in.

Upcoming Events

May 26, Memorial Day -  
We raise a glass to those who bravely served for the United States and did not return home to their families. 
June 14, National Bourbon Day - 
There are some drinks that go well with beer, such as bourbon. Feel free to enjoy a “Boilermaker” cocktail today!

June 15, Beer Day Britian - 
The day is a day where we show our solidarity with beer drinkers across
the pond and raise a glass to beer, the national alcoholic drink of
Britain. As they say, “cheers to beer”!

Upcoming Competitions or Events

Belgian Import Festival, June 7 (12-3pm) -
Join us at Bruz Beers for a celebration of all things
Belgian. Indulge in a variety of authentic Belgian beers – many that
have been specially imported to Colorado for this event only.


Vail Craft Beer Classic, June 13 & 14 - 
Explore breweries from across Colorado at Vail Craft Beer Classic. As
you sip, be sure to vote for your favorite. Breweries will have the
chance to win the People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice ‘Best Beer of
Summer’ awards. The 2025 festival will return for its 9th year and will
feature an all-inclusive tasting of beer, seltzers, and spirits as well
as food trucks and live music.

May Club Update: 

2025 OTMP Bock Beer Competition!

As stated at the beginning, the competition was great.  Congrats to Kale and thanks to all to who participated!  Thank you Aikmans for hosting!

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.  Details on submission as we get closer, but start planning now.

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

June Meeting Info:

Where: 


Dennis' House of Foam (West West Arvada) Location:18435 W 83rd Dr, Arvada, CO 80007Date: 5/21/25Time:6:30 - Pre-meeting pint
7:00 - Tastings galore!
RSVP: - Non-competition beersRegister Beers and RSVP to the meeting here.
View registered beers here.


April Meeting Recap:

Aikman's were great hosts.  Great space for our competition and the food was delicious.

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.

  June (2025) - Charles Basement Tap Room (Central Arvada)
July (2025) - Jim's Bier Barn (East Arvada) (annual)
August (2025) - Chuck's Under the Stairs Speakeasy (West Arvada)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)

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