Introduction

Welcome to the Fifth issue of this years Draught Notice. I hope you like what we have for you this month. Much time and effort went into writing the articles and the authors should be applauded for their hard work in keeping the Draught Notice an entertaining newsletter.

For those of you who haven't yet had the time to contribute to the newsletter this year, let me urge you to do so now. The Draught Board is a volunteer organization and is only as good as the members who participate in it. So send me those articles. You know who you are!

Here is a quick synopsis of this months newsletter:

April Meeting notes. by Lisa Gros

Here's what you missed if you didn't make it. Lisa also discusses some of the club business items that need to be addressed like the upcoming Brew-In and picnic.

Competition Corner by Bryan Gros

In this months column, Bryan discusses how well we met our goals for this years BABO competition and what the competition is all about to the club as a whole. There is also a list of upcoming competitions you should keep and eye out for to enter.

Beer and Food Pairing by Lisa Gros

Article to be placed on Sunday or Monday. Details forthcoming.

Awards

A new area to trumpet the achievements of the club members in local competition and beer events.

The .08 debate by Lee Carpenter

A street cop tells his view of the DUI debate. His advice and comments ring with wisdom rather than the rhetoric you usually hear on how to avoid DUI.

The S.F. Brewpub Crawl 98 by Lisa Gros & M Wood

Here is a quick review of some of the brewpubs and beers we visited on April 25 via mass transit. Included is Magnolia, Golden Gate and Beach Chalet.

Homebrewing History by Ken Koupal

Just in time for the Brew-In, our club historian writes a great article about the homebrewing laws that we all hold so dear.

I hope you enjoy!

Thor