Rachelle asked me to post this…so here it is.

This is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. It is on October 5th and 6th. This year DOZE is doing hoppy hour, we are trying to do a variety of session beer, so every one is able to enjoy the great dinner that Sean Paxton is putting on.

NCHF 2007! The 10 Year Anniversary! What promisies to be the best fesitval yet! Registration is now open! And we have moved into the 21st century!

I know with summer just now descending upon us October 5th and 6th seems way far away, but it’ll be here before you know it. Registration forms are, dare I say it, “In the mail!” But, no need to wait or even use them! First of all, crusie over to the NCHF Home Page at NCHF Info (I have added this link to the DOZE links). The new site is excellent and there’s lot’s of cool info about the upcoming fest and everything you need is there. More importantly, you now have the ability to register on-line using PayPal (just like when you’re buying cool beer stuff off ebay!), or download the needed forms and send them in the mail. Either way, traditional or modern, get your registration in so you don’t miss out.

The theme this year is Wild Yeast and the competition will feature two styles, straight lambic and other lambic (fruit, herb, otherwise). See the website for specific details.

We’re gonna have great commemroatives (glasses, shirst, etc.), and pics will be up on thge web shortly. It wouldn’t be a fest without speakers and events – those will also be posted shortly.

Ok, enough said! Get out there and register!

This is a great way to improve your brewing knowledge and is a great experience.

The Sunday classes start at 11am and Weekdays start at 7pm. All classes are at B3 classroom. Course fee is 85 dollars, which includes the 50 exam fee. Contact Kevin Pratt for more details.

Here is the schedule for the course:

July 30, Tues; Sensory Awareness Training, Troubleshooting
Aug 8, Weds; Hops; American Ales, IPA’s
Aug 19, Sun; Malt; Hybrids and Scottish Ale
Aug 28, Tues; Yeast; English Pale and Brown Ales
Sept 12, Weds; Water; Light Lagers, Pilsners, Amber Lager
Sept 16, Sun; Brewing Process; Dark Lager & Bock
Sept 25, Tues; Recipe Formulation; Belgians
Oct 8, Mon; Judging; Wheats and Sours
Oct 22, Mon; Final Review, Exam Tips, Style Depth; Porter and Stout
Oct 28, Sun; Mock Exam (optional, but strongly encouraged); Strong Ales
Nov 3, Sat; Exam Date (10:30am, site TBD)

This meting was a great start of the BJCP classes that kevin pratt is teaching.  It took us through the major off flavors/aromas in beer.

Kevin Pratt will be hosting the first of his BJCP Prep Classes as part of the next DOZE meeting (7/30/07 @ B3). The topic: Bad Beer; a sensory training class involving doctored brews. This should be an awesome followup to the off smells talk a few months back, and a meeting not to miss.

Posting this for Matt:

Hey gang,

If you weren’t at the DOZE meeting last Monday (6/25/07), you missed a good one. Doctor Scott began the meeting by acknowledging DOZE members who medaled in the final round of competition at the National Homebrewers Convention this month in Denver. They include:

Jon Plise- Bronze medal. English Pale Ale

Mike McDole- Silver medal, Fruit Beer

Scott Thomas- Bronze medal, Strong ale

Mike McDole- Bronze medal, Belgian Strong Ale

Scott Thomas- Silver medal, Belgian & Strong Ale

Eric Eigard- Bronze medal, Belgian & French Ale

Carlo Camarda- Bronze medal, India Pale Ale

David Avila- Bronze medal, American Ale

And last, but certainly not least, Jamil Zainasheff won the prestigious Ninkasi Award for the second time! Not to mention a Gold in the Bock category, a Gold in the English Brown, a Gold in the Sour Ale, and a Bronze in the Spice/Herb/Vegetable category. Jamil of course, competes as a member of the QUAFF club, but we bask a little in his glory because he is a DOZE member as well. Congratulations to all!

During Gadget Time this writer produced his pump enclosure. Consisting of an electrical junction box, a switch, a handle and some rubber feet, this gadget allows me to protect my pump from liquids and damage and helps keep me form being electrocuted.

Doctor Scott gave the Style Talk and this month the topic was Belgian Sour Ales. Doc elaborated on the unusual way these beers are brewed, the complexities of the flavors and aromas and of course, we sampled some excellent commercial examples. Very interesting, to say the least.

We scheduled a Summer Big Brew at Beer Beer & More Beer for the end of July. Stay tuned for more details.

Matt