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| Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, April 16th at 7:30 pm Untied Brewing Company 140 Spring St Unit C, New Providence, NJ 07974  Join us on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:30 pm at Untied in New Providence. We look forward to a fun meeting, including: – Brewers Duel! Get ready for a showdown as Rich and Ray go head-to-head with their American Amber Ales (BJCP 19A). Come sample their creations and vote on who comes out on top! – Brewing for Competitions: Join Paul and Keith, the current top contenders for MASH Homebrewer of the Year, as they lead an engaging discussion on brewing for competitions. Whether you’re a seasoned brewer looking to elevate your game or a newcomer considering your first competition, this session promises valuable insights and tips to help you succeed. Don’t miss out on this evening of fun, learning, and of course, fantastic beer! We can’t wait to see you there.  All Aboard! Embracing Ales and Rails as we tour NJ Breweries on NJ Transit Join us on Saturday, May 18th, as we brewery-hop across local breweries on train lines. We’d love you to join us for the entire trip, but feel free to hop on and hop off any any point. Our planned timetable is:  Master Homebrewer Program Exciting news! MASH is joining forces with the Master Homebrewers Program, a nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting excellence in amateur brewing. This partnership offers our members a fantastic opportunity to showcase their brewing prowess and elevate their skills to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned brewer or just getting started, the Master Homebrewers Program provides a platform to celebrate your dedication to crafting high-quality beer, mead, and cider. Aligned with the scoring system of the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP), this collaboration allows MASH members to participate in sanctioned homebrewing competitions and receive recognition and awards based on their scoresheets. As part of MASH, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our club’s collective success while also gaining personal recognition for your brewing achievements. To join, each member will need to pay a discounted rate of $5, payable to MASH. After that you can register with the MHP and submit your scoresheets. Join us in embracing the art and science of homebrewing as we embark on this exciting journey with the Master Homebrewers Program. Please direct any questions to the competition committee.  Save the Key Dates: April 16: MASH Monthly Meeting at Untied Brewing Company May 4: National Homebrew Day May 18: MASH Brewery Crawl on NJ Transit May 21: MASH Monthly meeting at Double Tap Brewing June 18: MASH Monthly meeting July 16: MASH Monthly meeting at Ashton Brewing August 20: MASH Monthly meeting at Bull N Bear Brewery September 17: MASH Monthly Meeting September 21: Motown MASH Bottle Sort September 28: Motown MASH October 5: Motown MASH Awards Ceremony Upcoming homebrew competitions: April 13: Homebrew Alley April 27: Allagash Saison Day at Threes Brewing in Brooklyn, featuring Keith Blanchard June 1: National Homebrew Competition Philadelphia Judging June 8: National Homebrew Competition New York Judging June 18: MASH Club-Only-Competition – Safale US-05 Yeast June 22: War of the Worts in Hatfield, PA August 20: MASH Club-Only-Competition – Refreshing Beers of Summer September 28: Motown MASH |