Comments on: Brewing Network’s Winter Brews Fest 2010 Recap

By: Travis

Travis — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:57:10 +0000

I don’t think I ever caught up to you after the festivities started. Did you get a chance to try out the Jack’s DIPA?

By: Derrick

Derrick — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:25:48 +0000

Nice wrap up, and Linda and I really appreciated the great vibe the crowd and the event had. We’re looking forward to the second annual.

By: Gabbi

Gabbi — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:51:24 +0000

Glad you had a good time for the most part. In all fairness, the turnout was at least twice what they expected… that just goes to show the power of a little bit of media in an artisan food/beer environment like the Bay Area can go so far. Just think if Linden Street wasn’t as big as it is…could’ve been a lot crazier. To be honest, it was set up perfectly for 500-600 people throughout the day. For an inaugural event it was downright amazing. I’ve worked at fests that have been put on for years that weren’t close to this well organized. The BN crew, Pax, and the homebrew clubs deserve mad props. There were so many wonderful people volunteering and the crowd was really amazing – and so well behaved!

By: Jack Weldon

Jack Weldon — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:15:58 +0000

This was a great event; I’m looking forward to the second annual fest. There should be at least twenty more port-a-potties, though.

By: Shail

Shail — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:11:49 +0000

Nice summary of the event Peter! I agree with all your points. This is a great event, but I really think they underestimated the turnout. I was even a bit surprised by the amount of people there because the event did not seem to be that well advertised. I’m sure the organizers have been made aware of some of the shortcomings, so I’m expecting an even better festival next year!

By: BeerontheBrain

BeerontheBrain — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:30:23 +0000

Oh and propers also to Justing and Tasty as well….

By: BeerontheBrain

BeerontheBrain — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:27:58 +0000

Yes, a fantastic event. With quite a few brewers and homebrewers there.

Both of the two East Bay Clubs were there in force (BAM and DB) but there were other clubs helping out were the Mad Zumurgists (Livermore/Pleasanton) and Doze (Diablo Valley). Thanks to Chad (Chat) from the Brewing Network as well as Adam and Carey from Linden for being such supporters of the local home beer making scene.

A correction though the home brewing booth did not take tickets as that would have been a violation of ABC laws. Short pours were gratis.
(I know because I was also pouring that day)

Peter — Keep up the good work and we’ll see you during Beer Week.

By: Lee Shephard (BAM club)

Lee Shephard (BAM club) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:25:20 +0000

Thanks for the great write up!
There were two more homebrew clubs pouring their own beer at the event.
These were:
DOZE (the Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts)
the Mad Zymurgists

By: bjornidentity

bjornidentity — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:04:37 +0000

The two Homebrew Clubs were:

~Bay Area Mashers (BAM) “California Homebrew Club of the Year”
~Draught Board

Thanks for the nice recap!