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Next Meeting – Thursday, May 4 – Cosmic Eye

Published April 8, 2023 | By Kim T.

Join the Lincoln Lagers Homebrew Club at Cosmic Eye Brewing

WHEN: Thursday, May 4, 2023, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cosmic Eye Brewing, 6800 P St #300, Lincoln, NE, 68505, 531.500.2739
WHAT: Six o’clock for socializing, brief business at 7 o’clock. Beer trivia and prizes follow the business.

For all the latest brew news, check out the Lincoln Lager Brewsletter. The May 2023 edition can be found right here.
Do ya wanna subscribe? You do!?! Awesome! Click here and you’ll get the next one sent to your personal email! Thanks!

See you Thursday night for the meeting and Saturday at noon for the Big Brew! Cheers

 

THE LINCOLN LAGERS LOGGER…

MAY
4… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Meeting – Cosmic Eye Brewing
6… Sat… Noon… Big Brew – Code Beer Co.
18… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Social – White Elm Brewing

JUNE
2… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Meeting – Cosmic Eye Brewing
?… Monthly Social – Boiler Brewing – Details for the 30th Anniversary brew TBA

JULY
6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Meeting – Cosmic Eye Brewing
20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Social – Backswing Brewing
29… Sat… 1 p.m… Nebraska Shootout – Code Beer Co.

AUGUST
3… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Meeting – Cosmic Eye

Monthly Meeting at Cosmic Eye Brewing – April 6

Published March 25, 2023 | By Kim T.

Join the Lincoln Lagers Homebrew Club at Cosmic Eye Brewing

WHEN: Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cosmic Eye Brewing, 6800 P St #300, Lincoln, NE, 68505, 531.500.2739
WHAT: Six o’clock for socializing, brief business at 7 o’clock. Talking about brewing and more to follow.

For all the latest brew news, check out the Lincoln Lager Brewsletter. The April 2023 edition can be found right here.
Do ya wanna subscribe? You do!?! Awesome! Click here and you’ll get the next one sent to your personal email! Thanks!

THE LINCOLN LAGERS LOGGER…

APRIL
6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Meeting – Cosmic Eye Brewing
20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Social – Corn Coast Brewing

MAY
4… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Meeting – Cosmic Eye Brewing
6… Sat… TBD… Big Brew – Code Beer Co.
18… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Social – White Elm Brewing

JUNE
2… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Meeting – Cosmic Eye Brewing
?… Monthly Social – Boiler Brewing – Details for the 30th Anniversary brew TBA

JULY
6… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Meeting – Cosmic Eye Brewing
20… Thurs… 6 p.m… Monthly Social – Backswing Brewing
29… Sat… 1 p.m… Nebraska Shootout – Code Beer Co.

AUGUST
3… Thurs… 6 p.m…. Monthly Meeting – Cosmic Eye

March Meeting at Cosmic Eye

Published February 27, 2023 | By Kim T.
Join us at the Cosmic Eye Brewery on Thursday for the March Meeting!
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WHEN: Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Six o’clock for socializing, brief business at 7 o’clock, TBD beer education to follow.
WHERE: Cosmic Eye, 6800 P St #300, Lincoln, NE, 68505, 531.500.2739

