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            <title>Cicerone Off-Flavors Course (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?2,98,98#msg-98</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Hello Foamers... Kevin Riutort here... I'm a new member so most of you don't me. <br />
I have four spots available for this online course.  It is on July 23 @ 12:30 pm.  I will host at my house.  Cost is $30/person.  I<br />
<br />
Here is some info on the course:<br />
<br />
Our online learning program that teaches you to recognize common beer off-flavors including those required for the Certified Cicerone exam. <br />
 <br />
This class takes a novel approach to online learning by linking standardized tasting materials shipped to you in advance of the class with an online lecture to help you learn. <br />
 <br />
When you register for this course, you will receive calibrated tasting spikes that you add to beer to quickly and easily create off-flavor samples for the tutored tasting session. <br />
 <br />
The 75-minute class will cover: <br />
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     Tasting technique <br />
     Flavor variations: fruity flavor <br />
     Discussion and tasting of 5 key off-flavors: <br />
          DMS<br />
          Diacetyl<br />
          Oxidized<br />
          Acetlaldehyde<br />
          Infection <br />
<br />
 The registration fee for this course includes <br />
 <br />
     Detailed Set Up Instructions<br />
     PDF copy of the lecture slides<br />
     Online lecture with tasting (approximately 75 minutes)<br />
     Recommended additional tasting exercises<br />
     Access to the recorded lecture for review]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Kevin R</dc:creator>
            <category>Brewing Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:14:12 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Beer Labels - Make using MS-Word (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?2,97,97#msg-97</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Foamers, <br />
<br />
Here is my simple guide on how to create your own customized beer labels using a simple Microsoft Word document..  Enjoy!]]></description>
            <dc:creator>J. Reid</dc:creator>
            <category>Brewing Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:02:25 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Freezer-style lagering cabinet, bombers, etc. (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?3,95,95#msg-95</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Hey guys, Y'all know that I'm moving, right? I can't take the beer cooler with me to Holland, so I'm selling it:  1.5 year old chest-style freezer from Best Buy with a Johnson temp controller.  Holds 2 carboys with room for beers over the compressor.  Nice collection of beer stickers on the front.  Cost me $260 including the controller, so I'll let it go for $190.  <br />
Call me:  303-903-1523   ---J9 (aka Janine)]]></description>
            <dc:creator>J9</dc:creator>
            <category>Wanted/For Sale/Trade</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:16:50 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Contact for All-grain system (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?3,93,93#msg-93</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Sorry guys forgot to give you my contact info. <br />
Phone 214-714-3370<br />
Email <a href="mailto:&#80;&#114;&#111;&#103;&#114;&#101;&#115;&#115;&#105;&#118;&#101;&#98;&#114;&#101;&#119;&#101;&#114;&#64;&#104;&#111;&#116;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#80;&#114;&#111;&#103;&#114;&#101;&#115;&#115;&#105;&#118;&#101;&#98;&#114;&#101;&#119;&#101;&#114;&#64;&#104;&#111;&#116;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a><br />
I live in Longmont and can deliver to Aurora and surrounding areas]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Progressive Brewer</dc:creator>
            <category>Wanted/For Sale/Trade</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 13:26:37 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>All-grain system for sale (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?3,92,92#msg-92</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ 10 gal all-grain system $600/firm<br />
<br />
Won multiple awards with this system, a work in progress over the last 3 years. Looking to go all electric so I'm selling my propane system:<br />
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Two 15.5 gal Keggles<br />
One Minibrew 15 gal mash tun (plastic and jacketed)<br />
Dual burner for the kettle and HLT<br />
Recirc march pump<br />
Blickmann Autosparge (getting 85% efficiency)<br />
Large Copper Immersion Chiller (dont know the size, but will get 10gals to ground water in 20min)<br />
Stand for mash tun with pump mounted<br />
Quick disconnects on everything. <br />
Two propane tanks <br />
SS Mash paddle, ladle<br />
<br />
Sold as a system only, no break-up, it took to much work to make this system purrr!<br />
Also have a 5lb O2 tank w/ reg. for $80 if interested]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Progressive Brewer</dc:creator>
