January 28, 2012 7:00 PM - 10 attended
Monthly Beer Tasting Group
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In the tradition of wine tasting groups everywhere who meet on a monthly basis to try new vintages, meet new people and generally talk wine, I want to start a monthly beer tasting group.
The plan is to meet on the last Sat of every month at a different house, bring an appetizer and new and interesting brew with you for others to sample. The host supplies the venue, water, pop and coffee if needed, name tags and a theme for the night. The host would limit #s to the event to fill their available space. In the future, we could hold our regular meetings at a beer venue instead. It would be open to couples but everyone would have to bring a beverage to share.
With a large enough group we can rotate houses every month, take a couple of months off over summer and Xmas but have the opportunity to sample beers and appetizers that we normally not get to try. It would also give other the opportunity to learn about and try different brews without have to invest in a whole bottle.
I would like to start at the end of Jan, 2012. This event is simply to gauge interest for this idea. If anyone is willing to host the first meeting, let me know.
Richard "the Beer guy"
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Robin Verrall
I could handle about 6-10 people at my condo near Brentwood for the first meeting. I got a sampler case from a beer club as a gift, so an excuse to try a couple sounds great.
Posted January 11 at 10:33 AM -
Richard The Mountain Bike Guy
Thanks Robin...I will confirm with you next week and we can set it up.
Posted January 11 at 6:03 PM -
Richard The Mountain Bike Guy
We now have our first venue for this event. Directions will be email 2 days prior to the event but it is in the deep south near McKenzie Towne.
Posted January 14 at 11:09 AM -
Richard The Mountain Bike Guy
Here is what I ask.....please post in the comments what beer you will bring to avoid duplicates. Preference is for a min 500ml bottle of something interesting and an appetizer for up to 10. Guest are welcome but each attendee should bring a different bottle but can share one appetizer. I will endevour to take pics of each bottle and post it afterwards so we can keep track of what was brought. We will limit our first meeting to 10 and see how it goes..:)
Posted January 14 at 11:12 AM -
Cody Torgerson
I like that idea, Robin. I live in Brentwood too. Maybe for the second meeting?
Posted January 14 at 1:05 PM -
Richard The Mountain Bike Guy
Yes Robin, we can hold the second meeting at your place.
Posted January 16 at 7:14 PM -
Robin Verrall
Yup, my place should be fine for the second meeting.
For now, I'll see you on the 28th.Posted January 17 at 9:20 AM -
Robin Verrall
I plan to bring a bottle of Bridge Burner, an ale from Milwaukee.
Posted January 22 at 7:45 PM -
Cody Torgerson
Hey Robin, if you are heading down south for the next event, and in case I don't make it, could I get you to carry some stuff for the next Green Drinks event to Richard?
Posted January 22 at 7:51 PM -
Richard The Mountain Bike Guy
I will have a bottle of St Bernardus Abt 12 Matou from Belguim and a bottle of AbBIBCbKE 1715 from the Ukraine.
Posted January 24 at 7:29 PM -
David Nuttall
I'll bring a selection of beers from Birrificio Del Ducato, a craft brewery in Ronde de Verdi, Italy. Relatively new to Canada, so I'm sure not many people have seen or tried them.
Posted January 25 at 12:06 PM -
David R
@David - I have not heard of that brewery before, but I like the look of the products on their website - http://www.birrificiodelducato.it
Posted January 25 at 12:23 PM -
David R
FYI to all - January 24 is (was!) Beer Can Appreciation Day - the first beer can was Kreuger's Cream Ale in 1935 - http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/tag/krueger-brewery/
- interesting that it took 25 years to perfect the concept!! - so I'll plan to bring a few cans to honour the invention!Posted January 25 at 12:32 PM -
Derek Tedrick
Hey, those sound like great beer, looking forward to trying them. I think I'll contribute by bringing one can of Miller Chill. Hope you're as excited as I am!
.....as if. I'll bring some Mill St. Barley Wine.
Posted January 25 at 5:00 PM -
Richard The Mountain Bike Guy
Derek...grab some Bud Light Lime while you are picking up the Miller....LOL
Posted January 25 at 6:45 PM -
Chris Barringer
I plan to bring "Norwegian Wood". by "HaandBryggeriet" which is a "Traditional Norwegian Smoked Ale with Juniper Berries".
Posted January 25 at 11:11 PM -
Cody Torgerson
Sorry I can't make it. I do have an update on Brew Brothers Brewery and their growlers. Al is making the filler this next week and expects to be ready the week after to start pouring. You can buy 2 Ls of their beer right on site.
Posted January 28 at 9:24 AM -
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Derek Tedrick
Hey, just getting off work now, will be running behind. See you at 7:20-ish.
Posted January 28 at 6:38 PM
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Derek TedrickLot's of fun, tried maybe 10 beer I'd never tried before, can't wait for the next one!
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David RArchBishop of Ales, Organizer+1 guestThank you, Richard, for hosting!! I tasted 10 new brews, and found a couple I might buy next time shopping!Checked-in
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