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| New Members Wanted |
| Former DB15 Cask Commissioner Brian Lynch (left) and Fritz Maytag, founder of Anchor Brewing as they met with the grandson of Dwight Eisenhower (not pictured) to discuss their forth coming book "Beer and Ike" |
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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. |
| If you are not currently on the DB15 mailing list or would like to join simply write webmaster@beernexus.com or stop in the Gaslight and ask your friendly bartender for a registration form. New members always welcome - it's a pefect time to join. |
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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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at the GASLIGHT- MEETINGS, NEWS, INFORMATION
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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 ----------------- |
| For the latest updates on what's being poured at the Gaslight go to http://gaslightbrewery.com/ |
| 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 |
| For all the latest beer and club news go to the most read beer website in the Tri-Sate area www.beernexus.com |
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| Meeting Notes June 9, 2019 by Dan Hodge Members present: Dan Hodge, Dan Soboti, DJ Soboti, Tim Terhune, Livingston Hinckley, Vince Capano, John Reed Meeting was an “Allies vs. Axis” theme with 4 styles of beer representing each. Results were: Lager…..Peroni Nastro Azzurro (Axis) beat Cape May Lager (Allies) 4-3 Pils…. Jack’s Abbey Pils (Allies) beat Wolter’s Pils (Axis) 4-3 IPA/ESB… Braufactum Progusta IPA (Axis) beat Fuller’s ESB (Allies)6-1 Doppelbock…Birra Moretti La Rossa beat Troegenator 4-3 Axis won 17 to 11 Beers tried after the meeting were: Terrapin Wake and Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Stout (Growler) provided by John Reed Braeloch Apricot Saison (growler) provided by Lvingston Hinckley Greenroom American Pale Ale (Can) provided by Vince Capano Cameron Early Bird Breakfast Barleywine (Bottle) provided by Tim Terhune Anthem Rye’d or DIPA Double IPA (can) provided by Dan Hodge Pappy Slokum Local Yella Cream Ale (can) provided by Dan Hodge Other Half Triple Citra Daydream Imperial Oat cream Ale (can) provided by Vince Capano King’s County Dangerous Precedent IPA (can) provided by Tim Terhune -------------------------- D-Day During World War II (1939-1945), the Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the battle began on June 6, 1944 when some 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history ===================== Club Dues Now Payable Our fiscal year will change to a “calendar year”. As such, dues for 2019 will only be $50 payable at the next meeting. Starting Jan. 2020 the fee will be the regular $65... --------------------- Do you have pictures from TAP-NY? If you want to see them posted on this page send HERE ===================== Past Meeting Notes March 2019 Meeting Notes February 2019 Meeting Notes January 2019 Meeting Notes November 2018 Meeting Notes September 2018 Meeting Notes March 2018 Meeting Notes May 2018 Meeting Notes November 2017 Meeting Notes October 2017 Meeting Notes September 2017Meeting 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 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 per meeting and $20 for a special meeting. ========= 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 ================ |
| 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 |
| .Best wishes to long time DB15 members and TAP-NY regulars Tom Nooney and Faith Franzino, who have move to Washington to be closer to hop farms. |
| 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 |
| Congratulations to our medal winners! |
| Winners of the "Sing a Beer Jingle" contest at our last meeting. |
| Congratulations to club member LIVINGSTON HINCKLEY He has completed all requirements and is now a fully certified BJCP judge! He has also paaed the Mead Judge exam! |
| Best wishes to long time DB15 members and Tap-NY regulars Jay and Kathy Eichberge who have just moved to Michigan to be closer to Founders. |
| MEMBERS ON THE MOVE |
Robert Burns Night at the Gaslight 2019 event video HERE produced and directed by Livingston Hinckley |
| The style guidelines for regular IPAs HERE |
| Next Meeting Sunday 7/14/19 4PM at Gaslight Guest Speaker from FOUNDERS is confirmed. We will be tasting several barrel aged beers including vintage KBS --------- |
| Winners Home Brew Challenge Double IPA |
| Wrestling and beer icon Stone Cold Steve Austin will not be at our June meeting |
Dan Hodge Vince Capano Tim Terhune
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| Past Home Brew Challenge Winners |