THE CLUB SURVEY: The club survey is now up and ready for your input. We want to know what you think about club-related things like activities, meetings, how you get your information about the club and more. It will take you under five minutes to complete. (Yes, we know it sucks to do one of these that seem to take forever. We know you have better things to do.) Please, pour a beer and click right here. Answer the ten questions and tell us what you think. Inquiring minds wanna know. Thank you!
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THE TOP HOP COMPETITION on March 11 in Seward is looking for judges! It would be a good unofficial competition for new judges to gain some experience. VP Craig Samek has already volunteered. The comp would like two additional judges. Contact event coordinator Courtney Fegter <courtney@youraam.com> or let us know at the Thursday meeting.
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T-SHIRTS: Yes, a 30th-anniversary, Lincoln Lagers T-shirt is in the works. Details and design will be coming soon. In the meantime, we’ll be asking for your shirt size at the meeting and we’ll get one reserved for you. Every member gets one shirt as part of their membership. If you should happen to want more than one, let us know. We’ll work out some sort of righteous deal with ya.
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HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP? Dues for 2023 are currently $25 for the calendar year. If you want to renew online, the 2023 link on the website is up and going. You can click here to go straight to the renewal. (Note: It may say something like “2020 membership,” but we know it’s 2023. Technicians are still working ’round the clock to fix it.)
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THE CLUB LIBRARY: We’re working on getting the library accessible again for every member. Soon, we plan to have a page on the website with book titles and authors. Members can check in and reserve a book. If you have a book you’d like to donate, bring it to the meeting.
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THIRTY YEARS: The year 2023 will mark the 30th year of the Lincoln Lagers Homebrew Club. In honor of our milestone, we’re working with Boiler Brewing Co. to do a 30th-anniversary collaboration beer. Look for a release party in June.

THERE’S MORE IN THE MARCH BREWSLETTER!

  • Meet the new vice president: Craig Samek
  • The latest BJCP Study Group info
  • 2023 Nebraska Shootout date is set for Saturday, July 29
  • Club Social at Stone Hollow Brewing – Saturday, March 18.

Click right here to get all the latest information!

Cheers!

Update: 2.27.2023 – Kim T.

February Social and March Events

Published February 21, 2023 | By Kim T.

What’s happening with the Lincoln Lagers?

  • The February Social will be held on Thursday, Febr. 23, at Bierhaus Maisschäler. Show up after 6 for a beverage and conversation. No agenda. Just beer.
  • The Monthly March Meeting: Thursday, March 2, at Cosmic Eye Brewing. 6 o’clock for happy hour and 7 for business. Bring some homebrew!
  • The March Social is scheduled for Saturday, March 18, at Stone Hollow Brewing in Beatrice. More details to come in the next Brewsletter.

 

 

 

February Meeting on Ground Hog Day

Published January 29, 2023 | By Kim T.

FeBREWary meeting at Cosmic Eye

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When: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Six o’clock for socializing, brief business at 7 o’clock, beer education to follow.
Where: Cosmic Eye, 6800 P St #300, Lincoln, NE, 68505, 531.500.2739
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HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY! Check your shadow! It may be time to Punxsutawney “Phil” your steins for six more weeks of winter warmers. In the meantime, join us at Cosmic Eye Brewing for the monthly meeting and the return of the FIVE & FIVE TASTE-BUD CHALLENGE. What’s the FIVE & FIVE TASTE-BUD CHALLENGE? It’s a little exercise to sharpen your palate. In round 1, you will receive five samples of beer in the same style. Have a taste and make a few tasting notes. For round 2, the same brews again, only this time labeled as A-E and in a different order. Your job — and THE CHALLENGE — match up the second round with the first.
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ELECTIONS: The results are in! Your officers for 2023 are as follows: Scott Levandar, president; Craig Samek, vice president; Kim Theesen, Brewsletter editor, secretary and webmaster; Terry Schwimmer, treasurer; Adam Thalken, membership coordinator.
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IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Dues for 2023 are currently $25 for the calendar year. Remember, this is considered a family membership. You and your S.O. are both considered Lincoln Lagers. If you want to renew online, the 2023 link on the website is active. You can click here to go straight to the renewal. (Note: It may say something like “2020 membership,” but we know it’s 2023. Technicians are working ’round the clock to fix it.)
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THIRTY YEARS: The new year will mark the 30th year of the Lincoln Lagers Homebrew Club. In honor of our milestone, a subcommittee of Kim Theesen, Doug Finke and Steve Olsen is working with Tim Thomssen of Boiler Brewing Co. to do a 30th-anniversary collaboration beer. We’re shooting for a tapping and release party in June. More details to come soon.
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See More Beer Stuff in the Febrewary Brewsletter

You want to know more, right?! Go to the Club Brewsletters tab on the homepage. Then look for the first entry – For the latest news – and you’ll find the link for the February edition. Or you could also just click right here. In the Brewsletter, you’ll find stories on the following items:

  • Meet our new president – Scott Levander
  • BJCP Study Group Update – Vice President Craig Samek
  • The 2023 Nebraska Shootout – What you should be brewing!
  • Local beer brewing odds ‘n’ ends: Cosmic Eye, Patriot Homebrew Supply and events on the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild’s website
  • In the local and national news: Nonalcohol Beer, San Diego’s Homebrew Con, and KC Bier Meisters Annual Comp

Cheers!