            <category>Wanted/For Sale/Trade</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 13:17:55 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Stone Anniversary Ale Recipes (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?2,91,91#msg-91</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Hey Foamers!<br />
<br />
If you're a big fan of beers from Stone Brewery like I am than this might interest you. I'm not sure why this occured to me last night during the Barron Von Micho's presentation on mexican lagers but it did (good job by the way Micho, I enjoyed it along with the beers).  Maybe my subconscious was yearning for a few more IBU's or a little more ABV than mexican lagers deliver but which Stone typically does - sometimes to excess!<br />
<br />
Anyway, last summer I came across my July/August 2006 Zymurgy magazine which has the recipes for Stone Brewery's 5th through 9th anniversary ales. It states in the article to contact White Labs for their yeast recommendations for these ales, so I did.  I thought I'd share their recommendations with the club for those who'd like to more accurately clone some of their beers.  <br />
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I tried the extract version of #7 and it was delicious!  I also attached the recipes for your convenience.    <br />
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Cheers! <br />
Dave Mease]]></description>
            <dc:creator>dmease</dc:creator>
            <category>Brewing Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 22:33:08 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Cinco de Mitcho Competition (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?1,90,90#msg-90</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Don't forget to bring and enter your Mexican-style beers to the meeting tomorrrow night for the competition. Since this is an &quot;open&quot; competition - meaning everyone at the meeting will judge the beers - please bring enough so that everyone can get a taste. I suggest a 6 pack or growler as the minimum amount. There are no forms to fill out, just label the beer with your name, the beer name, and what about it makes it &quot;Mexican-style&quot;.<br />
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What makes a beer &quot;Mexican-style&quot;? Don't just think about crappy Corona. Amber lagers, Chili beers, and this past winter Del Dorte even came out with a Mexican Christmas Bock. <br />
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Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.<br />
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There is also a prize for the best beer name, so be creative.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Scott J</dc:creator>
            <category>Events/Competitions</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:41:26 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>OMG I WISH....All Grain System For Sale (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?3,89,89#msg-89</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Complete all grain home brewing system - $1400 (Littleton, CO)<br />
Date: 2010-04-24, 3:00PM MDT<br />
Reply to: <b>sale-vxrqt-1708445487@craigslist.org</b> [Errors when replying to ads?]<br />
<br />
A home brewers goldmine. A collection of quality equipment used for professional home brewing using all grain. Everything needed for brewing, fermenting, and kegging. All equipment is in excellent shape and has not been abused. I am no longer using it like I should so I am letting it go for 50 cents on the dollar. There is easily $3000 worth of equipment here if purchased new.<br />
1. Hobby Beverage Equipment Mini Brew Conical fermentor<br />
2. Polar Ware 10 gallon stainless vessels for hot liquor tank, sparging vessel and boiling kettle 2 with gages and strainers<br />
3. Brewing rack to include 3 Empire 35000BTU burners, food grade liquid transfer pump 2 wort chillers<br />
4. Malt Mill roller mill for crushing grain<br />
5. 3 5 gallon soda kegs 2 of which were purchased new and used very little<br />
6. CO2 bottle and gages with Cobra head<br />
7. 3- 7.5 gallon glass carboys<br />
8. 1- 5 gallon glass carboy<br />
9. Party Pig system for beer storage<br />
10 Aeration system for aerating wort before fermentation<br />
11. Various other items...siphoning equipment etc.<br />
Buyers must purchase all equipment. Not selling individual items.....reasonable offers will be considered.<br />
Other photos supplied on request.<br />
No Checks accepted......<br />
<br />
seller claims no responsibility for improper use of this equipment<br />
<br />
    * Location: Littleton, CO<br />
    * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Jonathan A</dc:creator>
            <category>Wanted/For Sale/Trade</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:08:30 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Carboys and Bottles (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?3,88,88#msg-88</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ I have some 5 and 6 gallon glass carboys that need a new home and 10 cases of 12 ounce brown beer bottles.  Interested?  email me at <a href="mailto:&#108;&#115;&#104;&#97;&#114;&#116;&#109;&#64;&#104;&#111;&#116;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#108;&#115;&#104;&#97;&#114;&#116;&#109;&#64;&#104;&#111;&#116;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>LisaH</dc:creator>
