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| Former DB15 Cask Commissioner Brian Lynch (left) and Fritz Maytag, founder of Anchor Brewing enjoy a celebratory drink for being named as "Beer Persons of the Month" by The Association of Beer Clubs USA |
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| DB15 shirts are here! Choose from two different 4-color shirts. One with our Uncle Sam DB 15 logo or one with the club motto - " I'd rather die of thirst than drink from the cup of mediocrity" Order by mail HERE. Club members can order in person at the next meeting. |
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| Sign up a new member, win a beer! The DB15 is the largest beer appreciation organization in New Jersey, but what about the East Coast? Well it's time to make our move. Bring a new member to the next meeting, have them officially register, and get a Gaslight beer compliments of the DB15 Cask Commissioners. -------------- |
Why sign up for the club dues full payment plan? Enjoy the many benefits available to club members on the full-payment plan. A one time fee of only $65 covers all meetings, plus discounts for DB15 special events. This year members received benefits that totaled well over the dues amount. Substantial discounts were provided for the TAP NY beer fest trip, the Newark Bears baseball outing, the NJ Brewers Festival, and the Victorian Dinner. In addition members on the full pay plan are exempt from the individual meeting beer fee which is now $10 per person. Ask any Cask Commissioner for the full details at the next meeting. |
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| Don't Be A Loser - Bad Bar Behavior 20 Rules to Follow -------- Read the story of the Draughtboard 15 Membership Card -------- Check out the story of the Gaslight Jukebox ----------------- |
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| New Jersey beer laws have changed. Get the story from the President of the NJ Craft Brewers Guild D.J. Soboti as seen on PBS television View HERE |
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| Gold Medal Schwarzbier Home Brew Challenge -Livingston Hinckley- |
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| Next Meeting -May 20, 2018 Home Brew Showdown The May 20 meeting will be your opportunity to taste beer from some of the best home brewers in the state. Everyone attending will also be able to judge the beers and select the gold, silver, and bronze medal winners! Don't miss this exciting afternoon of great beer and fun - Sunday, May 20 at 4 PM at the Gaslight. The beer style for the showdown is Belgium Golden Strong Al.e The Belgian Golden Strong is a trickster, a wolf dressed in sheep’s clothing. It looks unassuming, even innocent, dressed in the pale colors of a fine, easy-drinking pilsner. It draws the unsuspecting drinker in with enticing aromas and playful, spritzy columns of carbonation until the trap- spring of drinkability trips shut and it's significant alcoholic strength ( 8 - 10+ % ABV) hits. Look for a characteristic spiciness from Belgian yeast and a highly attenuated dry finish. This style is traditionally drier and lighter in color than a Belgian-style tripel. ================ Beer Judge Certification Program Guidelines For Belgium Strong Golden Ale Overall Impression A pale, complex, effervescent, strong Belgian-style ale that is highly attenuated and features fruity and hoppy notes in preference to phenolics. Appearance Yellow to medium gold in color. Good clarity. Effervescent. Massive, long-lasting, rocky, often beady, white head resulting in characteristic Belgian lace on the glass. Aroma Complex with significant fruity esters, moderate spiciness and low to moderate alcohol and hop aromas. Esters are reminiscent of lighter fruits such as pears, oranges or apples. Moderate to moderately low spicy, peppery phenols. A low to moderate yet distinctive perfumy, floral hop character is often present. Alcohols are soft, spicy, perfumy Flavor Marriage of fruity, spicy and alcohol flavors supported by a soft malt character. Esters are reminiscent of pears, oranges or apples. A low to moderate spicy hop character. Alcohols are soft and spicy, and are low-to-moderate in intensity. Bitterness is typically medium to high. Substantial carbonation and bitterness leads to a dry, lightly bitter finish. It's our first home brew competition of the year. The brewers encourage you to attend and help evaluate their beer. Bring a friend - all are welcome to drink and judge! Sunday, May 20 at 4 PM at the Gaslight. ------------------- TAP- NY Trip April 29 A large group of beer lovers enjoyed coffee/bagels at the Gaslight before boarding a luxury bus at 9 AM for the two hour ride to the TAP-NY beer festival. TAP-NY is the nations' largest single state fest. The trip once again was a great success as everyone who left made it back. The unofficial record of most beers sampled at TAP was set three years ago by member Dan Hodge. No one approached his impressive total of 82 beers so he remains the undisputed, undefeated Champion Of TAP! If you have pictures of the tip and would like them posted here send them to webmaster@BeerNexus.com. Sincere thanks to D.J. and Dan Soboti for setting up the TAP-NY trip. Their hard work is greatly appreciated. ============= November 2017 Meeting Notes October 2017 Meeting Notes September 2017 Meeting Notes August 2017 Meeting Notes July 2017 Meeting Notes June 2017 Meeting Notes May 2017 Meeting Notes TAP-NY Fest - Trip Notes April 2017 Meeting Notes March 2017 Meeting Notes February 2017 Meeting Notes January 2017 Meeting Notes 2016 Meeting Notes (No Dec. Meeting - Victorian Dinner) November Meeting Notes October Meeting Notes September Meeting Notes July Meeting Notes (No August Meeting) June Meeting Notes May Meeting NotesFeb (No April Meeting) March Meeting Notes February Meeting Notes January Meeting Notes ---------- Yearly Dues: $65 which includes all club meetings and all event discounts. The total savings equals much MORE than the amount of the dues! NOTE - Non-members now pay $10 for non-special meetings. ========= Great Beer Articles How To Be A Fake Beer Geek The History of Happy Hour and More! Ten things Dan Hodge Hates About Beer A Trip To The Grocery Store To Brew or Not to Brew The Tasting Room ================= Check out member Glenn DeLuca's latest beer musings in The Big G's Beer Beat ================= AWARD WINNERS From Last Contest |
| Read the behind the scenes story and watch the trailer for the upcoming TV series"Beer Snobs" filmed at the Gaslight HERE. |
| SPECIAL DISCOUNT |
| DB 15 Member Discount! The Finest Executive Gifts featuring items for beer lovers Use coupon code "BEER" for 20% discount |
| Remember - All meetings are generally held on the second Sunday of the month, 4 PM, at the Gaslight. |
| Congratulations to club member Doug Vohden for winning the Gold Medal and "Best in Show" at the NJ State Fair Homebrew Competition |
| Read the latest news from the NJ Craft Brewers Guild HERE |
| Co-winners of the Member of the Year for2017Award Tom Nooney, Faith Franzino,Glenn Deluca. Show your appreciation and buy them a beer at Gaslight! |
| Gaslight Wins Title of Best Beer in NJ in the Scoutology.com's JERSEY BEER BRAWL |
| Congratulations to Head Brewer D.J. Soboti and the entire Gaslight Team! |
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| Club Members at last year's TAP-NY Festival |
| DB15 member Alice Kramden takes the Brooks Brewery tour |
| Silver Medal winner Schwarzbier Dan Hodge |
| Bronze Medal Winner Schwarzbier Jeff Levine |
| Winners of the "Sing a Beer Jingle" contest at our last meeting. |
| Members dancing to the DB15 anthem at the October meeting. |
| Congratulations to club member LIVINGSTON HINCKLEY for passing the BJCP test to become a fully Certified Beer Judge. He has also passed the Mead Judge exam! |
| DB15 members at TAP 2018 |
| Katy Perry will not be at our May 20 meeting! |
| DB15 member Hans Anderson almost wins the stein carrying championship at TAP-NY |