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| DB15 Cask Commissioner Brian Lynch (left) and Fritz Maytag, founder of Anchor Brewing in Munich testing beer for use at this year's Oktoberfest. Only approved beer was served in the tents. |
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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. |
| 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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| Next Meeting - Oct. 11, Sunday - 4 PM |
| The Gaslight |
| 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 |
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| (L-R) Vince Capano Livingston Hinckley |
| Medal winners from our Maibock Home Brew Challenge Vince Capano (bronze) and Livingston Hinckley (silver). Scott Renio (gold) not present. photo by Chris Johnson |
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Oktoberfest Meeting Oct. 11, Sunday, 4 PM SPECIAL- to commemorate Oktoberfest and celebrate the anniversary of the DB15 every member in good standing will receive a stunning half liter glass stein free of charge at the Oct. 11 meeting! Each member will also have the option to purchase additional ones at a discounted price of only $15 each. The steins will only be given out/sold at a meeting. The meeting will be our annual tasting of Oktoberfest beers. This year Dan Hodge has personally selected and secured beers never before tasted at a DB 15 meeting. Included will be Oktoberfests from Harpoon, Lancaster Victory, Saranac, Sierra Nevada Warsteiner, Lakefront, Leinenkugel, Weyerbacher, and perhaps a surprise or two. Don't miss this chance to pick up your free official half liter glass stein featuring the DB15 Uncle Sam logo and to sample a collection of fine Oktoberfest beers. ----------------------- September Meeting Summary August Meeting Summary July Meeting Summary June Meeting Summary ---------- Have an idea for a future meeting? Just tell any of the Cask commissioners or e-mail it here. ============== Annual DB15 membership fee is now payable - see Jeff at the Gaslight. Dues: $65 which includes all club meetings and all event discounts. The total savings equal much MORE than the amount of the dues! NOTE - Non-members now pay $10 per meeting. ========= Join Dan Hodge on a tour of Birmingham, UK - HERE ==== Get in the Halloween mood with an adventure at the Gaslight in Trick or Treat ======= Spread the word about craft beer- read how it's done in DAN THE BAPTIST ------ more great beer articles Do you need a Beer Reality Check? ----- It's Dan Hodge's take on breweriana "Beer Stuff" ----- Here Comes The Beer Judge ------ If you don't home brew you should read this: To Brew or Not to Brew ================= Check out member Glenn DeLuca's latest beermusings in The Big G Beer Beat ----------- ------------- |
| Read the behind the scenes story and watch the trailer for the upcoming TV series"Beer Snobs" filmed at the Gaslight HERE. |
| Did you make it to the picture booth at TAP-NY? Click HERE to see eight from last year's trip who did. |

| 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 |
| Clint Eastwood a noted beer drinker, DID not attend our September meeting. What celebrity will be next?? |
| Co-winners of the October Member of the Month Award |
| Vote for Gaslight in the JERSEY BEER BRAWL |
Oct. 11 meeting topic Oktoberfest Nov. 8 meeting topic Guest Speaker from Firestone-Walker and Duvel The regional manager Garrett Brown will be here in person with samples Dec. 16 Details TBD Gaslight's Victorian Dinner |