Well the 2009 Barley-wine brew-day is complete and we made some serious gravity in the garage today. With about 55 lbs of malt and over a pound of hops we ended up with 3 brews of all fairly substantial gravities. Rocky’s Bigfoot clone kit came in right at around 1.080. Read more…
Present: Paul Ellerkamp, Ryan Jilek, Todd Solem, Dennis Froemke, Rocky Stoltz and Jon Stika. Dennis paid his dues of $25 for 2009. Jon brought some ale that he and his son-in-law Moe, made in February. The group judged it to be good and closest to the Kolsch style of ale. Read more…
“It’s 5:00 Somewhere – Have A Homebrew” Since we are always looking for an excuse you can now make it official. Will make a great addition to your brewery, cabin, etc. Order online at: www.cafepress.com/HRHB
Last night we gathered for the October meeting of the HRHB at 7:30 at the office of Custom Data. Beers that were tasted and evaluated are pictured below. Thanks to Paul and Ryan for their contributions to the tastings… more will follow as the official minutes are posted. No homebrews Read more…
Well another year has passed us by and the arrival of fall really kicks off the start of the brewing season. To celebrate this transition we all gathered at Rocky Stoltz’s house for our annual picnic and beer appreciation night. Peanuts and beer served as our kickoff appetizer. Brats, salads, Read more…
The next meeting of the Heart River Homebrewers will be at 7:00 PM on February 16, 2006 at Custom Data 677 10th Street East. We’ll discuss club officers and by-laws as well as brewing… Hope to see you there!
A complex malty English Brown Ale. Brewer: Jon Stika Type: All Grain Style: English Brown Ale OG: 1.056 FG: 1.020 9 pounds pale malt 1 pound crystal malt 1/2 pound wheat malt 3 ounces roasted barley 1/2 pound molasses 1/4 pound brown sugar 1 ounce Willamette hop pellets (4.9%AA) 1 ounce Read more…
Draft (no pun intended) Minutes of January 13, 2006 meeting of the Heart River Home Brewers The first meeting of the HRHBs was held at Stika’s at 7:30PM on January 13, 2006. Present were Steve Rock, Austin Lang, Jeremy Jahner, Rocky Stoltz, Ryan Jilek, James Samuels, and Jon Stika. Members Read more…
The first official meeting of the Heart River Homebrewers is tentatively scheduled for Friday, January, 13th at the residence of Jon Stika for 7:30 pm. Jon’s address is: 1060 4th Ave East. If you need directions or would like to confirm your presence please call either Jon (483-8788) or myself Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Jon Stika 1060 4th Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Work Phone: 701-225-5113 x107 Home Phone: 701-483-8788 homebrew@heartriverhomebrewers.com http://www.heartriverhomebrewers.com Home Brewers Club forms in Dickinson Dickinson, North Dakota — November 14, 2005 — There’s something new brewing for do-it-yourself beer and wine makers in Dickinson. The Heart Read more…