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Minnesota Home Brewers Association

We are a collection of homebrewers all levels of experience located in the greater Minneapolis/St Paul area. Organized in 1986 our members total 250+.

Homebrew Club based in the Twin Cities Minnesota area. Join our Facebook group for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MNBREWERS

Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/MNHomeBrewers
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09/01/2026

Congratulations to all of our winners at the State Fair from the club! This year we had an impressive showing:
1st Place BOS Beer - Colby Reineke
2nd Place BOS Cider - Heith Heitkamp
2nd and 3rd Place BOS Mead - Nathan Steigman
3rd Place MINN-KASI - Nathan Steigman

3rd Traditional Cider - Heith Heitkamp
1st and 3rd Special Cider - Heith Heitkamp
1st Place Specialty Mead - Gary DuRoche
2nd Place Specialty Mead - Josh Mahoney
3rd Place Specialty Mead - Nathan Steigman
1st Place Sweet & Semi-Sweet Mead - Nathan Steigman
2nd Place Spiced Mead - Nathan Steigman
1st Place Fruit Mead: Melomel, Berry - Nathan Steigman
2nd Place Fruit Mead: Stone, Cyser, Pyment - Nathan Steigman

2nd Place American Brown Ale - Colby Reineke
2nd Place IPA - Colby Reineke
1st Place Belgian Ale - Soren Jensen
2nd Place Belgian Ale - Colby Reineke
2nd Place Monastic Ale - Soren Jensen
2nd Place Fruit Beer, Wild Beer - Soren Jensen
3rd Place Spiced Beer - Sean Kampshoff
3rd Place Historical Beer - Brandon Pflipsen
1st Place Specialty Beers - Colby Reineke
3rd Place Specialty Beers - Soren Jensen
1st Place Wheat Beer - Michael Root
2nd Place Wheat Beer - Brandon Pflipsen
3rd Place Wheat Beer - Soren Jensen
2nd Place British Ales - Brandon Pflipsen
3rd Place Scottish Ale, Irish Ale - Heith Heitkamp

06/26/2026

Last reminder - tomorrow at Back Channel's production spot at Noon we are meeting to try what everyone did with their wort share (or whatever else ya got to share!).

05/30/2026

I know we just wrapped up the tour at Rahr - but our next big event at Black Frost Distilling with the owner / master distiller Jace Marti. This is on June 6th at 2PM. Interested in spirits? We don't go to distilleries often, so this should be a treat!

05/19/2026

RSVP Due for the Rahr Tour by Thursday 5/21. The tour is 5/29 at noon, but you MUST RSVP to be included. Contact Matt Johnson to be added to the list.

Rahr Malting is giving us a tour of the Malt House and Rahr Technical Center for what will sure be a fun day. Note, it is DURING the day and there will be a good amount of walking. Please be on time as they are graciously doing this for the club.
Agenda
12:00 –meet at the Corporate Office
12:00 – 12:10 PM – Walk to RTC
12:10 – 1:10 PM - RTC Tour
1:10 – 1:20 PM - Walk to the Corporate Office
1:20 – 1: 35 PM - Rahr History / Malting Presentation
1:35 – 1:45 PM – Walk to Malt House
1:45 – 2:45 PM - Malthouse Tour
2:45 – 3:45 PM - Stube

05/04/2026

Now that Big Brew Day is behind us, lets look forward to one of coolest opportunities - a tour of Rahr Malting in Shakopee, MN!

May 29th sharply at Noon.
Rahr Malting is giving us a tour of the Malt House and Rahr Technical Center for what will sure be a fun day. Note, it is DURING the day and there will be a good amount of walking. Please be on time as they are graciously doing this for the club.
Agenda
12:00 –meet at the Corporate Office
12:00 – 12:10 PM – Walk to RTC
12:10 – 1:10 PM - RTC Tour
1:10 – 1:20 PM - Walk to the Corporate Office
1:20 – 1: 35 PM - Rahr History / Malting Presentation
1:35 – 1:45 PM – Walk to Malt House
1:45 – 2:45 PM - Malthouse Tour
2:45 – 3:45 PM - Drinks in the Stube

03/09/2026

Some newly added events, and some coming up quick.

Monthly Meeting at Wandering Leaf Brewing Mar 25th at 6:30: Mix-Ferm and Foeder beer talk
Big Brew Review at Bear Cave Brewing Apr 22 at 6PM: Anonymous feedback on your homebrew
Big Brew Day at Back Channel May 2 at 10AM: Wort details TBD
Rahr Tour at Rahr Malting Co May 29th at Noon: See the facility and try some beers brewed with their ingredients
Monthly Meeting at Black Frost Distillery June 6th 2PM: Learn about distilling and try some of the great distillate being made at the distillery

03/02/2026

2.5 Weeks till our next Monthly Meeting at Wandering Leaf Brewing Company where we will meet with Mat Waddell of Pen Name Fermentation Project to learn about mixed culture and barrel aged (clean) beers. It will be an interesting discussion for sure! Homebrew welcome.

02/23/2026

We have some unique opportunities for members this year to tour and learn from some of the best MN Distilleries. Would this be something of interest? If so, leave a comment, let us know! This year is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet for members!

02/14/2026

Monthly meeting at Lupulin Brewing tomorrow 2/15 at Noon. No educational topic this time, but look forward to future meetings having some discussion. The open question I have for those in attendance will be - lets chat about what you want to see from the club this year! All ideas welcome. Homebrew is allowed to be shared and consumed.

02/10/2026

Two Announcements:
First, make sure to attend our Monthly Meeting at Lupulin Sunday Feb 15 at Noon. No speaker as the brewer had a conflict, but bring homebrew and hang with fellow members. We will have a dedicated space in the even space.

Second, Congratulations to this years elected board members
President: Matt Johnson
Vice President: Abby Rouster
Treasurer: Matt Cramer
Secretary: Kevin Meinstma
At Large (Till 2028): Colby Reineke
At Large (Till 2028): Christa Ahrens

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Minneapolis, MN

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http://www.mnbrewers.com/

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