Since we have a pile of Socal members

[TomSD]

We should do a gathering. Swap beer, talk shop, throw something on the grill, etc.

 

[keesh]

I'm down! Name a time and a place and I'll try to make it, I love grillin' and I love drinkin' and I especially love trying other peoples homebrew.

 

[TomSD]

I've got a deck, a grill and a keezer for those who keg. I am south though (Lemon Grove) so might not be the best choice for a socal gathering. I'd be down for doing something though. If nothing else but to get everyone in touch with each other and maybe start something regular.

 

[keesh]

Well I am close to you but that means I am just as out of the way for everyone else, for those LA, Orange County and San Bernardino areas. I wonder if anyone else from SoCal on HBT knows about this section of the forum? I just found it today.

 

[TomSD]

Pretty sure it was just created today, lol. This was the first, and only, post until they started moving stuff into it from other sections of the forum.

I figured those who bookmarked the "new posts" link and use that to view the forums, like I do, would see my post anyway.

 

[lee_smn]

I'd definitely be down, just let me know when!

 

[skin_chops]

any San Diego folk in here north county area

 

[Scruffy1207]

This is a great addition to the forums. I'm down for beer swapping, I live in clairemont. I'll have out my Tall Dark and Hoppy black IPA soon. Picking up some ingredients for my next batch today @ homebrew mart in linda vista which will be a pale ale. Down the line a big brewday sounds like a good idea.

 

[BrewerJack]

Im definitely game for this. I will be bottling a 12 pack of my Imperial March Imperial IPA tomorrow and kegging the rest.

I'm 5 minutes Northwest of downtown LA.

 

[keesh]

I just got a batch of apfelwein started, and I am letting my accidental 1.090 OG Pliny chug away. My Kolsch clone just started lagering as well. I think I have the most full fermenters I've ever had! In other words, soon I'll have lots of booze ready.

 

[Paramecium]

I'm down. Lets hash out some details!

 

[Ralphadopolis]

I am still a padawan when it comes to brewing, but would totally be down for something like this, I would love the opportunity to learn from Jedi Knights, but seriously I am in Riverside just let me know the date and time.

 

[kosmokramer]

sounds outstanding

 

[boxofjibboo]

Hey Scruffy! Im in PB, and I too hit up the Home Brew Mart on Linda vista. I'm only on extract still as I'm only on my second batch. Once I get the hang better I would love to chat and trade some brews. I must warn you I'm only a kid

 

[silverbrews]

any San Diego folk in here north county area

Yep. I'm in Vista!

 

[silverbrews]

I think this is a great idea. Fun way to find a new tasting panel right.

It's not like we can use winter weather as an excuse not to gather

 

[keesh]

Hey Scruffy! Im in PB, and I too hit up the Home Brew Mart on Linda vista. I'm only on extract still as I'm only on my second batch. Once I get the hang better I would love to chat and trade some brews. I must warn you I'm only a kid

hope you're over 21...


anyways, homebrewmart is where I get a bulk of my supplies since I get a 10% discount there. However, bestdamnbrewmart in downtown has the benefit of their amazing beer selection when I shop there, plus they have citra, simcoe, nelson, and other hard to find hops that HBM doesn't.

 

[silverbrews]

hope you're over 21...

anyways, homebrewmart is where I get a bulk of my supplies since I get a 10% discount there. However, bestdamnbrewmart in downtown has the benefit of their amazing beer selection when I shop there, plus they have citra, simcoe, nelson, and other hard to find hops that HBM doesn't.

are you a club member Keesh?

If so which one?

 

[Travbrew]

Yep. I'm in Vista!

I'm in Poway

 

[boxofjibboo]

Yes I'm 23, but I was just saying kid cause I feel like most home brewers are out of school and have an actual job which I do not yet. Come this summer I will be entering the real world.

I'll have to check out the other store because I was a little disappointed Hbm did not have the hops I was looking for last time.

 

[jdjtexas]

I'm in santee. I too am up for get togethers and beer swaps. Also interested in beer clubs any ideas?

 

[mountainman619]

Hi all. I'll throw my hat in the SoCal ring.

I have brewed off and on over the years, but finally am fully embracing my love for it. This year I switched to all grain as well as 10 gallon batches.

Anyhow, would be great to meet up.

Cheers!

 

[keesh]

are you a club member Keesh?

If so which one?

Are you referring to when I said I got a discount? It is from working in the service industry. Unfortunately I haven't joined any clubs yet, but I am planning on doing it soon.

 

[silverbrews]

Are you referring to when I said I got a discount? It is from working in the service industry. Unfortunately I haven't joined any clubs yet, but I am planning on doing it soon.

That was what I was referring too.

I think we could let this plan develop forever or plan something. I live in Vista and would gladly host a gathering up here or if that isn't convenient we could meet somewhere more central.

I'm headed to the Tap Room Anniversary Party tomorrow in PB. Anybody else going?

 

[keesh]

I would go but I work weekend evenings, that is why I am hesitant to speak up on setting up a meeting. If someone decides to go ahead and get the ball rolling I will do my best to be there, I could even pick up some folks since I drive an SUV.

 

[mountainman619]

Ok. I'll take the lead. We'll tackle one issue at a time. Location first. I have seen responses from all over the county. So we can either do a rotation of volunteer hosts, or meet at one semi central location that makes sense. I think a place like the Tap Room in PB, or urbn in North Park would serve us well. A place with plenty on tap. In fact Tap Room tapped a Pliny the Younger yesterday.

So my vote is to have a single location. If we do it regularly we are likely to get to know them, and them us. That usually leads to deals and inside info on upcoming taps.:rockin:

 

[Randall]

I'm in Fontana I'd love to get together. I would have too save my pennies since we started a new budget in the household. Don't mind San Diego north county would be easier for me. But I have never been to many other bars down south.

 

[jdjtexas]

I second the motion to decide on a central location. Obriens is another option as well. As for time: I vote 3rd sat of the month. Any other opinions?

 

[jdjtexas]

Also we should bring a Homebrew or two to trade?

 

[silverbrews]

3rd Saturday of the month would be great except I'm out of town on that weekend this month. So selfishly I nominate the second Saturday of every month since i will be available then.

I think that Tap Room or O'Briens are great ideas the only issue I see is sometimes those sort of places aren't really all that open to us bringing homebrew in.