            <category>Wanted/For Sale/Trade</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:15:08 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Rye Stout Feedback (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?4,87,87#msg-87</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Foamers,<br />
<br />
I'm looking for the judges that reviewed my rye stout at our last club meeting. Other than Jim, I have no idea who reviewed it (otherwise I'd email you personally rather than post to this forums) and I was hoping to get some feedback. If you reviewed the rye stout and don't mind giving me your feedback, email me at munhall.mike [at] gmail [dot] com.<br />
<br />
Thanks,<br />
<br />
Mike Munhall]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Mike M</dc:creator>
            <category>Announcements/Beer News</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:55:42 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Sanyo refrig mod (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?2,84,84#msg-84</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Is there anyone in the community who is familiar with the Sanyo refrig modifications to enable two cornies and a tower?<br />
<br />
bobz]]></description>
            <dc:creator>bobz</dc:creator>
            <category>Brewing Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:35:03 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?4,80,80#msg-80</guid>
            <title>HBT Denver Bulk Grain Buy - CMC (4 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?4,80,80#msg-80</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ There's a group doing a bulk grain buy from Colorado Malting Co (http://www.coloradomaltingcompany.com/) over on the HomeBrewTalk forums, if anyone here is interested in going in.<br />
<br />
Looks like most people are going for the Pale and Pils, with a few of the red or white wheat.  <br />
<br />
If I understand the whole thing correctly there's a $50 delivery charge for the entire order, which will be delivered to the Park Meadows area on Tue 27 Apr (they want to finalize the order by Fri 23 Apr).<br />
<br />
Prices are currently $0.65/# for the Pale and Pils, and $0.75/# for the wheats.  We're already over 1000#, and if we make 2000 the delivery fee will get dropped.  Were we to make 3000, the Pale/Pils prices drop to $0.49/#.<br />
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[<a href="http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/denver-bulk-buy-2-a-167864/" rel="nofollow" >www.homebrewtalk.com</a>]<br />
<br />
Jim]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Jim Stark</dc:creator>
            <category>Announcements/Beer News</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:57:53 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Ode to Beer! (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?4,79,79#msg-79</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer's so frosty, smooth, and cold------ It's paradise----Pure liquid gold | Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now -------I gotta Pee----]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Jonathan A</dc:creator>
            <category>Announcements/Beer News</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:30:33 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?2,70,70#msg-70</guid>
            <title>Export Stout (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?2,70,70#msg-70</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ There was an &quot;Export Stout&quot; at the north end of the counter at last night's (2/3) meeting that I really enjoyed.  I would love to get the recipe if this was yours (or if you know who made it)]]></description>
            <dc:creator>RichS</dc:creator>
            <category>Brewing Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:27:34 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>My first lager - yeast &amp; fermentation temperatures (12 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?2,64,64#msg-64</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ I'm not seeing any fermentation, either in the yeast starter or in the primary.  Can anyone give advise on proper temperatures for the yeast starter and the following primary fermentation?  I'm using White Labs WLP 820 - it says 58 to 52 deg F.  I started the starter at 70 deg F , then reduced it to 60 deg F and got no action.  Pitched it anyway after 24 hours into the primary fermenter, which is at 58 deg F.  Two days now and no apparent fermentation.  What did I do wrong?  What is the proper procedure to get the lager started?]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Brooks</dc:creator>
            <category>Brewing Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:04:28 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>hotel room available for Vail Big Beers Festival 1/7-9 (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?1,63,63#msg-63</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Howdy Foamers,<br />
<br />
I have an extra hotel room available for this weekend's Vail Big Beer Festival in Vail. The room is at the Vail Cascade Hotel where the festival is set.<br />
<br />
Let me know at 303-863-0209. First come first served!<br />
<br />
Brew on,<br />
Tom Gardner]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Tom</dc:creator>
