Unfamous Beer Enthusiasts
Jul 26, 2010 Celebration worthy, Good People
A few unfamous beer enthusiasts hard at it
Let me tell you about a few unfamous beer enthusiasts.
1. Sue. She’s come to the Women Enjoying Beer meet ups from the beginning of the year, is a home brewer and truly loves beer. She loves engaging in it and with it, she loves meet up with other female beer enthusiasts, and has a great sense of humor. She’s very careful with her money AND she makes it a point to make all the events she can (so far she’s batting a thousand). I’m humbled and pleased. Thanks Sue.
2. Michele. She’s a beer lover and has a ready laugh. She’s sharp and spreads the word about good beer with lots of folks – don’t ask me to count how many people she brought to events last year. She also helped line up a very informative group abroad for me to talk with about beer. Suffice it to say she’s up for the Oscar for her participation. Thanks Michele.
3. Kim. She’s game to try different things, loves to experience new pairing of beer with foods, and generously hosts focus groups for the cause. She was one of the very first people I met when I moved via another fabulous friend and her arms were open in welcome. Suffice it to say a beer with Kim is always in order! Thanks Kim.
I could write columns on the incredible women who have gladly joined the fun, helped with the research, and in general opened their arms to beer. Especially since the exbeerience this time is focused around them. Not in a patronizing or ‘oh-isn’t-that’cute-she-likes-beer’ way. In the ‘hell-yea!-I-want-to-be-part-of-it’ way.
Invite them in. There are millions of women waiting to be included.
Look for more unfamous women beer enthusiasts in the future.
Tags: beer enthusiasts, exbeerience, thank you
Thanks for Good Press
Jul 15, 2010 Celebration worthy, Good People
Thank you for good press
A thank you today to several people and their media who have so graciously covered Women Enjoying Beer. They include:
Surely there are more out there that I am omitting unintentionally.
Suffice it to say, good press is good press and the women of the world who enjoy beer and want to learn more about it want to thank you as well.
Tags: Ashland Daily Tidings, Brewpublic, Examiner, good press, Houston Chronicle, Mail Tribune, thank you, Top Fermented
Dinner With Rhonda
Jun 29, 2010 Celebration worthy, Good People, craft beer
What a delightful way to share a warm summer evening.
Rhonda, Matt, Larry, Ginger
My Fine Husband and I had the pleasure of dining with friend and colleague Rhonda Kallman, co-founder of Sam Adams (retired) and founder of New Century Brewing Company, and her husband Matt recently. Since we were in Massachusetts a few weeks ago, it worked out to connect.
I admire Rhonda for her persistence, unflagging belief, and direct style (with a smile). So glad we could get together in her home turf.
Sitting outside, enjoying her beer Edison with fresh seafood, laughing and talking with a very good server taking care of us made for a great night.
Get together with friends often. Savor these experiences.
It’s a big part of what makes the world go round.
Tags: Edison Beer, friends, New Century Brewing, Rhonda Kallman, Sam Adams
Raft & Craft + New Meet Up Beer Group
Jun 21, 2010 Celebration worthy, Events, craft beer
Two events on the near horizon to talk about today:
1. Raft and Craft – Joy and Bob have an Oregon Craft Beer Trip. Sweet! Raft on the gorgeous Rogue River, enjoy company of other fun folks, savor quality Ninkasi craft beer and stay in cozy lodges. Seems pretty complete.
We leave the 18th of July, return the 20th and Joy has all the details - contact her here.
2. 4 Daughters Irish Pub is starting their own beer group – the inaugural event is this Wednesday, June 23rd – open to all genders. We’ll be a hosting a tasty Beer & Cheese Fondue pairing. Mmmmmmmm! A classic combination – call them here for your tickets.
Get out and support the brewers of your neighborhood, region, and the world.
Beer makes the world go round in some very lovely ways.
Tags: 4 Daughters Irish Pub, Events, Ninkasi Brewing, oregon craft beer trip, White Water Warehouse
Fathers, Fathers Everywhere…
Jun 20, 2010 Celebration worthy, Good People
Cheers to all Dads, Fathers, Pops, Pas, Daddies, Daddy-os, and father figures. Uncles, Grandpas, Granddads, Grampys, and so on.
Be sure to tell them, like you tell the Mom’s of the planet, what they mean to you at opportune times.
Tags: celebrate, Father's Day
Party Planning
Jun 17, 2010 Celebration worthy, Events, Something To Think About
The NBWA sent a Guide to Responsible Party Planning as part of their membership materials. Nice.
Reinforcement and refreshers are always a good idea. Here are a few of the tips they offer that we can all benefit from remembering.
