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March 1st, 2010

Running about a week late on the March newsletter because we've been busier than ever! Please make sure that you take note of next Monday's event as it is a movie premier for ASH's own Kevin Jacobsen!

Here are some events this week that you need to be aware of. (All of which are on the ASH google calendar) Once again, Papago brewing is bringing it strong! Way to go, Ron Leah and Johnny!

Tonight, Monday, March 1st

2 events for your Monday Blues!!!

Papago Brewing: Meet up with the founder of Stone Brewing, Greg Koch. Greg Koch, Founder of Stone Brewing will be at Papago Brewing for an informal meet and greet, basically just hanging out with many of his fans and drinking some good beer with them. Come on by and say hello. Greg's flight arrives at 6:45 so it will probably be 7:30 or so before he arrives at Papago.

On tap Arrogant Bastard Ruination Old Guardian 2009 IPA Old Guardian 2010 Oaked Arrogant Bastard Cali Begique

Sleepy Dog Saloon and Brewery Sleepy Dog is tapping their new Barley Wine—creatively called the St. Bernard—today Monday, March 1st. It is a gentle amber giant, with an alcohol (no, not wet) nose. It’s so big, we can only serve you a small amount...10oz to be exact. And it won’t be around long—there are mountain rescues to be made, you know. Come in and try it now!

Thursday, March 4

Papago Brewing: Grand Teton Specialty Beer Night John Lundholm and Rob Mullin of Grand Teton will be bringing to Papago a number of beers that will be one of a kind in Arizona that aren't normally distributed. Should be some excellent extreme type beers.

Friday, March 5

Papago Brewing: Nectar Ales Launch Party Come join Firestone Wlkers, Jennifer Hill, for the long awaited launch of Nectar Ales in Arizona. Nectar Ales is owned by Firestone Walker and produces top quality beer from Humboldt County in California. We're getting the exact pour list from Jennifer which we will be posting on Fcebook and Twitter once it arrives. We understand that the only 2 cases of Black Xantus will available.

From Rate Beer 97 Black Xantus is a rare bird and the first new release from Nectar Ales in Years. It is the First ever “big-beer” to be re- leased under the Nectar Ales line. Barrel aged for 6 months in combination of Bourbon, retired Firestone Union and wine barrels and Infused with fair-trade, organic coffee from local roaster Jobella. Rich bourbon and coffee aromas greet the senses. Complex chocolate and tobacco flavors fill the palate. This beer displays a full-bodied mouth-feel and an overall balanced presentation. It would be a perfect pairing to rich chocolate desserts.

Style: Imperial Java Stout IBUs: 50 Color: Black ABV: 11%

Monday, March 8th

Papago Brewing: Dogfish Head movie premier! ASH member, Kevin Jacobsen premieres "Beer Lovers," an Off-Centered Film Fest entry in the Shorts Competition in Austin, TX. Produced by 60 minute man Kevin Jacobsen and featuring Dogfish's origional Louis Dolgoff, this labor of love conceived almost four years ago by Louis is finally brought to the screen by Kevin, Leah, Johnny and friends of Papago Brewing. We will do the first showing of the feature at 7pm after a red carpet reception. Invite your friends and show your appreciation for "Beer Lovers." Under 21 not permitted due to mature content (beer).

February 16th, 2010

Don't forget!!! There is a new meeting location in Tempe. The meeting starts at 7pm, as usual. Our new location is at a company on the 3rd floor of the same building as Electric Dave's brewing, called Lunchbox Collective. We'll have a member standing outside to guide people to the new location since its our fist time meeting there. There is limited parking in the base of the building, and parking across the street next to the ASU Aquatic Center.

Here's the address and map... Luchbox Collecitve, 502 S College #307, Tempe, AZ 85281 (map)

Rob Sizemore from the new Sleepy Dog Brewing will be our speaker this month!

January 7th, 2010

The Board has approved a soft launch of a new social media website. If you are interested in adding content and contributing to its release please visit Sign Up There will be a registration form and a brief wait as we approve your request.

You can also view much of the current information contained on this site here.

The twitter account @azhomebrewers is now tied to a Facebook account Arizona Homebrewers for up to the minute status updates.

The Facebook Group is also a means of stayin in touch with ASH.

January brings our Monthly Meeting as well as a Brewout at Brewer's Connection.

December 5th, 2009

The 2009 Holiday Party is over. We had a geat turnout and just about maxed out the space at the venue. There was plenty of food and some fantastic selections of beer! Commercial and Homebrewed as well. Almost 50 members took advantage of the early discount on 2010 membership renewals! If you were unable to attend be sure to make the January general meeting as that will be the only time that $20 memberships will be available. They will go up to $30 afterwards.

Elections were held and congratulations to the 2010 Board Members.