            <category>Events/Competitions</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:54:25 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Big Beers Fest Lodging (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?1,62,62#msg-62</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ As usual, I will be attending the Big Beers Festival in Vail January 7-9.  I usually rent a house that will sleep 12-16 people.  It works out nice because we have our own kitchen, private hot tub, and lots of room to spread out and have some fun.  Because of popular demand, we found a house that sleeps closer to 20. Right now, we have room for a couple more people. The cost will be roughly $235-250 per person for three nights of lodging.  Let me know if you would be interested in joining us for the weekend.<br />
Cheers,<br />
Bernie<br />
<a href="mailto:&#98;&#116;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#108;&#111;&#110;&#49;&#48;&#64;&#109;&#115;&#110;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#98;&#116;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#108;&#111;&#110;&#49;&#48;&#64;&#109;&#115;&#110;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a><br />
303 522 6205]]></description>
            <dc:creator>bernie</dc:creator>
            <category>Events/Competitions</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:58:48 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>hoppy porter? (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?2,61,61#msg-61</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Hello!!!!<br />
i am moving back to denver next month. and i look forward to joining a club. foam on the range seems awesome. <br />
i have only been brewing for a few months but ever since the first batch i've been hooked. everything about beer interests me in a way that it never did before.<br />
so i'm doing a porter for the first time.  i did a partial mash and unfortunately the temp. was off for a while, a bit too high about 20-30 degrees. and during the boil i did cascade - 1.3oz. at 60 minutes. and 2 oz. fuggle at 40 minutes. i'm guessing the cascade and large amount of fuggle will give a solid but not overpowering bitter hop flavor. <br />
basically i'm drinking a porter right now and seeing how it has a lot of body and i could see how too much hops can be bad. but at the same time my mash shouldn't be too rich.... right?<br />
<br />
any thought? the process, idea, ect.<br />
thanks,<br />
happyhour home brew.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>HappyHour</dc:creator>
            <category>Brewing Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:43:58 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Holidday Beer Competition (2 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?1,58,58#msg-58</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ It is time of the final event for the FOTR Homebrewer of the Year competition. The theme is Holiday beers which are generally bigger, stronger, more hoppy, and/or spiced beers so the styles are really wide open here. This event should also be the most fun as it is being hosted by Phil Pennegroth at his Redpenny Brewery on Sunday, Dec 20th at 1pm. In Phil's words, &quot;The judging will be followed by a thrashing of the Raiders by the Broncos at 215P. I will be cooking a meat (beef or chicken) on the grill so bring a side dish to share&quot;.<br />
<br />
If you have never been to the Redpenney Brewery you are in for a treat. <br />
<br />
For the competition I still need entries and judges, so please reply back to me or this blog if you are doing either. For the entries, we will treat each one as if it was entered into the Specialty category so please include base style and special ingredients in the entry label info. They will be accepted all the way up to the competition day.<br />
<br />
Here is Phil's info:<br />
 <br />
10737 W Ottawa Ave<br />
Littleton, CO 80127<br />
303-475-2376]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Scott J</dc:creator>
            <category>Events/Competitions</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:30:20 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>FOTR Belgian Strong Ale Competition (1 reply)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?1,48,48#msg-48</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Howdy Foamers,<br />
<br />
Kent Ostengaad will be hosting the Belgian Strong Ale FOTR competition at his house tomorrow night (Wednesday, Dec 2) at 7pm. Entries will still be accepted there and we need judges too, so if you will be submitting and entry and/or if can judge please let me know.<br />
<br />
Belgian Strong Ale is BJCP catergory 18, A - E.<br />
<br />
Cheers,<br />
Scott S Jackson<br />
FOTR Competition Coordinator<br />
303-995-8685]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Scott J</dc:creator>
            <category>Events/Competitions</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:19:59 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Holiday Meeting (8 replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?1,47,47#msg-47</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ So, I'm trying to verify the December meeting/ holiday party date.  The website only lists Dec. 2 as the next meeting date.  Any further news, date, or bring a bomber for trade, etc.?]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Brooks</dc:creator>
