Club Meeting June 16th

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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

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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. roadtripcoordinator@pacificgravity.com.

Kurt

-Road Trip Coordinator

 

Spring Club Big Brew Saturday May 28th New Location

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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: sburnell@earthlink.net

Any questions about the event or to reserve a space for brewing please contact Audrey or Mimi at: ActivitiesDirector@PacificGravity.com

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

-Audrey & Mimi

 

June Patio Party at Steingarten LA- CANCELLED

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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: activitiesdirector@pacificgravity.com 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 activitiesdirector@pacificgravity.com 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

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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

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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 (danhakes@mac.com) 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

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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

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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 ActivitiesDirector@PacificGravity.com or sign-up at the club meeting on Thursday May 19th.

Hope you can make it!

-Audrey & Mimi

PG First Friday, May 6th at Richmond Bar & Grill

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Please come join us for our May First Friday at one of our favorite spots in town: The Richmond Bar & Grill in El Segundo. A few special beers will be awaiting us! And, as is becoming PG tradition, we will gather in the private room in the back with its own private patio. 

Beer is served in pitchers for our group and we will pay as we leave. Recently, Michael & Luis went on a “scouting mission” (ok just their excuse to have some beer and chat with Jeff & Patty, the owners) and to discuss the beer wish list for our May First Friday.

The wish list includes: Porterhouse Oyster Stout, Alesmith’s Old Numbskull, Speedway Stout & Wee Heavy, Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, Oskar Blues Ten Fidy, Lenny’s Rye IPA and a few more. 

The food is excellent and moderately priced with most everything less than $10. Tasty pub grub fare: burgers, dogs, sandwiches and salads. And, of course, their delicious homemade chips served with most entrees.  

Please note that the Richmond Bar & Grill is CASH ONLY! No credit cards. They do have an ATM on the premises.  

Our official start time is 7pm but feel free to arrive early to get the party started!

Please note: Early Birds will pay for their pints individually before the group event gets started.  

For those new to Richmond Bar & Grill, it’s located in downtown El Segundo – convenient to the westside and the beach cities. Plus, parking is hassle-free!  

The details: 

Richmond Bar & Grill

145 Richmond Street

El Segundo, CA 90245

www.richmondbarandgrill.com

310.322.7397

 Looking forward to seeing you all on May 6th.

Cheers!

Audrey & Mimi, PG Activities Directors

Southern California Homebrew Festival – FINAL PUSH!

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Well, kids – the Brewfest is next weekend, April 29th – May 1st. Thanks to all of you who’ve paid your camping fees and are ready to go.
There’s still time to sign up and camp out with PG and to join the CHA, but you need to act quickly – you can conveniently pay for your camping fees through the Paypal link on the PG website (see my previous post), or you can drop your fees off at Culver City Homebrewing Supply; if you opt for the latter, please shoot me an email at schbf@pacificgravity.com and let me know. Remember that to gain admission to the Brewfest, you must purchase your CHA membership in advance (no sales at the gate!), and the calhomebrewers.org website will shut down the advance sales on Friday the 29th at noon – so don’t delay!
Thanks again for your interest and support.