May 1997, Volume 20, Issue 5

May Group Brew In

by Roger St. Denis

Here are the details for the club’s 3rd annual National Homebrew Day Group Brew In.

LOCATION: The BREWMASTER in San Leandro.

We'll be brewing in the parking lot in back of the store; in the warehouse if it's raining.

DATE: Saturday, May 10, 1997.

TIME: Brewers should plan on arriving by 10:00 am

(Maybe a little earlier to set up and purchase supplies.)

Non brewers should plan on showing up by lunch time if they want to participate in the potluck.

BREWING RECIPE: This year's theme is PICNIC STYLE. No one seems to be happy with any one style so we decided to leave it open to the brewer. The only provision is that the brewers share some of the beer at the picnic, if it is ready, in July.

All members are encouraged to set up their equipment and brew. All-grain and extract are welcome. I plan on making mead.

Tom offered the 3 tier system in the store, which Ken will use (since there isn’t natural gas he can tap into.)

There is an extra propane burner and pot which is also available for someone interested in brewing but not able to bring their equipment.

LUNCH: Tom is excited about hosting the brew in and will provide grill(s), burgers, sausages and probably chicken. He asks that we give him a head count so I will need to know who is planning on joining us for lunch. PLEASE RSVP BY TUESDAY MAY 6 to Roger St. Denis on (408) 224-5194 / roger@rahul.net, or Ken Koupal on (510) 829-7934 / krkoupa@pacbell.com.

Members will contribute to the pot luck by this random choice that no one voted on:

Last name begins with: Bring:

A-I Salad/Bread

J-R Appetizer

S-Z Dessert

I will drop flyers off at the BREWMASTER during the week. Please mention this event to anyone interested in beer and brewing. It will be a wonderful event for potential new members.

I tried to pull together a mail list of all the members but probably missed a few. Please pass the message on to folks you know.

BRING: Garden hoses, your activated yeast ready to pitch, carboys, propane tanks, hardware, tools, cleaning supplies, etc.