The celebration of National Homebrew Day, known as BIG BREW, is now in its 12^th year, and will be held locally by the Cincinnati Malt Infusers on May 2, 2009. Organized by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA), BIG BREW celebrates National Homebrew Day, honored each year on the first Saturday of May.  BIG BREW brings together thousands of homebrewers from around the world, all brewing the same beers simultaneously – over 3,000 homebrewers from North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and Australia are expected to participate this year. 

The Cincinnati Malt Infusers and Donauschwaben Society home brewing clubs will be joined by the Bloatarian Brewing League at Donauschwaben. The Donauschwaben site is registered nationally under the Cincinnati Malt Infusers as site #35 with the American Homebrewers Association. BIG BREW begins at 9:00 AM and will run throughout the day into the late evening. Come by for yourself and see how you can make your own delicious craft beers! We will have a large number of homebrewers making beer throughout the day, you are welcome to come and watch or join us! This event is free and open to anyone of legal drinking age with an interest in craft beer and homebrewing. There will be some live “how to” demonstrations, as well as a collective toast at 1:00 PM with participants at other sites across the nation. You may bring homebrew or a craft beer selection if you wish!

Donauschwaben is at 4290 Dry Ridge Road in Colerain Township. Here is a link to its location:

4290 Dry Ridge Road Cincinnati, OH

We will be located to both the rear and right of the main building. If you need more information, please contact the site director at 513-304-4763 or by email at cmnase@yahoo.com. We hope you come by and join us!

Craft Beer Lovers,

The Midwest Winter Beer Festival begins tonight! It is happening at the Radisson on the riverfront in Covington, Kentucky. Included in admission is a t-shirt, event glass and the opportunity sample as many of the craft beers as you can handle.

Scheduled Sessions....

• Session 1 - FRIDAY     FEB. 6  7:00pm - 11:00pm ....
  
  
• Session 2 - SATURDAY FEB. 7  2:00pm -  6:00pm ....
  
  
• Session 3 - SATURDAY FEB. 7  7:00pm - 11:00pm ....

Tickets are $35.00 each in advance, $40.00 at the door. You can in advance purchase them here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/52617 For more information, please go to www.cincybeerfest.com .

Cheers,

Reverend Hops

PS. Stop by and say hello to me and the rest of the Cincinnati Malt Infusers homebrew club members who are working this event!

Hey folks,

There is a beer tasting with food pairings happening at the Comet on Saturday, November 15th. This will be occurring from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. If you can make it, this is something you will not want to miss! Everything is ala carte.

The Comet is located at 4579 Hamilton Avenue in Cincinnati's Northside. This is also the Comet's 13th Anniversary!
 
The beer tasting is NOT on their website calendar, but it is happening. I confirmed the time date and time are still is still in place with the owner Dave today.

Questions? Call them at 513-541-8900. I will be there enjoying the beer and food, hope you get to do the same.

Cheers,

Reverend Hops

Calling all homebrewers! Submit your entries beginning September 1st for the Cincinnati Malt Infusers Oktobersbest homebrew competition! Go to http://www.maltinfusers.org/ or check the flyer below for more details!

Tell 'em Reverend Hops aka Chris sent ya!

Hey folks,

AHA preparations are keeping us busy and some of folks are going on the AHA pub crawl. Some are going out to a local beer producer. But I knew you would want to know about this if you are not otherwise occupied:

The Comet has a special beer tasting event with Dogfish Head tomorrow beginning at 6:00 PM. They will have "Randall the Animal' present at an added treat.. Draft selections will include Burton Baton, Raison D'Etre, and Festina Peche. Bottle Selections will include Dogfish Head's 60 minute IPA, 90 minute IPA, Aprihop, Black & Blue, Indian Brown Ale, Midas Touch, Palo Santo and Red & White.

The Comet is located on Hamilton Avenue in Northside at the corner of Hamilton and Otte Avenue.

The Comet

4579 Hamilton Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45223

(513)-541-8900

http://www.cometbar.com/

http://www.myspace.com/cometbar

Click here for Directions

I will be there (hell, it is my favorite bar serving one of my favorite craft brewer's selections) at various points in the late afternoon and parts of the evening. I hope to have a beer with you!!

Cheers!

Hey folks, it is the 2nd Annual Loveland Castle Music Festival coming up June 13th thru 15th. This festival has some great bands playing, is at a great location and it solar powered. Check it out www.lovelandcastle.com!! Also look for the handout below in my comments sections.

This is a great opportunity to see what Ohio beer has to offer.  This festival is not far from a lot great places to camp, hike and explore. Check out Lake Hope, Moonville, and drink some great beer. For more information go to http://www.ohiobrewweek.com/

All Hail the The Dark Lord this Saturday.

It is Dark Lord Day at Three Floyd's Brewery & Brewpub in Munster, Indiana. Three Floyd's Dark Lord Russian Imperial stout is released. It is only released and sold for this one day each year. They have a big party all day until it is gone..

Dark Lord Day is almost upon us..

On St. Patrick’s Day, I am heading down to the Comet for some great beer and the best damn St. Patrick’s Day music. The Blue Rock Boys are playing and these guys are great. We are going to get down there early to get a good spot to listen to them and get a jump on our beer drinking. The Comet opens at 4:00 PM. Come on down and have a pint or two or three, etc, etc, with us! You can here some of the Blue Rock Boys music on their website at if you want to check them out at:

http://www.myspace.com/thebluerockboys

The Comet added an extra draft selection to the usual number. The Comet’s Draft Selections for St. Patrick’s Day include:

Bell’s Expedition Stout 
 

Brooklyn’s Double Chocolate Stout
 

Guinness (Of Course!)
 

Murphy’s Irish Red
 

Smithwick’s
 

Southern Tier’s Backburner (Imperial Barleywine Ale)
 

Plus the ton’s of bottled craft beers. Come on down and get a pint with us!

Slainte!

Reverend Hops

PS. You can check out the Comet at:


http://www.cometbar.com/

and

http://www.myspace.com/thecomet