[IBU] BBBBBBQ '08

[Cleghorn, Andy]

It is time once again for the annual Big Brew, Birthday Bash and BBQ
party.  This event celebrates the American Homebrewing Association's Big
Brew Day and Mary's birthday.    There will be a homebrewing
demonstration along with different beers to sample and lots of BBQ.
Menu will include smoked turkey, pulled pork sandwiches and smoked pork
loin along with side dishes.  The brew will begin with mash in about
noon and the general party will get underway early afternoon.  This will
be a joint venture again with help from both the Raccoon River Brewer's
Association and the Iowa Brewers Union (with some possible support from
the Ames Brewers League).  For people that have made it over before,
same drill.  Very casual.  Feel free to bring some friends along and
have a good time.  This year is a significant birthday for Mary (read
"ends in zero") so come on out and help us celebrate.  Hope to see you
there!

What: Big Brew, Birthday Bash and BBQ party to celebrate Big Brew Day
and Mary's birthday
When:  Saturday, May 3rd.  Brew starts at noon, party to follow that
will be going on late.  Early arrivals are welcome.  Stop by have a
Bloody Mary and help set up.  Limited breakfast menu may be available.
Where: Andy and Mary's place.  We are now at 920 52nd Place in West Des
Moines.  Take 50th Street south of Ashworth about 3 blocks and turn back
west.  Take the 2nd right which is 52nd Place.  We are about 2 blocks
down on the left side of the street.  Parking has not improved, so car
pool up if you can.  You never know what the weather will do in early
May so dress accordingly. We will be brewing inside, but I am sure there
will be some activities and overflow on the patio and in the garage.  I
attached a map if you have never been here before.
What to bring:  Nothing is required.  Food and beer will be provided.
Extra beer is always welcome.   If you have any homebrew to share,
please bring some.   If you are a light beer drinker, you may want to
BYOB - no guarantees on any of that being around.  There will be lots of
snack food, but extras are always appreciated.  We seem to always be
short on ice.  If you want to bring your own brew system and brew with
us, please let me know in advance and I will attempt to make space.


WHAT IS BIG BREW?
Each year on the first Saturday in May, homebrewers unite non-brewing
and brewing friends and family to celebrate National Homebrew Day,
joining with thousands of homebrewers from around the world in brewing
the same recipes and sharing a simultaneous toast at noon Central Time.

BIG BREW FACTS: 

2007: Over 9000 gallons of homebrew brewed by more than 4000
participants at 242 sites on four continents worldwide. There were sites
in 42 states, as well as Israel, Australia, Argentina, and Russia.

2006: Over 7,000 gallons were brewed by more than 2,500 participants at
229 sites worldwide. (Notice that the year we didn't host is the only
year the numbers were down!)

2005: 7,347 gallons of homebrew brewed worldwide at 210 Big Brew sites
by 2,956 participants.

2004: 5,180 gallons of homebrew were produced at 160 Big Brew sites by
2,177 participants worldwide.

2003: 3,706 gallons of homebrew were produced at 157 Big Brew sites by
1, 405 participants worldwide.

2002: 196 homebrewing sites around the WORLD - spanning 5 continents
*More than 2,000 participants made 5,235 gallons of beer.

2001: 182 brewing sites batches worldwide *More than 1,864 participants
made 5,185 gallons of beer.

If you have any questions, shoot me an email or give me a call on my
cell at 577-6965.  For more information on the AHA's Big Brew Day check
out their website at 

www.beertown.org<<http://www.beertown.org>>.

Andy



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