1. Make a list of cab services for those who choose to drink so they won’t need to drive. Designate a chauffeur for the night, turn in keys as they come to the party.
2. Always serve food. Yes! Food not only complements the beer and other alcoholic drinks you serve, it helps absorb the alcohol (does not replace time needed to metabolize). Food and drink go hand in hand.
3. Stop serving about an hour before people are going to leave. Great idea! Help everyone be more responsibly vicariously by letting their bodies take care of alcohol consumed with some precious time.
4. Never hesitate to take keys away. Worst case scenario, someone gets mad – but they don’t end up dead or hurting someone else. Isn’t it better to have someone angry than dead?
There’s more. They have a lot of good info – check them out online.
And have safe summer fun.
Tags: being responsible, good reminders, NBWA, party planning
Support Your Local Festival
Jun 4, 2010 Celebration worthy, Events
The last beer festival you went to was….When and where?
This would be a great day to find one nearby – either where you are or for a short travel trip for the weekend.
Supporting local (or not so local) beer festivals does a few things.
- It supports the brewers and breweries that are present. Many of them flat our donate beer, some are recouped some cost.
- It exposes you to new breweries to try.
- You get to try new beers and maybe enjoy familiar ones as well.
- You get to meet all kinds of colorful people (look in the mirror – there’s one!) and get some moderate exercise walking around.
There are lots of ways to find out where and when - here’s one site, here’s another, and you can find more events here too.
Tags: enjoy, festivals, good reasons
Beer and White Water
Jun 3, 2010 Celebration worthy, Events, Good People, craft beer
What do you enjoy your beer with?
How about some invigorating white water?
Women Enjoying Beer has been graciously and enthusiastically invited by Joy Henkle, White Water Warehouse to be along on a very special, first ever for them (and WEB) Oregon Craft Beer Trip.
WOO HOO! Get that life preserver on because here comes a literal boatload of fun!!!
This trip is scheduled for July 18 – 20th, includes comfy lodge overnight accommodations, tasty food, plenty of (free) fresh air and craft beer, and surely dynamite company.
Rogue river raft trip with White Water Warehouse
And the guests always make the party.
That’s you – women and men welcome. Register. Today.
We’ll be featuring the high quality beers from Ninkasi – YEA! – as well for our two nights of pre-dinner beer and food pairing tasting.
Ninkasi was a generous partner earlier this year for a WEB meet up, much to the delight of the attendees. Thanks to Nicole, James, Jamie, and the entire crew in Eugene (Congrats on the expansion progress by the way).
There are a finite number of spots so reserve today by getting in touch with Joy here.
Tags: craft beer, Ninkasi Brewing, raft trip, White Water Warehouse
Up & Coming Fabulous Events
Jun 1, 2010 Beer & Other Edibles, Celebration worthy, Events, Good People, education
1. Monthly Women Enjoying Beer meet up – June 10th, Thursday (usually the 2nd Thursday of the month), 7 – 830 pm. Join us at Standing Stone for 4 different beers from a variety of breweries. Full details here.
2. How about a White Water Rafting Trip with Beer?!? Joy Henkle of White Water Warehouse has graciously invited me to join one of their fantastic trips. You can join us for a tremendous experience July 18 – 20. Contact Joy here to get details and make your reservations.
This is a first effort on a beautiful collaboration of a first class outdoor experience complemented by world class beer. We’ll do beer tastings intentionally & carefully paired with tasty foods the two nights we are out.
Rafting and beer – what an incredible combination! For those of you who have asked for trips, here’s your first opportunity.
3. July 8th – Full on Mexican Beer & Food dinner for our monthly meet up. We’ll have a delicious summery Mexican beers paired with courses of freshly prepared Mexican Food, by a Mexican chef.
Mmmmmmm! Is your mouth watering yet??
Tags: July 8th, June 10th, monthly meet ups, rafting and beer trip, White Water Warehouse
Pictures Today
May 19, 2010 Celebration worthy, Events, craft beer
Brewers Association World Beer Cup 2010 Champion Brewery and Brewmaster Mid-Size Brewing Company
Happy American Craft Beer Week!
In celebration, I want to share some photos from the recent 2010 CBC. Be sure to take plenty of pictures that make you happy and evoke good memories. Memories also build our future.
Cheers!
p.s. forgive me if these format in a goofy way…
Jim, Ginger & Larry at the World Beer Cup Dinner
Rob, Larry & Horace at the opening reception
Annette & Bernadette at Sprecher ala Briess Tour
Tags: American Craft Beer Week, Craft Brewers Conference 2010