            <category>Events/Competitions</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:26:04 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Looking For BJCP TESTS (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?2,46,46#msg-46</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ Hey Foamers,<br />
<br />
I am part of a BJCP study group.  We are seeking copies of past tests to use for exam preparation.  If you have any can you please contact me at <a href="mailto:&#106;&#111;&#110;&#100;&#101;&#110;&#118;&#101;&#114;&#55;&#55;&#64;&#121;&#97;&#104;&#111;&#111;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#106;&#111;&#110;&#100;&#101;&#110;&#118;&#101;&#114;&#55;&#55;&#64;&#121;&#97;&#104;&#111;&#111;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a><br />
<br />
Thanks]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Jonathan A</dc:creator>
            <category>Brewing Discussion</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:55:58 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Judging volunteer needed (3 replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ I am in desperate need of someone to host the judging for the Belgian Strong Ales competition this weekend. If anyone is willing please send me an e-mail (snowtiger87@comcast.net).<br />
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I also need entries.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Scott J</dc:creator>
            <category>Announcements/Beer News</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:17:32 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Denver a thriving place for beer enthusiasts (no replies)</title>
            <link>http://www.foamontherange.org/forums/read.php?4,41,41#msg-41</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ <span style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:medium">When you ask most Denver visitors about beer, Coors Brewing Company most likely comes to mind. Although the Rocky Mountain freshness of Coors may be the beer that takes you out to the ball game, did you know this town offers a multitude of high end pubs and breweries offering their own distinct character as well as traditional Irish ale houses to tap in to?<br />
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To really experience what this town has to offer, start your morning off right with a stop at Cheeky Monk Belgium Beer Cafe in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Indulge in a breakfast delight such as a Belgium sugar waffle topped with an icing of your choice and complimented with Leffe Blonde --a citrusy, sweet pale ale. In fact, most appetizers and meal selections are carefully paired with one of the thirty-six Belgium malt beverages either on tap or bottled.<br />
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A refreshing change of pace, Cheeky Monk has a classy wine bar feel, yet, provides reasonably priced meal selections and top notch service. As one would experience in Europe, enjoy a Chimay Triple or other fine beer in the proper glass which it was intended to be served in. Before heading to your next destination try another Belgium favorite such as fresh mussels prepared one of five different ways.<br />
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A short walk from Cheeky Monk is Denver's best Irish Pub: The Irish Snug and has been given prestigious local awards from 5280's Top of the Town to the A-List. Here you can enjoy a selection of Irish beers, live entertainment and Trivia Tuesdays. Happy hour specials are offered every day of the week to satisfy your wallet and cravings.<br />
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Call ahead to reserve a table for a true Irish experience. In the 19th century these small, private rooms, called a &quot;snug&quot; would provide privacy to individuals visiting the local pub that wished not to be visible by other patrons. While in the snug, if you thirst for Ireland's best beer--a Guinness Draught is just what you need. The Irish Snug staff will perform the infamous two part pour of your pint of Guinness, topping it off with a white, creamy head. As the malt and caramel flavors hit your taste buds, you will realize that the wait was time well spent!<br />
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A beer enthusiast would agree nothing is more satisfying than a refreshing pint straight from the aging cellar to your glass. Visit Colorado's oldest brew pub, the Wynkoop Brewery, any Saturday between 1:00 to 5:00 pm to partake in a brewery tour with one of the knowledgeable Brew Masters. The tour begins with the fermenting process, visits the aging cellar, then the onsite mill room where grains are carefully selected to create Wynkoops signature beers. Although a small operation in the heart of Denver, they produce some fine and refreshing beers from their flagship Railyard Ale to the Patty Chili Ale which has a distinct flavor of Anaheim chiles and smoked ancho peppers. After consuming a beverage or two head upstairs to one of the largest billiard halls in Denver for a few rounds of pool.<br />
