Independence BrewBQ August 26th

[Matt F]

That'll work.

When do you need it out of there?

If you want to grab Friday so don't have any surprises Saturday that would be best. Return to Lee's when done. Sooner if you want but not a problem sitting here until the weekend.

[daryl]

Great. I will probably pick it up Friday then.

2-inch ball...correct?

And there is an adapter to go from (my) round connector...to the flat connector?

Thanks,
Daryl

[Matt F]

Correct. 2" ball. Don't have a hitch for you but we do have the flat to round adapter. It is in the trailer.

[daryl]

I have a bumper hitch. I wanted to make sure I have the correct ball on it. I will make sure I have the correct one mounted before I get the trailer.

[wyzzyrdd]

Daryl, when do you plan to be at the festival? When do you need help setting up?

[daryl]

I would like to leave my place by 12:30 PM or a little earlier. That will get me to Independence in about an hour.

I'd like to have the trailer in place (either hitched or unhitched) no later than 1:30 PM. Then we have 90 minutes to setup, which should not take long; we will use the big bar and might have all of our beers on tap at the same time. We can supplement with keg taps, if we can find them in the trailer.

Does anyone know the status of the CO2 tank(s), in the trailer?

[wyzzyrdd]

See you at 1:30 Saturday.

[Matt F]

The CO2 tanks for both main bars are mounted to the bars. Believe they both have gas. Not sure on status of other tanks. Batteries should be in good shape still from last week. Make sure to at least take a keg of rinse water to flush lines on bar you use. Should be able to return trailer to Lee's.

[Shane]

Sorry. I'm out this event. Shane

[daryl]

Sorry. I'm out this event. Shane

No worries. We have a crew, svelte in numbers, but with a lot of experience.

[tony b]

I haven't been called "svelte" in decades!

[daryl]

Here are the results of this year's Brew B Q, along with a thank you note. The event netted $7000 for the Jon Holland Impact Indee Endowment Fund.

These results are due in part to our participation, and of our friends at CRAZE, Independence Brewers Union #334, and MADCO.

Makes me proud to be part of the Homebrewing Hobby.

Thanks to all that participated. It was a blast and for a very good cause.

D



Cedar Rapids Beer Nuts (Daryl I trust you will share this with your members),

Thank you for your participation in the 2017 Brew B Q. This event is successful because of you! We had another fantastic year and will be giving $7,000 to our charity partner – the Jon Holland Impact Indee Endowment Fund. (Jon is a founding member of the Brew B Q and passed away last January) That is the most money we have ever given away!!

You may be interested in how the voting went at the Craft Brew Zone. Here are the results:

#1

CRAZE – Sweet Potato Ale



#2

Cedar Rapids Beer Nuts – Lemon Mead

Independence Brewers Union #334 – English Summer Rain

Firetrucker Brewery – Cat In A Tree

Lark Brewing – Clouded



#3

Firetrucker Brewery – Cat’s Dragon

Pulpit Rock Brewing – El Salvador Pour Over Porter

Founder’s Brewing – Rubeaus



#4

4 Thirsty Guys Brewing – We’re Going To Helles

CRAZE – Cervesa Oscura Mexicana

Pearl Street Brewery – Java Lava



#5

Franklin Street Brewing – Burlington Brown

Second State Brewing – Schwarzbier

Lark Brewing – Boing


As beer evangelists we are making progress in converting people to outstanding beer like yours!

On behalf of the Independence Brew B Q we deeply appreciate your participation and making our event the success that it is. You are what makes it not just special, but a whole lot of fun.

To show our appreciation we would like to make a $100 donation to your club. If you would please send me a mailing address we will get that done.

Our date next year is August 25, 2018. (Always the 4th Saturday). We look forward to seeing you there next year as well as at other beer tasting venues.

You are awesome!

John

[tony b]

Great news.

I've already penciled in Aug 25th on my calendar.