OCTOBER 9 VICTORY BREWING CO. AT HOME SWEET HOMEBREW
Come out and meet Ron Barchett and Bill Covleski from The Victory
Brewing Company in Downingtown. Maybe they can help you pick out
some ingredients; or come up with a recipe to make a lager! These
guys are really two of the best brewers in the area, and super-nice.
Besides, there'll be plenty of free beer. And if you haven't been
out to visit them lately it's worth a trip just to try their new
Moonglow Weizenbock! Call Nancy for more information at (215)
569-9469.
OCTOBER 9 MEET THE BREWERS AT SUGAR MOM'S
This time around it's Neptune Brewery from New York. Ask them
about their Black Sea Stout and maybe get a free glass of their
"Neptune U" or "66".
OCTOBER 12 4th ANNUAL BREW REVIEW AT PARROT ISLAND PUB, FELL'S POINT, BALTIMORE
Just a short trip from Philly, Fell's Point itself is well worth a visit. From 1 - 4pm featuring 50 micros, live music and food. $12 advance/$15 at door benefits The Maryland Lupus Foundation. Tix/info (800)777-0934. Local accommodations: The Admiral Fell Inn (410)522-7377 or Celie's Waterfront Bed & Breakfast (410)522-2323.
OCTOBER 13 PHILADELPHIA CRAFT BREW OCTOBERFEST
At the Electric Factory / 421 N. 7th Street, from 1-8pm.
$17.50 in advance, $22.50 day of show. Call (215)LOVE-222.
OCTOBER 15 HOPS NIGHT OUT SOL DEL PERU
57 Garrett Road in Upper Darby at 7pm. Reservations must be made with Mitch by the 8th at (215) 745-0710.
OCTOBER 17 OKTOBERFEST BEER DINNER AT COPA, TOO!
German beers paired with traditional German foods. Call (215) 735-0848 for more information.
OCTOBER 20 13th ANNUAL HOPS BEST OF PHILADELPHIA &
SUBURBS HOMBREW COMPETION
For more information, go to the HOPS-BOPS web page.
OCTOBER 23 FLYING FISH BREWING CO. AT HOME SWEET HOMEBREW
If you can't make it to the HOPS-BOPS, you can catch up with Gene and Joe here. It's a great opportunity to try out their beers if you don't get over to Jersey often.
OCTOBER 23 MEET THE BREWERS AT SUGAR MOM'S
Rogue Brewery… 'nuf said? Giveaways! Beer specials! No cover! From 7:30 - 11:30pm.
OCTOBER 27 HOPS DAY AT HOME SWEET HOMEBREW
Come out this Sunday to support your club! Help interest possible new members into joining. George will be giving an "all-grain the easy way" brewing demo for those of us who are ready to move on to better brew. Starts at noon and goes until 4 when we'll head out for more beer! Bring your best homebrew to show off and pick up some grains, yeast and hops for your next batch!
NOVEMBER 2 1996 CAPITAL DISTRICT OPEN HOMEBREW COMPETITION
AHA sanctioned, entries due between 10/14 and 10/29. Fees: $6 first, $5 second, $4 third and $2 each additional entry. 2 bottles per entry required. Call Wayne Gisger for more information at (202)927-4234.
NOVEMBER 2 BEER JUDGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM EXAM
To be held the morning of the Capital District Open at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, DC. If you're interested call Scott Bickham at (410)290-7721.
NOVEMBER 5 GENERAL ELECTION NIGHT
Dean and Toast
Conger will host an election night party. Chinese food and erector
sets will be central to the theme, and, of course, the television
will be set to CNN. Get your Bob Dole impersonation ready and
bring some Brew! Email Toast or Dean if you need directions or
call (610)446-1226.
NOVEMBER 5 NEET THE BREW AT SUGAR MOM'S
If you can't make it out to the HOPS party you can stop by and meet Scott Baver from Bretzel City Brewing Co. in Reading, PA. Ask him for some free beers!
NOVEMBER 8 & 9 VALLEY FORGE BREWERY COLLECTIBLE SHOW
In Downington, PA. Lots of Brewerania! The true meeting place of real "beer geeks". Call (215) 491-9557 for more information.
NOVEMBER 20 MEET THE BREWER AT SUGAR MOM'S
This time it's the Buckingham Mountain Brewing Company. Maybe you saw the review in July's Fermentor and already stopped by.. maybe not! Well's here's your chance to taste the beers without the drive.
NOVEMBER 27 HOLE IN THE HEAD
Sam Cohen reprises his first
successful pre-Thanksgiving get together at his lovely home in
downtown Philly.
DECEMBER 3 MEET THE BREWER AT SUGAR MOM'S
The guys from Wild Goose will be around with stories of bad brewery floors and that unstoppable Ringwood yeast strain! They make some of the best beers on the East Coast so be sure not to miss out on some of the free samples! 7:30 - 11:30pm.
DECEMBER 15 WINTER SOLSTICE PARTY
Robert Stein volunteered to host our HOPS celebration
of the holiday season. We know we will again exchange white elephant
gifts, but all other details can wait until much closer to the
event.
For more information, contact:
Toast Conger - ktoast@netaxs.com
Jim Brennan - munches@bellatlantic.net