Wed., June 18, 2008

7:30 p.m., O'Marro's Public House, 20th & Oregon Streets, Oshkosh
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Tip of the Day...
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Lucky 13
Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Petaluma, CA

Lagunitas has made a big impact in Wisconsin. Their unique American ales have struck a chord with Wisconsin beer drinkers looking for more flavor than the Blatz or Pabst their dad drank.

Besides their regular lineup that includes a Pale Ale, IPA, Maximus and Pilsener, the brewers from Petaluma offer a terrific seasonal selection that varies every two or three months. Lucky 13, a "Mondo Large Red Ale," is one of two seasonals available during the summer.

Lucky 13 is indeed large, weighing in at 8.3% ABV. It also delivers an impressive hop bitterness and wonderful deep copper color. If you are lucky enough to find it, you'll definitely like your first bottle. The problem is I'm not sure you'll enjoy the second or third as well.

As a hophead, I hate to say it, but I really think this beer is hoppier than it should be. I had a friend years ago who succeeded in making the most over-the-top bitter beer imaginable (over 90 IBUs in a 1.040 beer!). Lucky 13 is not anything like that, but the hops are slightly out of balance. As I said, you'll love your first Lucky 13, especially if you are a hophead. But, do you enjoy the second or third as much?

I strongly recommend Lucky 13. It would be a great compliment to smoked barbecue ribs or even a spicy brat. But unless you are impervious to bitterness, don't expect the second one to taste as good as the first.

O'Marro's Publik House in Oshkosh is the new home of
the Society Of Oshkosh Brewers! 8 good beers on tap and many, many more in the cooler. A good music selection and live bands! Stop in and say hi to Shawn and Brandy!

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SOB Poll...
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Beer Wit & Wisdom...
Beer

It is the Drink of those who think
And feel no fear or fetter -
Who do not drink to senseless sink,
But drink to think the better.

-- Anonymous, 1903
Competition Corner...
Club-Only Competitions:

[more information]

August, 2008
Mead
Entries due: 7/25/08
Judging: 8/2/08.

September/October 2008
Imperial Anything
Entries due: 10/11/08
Judging: 10/18/08.

November/December 2008
Celebration of the Hop (IPA)

January/February 2009
Belgian & French Ales

March/April 2009
Beers with OG > 1.080

May 2009
Extract Beers

August 2009
Mead

September/October 2009
European Amber Lagers

November/December 2009
Belgian Strong Ale

January/February 2010
The Session Challenge – English Brown Ales

March/April 2010
American Ales

May 2010
Extract Beers

August 2010
Mead

September/October 2010
Sour Ale

November/December 2010
Strong Ale


Upcoming Competitions:

Send competition information to the SOBs at srehfeldt@realsob.org.


General Competition Info:

Visit these sites for competition information and beer style guides.
http://www.bjcp.org/
http://www.hbd.org/
http://www.beertown.org/
Member News:

Let us know how your beers do in competition! Send your scores or photos to the SOBs and we'll include it here.

Special Thanks and Recognition to the Following Area Businesses for their Support

Innovisions Video Services
Peabody's Ale House
DB Paddocks

The SOB Seal of Approval

Denotes Special SOB Discounts
Fratello's Restraunt/Fox River Brewing Co., 1501 Arboretum Dr., Oshkosh, and at Fox River Mall, Appleton
Peabody's Ale House, 544 N. Main St., Oshkosh
Homebrew Market, 1326 North Meade Street, Appleton, 54911
Oblio's Lounge, 434 N. Main St., Oshkosh
Galaxy Hobby, Appleton
Trim B's Restaurant, Walnut at Lawrence, Appleton
Rowland's Calumet Inn, 25 N. Madison St., Chilton
Old Bavarian Restaurant, College Ave., Appleton (across from Flanagan's)
Oshkosh Jaycees, Sponsors of the Brews 'n Blues Festival

Homebrew Clubs


Club Cerveceros 1060 (the first hombrewers club of Latin America)

Mailing Address: EEUU 745
(C1101AAO) Buenos Aires.
Argentina.

Contact:
Leonardo de Almeida.
lalmeida@equipo-imca.com
tel. +54 11 4361-0960
fax. +54 11 4373-2969
Foam on the Range (Colorado)

Beer and Homebrewing Organizations



Supplies and Equipment


White Lab (Yeast Supplier)
Wyeast Labs (Yeast Supplier)

General Information or Help Pages


Promash (brewing software)
Milwaukee Public Museum (Beer Tastings)
Beer Trips, Inc. (Beer-Related Travel)

Commercial Breweries



Commercial Wineries



Please email suggestions for more links to Steve at srehfeldt@realsob.org
Upcoming Events...

June 18th, 2008
SOB Meeting
7:30pm, O'Marro's Public House
June 19-21, 2008
30th Annual American Homebrew Association National Homebrewers Conference
Cincinnati, OH
Register at: www.ahaconference.org
July 12, 2008
Brews and Blues
Leach Amphitheater,
Oshkosh, WI
July 25-26, 2008
Michigan Brewers Guild
11th Annual Summer Beer Festival
Friday: 5-9pm, Saturday: 1-6pm
Riverside Park, Historic Depot Town
Ypsilanti, MI
August 9, 2008
22nd Annual Great Taste of the Midwest
1-6pm, Olin-Turville Park
Madison, WI
September 13, 2008
Great Lakes Brew Fest
2-7pm, Racine Festival Park
Racine, WI
www.greatlakesbrewfest.org
800-272-2463
Members...
Member-only features are in work. Look for brewing tools, recipe archiving, and forms for updating your membership information and communicating with other members.
Brewing Tools...
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CO2 Volumes - How much pressure do you need for draft beer to achieve the right amount of carbonation? This tool will tell you! Try it >>


COMING SOON

Brewing Calculator - Some easy to use conversions tools.

Hop Planner - Achieve your target bitterness using this calculator

Extract Brew Planner - Use this tool to design your extract brew.

Mash Planner - Combine different types of grains to achieve your target gravity, color, and flavor.

Draft System Designer - Want a perfect pour? Design your draft system using this tool.

Priming Planner - Add the right amount of corn sugar or malt extract at bottling time.

Water Calculator - The right mix of additives can turn your water into the right water for the right beer.

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Jedno pivo prosim
-- Czech/Slovak
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