Update: 1/29/2023

Calendar Update – Hockey & February Meeting

Published January 19, 2023 | By Kim T.

Lincoln Lagers Night at the Stars

Friday, Jan. 20: SOLD OUT

Here’s how you can pick up your tickets!

  • Thursday evening, Jan. 19, 7 p.m., at Code Brewing.
  • Friday evening, Jan. 20, 6 p.m., southwest corner of the Ice Box.
  • Friday – during the day – call Kim T. at 531.218.4778

February Meeting: Thursday, 2.2.23, Cosmic Eye Brewing Company

Happy Holidays! Club Party on Saturday, Jan. 7

Published December 22, 2022 | By Kim T.

Monthly Meeting and Potluck Holiday Gathering – Cosmic Eye Brewing!

When: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Six o’clock for socializing, brief business at 7 o’clock.
Where: Cosmic Eye, 6800 P St #300, Lincoln, NE, 68505, 531.500.2739

HAPPY NEW BEER! Join us at Cosmic Eye Brewing for the monthly meeting and annual potluck holiday party. Bring a covered dish or dessert. Bring some homebrew too! Bring a bottle for the bottle exchange. The 50/50 and more!

OFFICER ELECTIONS: We’ll be announcing the results of the 2023 officer elections. If you didn’t get the email, contact us right away. Voting will end on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 11:59 p.m.

IT’S TIME TO RENEW: Dues for 2023 are currently $25 for the calendar year. If you want to renew online, the 2023 link on the website will be active by our meeting time.

ODDS ‘N’ ENDS – In the January Brewsletter: 
  • Nebraska Shoot-Out Styles
  • BJCP study group will get started soon.
  • Night at the Stars – Hockey… Did you get your ticket?
  • The quarterly contest with 402s
  • Nebraska Brewers Guild’s Calendar of Events – lots o’ beer stuff coming soon!
  • Next meeting at Cosmic Eye Brewing on February 2, 2023!
The January Brewsletter!? How do I find it? How do I subscribe?
  • Click here to see the latest edition and get access to past Brewsletters!
  • You say you haven’t subscribed yet? Well, check out this link and get your very own copy delivered every month!

Cheers! Happy new beer to all!

Update: Jan. 1, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

December Meeting at Lee’s Chicken!

Published November 21, 2022 | By Kim T.

Monthly Meeting for December: Lee’s Chicken

Lee's Restaurant

When: Thursday, Decembeer 1, 2022, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Six o’clock for socializing, business at 7 o’clock.
Where: Lee’s Chicken, 1940 W Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE, 68522, 402.477.4339

We’re back at Lee’s for our annual chicken-and-beer meeting. Dennis and his crew will have an area reserved just for us. Plan to discuss the Nebraska Shootout, the upcoming elections for club officers, BJCP study group, and the last quarterly battle with the 402s. We’ll also engage in a little contest: Guess the Sower’s Cup Score! We’ll sample a few comp leftovers and see who can guess our judges’ scores. In addition to the 50/50, we will be giving away two more free memberships to American Homebrewer’s Association. You know you want some fried chicken! See you at Lee’s on the first of December!

Our January meeting/party date is confirmed: Saturday, Jan. 7, at Cosmic Eye. This will be a combination of the monthly meeting, renewing your membership, scoring your hockey tickets, and our annual holiday pot-luck get-together. Happy New Year!

What else is happening with your Lincoln Lagers?

