President’s Message: State of the Club
As we begin 2011, the state of the Pacific Gravity Homebrew Club is strong. We have already begun to get the ball rolling on upcoming events, and are locked in to our first two big ones for the year.
Tustin Monster Brew
February 26 we’ll be celebrating our 16th anniversary by going back to the Tustin Brewery for another edition of our enormously successful Monster Brews. P.G. Brewmaster Carl Townsend, and Tustin’s Brewer extraordinaire, Jon Porter have come up with a new recipe for us to brew, doctor at home with specialty grains, adjuncts and yeast. In the past many of us have produced outstanding beers from the base recipes, and this year promises to be no exception. Carl has written an Ask the Brewmaster article outlining the possibilities for this year’s moderately high gravity wort. For reservations, contact Reed Wilson at VicePresident@PacificGravity.com or Mimi Bardet and Audrey Hill-Lindsay at ActivitiesDirector@PacificGravity.com . Cost is $27 per 5 gallon pour, 10 gallons maximum. See the articles detailing the event and make your reservations soon.
On March 26 we’ll be going on a Road Trip to Orange County
Road Trip Coordinator, Kurt Periolat, has lined up TAPS Fish House & Brewery in Brea, and The Bruery. TAPS is a GABF multiple prize winning brewpub with an outstanding lineup, ranging from British Session Ales, to German Lagers, with stops in the U.S. and Belgium. The Bruery is one of the fastest growing and popular new breweries around, and will have something special for us. For reservations to this event send an E-mail to RoadTripCoordinator@PacificGravity.com or ActivitiesDirector@PacificGravity.com, and prepay through PayPal.
First Friday at Bar Food
As usual, First Friday is coming up (Feb 4th at Bar Food), and our February 17th meeting will feature Belgian and French Ales; tasting to be hosted by Craig Corley, our club treasurer. Bring beer to share, and money or checks, to pay for the road trip and/ or Monster Brew. Don’t forget, PayPal will also be available for payment to the 2 events (UPDATE: Click the links to pay for the OC Road Trip on PayPal, or for 5 Gallons of wort at the Monster Brew). See the articles detailing these events for more information.
Feedback Welcome
If you have any questions, suggestions, or criticisms don’t hesitate to send a message to me at President@PacificGravity.com Suggestions for events, or ideas for club projects are always welcome. If you are interested in volunteering to help out with club activities, don’t hesitate to ask me, or any of the other Board members.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
