Monthly Update 2014_08 Oktoberfest

Sorry for the delay in the newsletter, I have been trying to work out my affiliate relationship with Northern Brewer and MidWest Supplies.  Until further notice, I will limit my promotion of their establishments.

Oktoberfest
The Oktoberfest begins in September and ends in October (hence the name) on the first Sunday in October, or on October 3, whatever is later. It lasts for at least 16 days.

So, in "good" years the Fest will be extended to catch the 3rd October - the Day of German Unity, a bank holiday - on a Monday or Tuesday. This will happen in 2016 again (hoorah!).
The next dates are:

• 2014: September 20 - October 5
• 2015: September 19 - October 4
• 2016: September 17 - October 3

There was a good podcast a couple of years ago by Gordon Strong about brewing pumpkin beers that has good insight into the design and brewing of the seasonal beer.

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More Beer
Check out the deal of the day and use code BEERDEAL for a discount
Russian River is currently available
Pliny the Elder
More Beer is now carrying Maris Otter Malt Extract for English brew

Adventures in Homebrewing
FOUR 3 Gallon Cornelius Style Pin Lock Used Kegs
Beer Clone Recipe Kits

Northern Brewer
No longer receiving early updates

Midwest Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies
No longer receiving early updates

Austin Homebrew
10% off top 5 recipes | AHS Texas Red, White IPA, Blonde Ale, Kalamazoo IPA, Orange IPA | Code top5ahs

BPong
Find Everything Needed For Your Next Beer Pong Party At Bpong.com!

BrewDemon
Free shipping on all beer & hard cider kits at BrewDemon.com. Hurry, sale ends June 9th! Coupon Code: ABOUTDAD
Save $15 on the Signature Pro Beer Kit, Plus Free Shipping at BrewDemon.com. Hurry, sale ends June 9th!

Starbucks
Save 5% on Your Order for Existing Customers!

Local Events 8/28 Terrapin Beer Co. and Virginia Imports Beer Tasting | Wine Cabinet - Reston, VA 6pm 8/30 Virginia Scottish Games and Festival | The Plains, VA 9am - $25 for Whisky tasting 9/1 Herndon Labor Day Festival | Herndon, VA 9/13 Brew & Bourbon Classic | Laurel Park, MD 1-6pm 9/18 German Beer Night | Dulles Airport, VA 6:30-11:45pm 9/20 Beer, Bourbon and BBQ | Tysons, VA 2-6pm 9/27 Total Wine Autumn Equinox: Fall's Beer Harvest | Chantilly, VA 3-5pm  $15/person 10/4 Capital City Oktoberfest | Shirlington, VA 10/2-4 Great American Beer Festival | Denver, CO (I know that this isn't local, but we should still go) 10/18-19 NOVA Brewfest | Bull Run, VA 11-7pm $25 online

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Monthly Update 2014_06

Northern Brewer Extract Recipe Kit, Get a NB Pint Glass! code: REFILL. 6/1/14-6/14/14 20% Off of White House Deluxe Starter Kit! Code: WASHINGTONDC. 6/2/14-6/22/14 10% Off Vintner's Best 1 Gallon Wine Equipment Kit! code: TINYTIPPLE. Valid 5/25/14-6/14/14 $10 Gift Card when you purchase a Dark Star Burner! code: 10XP. Valid 5/11/14-6/14/14 Deluxe Starter Kit at Northern Brewer, Get a 5 Gallon Kettle free! Use code: KETTLETIME. Valid 6/8/14-6/28/14. Shop now! Midwest Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies Free shipping on all orders over $59!* Limited time offer. Brewing Starter Kit-Get a Free 5 Gallon Kettle! code: GOTIME. 5/4/14-5/24/14. Spend $200, get $25 Gift Certificate! code: HIGHTWENTYFIVE. Valid 5/4/14-5/17/14. Free Shipping for Brewing Starter Kits! code: QUICKSTART. Valid 6/1/14-6/14/14. Spend $125, Receive a 5 gallon Stainless kettle as your gift with any $125 purchase! code: READYSETGO. Valid 5/25/14-6/7/14 10% Off an Advanced Cheese Making kit! code: SAYCHEESE. Valid 5/25/14-6/14/14. Shop now! Get a Free 5 Gallon Plastic Bubbler with your Midwest Supplies purchase of $125 or more! Valid 6/8/14-6/21/14. More Beer Check out the deal of the day and use code BEERDEAL for a discount Austin Homebrew Limited Edition Long-tail ESB and get Keg Glass FREE BPong Find Everything Needed For Your Next Beer Pong Party At Bpong.com! BrewDemon Free shipping on all beer & hard cider kits at BrewDemon.com. Hurry, sale ends June 9th! Coupon Code: ABOUTDAD Save $15 on the Signature Pro Beer Kit, Plus Free Shipping at BrewDemon.com. Hurry, sale ends June 9th! Starbucks Save 5% on Your Order for Existing Customers!

