The annual bulk malt purchase is under way. Every year MoB members in the National Capital region organize a bulk purchase of malt which is delivered to Ottawa and divided between the participants afterwards.

If you would like to participate in this bulk purchase do not hesitate to place your order as it will close soon. If you have a MoB website account, simply click the "Malt Orders" link in the Member CO-OP area and view the September/October order. If you don't have an account, what are you waiting for?

I have taken a great interest in craftbrewing as of late. Unfortunatley, I am not keen on brewing on my stove from a box - nor is my wife.

My interest stems from wanting to introduce low-energy, natural, sustainable sources of my life's staples. Ive made yogurt, Ive renovated a century home, I garden, I dont use pesticides, I compost -- I want to enjoy and understand the complexity and simplicity of this most basic staple.

Ive had good beer-results from a local on-premisis u-brew. But it has left me wanting. The proprietor -- not to his discredit -- is a trying to survive in the beer market replicating popular Beer Store brews (minus the taxes). Through my reading, Ive accumulated some knowledge (some true, some false im sure), but really lack the practical experience. I can tell from talking with my ubrew proprietor that he is directly opposite, his knowledge is limited to making the beer in the way he makes it. He has been unresponsive to my queries, and frankly, seems poorly informed.

I am trying to find some craftbrewers here in Windsor, Ontario. I have been able to garner an invitation from a SE Michigan group, but Im really interested in cultivating relationships within my community. Are there any craftbrewers in Windsor or Essex County?