  • 2023 Officer Elections… The email for nominations is out!
  • 2023 Nebraska Shootout… Lincoln Lagers are hosting. Styles are set!
  • 402 Quarterly Contest… Imperial Stout & English Barleywine
  • BJCP Study Group is forming.
  • Monthly Social at Code on Thursday, Dec. 15.
  • In January, we’ve reserved a private suite for a Lincoln Stars Hockey game!
  • Kansas City Biermeisters annual comp opens registration on Dec. 1.

Additional details and more can be found by clicking here for Decembeer’s Brewsletter. 

Novembeer Meeting at Cosmic Eye

Published October 31, 2022 | By Kim T.

Hey! It’s almost the first Thursday of the month! See you at Cosmic Eye on the 3rd!

When: Thursday, Novembeer 3, 2022, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Six o’clock for socializing, business at 7 o’clock.
Where: Cosmic Eye Brewing, 6800 P Street, #300, Lincoln, NE 68505, 531.500.2739.In addition to sipping on some Cosmic Eye beer and your homebrew, we’ll be chatting about the Sower’s Cup. We’ll also talk about the 2023 Nebraska Shootout; the Lincoln Lagers are the hosts and we need to pick some categories. Plus… We are giving away a $25 gift card to Bottle Mark for custom bottle caps or labels… and some free memberships to American Homebrewer’s Association. Come to the meeting! You could be a lucky winner!

Speaking of the Sower’s Cup, Another successful year is in the books. Thank you to everybody who helped steward, judge, sort, pack, label, cook and clean up. It’s all about the people… and the homebrewed beer and mead and cider. We’re looking at Octobeer 6 & 7, 2023, for the next one. Save those dates!

In the meantime, here are some numbers for your review from this year’s Cup:

  • 423 entries: 385 beers, 22 ciders/perries, 24 meads
  • 91 entrants from 22 states
  • 96 placing entries
  • 44 judges
  • 39 brew clubs
  • Top Club Participation (entries)
    • Kansas City Bier Meisters (68)
    • Iowa Brewers Union (57)
    • Lincoln Lagers (32)
    • Denton County Homebrewers Guild (30)
    • Homebrewers Local 402 (23)
  • 24 judges
  • Medals by Club (Top Five)
    • Kansas City Bier Meisters (21)
    • Iowa Brewers Union (11)
    • Lincoln Lagers (8)
    • North Georgia Malt Monkeys (8)
    • Homebrewers Local 402 (7)
  • Bests of Show
    • Beer: Eric Martin & KCBM Barrel Project, Kansas City Bier Meisters, Wild Stout (28C: Wild Specialty Beer)
    • Cider: Bill Boyer, North Georgia Malt Monkeys, The Ghost of Johnny Appleseed (C2B: Cider with Other Fruit)
    • Mead: Bill Boyer, North Georgia Malt Monkeys, What is… Your Favorite Color? (M2C: Berry Mead)

Register your beer today!

 

 

 

 

 

For more information and to take a look at the medal winners for the 2022 Sower’s Cup, click here.

 

What else is happening in your homebrew club? Go back to the top and click on the club newsletters tab to read about the following:

  • Category nominees for the 2023 Nebraska Shootout
  • Patriot Homebrew Supply and Bearded Brewer are hosting a bottle-share event on Nov. 8.
  • Quarterly contest with the Omaha 402 club
  • Our monthly social will take place at Pour Craft Beer and Spirits on Thursday, Nov. 17.
  • The Trub Zone talks about this website and why you should clean the schmutz off your competition bottles.

Got it? OK. If ya want, just click here and you’ll go straight to the Novembeer Brewsletter. Cheers!

 

2022 Sower’s Cup Medal Winners

Published October 16, 2022 | By Kim T.

For the full list of the 2022 Sower’s Cup medal winners, click here.

If you want to see your score sheets, log in to the website and you’ll your entries at the bottom of your account. Download the PDFs.

More coverage and information coming soon!

Thanks to everybody: judges, stewards, spouses, organizers, sponsors and contributors! We couldn’t do this without you!

Cheers!

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