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Every year Wynkoop crowns a Beer Drinker of the Year. Contestants submit a beer resume explaining their beer drinking philosophy and highlighting their passion for the malty beverage. Three contestants are flown to Denver to battle for the coveted title of &quot;Beer Drinker of the Year&quot;. This is an event that is celebrated by all as glasses are raised to toast to the winner's admired accomplishments. The competition typically takes place in February however, if you are interested in applying to be the Beer Drink of the Year, deadline is December 31st of the previous year.<br />
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Next, head to the Great Divide Brewing Company where the motto is 'Great Minds Drink Alike' and you will understand why when sampling their intense, flavorful concoctions. Since 1994 they have pleased locals with not only their beer, but extra's like their very own beer tasting room.<br />
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Tours are every hour on the hour from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday-Friday, and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday. Tours begin in The Tap Room where you will be presented with a pleasing menu of 'The Beers' and 'The Really Big Beers' with alcohol contents up to 10.2%. Score seats at the end of the bar which has a bay window that provides you with a view of the bottling and packaging area of the brewery, just enough to tease the beer enthusiast until the actual tour begins. Grab one last draught of Ridgeline Amber Ale or a Wild Raspberry Ale before the tour because there will be plenty to raise your glasses to. Toast to the pure joy of drinking fine beer, the 100 gallon fermenting tanks or to the many green features that are incorporated into the brewery from production to consumption.<br />
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Great Divide recycles all of their paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and scrap wood while local farmers collect the malted barley used for brewing and feed it to their livestock. Giving back to the environment does not stop there for the Great Divide. The brewery donates all proceeds from beer sampled in the Tap Room to the Colorado Environmental Coalition to help in their conservation efforts. What a great excuse to raise your pint glass while helping support a great cause!<br />
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Are you feeling crafty? Why not test your homebrew skills in the annual Great Divide Brewing Company Big Beer Homebrew competition. Grand prize winner will be awarded the opportunity assist with the brewing of one 50-barrel batch of their amazing beer. Competition takes place in June, however now is the time to begin creating that award winning brew. Who knows maybe you will craft a beer as potent and as tasty as their Old Ruffian Barley Wine Ale.<br />
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The final tour of this day devoted to water, barley, yeast and carefully selected hops is highlighted with, of course, more refreshing local microbrew beers and tangy BBQ at Denver's Breckenridge Brewery Bar-B-Que. Regular tours of the facility are offered throughout the week by appointment or they have open tour days on Monday and Thursday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.<br />
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Interested in the VIP tour privileges that will allow you to &quot;dive into&quot; the brewery for some behind the scenes extras? If so, save your Breck Bucks from 12 packs of Breckenridge handcrafted ales that you purchase. At the end of this hour and a half personal tour, VIP's receive a full tasting of all their beers. This tour must be schedule prior to your visit. Whether you have had VIP treatment or the regular tour, have a seat in the cozy tasting room where you can indulge in some Hickory Smoked Pork Ribs, Sliced Beef Brisket, Spicy Sausage or Smoked Wings complimented with an Avalanche Ale or Oatmeal Stout to wash it all down.<br />
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After touring through some of Denver's finest breweries you may have the desire to begin home brewing or add to your current home brewing operation. Although the name of the store implies wine making, Stomp Them Grapes is a beer brewer's heaven! The store has everything you need to build a beer to your liking. Discover numerous specialty grains from around the world, malt extracts and a wide selection of brewing instruments and kits. The educated staff is always happy to share some beer recipes and helpful hints.<br />
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If you are lucky enough to be in Denver in Autumn you will have the ultimate beer drinking experience when you attend the Great American Beer Festival. The festival is a three day drinking extravaganza, but many individuals decide to attend only one or two days of this popular event. The festival is a time for beer drinkers to unite to celebrate the art of brewing by sampling more than a thousand varieties of brews from over five hundred breweries from various regions of the United State. If you need some down time from your consumption to enjoy some of the other festival events you could partake in the beer and food pairing demos, discuss your beer analysis with a real beer judge or visit the American Homebrewers Association for book signings.<br />