Local Events 6/2 World of Beer (Opened) | Reston, VA 6/3 Old Ox Brewery began brewing 6/7 Hop Blossom Craft Beer Festival | Winchester, VA 6/12 National Homebrewers Conference and National Homebrew Competition | Grand Rapids MI 6/14 Beer BBQ Bourdon | National Harbor, MD Noon–6pm 6/15 Manassas Wine and Jazz Festival | Manassas, VA Noon-7pm 6/17 @Schlafly Brewmaster Spotlight at @FW_Courthouse 6/20 @LagunitasBeer Dinner at @RFDLoveTheBeer 6/21 Northern Virginia Summer BrewFest | Leesburg, VA 11-7pm 6/22 BADWolf’s One Year Anniversary Bash | Manassas, VA 2-7pm 6/29 Loudoun W Brew Bus at @CorcoranBrew @AdroitTheory @CatoctinCreek 7/12 Mad Fox 4th Anniversary Celebration | Falls Church, VA 12-5pm 7/19 Purcellville Wine and Food Festival

Monthly Update 2014_05

Northern Brewer
20% Off of White House Deluxe Starter Kit! code: WASHINGTON. Valid 4/27/14-5/11/14
Buy an Extract Recipe Kit, Get a free NB Pint Glass! code: FILL. Valid 4/20/14-5/10/14
Buy a Deluxe Starter Kit, Get a 5 Gallon Kettle free! Use code: KETTLEUP. Valid 4/20/14-5/10/14
10% Off Vintner's Best 1 Gallon Wine Equipment Kit! code: SMALLSQUEEZE. Valid 4/20/14-5/10/14

Midwest Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies
Free shipping on all orders over $59!* Limited time offer.
Brewing Starter Kit-Get a Free 5 Gallon Kettle! code: GOTIME. 5/4/14-5/24/14.
Spend $200, get $25 Gift Certificate! code: HIGHTWENTYFIVE. Valid 5/4/14-5/17/14.

More Beer
Check out the deal of the day and use code BEERDEAL for a discount

Austin Homebrew
Limited Edition Long-tail ESB and get Keg Glass FREE

BPong
Find Everything Needed For Your Next Beer Pong Party At Bpong.com!

Local Events

5/8 The Surly Brewing Draft & Cask Fiasco | Washington, DC (13 beers on tap)
5/9 SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience  | Washington, DC
5/17 DC Annual Epic Sour Tasting | Washington, DC
5/17 Beer Bacon Music | Frederick, MD
5/18 Heavy Seas Beer AHA Rally | Halethorpe, MD
5/26 World of Beer (Planned Opening) | Reston, VA
5/31 Maryland Craft Beer Festival (#MdCBF)  | Frederick, MD

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Monthly Update - 2014_04 White House

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Northern Brewer
Buy 3 Session Extract Kits, Get a FREE 5 or 6 Gallon Bubbler

Shop Northern Brewer for the best selling Dead Ringer IPA Extract Kit - Click Here!

Buy a 10 Gallon Deluxe All-Grain System at Northern Brewer, Get a Free Brix Refractometer! Use code: COOLIT. Valid 4/6/14-4/19/14. Shop now!

Get 15% Off of 5 Gallon White House Beer Recipe Kits at Northern Brewer! Use code: 1600. Valid 4/6/14-4/19/14. Shop now!

Buy a Northern Brewer Deluxe Starter Kit, Get a Free 5 Gallon Kettle! Use code: STARTBOILING. Valid 3/23/14-4/12/14 Shop now!

Midwest Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies
Buy a Vortex Stir Plate | Get a 2000ml Flask as your gift at Midwest Supplies! Use code: YEASTCAROUSEL. Valid 3/23/14-4/12/14. Shop now! - Ends 4/13

Buy a Maibock from Midwest Supplies | Get a Free Dimple Stein! Use code: MYSTEIN. Valid 3/23/14-4/12/14. Shop now! - Ends 4/13

More Beer
Check out the deal of the day and use code BEERDEAL for a discount

Kegerator.com
Save up to 30% + free shipping on orders over $79 during the Spring Sale!

Save up to 30% + free shipping on orders over $79 during the Spring Sale!

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Monthly Update - 2014_03 Russian River Consecration

I got confirmation from MoreBeer and Midwest, so they are now on the list as well.  Use the logo links on the bottom for your orders.

You are getting this as my first attempt of a newsletter.  Let me know your thoughts.

More Beer
Russian River's Consecration Extract Beer Kit  *** ORDERING IN THE NEXT HOUR CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE ORDER FOR FREE SHIPPING ***
This is a year long beer with lots of yeast during the process.

Northern Brewer
Buy a Dark Star burner at Northern Brewer, Get a $10 Gift Card! Use code: DARKONE. Valid 3/2/14-3/29/14. Shop now! - Ends 3/30

Spend $200 at Northern Brewer, Get a $25 Gift Certificate! Use code: QUARTERBACK. Valid 3/23/14-4/5/14. Shop now! - Ends 4/6

Buy a Stainless Steel Wort Chiller at Northern Brewer, Get a $10 Gift Certificate! Use code: EPICSTEEL. Valid 3/16/14-4/5/14. Shop now! - Ends 4/6

Buy a Northern Brewer Deluxe Starter Kit, Get a Free 5 Gallon Kettle! Use code: STARTBOILING. Valid 3/23/14-4/12/14 Shop now! - Ends 4/13

Midwest Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies
Buy a Vortex Stir Plate | Get a 2000ml Flask as your gift at Midwest Supplies! Use code: YEASTCAROUSEL. Valid 3/23/14-4/12/14. Shop now! - Ends 4/13

Buy a Maibock from Midwest Supplies | Get a Free Dimple Stein! Use code: MYSTEIN. Valid 3/23/14-4/12/14. Shop now! - Ends 4/13


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