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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.

The bill has PASSED 54-0-0!

According to today's schedule, HB630 is up for its third reading today. http://ilga.gov/senate/schedules/Calendars/calendarproof_S098000050.pdf

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...

It is a bit confusing the way it's worded, but you have it right - 8 rounded tbsp per 24 oz water. I hope you enjoy! Cheers! :mug:

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.

Sounds yummy Cody! Cheers!

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...

Yes, I'll be working in the Homebrew Pavilion until 3:00. Stop by if you get a chance! Do you know where you'll be working yet?

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 is where Russian River beers are distributed: http://russianriverbrewing.com/where-to-get-our-beers/

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...

Whatever nutrient you have will be fine. The yeast will love you for it.

Happy trails Rhoob.:mug:

Correct. At bottling/kegging. Use cold brewed coffee to keep the bitterness low.

Under State law and local ordinance you may not sell tickets to an event for the consumption of "unlimited drinks". This is why we must provide tickets for individual samples, otherwise it is considered "unlimited".

Check attending breweries here: http://www.midwestbrewersfest.com/breweries.php

We are thrilled to announce that noted beer authority Marty Nachel (The Ale-Conner) will be joining us at The Midwest Brewers Festival (www.midwestbrewersfest.com) as one of our Craft Beer Celebrity guests. Marty has written articles that have appeared in print and online publications such as...

See this thread for revised information about the Midwest Brewers Fest https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f20/aug-27th-plainfield-il-midwest-brewers-festival-249737/