HB 630, legislation making it legal for homebrewers in Illinois to take part in festivals and competitions, just passed the IL Senate. The bill now goes to the governor's desk to be signed into law.
If you are a homebrewer, or you are a friend with a Homebrewer, please take a moment to read this. The Vote is scheduled for this week, so the sooner you call, the more impact you will have!
SHORT VERSION:
- Visit IllinoisHomebrew.org, locate your Illinois Senator & Illinois Representative...
I used 24 oz. of cold brewed coffee at kegging. This was made by using course ground coffee steeped in 24 oz. of filtered room temperature water overnight, then strained through a coffee filter. I used twice as much coffee grounds as I would have used to brew regular coffee.
Hi Rickey
We used to meet at Limestone Brewing Company until they closed last March. We are in the process of finding a permanent meeting place. We have been meeting at the Bolingbrook golf club until our last meeting which was at Solemn Oath Brewing in Naperville. Next month we will meet...
Did I mention the Midwest brewers Fest is a week from Saturday? Coveted VIP tickets are nearly gone. General admission price will increase from $40 to $50 soon. If you're going and you haven't bought your tickets yet - better get a move on!
Here's a map with nearby hotels: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204976623898413365844.0004c5afffcc1d449a0b6&msa=0&ll=41.594584,-88.188114&spn=0.043328,0.104628
See our FAQ under "Lodging" for direct links to preferred hotels and special rates: http://www.midwestbrewersfest.com/faqs.html
Some updated info. Please spread the word. As always, we're looking for volunteers as well as attendees. Thanks!
The Midwest Brewers Fest is a true craft beer festival where you will find over 120 unique beers meads and ciders. Representatives from a number of breweries will be on site for...