THIS WEEKEND IS OUR 2011 PG SUMMER PARTY – Saturday July 16th!

Please join us for some fun at our annual Pacific Gravity Summer party on Saturday July 16th. Our theme this year will be Mediterranean/Middle Eastern in honor of our host Dean & his family’s move to Italy in August. Club members should have also received an evite, so check your email for that as well!

LOCATION: Dean Sussman’s house, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

TIME: 2pm until 10pm…please be responsible and have a designated driver or call a cab.

ADMISSION: Free for all PG members (if your dues are paid up) plus one guest. Kids are free, but there is a fee of $20 for each additional guest.

Please let us know if you can VOLUNTEER…see previous articles, emails or evite for more details. The success of the party depends on YOU.

Please BRING FOOD & BEER & other beverages to share. Please note that there will not be fridge space available, so plan to keep them cold in a cooler or bring dishes that can sustain the shade for a while. If you plan to bring a keg or any other beverage, please email Carl with the details on your beverage at [email protected]

SUPPLIES: We are still in need of a few supplies to make this party a success, so if you are able to lend any of the following items, it would be much appreciated: GRILLING UTENSILS, BBQs, and a PA system. Also, EZ ups, tables & jockey boxes.

If you haven’t already done so, please RSVP. Please indicate how many in your party. Contact: [email protected] (Mimi & Audrey)

And don’t forget…
– To bring chairs and blankets, but please share the ground space with your fellow guests.
– Jackets & sweaters for the evening are recommended.
– Dean has a swimming pool and welcomes his guests to use the pool. Kids MUST be supervised by adults at all times while in & around the pool. Please bring your own bathing suits, towels & sunscreen.
– Raffle money! As always, there will be a Club Raffle and Door Prizes! Raffle tickets will be sold at the front gate prior to the raffle for just $1

Directions & Alternate Routes due to 405 freeway closure:
The 405 freeway will be CLOSED the weekend of July 15-17 between the 101 and the 10 freeways. Please check news sources for further details and please allow extra travel time… at least an extra 20-30 minutes.

Suggested alternate routes:
From the south:
Try Bundy Dr, Barrington Ave and/or 26th St-Allenford Ave to get to Sunset Blvd.

From the north:
Try the canyon roads: Laurel Canyon, Coldwater Canyon and Beverly Glen to get to Sunset Blvd.
PCH is another north-south alternate.

Looking forward to a wonderful Summer Party! See you on Saturday!

2011 PG SUMMER PARTY – July 16th!

Our PG Summer party date is confirmed for Saturday, July 16th.  Our theme this year will be Mediterranean/Middle Eastern in honor of our host & his family’s move to Italy in August.

Location:

Dean Sussman’s house

1310 Amalfi Drive

Pacific Palisades, CA  90272

Time: 2pm until 10pm…please be responsible and have a designated driver or call a cab.

Admission for all PG members (dues paid up) is free, plus one guest. Kids are free. There is a fee of $20 for each additional guest.

Bring jackets & sweaters for the evening. Bring chairs and blankets but please share the ground space with your fellow guests.

Note: the 405 freeway will be CLOSED the weekend of July 15-17 between the 101 and the 10 freeways. Please check news sources for further details. Rumor has it that LA public transit will be free that weekend. Please allow extra travel time… at least an extra 20-30 minutes.

Suggested alternate routes:

From the south:

Try Bundy Dr, Barrington Ave and/or 26th St-Allenford to get to Sunset Blvd.

From the north:

Try the canyon roads: Laurel Canyon, Coldwater Canyon and Beverly Glen to get to Sunset Blvd.

PCH is another north-south alternate.

Calling all PGers and guests…we need VOLUNTEERS! The success of our party depends on YOU!

We need volunteers for party setup, party activities/duties (cooking & prep, check-in desk, serving beer, serving food, etc), and party clean up.

We encourage ALL members to get involved and to volunteer for at least ONE 1 hour shift but you are welcome to sign up for as many shifts as you would like.  Please let us know when you are available to help… we need people Friday evening (6-9pm), pre-party Saturday, LOTS of people during the party, and party clean up on Sunday morning at 10am til done. (Those in the “know” know that the volunteers have THE MOST fun at our PG parties!) As always this “must-not-be-missed” party is run by the volunteers…so please step up and volunteer to help make YOUR party a success!!  Please contact Mimi Bardet & Audrey Hill-Lindsay ([email protected]) to volunteer.

