Introduction

April Fools!

And you thought this issue was going to be out on the first.

In actuality, life for the publisher just got a little too complicated to get everything done on time. Thanks to all the members who got their articles to Bryan early and thank you to Bryan for getting things together for me when I was busy.

In this months Draught Notice:

Meeting notes
by Charlie Webster

What we were up to in March's meeting and what you missed if you couldn't/didn't make it.

Beer Quiz
by Bryan Gros

Written by Bryan Gros and translated to script format by yours truly.

Benefits of Hefeweizen
by M. Wood

Urban legend is found out to be true. Don't let nay sayers totally discount the benefits of beer drinking without reading this report.

The NCHF planning meeting
By Thor

If you've been reading or heard about a new festival in works by homebrewers for homebrewers, here are some of the details. Bryan and Thor give us their notes from the planing meeting in March for the Northern California Homebrewers Festival.

Sacramento Brewing Co. Review
by Bryan Gros

A review of the brewpub in Sacramento. Bryan reviews the atmosphere, food, and beer this northern brewpub.

Celebrator’s 10^th Anniv Party
by Lisa Gros

The party was a lot of fun and I picked up some great photos. Lisa Gros, our president, writes an account of the festivities for those who couldn't be their and for those who were but can't remember. :-)

The Pleasanton Hop Co.
by Ken Koupal

Ken Koupal does some research on the Hopyard and where it got its name. Learn about historic Pleasanton and its once thriving hop growing concerns.