May 2, 2009

Times:
Taps open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Music until 6:00 p.m.

Place:
Mendocino County Fairgrounds
14400 Hwy 128; Boonville, CA

Bus Tickets Available at B3

Saturday, May 16, 2009, 1PM – 5PM, Miller Park, Sacramento

http://www.matsonian.com/wcbf/home.html

The 12th Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff, Salsa & Beer Tasting
Saturday, May 9, 2009
1- 5 PM rain or shine
Behren’s Park, Herzog Hall, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma, CA

http://www.cinnabartheater.org/chili/

San Francisco International Beer Festival
Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco
Saturday April, 25, 2009, 7-10 PM

Tickets Go On Sale 9 AM St. Patrick’s Day

http://www.sfbeerfest.com/

Slow Beer Festival – San Francisco

Date: Saturday, March 1st , 2008
Time: 12 noon to 4 PM

Location: County Fair Building – Golden Gate Park
Lincoln Way and 9th Avenue
San Francisco

Tickets: http://brownpapertickets.com/event/26113

DOZERS, a quick correction.  The Boonville Beer Fesitval is May 2, 2009 this year (accidentally reported as May 9th at the February Meeting).  Please adjust your calendars accordingly.

Dick Fox is rescheduling the Beer Bus for the correct weekend.  Tickets are still on sale at B3.

Festival Details

Tuesday March 10th, 7 pm. @ The Trappist

Dutch Beer tasting with Peter van der Arend of the world famous Cafe ‘t Arendsnest in Amsterdam. Sample 8 different Dutch Micro Brews and listen to a 2 hour presentation on the beer, history and the Netherlands. $ 40.00 Advance reservations required. Limited to 30 people.

Saturday February 28th 2pm in the Back Bar @ The Trappist
Belgian Beer Me! Beer Appreciation Class

Belgian beer enthusiast and beer tour guide Stu Stuart leads this special event. Learn about some of the many different styles of Belgian beer, Dubbels, Tripels, Trappist, Farmhouse and more. Belgian beer culture and beer travel will also be covered. Meet some like-minded folks in one fun, informative meeting, and experience and appreciate the pleasures of some beers that may change your life! The cost is $55 per person, and includes beer, snacks, course materials and an authentic Belgian beer glass. Sign up now, space is limited, Advance reservations required. stu@belgianbeerme.com, or call (231) 215-0173.

Final Judging and Party

Party @1:00 PM
Awards at 3:30 PM

Trumer Brauerei
1404 4th Street Berkeley, CA 94710

http://www.worldcupofbeer.com/

Greetings DOZERS.  I’m disappointed to miss the February meeting, but find myself out of town at a family wedding.  I would like to encourage everyone to look at the committee list for this year, and consider working in one or more areas.  A small effort from a lot folks will help us achieve another great year for the club.

Competition: This committee is split into two parts, external and internal. External will focus on DOZE participation in outside competitions, including keeping members informed of upcoming dates, recording member results, and possibly coordinating packaging parties.

Nor Cal Homebrew Festival: Many folks have lent a hand here in the past, and this year should be no exception. Coordinating volunteers for Hoppy Hour pouring, Hoppy Hour beer selection, campsite reservations, and Saturday pot luck dinner.

Barrel: For folks interested in contributing to or learning about the DOZE barrel project (currently an Imperial Porter aging in a Bourbon barrel).

National Homebrew Conference: Our club efforts are represented by Mike McDole but we’ll need a team of folks to help us find a club theme, coordinate outfits, and make sure our club night booth is rockin’.

Social and Events: Personally, this is my most important area for the club. I’m hoping 2009 will bring many more brewery tours, pub nights, bbq’s, and big brews.

Newsletter: I’d really like to keep the newsletter going. Anyone interested in helping with either content or format and published would be most appreciated.

Website: Anyone with web skills or ideas is encouraged to get involved and beef up our online presence.

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