FOOD!

Calling all foodies and home chefs! Please put on your aprons and whip up some dishes to share at our PG Summer Party. We are not only known for a party with great beers, but also known as a club with amazing food at our parties…thanks to our Club chefs and all YOU volunteer chefs and bakers out there. You are challenged to bring your favorite party dishes. We need LOTS of sides, salads, snacks/appetizers and desserts to round out the Mediterranean feast. Dishes complimenting the Mediterranean/Middle Eastern theme would be ideal…or even pick up some store bought sides at your local markets and restaurants on the way to the party!  Contact our PG Activities Directors, Mimi & Audrey, at [email protected] with any food items that you are willing to contribute. We will be sending more details on food requests in future emails & posts.

BEER!

Please bring beer, beer and more beer to share! If you keg, please bring one or two or more! If you bottle, bring several! Meads, ciders, wines, sakes, and any other homemade fermented beverages are always welcome. Of course, non-alcoholic beverages in kegs and bottles are always welcome. We also need your jockey boxes for the party.

Drink Competitions this year:

We are keeping it simple this year with just 2 official competitions:

1-       Best Party Beer

2-       Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage

Prizes will be awarded to the winners!

And, please bring the single hop IPA club-collaboration brews from the May 28th Big Brew as well as any Tustin Monster Brews still on hand.

If you plan on bringing beer or soda kegs, please let us know by contacting Carl at [email protected].

Kegs can be dropped off at the Culver City Home Brew Supply Store up until close of business on Thursday, July 14th – these will be delivered to the party by VOLUNTEERS with trucks on Friday evening. Note: Jockey Boxes can be dropped off at CCHBS on only Thursday, July 14th if you need them transported to the party. CCHBS doesn’t have storage space for multiple jockey boxes so it’s best if you get the jockey boxes delivered to the party on Friday night or Saturday morning.

Please note that Dean’s house will be OFF LIMITS for ALL party attendees…plenty of portable bathrooms will be available. (We are trying to arrange a nicer-than-basic one for the women.)

Dean has a swimming pool and welcomes his guests to use the pool. Kids MUST be supervised by adults at all times while in & around the pool. Please bring your own bathing suits, towels & sunscreen.

As always, there will be a Club Raffle and Door Prizes! Raffle tickets will be sold at the front gate prior to the raffle for just $1…such a bargain!

 More information will be coming as final details get firmed up.

 Just don’t forget to VOLUNTEER…we really need everyone to pitch in to make this another successful PG Summer party. Please contact Full-Time Board members for any questions, etc.

Club Meeting June 16th

This Thursday is the June Club meeting, featuring Lagers. As
always, the meeting will take place at Culver City Homebrew Supply, running
from 7:30-10pm.

I’ll be at the AHA Conference in San Diego, so will be
missing this month’s meeting. Veep Reed Wilson will be taking over for me and making
the announcements.  Our Activities Directors,
Audrey and Mimi will supply the snacks, and urge you to go on the Stuffed
Sandwich Road Trip, brew beer for the Summer Party, and volunteer to help out
at club events.

Fundraiser Terry Molloy will sell a lot of raffle tickets, I
hope, and give away some great prizes.

Don’t forget to bring beer to the meeting (favorite lager
wins a $25 gift certificate), even if it is not in the monthly style. If you’re
a new brewer, bring samples for our club experts and judges to taste and give
you feedback.  Most importantly, enjoy yourself.

Stuffed Sandwich Road Trip Saturday June 25th

The next road trip on the Pacific Gravity schedule will be a June 25th trip to the legendary Stuffed Sandwich in San Gabriel. The Stuffed Sandwich features great beers on tap as well as an amazing bottle list to go along with their great deli fare.

The trip will be departing from CHBS at approximately 10:30 and returning at about 3:30. Tickets for the bus will be $15.

As the Stuffed Sandwich is a restaurant and not a bar, you will need to order food to be able to drink. But fear not, we have you covered there as well. They will be offering a special lunch: half a sandwich (Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Italian Sub) served with a side of potato or macaroni salad along with a pint of draft beer in a complimentary glass for only $15 (not this is in ADDITION to your money for the bus ride)! The sandwiches are huge, so trust me this is a good lunch even for a big eater.

