I’d also like to come hang out bring my dues and help clean up.
From: fmbrewmasters-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:fmbrewmasters-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chuck Murphy
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2015 10:16 PM
To: fmbrewmasters@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FtMiroBrewMasters] Brewday - June 20th 1pm at Cotton Port Brewing
Hey Gents,
Couple of items. We had TREMENDOUS interest expressed in home brewing and our
brew club at Brewfest. Thirty-six people signed the interest pad (only two
said, "I just drink beer and want to know more" and I couldn't make out the
handwriting on one of them). Most surprising is that thirteen said that they
are already brewing.
Forgive me for making a couple of executive decisions, but here they are: to
cover the cost of food and non-alcoholic drinks, I'm asking for $5 per head.
I'm thinking burgers will be the easiest way to feed a bunch of folks. And
BYOB. Bring your own, bring some interesting commercial brew, whatever. If you
are going to be there, respond so we can get a head count. Troy Jr or Will:
could you send out directions for getting to your facility?
The folks that expressed interest in brewing that day included me (Chuck),
Karari, and Cotton Port. If anybody else is interested, please let me know. I'm
especially hopeful that someone might do an extract brew to provide a bit of
variety. (Just a heads up, I've been using Richard's electric system, and I may
have to adjust my plans due to what Cotton Port has available.)
Below you'll see the email I sent out to the people that signed the pads.
FROM: Chuck Murphy <mailto:chuckmurphy1@xxxxxxxxx> <chuckmurphy1@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Me <mailto:chuckmurphy1@xxxxxxxxx> <chuckmurphy1@xxxxxxxxx>
BCC: ......
SUBJECT: Fort Miro Brewmasters
First, you are getting this email because you said you were interested in the
hobby of home brewing (or you are already doing it). If you are still
interested in becoming a member of our home brewing club, just reply to this
email and let me know - I'll put you on the regular email list.
Second, we are currently planning a brew day at 1pm on June 20th, hosted by the
guys at Cotton Port Brewing in Sterlington. Just a heads up - brewing,
especially for those who brew "all grain," can take time! If we start at 1pm on
the dot, some of us may finish around 7pm. We will be cooking hamburgers and
providing some non-alcoholic beverages (if you want beer, BYOB... bring
something interesting and do some trading!). Cost is going to be $5 per person
to cover food. If you plan to make it, please respond to this email and say
that you will be coming. I really need a head count, so let me know.
Third, club dues are $35 annually. This will get you a t-shirt (to be ordered
soon), assistance with entering brewing competitions (shipping costs), and will
pay for some various learning opportunities. The brew club usually meets on the
third Tuesday of the month, but the brew day will take the place of our normal
meeting for June. Historically, we've met at the Pickle Barrel in Monroe, but
if the interest level we saw at Brewfest is real, we may have to look into
other locations for meetings.
Cheers!
Chuck Murphy
Fort Miro Brewmasters
