OTMP - October Meeting 10/15/25 - September Meeting Recap

Time for leaves to turn, pumpkins spiced everything and cooler weather! Let's just call it beer-peeping season!  Tis the season for pumpkin spices to hit the coffee shops and breweries. If that's your cup of spiced latte, then cheers!

The Festbier/Marzen competition last month was fun.  Thanks to all who brewed, judged and attended the meeting.  Congrats to Cole and Cody for their award winning Marzen! There was discussion about our next competition and it has been decided that the next competition will be held in February (2026). The competition beer will be Fruited or Spiced Winter Warmer.  No specific style guideline, pure enjoyment will be judged.  The beer must have either fruit or a spice associated with it.  Entry forms will be included in a future newsletter.

We have received our club insurance for this next year, so thank you all that are AHA members that keep us above 75% membership, so the AHA can reimburse us for that cost. 

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

October 14, Homebrewing Legalization Day: This day marks 42 years of legal homebrewing in the United States! Thanks to Jimmy Carter!October 27, National American Beer Day: Enjoy the 434-year history of beer-making that this country has to offer as an American who likes beer. You won’t regret it!October 31, Halloween: It’s time to indulge in some boozing! Put on a mask and pull on your drinking pants!
November 4, International Stout Day: Stouts, a strong flavored beer, are ideal to partake in today. There
are so many dark, full-bodied stouts around. You’ll be hard-pressed to
stop at just one. We lean towards the dry Irish Stout on this day. Cheers!November 6, Learn How to Homebrew Day: It’s the best time to get your friends and family involved who have
always wanted to learn the art of homebrewing, but have not yet given it
a try. November 9, Veterans Day: For all those who have served, we thank you for your service and raise a glass to you! Make sure you buy a veteran a beer today!November 12, National Happy Hour Day:From 1913 when the practice was begun by the Navy as a morale booster, to 1956 when the practice became mainstream, the idea of heading to your favorite hangout for a few drinks has been around for quite some time. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere – especially today!

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.  Waiting for AHA to reimbursement filed.  Thanks!

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

October Meeting Info:

Where: 
Chris' - Basement Brewing Company (Very, Very South Arvada, maybe Lakewood)Location:14148 W Cornell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228Date: 10/15/25Time:6:30 - Pre-meeting pint
7:00 - Tastings galore!  
Register Beers and RSVP to the meeting here.
View registered beers here.


September 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.

  
--------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) - Open

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