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We will start taking orders for the NEW! PG HydroFlask Stainless Steel Growler at the September 19 meeting at the Four Points Sheraton. The Suggested Retail Price for one of these 64oz Vacuum Insulated beauties is $55, but we will have SPECIAL pricing available for all orders placed at the meeting. If you can’t make it to the meeting, contact me at fundraiser@pacificgravity.com for details on how you can take advantage of this limited time offer.
Hey all .. a friendly reminder that you have 11 Days to purchase your California Homebrewers Association membership so you can attend the 2013 Southern California Homebrewers Festival on May 3-5, 2013 at Lake Casitas in Ojai.
If you are going to joining us for camping at the Pacific Gravity Festival HQ at Owl Court, please drop your camping fees off at Culver City Homebrewing Supply, and drop an email to Tim ( treasurer @ pacificgravity.com ) and me ( schbf @ pacificgravity.com ) so we can count you in.
Don’t miss out on this fun beer sampling event!
See you there.
Hey All!
The SoCal Homebrewers Festival is approaching fast, and WE NEED BEER. Please drop Carl an email at competitions@pacificgravity.com if you plan to donate a keg for us to highlight at our festival booth.
Don’t miss out on this excellent chance to share your brew with homebrewers from around the state.
April 20th San Diego Trip Update: We will be leaving from CCHBS at 9 on Saturday so that we can be at Pizza Port at 11 when they open. From Pizza Port we will be going to Green Flash and then White Labs. We should be finishing up about 4:30 and be back in Culver City about 6:30. Please do not park in the shop parking lot, there should be plenty of parking in the neighborhood. We should have enough extra money to cover the pizza for lunch, but you might want to bring a few bucks just in case. As always let me know if you have any questions.
Cheers,
Kurt
roadtrips@pacificgravity.com
The month of March is dues collection time for Pacific Gravity. Annual membership dues are $30. For those of you who have joined the club within the past year, a prorated amount will be due to get you paid up through March 2014. Dues will be collected at the March 21 club meeting. Your dues can also be dropped off at Culver City Home Brewing Supply or mailed to club at P.O. Box 2451, Culver City, CA 90230. Please note, as part of the process of getting the club formally incorporated, we will be asking all members to sign a liability waiver. Copies of these waivers will be available at the club meeting and at the shop. All members should have recently received an email with the following: dues amount owed, a copy of the waiver form and a recap of your contact info (address, etc., should anything need to be updated). Please contact me with any questions at Treasurer@PacificGravity.com.
We are now less than 7 weeks away from the Southern California Homebrewers Festival, when Pacific Gravity takes over Owl Court at Lake Casitas and celebrates the local homebrewing scene.
This year’s Homebrew Fest weekend is May 3 – 5.
To get in to the festival and related events, you must be a member of the California Homebrewers Association. Go to www.calhomebrewers.org to sign up. Membership cost is $45 through the end of March, then $50 through May 2nd. Memberships will be sold through May 2nd, or until they reach capacity, whichever occurs first. Memberships will NOT be sold at the festival site.
The cost for camping at Owl Court is $20 for the weekend. For an additional $25, you can take part in the P.G. Food Plan, which will include Friday and Saturday dinners, along with Saturday and Sunday breakfasts.
If you are going to attend and stay with us at Owl Court, please send me an email at SCHBF@PacificGravity.com and advise with:
– Your Name (if it is not discernible from your email address);
– number of campers @ $20ea;
– whether you will take part in the Food Plan for an additional $25 per camper (YES Food) or not (No FOOD).
Also, if you plan to contribute a beer for the festival, please advise with:
– beer name, if any;
– beer style;
– ABV.
You can pay at one of the next two club meetings, or drop off your payment (attach a note explaining what it is for) at the Culver City Home Brewing Supply shop.
This Month’s Question: How do I modify my wort from the Monster Brew at Tustin Brewing?
Answer:
I hope you are all planning to join us at Tustin Brewing’s Fifth Annual Monster Brew, Saturday, March 9th, 2013, from 6 am to 2 pm hosted by our very own Jon Porter. We’ll be brewing up a batch of spelt-based wort. Where it goes from there is up to you! We’re hoping to have as many variations on the theme as possible for upcoming events such as the Southern California Homebrew Fest, club meetings and Summer party. Read more →
We will be having a club trip to San Diego in April, currently scheduled for the 20th. We will be voting at the January meeting to see what spots we will be visiting. Will it be Ale Smith and Green Flash? Ballast Point and Mother Earth? Iron Fist and Port? Come to the January meeting and help me sort it out!
I wanted to write a quick note to thank all of you who cooked food, brought beer, went shopping, setup, cleaned up, and generally behaved yourselves as guests at Dean’s house. I’d like to especially thank the board and the volunteers who showed up early Saturday and Sunday to put in double duty. And saving the best for last, a huge thank you to Dean for letting the hordes descend on his lovely home, and for the coffee, pancakes, and everything else. Happy holidays to you and your family!
We’re making the final preparations for what is probably your first Holiday party of the season. Please help us make your party great by:
Bringing your Home brew kegs to the Culver City Home Brewing Supply store by close of business today.
Showing up to help setup at Dean’s house tomorrow at 11 AM (1310 Amalfi Dr Pacific Palisades, C)
Let me know if you are bringing tables, patio heaters, C02 tanks, or easy ups. President@pacificgravity.com
Let Carl know what beer you are bringing CompetitionCoordinator@pacificgravity.com
Let Noelle know what food your bringing VicePresident@pacificgravity.com
Hope you are looking forward to the party, and I will see you tomorrow when the party starts at 5!
