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Who are
the Prairie Homebrewing Companions?
We
were organized and affiliated with the American Homebrewers
Association (AHA) by four local homebrewers in 1990. The club has
grown rapidly and now has over 50 members.
Membership
in the PHC is based loosely on an interest in beer and brewing.
Some of our members have never made a beer. We range from extract
brewers to all-grain and even professional brewers.
What
is the PHC about?
It
is the intent of the PHC to encourage and instruct its membership
and the beer-drinking public in developing a healthy attitude
toward beers. We try to help other beer lovers improve their
tasting skills and brewing techniques, share recipes, and
equipment innovations or techniques.
PHC
By-laws
 What
does the PHC do?
When
does the PHC meet?
Meetings
are held the second Wednesday of every month. The current
default location is Fargo
Billiards & Gastropub. During the summer
months, the meeting location and dates vary so check the PHC
Home Page for the current Calendar of Events.
If
you can make it to a PHC meeting, you might need to bring a glass for sampling and
don't forget some of
your best brew for our People's Choice tasting.
How
do I join?
The
yearly dues of the Prairie Homebrewing Companions are $15.00 for a
single membership, $20.00 for a family membership.
Show up at a meeting
or contact
the club Treasurer for the next step.
What
do I get as a member of the PHC?
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Access to the club library of brewing related
books, magazines, and videos
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Access to the club's
yeast bank
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A
year's
subscription to the club's monthly newsletter The BlowOff
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Voting rights at
meetings
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A
10% discount on
non-taxable items at the Country Cannery and some other homebrew
supply stores (club membership card may be required).
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Access
to AHA Club-Only Competitions
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Access
to the club's jockey box
New
or experienced, membership in the PHC allows you to learn and discuss
beer and brewing with people with the same interests.
 What
are those 'Quality Beer Zone' signs all about?
We
had these signs made up to show our appreciation to local
businesses that we feel support quality beer. It is our
'seal of approval' plus it helps get the club's name and website
out to people who may frequent these businesses.
Current
Quality Beer Zones are:
Country
Cannery (homebrewing supplies)
Happy
Harry's Bottle Shop 45th Street
Old Chicago
Sidestreet Pub
Summit
Brewing St. Paul, MN
Zorbaz
Detroit Lakes, MN
Who
are the club officers?
The
current
officers of the Prairie Homebrewing Companions for 2009-2010 are:
What
if I still have questions?
Send
your questions to info@prairiehomebrewers.org
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