Stuffed Sandwich veterans will know that if you don’t get this lunch special you’ll be drinking out of a plastic up unless you bring your own glass so think ahead if you are going to eat off the normal menu. You don’t have to get the special but we will order them before we leave so you will eat first if you do. You *do* have to eat however as they can’t legally serve you beer without food.

June is Anniversary Beer month at Stuffed Sandwich so you can bet there will be some worthy beers on tap for our visit. And of course their bottle list is legendary. Be prepared for some impulse buying, if you have trouble budgeting I would leave your credit cards at home.

There will be a sign-up sheet at the club meeting next Thursday June 16th and you can pay your $15 then to reserve a spot on the bus. You can RSVP by emailing Kurt, but keep in mind that your space isn’t official until you pay. All that you need to pay for in advance is the ticket, you will be paying SS directly for your food.

If you have any questions please let me know. [email protected].

Kurt

-Road Trip Coordinator

 

Spring Club Big Brew Saturday May 28th New Location

Our Spring Big Brew has a new location thanks to Neil Saund!  It will now take place at his town house, same as the Christmas Party, in Marina Del Rey right near Culver Blvd and the Marina Freeway.

Address: 12966 Rubens Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066

All other details about the event are the same as before so if you are interested in brewing, learning to brew all grain batches outside, or would just like to enjoy some beer with your fellow PG members please come out and join us.

For those of you interested in participating in the single hop IPA’s for the summer party, Scott Burnell will be bringing his 55 gallon brewing system to get a jump on this.  If you are interested in using his system please contact him at: [email protected]

Any questions about the event or to reserve a space for brewing please contact Audrey or Mimi at: [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

-Audrey & Mimi

 

June Patio Party at Steingarten LA- CANCELLED

Unfortunately, we were notified that this even had to be cancelled and Steingarten sends their deepest regards for the short notice and hope that it does not put too much of a damper on your weekend plans.

If you have already paid for the event, please contact me at: [email protected] for your refund.  I will also bring refunds to the club meeting next Thursday June 16th for anyone who would like to collect their refunds then.

I look forward to seeing you at upcoming PG events, such as the  Stuffed Sandwich Road Trip on Saturday June 25th!

Hope you have a great weekend

-Audrey

 

 

“Steingarten LA” in conjunction with “Pacific Gravity” is pleased to announce a private patio party with beers, beats and brats. Please join us Sunday June 12th from 12-4 PM at Steingarten LA, 10543 W. Pico Blvd. LA Ca, 90064, for a fun afternoon of food, friends and fun. Sign up by Thursday May 19th to receive a ticket for $30, a $5 early bird discount, which includes access to an all you can eat buffet and any 2 draft beers of your choice from our 20 tap selection. This event is a private event for the Pacific Gravity Homebrew Club and is open to all club members and their friends and family. Vegetarian options will be available and kids are also welcome.

In addition to a wonderful buffet, Steingarten LA is also providing live music. As most of you already know, Steinagrten LA hosted April’s First Friday event with a warm reception and is pleased to host PG once again!

If you are interested in signing up for this event, please sign up with Co-Activities Director Audrey at the PG beer club meeting on Thursday May 19th. You are encouraged to sign up by next Thursday, May 19th, as tickets are $30 (checks made out to Steingarten LA). If you sign up after that date the price goes up to $35. Seating is limited and will sell out so please contact Audrey at [email protected] to secure a spot at the festivity.

More info on Steingarten LA can be found at: http://www.steingartenla.com or visit them on their facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/steingartenla

Hope to see many of you there!

 

May 19 Club Meeting

This Thursday we will all gather out back of Culver City Home Brew Supply to share American Ales (BJCP Category #10). Our tasting host will be newcomer to the job, Andy Caruso.

Snacks will be provided by Audrey and Mimi, our super duper Activities Directors.

Audrey has been busy making more beer leashes, so bring some extra cash or a check.

Leashes are $5, PG glasses, $6. $10 for both. What a bargain, and opportunity to support P.G. These items make perfect Birthday, Father’s Day, Christmas, or Wedding gifts.

We have  lowered the price of P.G. shirts. They are now $15, a bargain you shouldn’t pass up. Also, until we sell the current stock, we won’t be able to move on to our next shirt, with a different logo.

