Alt Home Brew Challenge A Düsseldorf specialty, an Altbier is a German style brown ale, the “alt” literally translates to "old" in German, and traditionally Altbiers are conditioned for a longer than normal periods of time. Other sources note that "alt" is derived from the Latin word "altus," which means "high" and refers to the rising yeast. One thing everyone agrees on is that an extended conditioning mellows out the ale's fruitiness and produces an exceptionally smooth and delicate brew. The color ranges from amber to dark brown, medium in carbonation with a great balance between malt and hops. Come to the May 20th meeting of the Draught Board 15 and be a judge in our home brew Alt challenge. Over a dozen entries will be tasted and evaluated by everyone attending, brewer and non-brewer alike. Each brewer per contest rules has used the same recipe so this will truly be a contest of the brewer's skill. Don't miss this long awaited event - 3 PM, May 20 at the Gaslight. ==================== |
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| Don't miss this month's installment of Adventures in Beerland "The wine festival" |
| Take home some "Pints of Non-Perfection" from our award winning feature writer DAN HODGE's Beer My Way |
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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. |
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| Club shirts are in!! |
| 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. (NEW STYLES COMING SOON!) Supply is very limited. Only a VERY few left - order NOW! |
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| 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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at the GASLIGHT- MEETINGS, NEWS, INFORMATION
Next Meeting -May 20 Sunday, 3:00 PM at the Gaslight
The DB15's April meeting featured the beers of Berkshire Brewing of
South Deefield Mass. These beers are not distributed in NJ but were made
available by beer writer and club member. Mr. Dan Hodge. A "match the beer
with the style" contest featured Berkshire Pale Ale, Steel Rail Ale, Gold Spike Ale,
River Ale, Cabin Fever Ale, Raspberry Strong Ale,Maibock Lager, Coffeehouse
Porter, Imperial Stout, Shabadoo Black&Tan, Lost Sailor IPA, and Drayman's Porter
all from the brewery knows as "Western Massachussets Best Kept Secret".
Another unique meeting found only at the Draught Board 15!
| ...was the sad news for the many who had to be turned away as a filled luxury bus left the Gaslight on Sunday 4/29 at 9:30 AM sharp. Our stalwart group enjoyed coffee and bagels before departure and then a supply of tasty brews on board for the ride to upstate New York's TAP Beer Festival. More festival trips and activities are upcoming so keep checking "At the Gaslight" for the latest information. |
| SORRY, THE TRIP IS SOLD OUT |
| New Dues Policy The DB15 now offers a new dues option. You can continue to pay the individual meeting fee each time you attend or opt for a one year single payment of $48 which entitles you to additional benefits and discounts. Ask our club treasurer or any Cask Commissioner for the full details at the next meeting. |
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