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Big Brew 2013

A big thank you to our Prez Matt for hosting this years big brew event. I also want to thank all those who brought their equipment to brew. One final thank you to Mike Gifford for cooking the Chicken and Pizza for us. Head to our Facebook page for pictures from this year's event. I hope to see you all (and more) again next year.


Illinois House Bill 630


The bill has unanimously passed the house. Please contact your locate Senator and ask them to vote yes.




2012 FCB Contest winners


           

Congratulations to the 2012 FCB Contest winners!!

Style Winner - Curt Meyers


Open winner(s) - Steve & Anita

2013 Membership dues

Membership dues now being accepted for the 2013 year. The dues have been increased starting in 2013. Dues are now $30 per person or $45 for a cohabitating membership.

New Homebrew Supply store



During the February meeting there was a discussion about a new Homebrew Supply store in Janesville WI called Farmhouse Brewing Supply . Here is a link to their website and a map for directions.

http://www.farmhousebrewingsupply.com


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Here are some really neat tap handles to check out from TapBoards.com

Please enjoy your homebrew responsibly.


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Events & Competitions


Upper Mississippi Mash-Out 2013
January 25th and 26th

It's the 12th year for one of the largest, most competitive homebrew comps in the nation. This year's theme is The Dirty Dozen. They'll have an array of 100% brett-fermented beers with a unique new brett strain isolated by Pour Decisions Brewing Company brewer Kris England.
This year's speakers are two titans of homebrewing: Joe Formanek and Steve Piatz.
See all the details here: http://www.mashout.org
Go straight to registration: http://www.mashout.org/reg/login.php