The meeting begins at 7:30, with announcements at 8, followed by the commercial tasting, and raffle at 9.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

Michael Steinberg, President

June First Friday June 3rd at Dan’s Carriage House

We once again have the pleasure of being entertained at The Carriage House, AKA the home of Dan and Anne Hakes.  As usual, the event officially begins at 7:00pm, ends when Dan and Anne kick the last one of us out (around 11).

Dan has the best home “tavern” in the club, and welcomes all PG members to partake of his hospitality.  Guest kegs are welcome, but if you plan to bring a keg, let Dan know ([email protected]) and he will set up a jockey box.  Bring homebrew, commercial beer, and anything else you would like to drink.

Our hosts will graciously prepare some food but this First Friday is a pot-luck so please bring something to share, finger food is especially great.

There is a dart board (feel free to bring your own darts if you like!) and a fire pit that may get lit up later in the evening.  We will be out in the backyard for what is hopefully a warm spring evening, but jackets are recommended after the sun goes down.

Address: 2379 W. 21st St., L.A 90051

Phone: 323-730-1003

Directions:

Take the 10 freeway to Arlington Exit
Head North to Washington (from the West, make a Left at the exit – about 4 short blocks).
21st Street is closed to entry from Arlington, so enter the neighborhood from Washington at Cimerron (Right 1 long block on Washington)
Right on Cimmaron to 21st St.

(click on map to enlarge)

Park anywhere in the neighborhood, and walk to Dan’s, though parking can be tough, so carpool if possible.  A designated driver is also recommended.

Hope to see you all there!

-Audrey & Mimi

PG Co-Activities Directors

 

SM Bus Pub Crawl – Saturday, May 21st

Please join us on Saturday afternoon, May 21, for a pub crawl led by Tom Rierson of five pubs in the Santa Monica/West LA area. We will visit a couple of favorites, a couple of ones that you know but probably haven’t been to recently and at least one that most members haven’t heard of. All have excellent beer lists. 

Here are some more details on this fun, upcoming event:

 The Santa Monica Bus Pub Crawl will start at Fathers Office I (1018 Montana Ave., SM).

We will meet there at 1 PM and leave there 2:20-2:30 PM to catch the bus to the next pub.

The planned order is:

Fathers Office I,

Broadway Alehouse (*),

Steingarten,

Daily Pint,

West 4th/Jane,

(*) However, Broadway Alehouse has been extremely irregular in its Saturday hours so we might have to make some adjustments as we go.

We will spend 30-45 minutes in each pub and end at the West 4th/Jane pub in downtown Santa Monica about 6-7 PM. West 4th/Jane has a kitchen so you can eat there if you wish.

A Santa Monica Day Pass ($4) is recommended but single tickets ($1) also work. The day passes and single tickets can be bought on the bus (cash only, no change given). You can also buy Day Passes in advance at the next club meeting (May 19).

You are welcome to join for the entire route or just join in for a pub or two!

We will have a signup sheet at the May 19 PG Club meeting.

 Thanks to Tom Rierson for all his pre-event planning and research!

 Looking forward to seeing you all on the SM BUS PUB CRAWL ON MAY 21st!

Cheers,

Mimi & Audrey

PG Activities Directors

Spring Club Big Brew May 28th at Michael Steinberg’s House

This event will be a multi brewer Big Brew with room for about 8 brewers to brew at a time outdoors on Michael’s driveway. Those planning to brew should bring their equipment but water is available on site.  Reservations are a must if you intend to brew.  Anyone not planning in brewing, but interested in watching the process or just hanging out with fellow PG members are encouraged to come as well!

The event officially begins at 10am and ends when the last brewer is finished, which is usually around 6pm. As usual, anyone who would like to show up earlier is welcome to do so, since Michael will be up and brewing by 7am.

Food: We will be grilling up sausages, chicken and veggies but feel free to bring anything else you would like to toss on the grill.  Some snacks will be provided but more are always welcome.

Beer: As with any PG event the beer will be supplied by whoever shows up. Bring kegs, bottles, or growlers.  For the early comers breakfast beers are also encouraged!

Address: 10754 Barman Ave, Culver City, 90230. That’s across the street from Vet’s Park, between Overland and Coombs. Look for the massive RV in the street.  (310) 991-0824

Sign-up: Please send an email to [email protected] or sign-up at the club meeting on Thursday May 19th.

Hope you can make it!

-Audrey & Mimi