OTMP - November Meeting 11/19/25 - October Meeting Recap

So this month I got a real treat to experience. I recently judged the Liquid Poets Homebrew Competition and I evidently won a raffle prize. I won a signed copy of The Complete Joy of Homebrewing: Fourth Edition (recently released).  Not only that, but a 1 hour meet with Charlie Papazian at Fritz Family Brewing.  Charlie Papazian is a name every homebrewer should know. He started the Brewers Association, American Homebrewers Association, Great American Beer Fest, and World Beer Cup. My wife and Ryan came up with me for the beer and discussion.  It was such a treat hearing his old stories and chatting.  We ended up spending close to 2 hours with him.

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

November 27 (last Thursday of November), Thanksgiving: Let’s wake up hungover, eat a lot of food, drink alcohol, and gather
around the table! This day marks the beginning of the holiday season, as
well as more time to talk about politics, relationship prospects, and
other uncomfortable subjects with relatives from far and wide. November 30 Small Brewery Sunday,  Small business could really use our support, and today is the perfect
day to show it. Buy your favorite beer and show your support for these
small businesses today!December 1, Beer Advent Calendar Day: 
This is the day to start drinking your beer advent calendar! Enjoy one beer (or a few) every night leading up to the Christmas holiday! December 5, National Repeal Day: 
Today 88 years ago, the Prohibition-era 18th Amendment was repealed!
Without this repeal, alcohol, and the entire brewing world, would not
exist as we know it. Happy National Repeal Day! December 10, National Lager Day: 
We recommend a few winter lagers to enjoy along with the cooling outdoor temperatures today. Cheers! 

Upcoming Competitions or EventsSweethearts Revenge 2026 - Homebrew Competition - $10 entry, 3 - 12oz bottles needed. 
Dates for Entry Registration: 2025-Dec-15 - 2026-Jan-12.Biere de Rock - Belgian and French style beer competition.  Dates for entry
registration: 12/17/25 - 1/16/26. 3 Bottles required, unsure on cost.OTMP Fruited or Spiced Winter Warmer Competition - February 2026

October Club Update: 

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 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!

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

November Meeting Info:

Where: 
Charles Basement Tap Room (Central Arvada)Location:6038 Balsam St, Arvada, CO 80004Date: 11/19/25Time:6:30 - Pre-meeting pint
7:00 - Tastings galore!  
Register Beers and RSVP to the meeting here.
View registered beers here.


October Meeting Recap:

It was my turn to host, so I hope everyone enjoyed their trip down to very south Arvada. Jose, from Wildings Brewing, joined in an unofficial capacity to just enjoy some beers. We had some great beers and I hope folks enjoyed the food. 

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------------
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)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)August (2026) - Dennis' House of Foam (West West Arvada)September (2026) - Open

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