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For a final stop, head to Falling Rock Tap House in Lower Downtown. With approximately 87 beers on tap and serving 400 different varieties of beer from around the world one is certain to experience a number of flavors to excite the pallet. Belly up to the bar to enjoy the establishments chosen beer of the month at a discount price or lounge in the comfy chairs to sip on one last frosty beverage before your night comes to an end.<br />
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by Diane Gatson (taken from: [<a href="http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/Arts-Culture/Story~679230.aspx" rel="nofollow" >denver.yourhub.com</a>])</span></span>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>shark</dc:creator>
            <category>Announcements/Beer News</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:38:15 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>BJCP STUDY GROUP (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ WANTED:  BJCP CANDIDATES FOR STUDY GROUP<br />
WHO:        BEING FORMED BY JONATHAN ARONSON<br />
WHEN:      MEETING ONE DAY PER WEEKDAY FOR ABOUT 4 TO 6 MONTHS<br />
WHAT:      SEND EMAIL IF INTERESTED TO <a href="mailto:&#106;&#111;&#110;&#100;&#101;&#110;&#118;&#101;&#114;&#55;&#55;&#64;&#121;&#97;&#104;&#111;&#111;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#106;&#111;&#110;&#100;&#101;&#110;&#118;&#101;&#114;&#55;&#55;&#64;&#121;&#97;&#104;&#111;&#111;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a><br />
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We will plan to meet sometime in October to schedule our weekly meeting and organize the groups detail.  Expect to pay a small fee for sample beers, etc.]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Jonathan A</dc:creator>
            <category>Events/Competitions</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:39:14 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Sales continue flowing for Boulder craft brewers (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ original article located here - [<a href="http://www.coloradodaily.com/business/ci_13316868" rel="nofollow" >www.coloradodaily.com</a>]<br />
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<span style="font-size:small">It was earlier this year when Chris Lennert of Longmont-based Left Hand Brewing Co. thought that the adage of beer, especially craft beer, being recession-resistant might not be the case.<br />
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&quot;The first quarter was definitely a little bit slower,&quot; he said. &quot;It definitely made us start wondering. But I tell you, the second and third quarter have been incredibly strong.&quot;<br />
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Left Hand Brewing's sales are up 14 percent versus this time last year, he said.<br />
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Other local breweries appear to be holding their own as well. For example, Twisted Pine Brewing Co., remains &quot;very, very healthy,&quot; owner Bob Baile said.<br />
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More than halfway through the year, the craft brewing sector and some in the Boulder County microbrewing scene are reporting continued growth as consumers appear not to be cutting libations from their budgets.<br />
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Jacob Payne, beer manager at Boulder's Liquor Mart, said he has not noticed a dramatic shift in consumers' beer-purchasing habits.<br />
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&quot;For a while there, our craft beers were down a little bit, but now they're gaining ground,&quot; he said.<br />
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The recession has added some complications for newcomer Upslope Brewing Co., which launched in November 2008, said Henry Wood, director of sales and marketing for the Boulder-based maker of canned microbrewed beers.<br />
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Upslope officials were concerned about the lending environment, but were fortunate to obtain financing during the crunch, he said.<br />
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&quot;It's a little bit of a scary time ... but it was a good time for craft beer because of the surge, it's really coming alive in the U.S.,&quot; he said.<br />
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During the first six months of the year, dollar growth of craft beers increased 9 percent, according to the Brewers Association, a Boulder-based trade association for craft brewers. During the first half of 2008, that growth was 11 percent.<br />
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In 2008, the dollar share of the craft beer market was $6.3 billion, giving the sector a 6.3 percent share of the entire U.S. beer industry, said Julia Herz, spokeswoman for the local association, which also puts on the upcoming Great American Beer Festival.<br />
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The Brewers Association is expecting nearly 50,000 attendees and participants -- the most ever -- at the sold-out event, she said.<br />
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The festival will play host to 495 breweries, 3 percent of which hail from Boulder County and represent the craft brewing heritage of the area.<br />
