Membership Meeting at Wiedemann Brewing 10/14/2023 Boot Kicking, Beer, Buffet, Parking, Etc.

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Saturday, October 14 we will begin an exciting new chapter as the Handlmaier Mustard Club will have its first meeting at Wiedemann Brewing, 4811 Vine St. in St. Bernard!

We have been busy preparing for all of you to make this transition as smooth as possible. John and Betsy Newberry could not have been more welcoming and accommodating as they ready everything for us!

The buffet will look very familiar to you, with the addition of their delicious Goetta Tots. The Wiesswurst is still being perfected by Avril Bleh and will be available soon. (Buffet Currently at $16)

We feel that you will appreciate the wide beer selection and the beer prices. John and Betsy have gone out and purchased liter mugs for MC; for simplicity’s sake, just double their half-liter price for the cost of a full liter. This is a really good price for in-house, freshly brewed beer! (see menu below)

Also, if you have a special stein please feel free to bring it.

The MC Board asks for your grace and to please recognize that this is all brand-new. There will be hiccups as we grow into our new digs and we ask for your patience.

DEATAILS FOR SATURDAY

October is the last month that everyone will be able to purchase a 2023 membership and be eligible for December Medals Month.

The annual Boot Kicking Competition will take place at 9am. As always, there will be Men’s, Woman’s and Kid’s divisions. It was decided to move Boot Kicking to October so we reduce the chance for inclement weather. It really is fun so come on out early and “kick off some boot”!

Wiedemann will open up a bit early and serve some beverages if the participants are in need of liquid refreshment.

Ongoing, on Mustard Club Saturdays, Wiedemann will open at 10am.

Entering the Facility… The front of Wiedemann, on the Vine Street side, has only 3 steps to get into the brewery, while the back onsite parking has several steps. If you want to take advantage of the front entrance, then you may want to use the plentiful near site parking.

Additional Parking Information from John of Wiedemann’s Brewing

There are several public parking lots in the vicinity of Wiedemann’s. The largest is the St. Bernard Square lot that’s a block North of of our brewery on the same side of Vine Street. The strip center is mostly vacant other than a Skyline Chili and a coffee shop next door. As long as people don’t park near the Skyline, the city is happy to let our patrons park in that lot.

The closest and easiest parking is directly across Vine St. from our taproom, adjacent to City Hall. There are about 12-15 spots over there that are almost always empty on Saturday morning. To get to that lot, you need to drive around the back of Fifth Third Bank.

In addition, there are a couple nearby city parking lots up (south) Vine St. toward the church, for additional parking options.

Wiedemann beer and beverage menu

Mustard Club At Lebanon Oktoberfest 10/14/2023

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After the October Membership Meeting at Wiedemann Brewing, head up to Lebanon for the final Oktoberfest of the season. You’ll find food and beer and music at Bicentennial Park and along E. Mulberry Street.

The parade starts at 4pm at the corner of S. Broadway and E. Mulberry. Hope to see all the Yellow Shirts there!

Farewell & Thank You to Mecklenburg Gardens, Hello to Wiedemann Brewing 9/30/2023

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From our Vice President, Ryan Preston:

On behalf of the Board, I am sending out this message with sadness, and at the same time, a sense of excitement for our Club’s next chapter. After many years of being Handlmaier Mustard Club’s home, John Harten has recently announced the sale of Mecklenburg Gardens.

We will always look back, fondly, at the countless memories there over the years, and sincerely appreciate all the efforts that they made to make our meetings and special events the overwhelming success that they turned out to be. The relationships that were made over the past 16 years or so are what make Mecks so special. We are so very grateful to John, along with the past and present kitchen staff and bartenders. They are in no small part responsible for the longevity that our little club has enjoyed for so long. Together, they made Mecks somewhere to look forward to coming each and every month. We will miss all the wonderful people, and my hope is that they decide to join us as fellow Mustard Club members and stand among us.

Please join us in wishing John Harten health and happiness in his retirement, and best of luck to his staff in their future endeavors.

With this in mind, we have been working hard to quickly find a new home in time for the October meeting. It was challenging with such a short turnaround time, due to the size of the club and unique requirements for food as well as special events. We believe you will love where we land!

Beginning October 14, 2023, at the next Mustard Club meeting, we will gather at Wiedemann Brewing every month.

4811 Vine Street, Cinninnati, OH 45217

(513)482-6970

The Board selected them based on the enthusiasm and willingness that John & Betsy Newberry showed when we approached them with the opportunity to potentially host our club each month. As we went through all the things that it would require to make our meetings successful, it became a back-and-forth as to how they could help. It was encouraging being able to deal with the owners directly, much the same as was the case at Mecks.

MC will continue to have a buffet for purchase, split the pot, and all the special events like Medals Month, Boot Kicking, Beer Chugging, and others. Speaking of beer, Wiedemann features a wide selection of German-style beers brewed on premises.

Trust me when I say Wiedemann’s is a place that makes you want to hang out. Full of old brewery memorabilia, it has a big clubhouse feel and is surprisingly spacious. There is a covered deck with additional seating for roughly 50 people and a large area outside, next to parking lot, that could host our meetings in warmer months.

This said, it is very important that there will be an adjustment period as they get up to speed on things, and we ask for your patience and understanding.

Thank You.

Mustard Club at Donauschwaben Oktoberfest Saturday 9/30/2023

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Oktoberfest season is winding down, but there are still several events that Mustard Club members can enjoy. This weekend is the Donauschwaben Oktoberfest.

It is very accessible, not huge, and is very family-friendly. The weather is supposed to be phenomenal this weekend.

The Mustard Club will be marching in the parade on Saturday, September 30 at 4pm. Please wear your Yellow Shirt attire or German Trachten.

Please check out the Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society Facebook Page or Donauschwaben.com for more details about the festival.

Mustard Club at Montgomery Oktoberfest 9/23/2023 (MPH Brewing)

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Wear your Yellow Shirt or Tracten and join us as we help Montgomery celebrate their very FIRST Oktoberfest! The festivities will be at MPH Brewing, where we held a Yellow Shirt Takeover earlier this summer.

Hope to see you all there enjoying this amazing weather!!

The event runs Saturday, September 23, from 12:30pm to 11pm. Please see the MPH Facebook page for more details.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 9/14-17/2023

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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is back to 5th Street and will be celebrated Thursday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, September 15, 2023!

Once again, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce and the German-American Citizens League (GACL) have made plans for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, which this year will be on 5th Street. The processional program of German Societies will be on Saturday, September 16 at 11 am.

GACL Ceremonial Procession: Line up will begin at 10:30 am. At this time, societies will be asked to remain in their assigned positions to ensure their introduction. After the fanfare from the Germania Jagdhorn-Blasergruppe, the procession goes east to the stage area on the north side of 5th & Sycamore, where the groups will be announced by GACL President Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann.

For more infomation about Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, please go to oktoberfestzinzinnati.com

Mustard Club at Liberty Home Oktoberfest 9/2/2023

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The Mustard Club will be participating in the Opening Ceremony and Keg Tapping at the Liberty Home Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 5pm.

In addition, some of our Board Members will be volunteering in the Banana Hammock Beer tent in the afternoon, so stop in and say “Hi”!

The Liberty Home Oktoberfest is Friday, Sept. 1 through Sunday Sept. 3. More information can be found on their Facebook page or at libertyhome.net.

libertyhome.Net