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On the same show floor where the operators of Boulder Beer will be singing &quot;Happy Birthday&quot; to celebrate the brewery's 30th anniversary on Sept. 25 will be two Boulder breweries that have yet to turn 1: Colorado Brewing Co. and Upslope Brewing Co.<br />
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Jim Howser, a co-owner of Colorado Brewing Co., helped start the microbrewery as a way to satisfy a long-burning passion of brewing. The response to his young brewery, which operates as the downtown Draft House brewpub, has been &quot;remarkable,&quot; he said.<br />
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&quot;I believe that Boulder County has the most breweries per capita,&quot; he said. &quot;Even though that sounds like competition, that's also a perfect place for (the beer) to be released.&quot;<br />
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The camaraderie and assistance from other brewers such as Lyons-based Oskar Blues Brewery -- which lent equipment to help Colorado Brewing get ready for the beer festival -- definitely have made starting a new brewery and business a little easier, he said.<br />
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Oskar Blues hasn't felt much of a pinch from the recession; its production is up 86 percent for the first six months of the year, said Dale Katechis, who founded the 12-year-old brewery known for its full-bodied, and sometimes potent, canned brews.<br />
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The brewery is distributing to 25 states, recently set up a new production facility and tasting room in Longmont, is increasing the capacity of that facility and in a couple weeks will open its Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids &amp; Solids restaurant at 1555 S. Hover Road, Longmont.<br />
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&quot;I don't want to say that there's not a recession going on, but people are definitely drinking,&quot; Katechis said.</span>]]></description>
            <dc:creator>shark</dc:creator>
            <category>Announcements/Beer News</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:34:55 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>GABF Saturday Afternoon Session (no replies)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Longshot, anyone have 2 extra Saturday afternoon session tixs to sell?  They are for friends of ours.  <br />
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Thanks,<br />
Mike]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Mike Morris</dc:creator>
            <category>Events/Competitions</category>
            <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:30:39 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Ambitious new home brewer here.. (1 reply)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Hey Foamers :)<br />
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I want to start home brewing, but my head is spinning with options. Do any of you experienced peeps have any advice as to where to start? I'd like to perhaps go with a kit (like training wheels for a newbie such as myself), but I've been hearing mixed reactions about picking up a starter kit vs assembling one myself. <br />
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Did you guys start with a kit? If so, which one? If not, what did you use?<br />
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I REALLY appreciate the help/direction!<br />
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Email me @ <a href="mailto:&#109;&#105;&#122;&#122;&#121;&#98;&#111;&#105;&#103;&#97;&#64;&#103;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;">&#109;&#105;&#122;&#122;&#121;&#98;&#111;&#105;&#103;&#97;&#64;&#103;&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#46;&#99;&#111;&#109;</a><br />
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Thanks so much! :D]]></description>
            <dc:creator>MizzyB</dc:creator>
            <category>Announcements/Beer News</category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:30:29 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>GABF TIXS (1 reply)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Hello Foamers,<br />
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I have just returned home from an awesome beer tour in Western Europe.  I will hope to give a presentation and beer samples  during one of the upcoming meetings.<br />
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Thanks for your reply's.  I am now awaiting to see what tixs I actually will get<br />
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Jonathan<br />
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303 710-5009]]></description>
            <dc:creator>Jonathan A</dc:creator>
            <category>Announcements/Beer News</category>
            <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:02:05 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>RMBNews Oct-November 09 (1 reply)</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Kind Comments always appreciated<br />
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            <dc:creator>\\\&quot;Doc\\\&quot; Damon</dc:creator>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:08:46 -0600</pubDate>
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