The Club's Annual Holiday Party

Submitted by mikebeattie on Sun, 12/01/2013 - 14:27
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It's time to get ready for this year's holiday party! This year, we're releasing the holiday party along side our new web site to give members an opportunity to join the new web site and use it to RSVP for the party. The event is schedule for Sunday, December 8 at Bocktown Monaca. There's a Steeler's game at 1:00pm that day, so you're more than welcome to head over to Bocktown a little early to watch the game or stroll in a little late once the game comes to an end.

Basic Details

  • Bocktown Monaca (directions)
  • Sunday, December 8 @ 4:00pm
  • Member Price: $32

Additional Notes

  • Tickets include buffet style dinner, two craft drafts, tax and gratuity.
  • Bring some homebrew! Our holiday part is a great excuse to bring out a keg or a couple of growlers.
  • Don't forget to RSVP on the new site so we know how many to expect.

RSVP Today!

We're hoping to serve dinner at 4:30pm, which should give you just enough time to drag over a keg or a growler and share a few homebrews (and commercial beers) with your fellow homebrewers. Dinner will be served buffett style by Bocktown and will include a vegetarian option for those who are looking for such an option.

September Club Meeting

Submitted by mikebeattie on Mon, 09/16/2013 - 23:38
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For our September meeting, we'll be headed over to Rivertowne's production brewery in Export, PA. For those of you who haven't been out there in the past, the new brewery includes a 30 bbl computerized brewhouse, a canning line and substantial amount of open space. They also feature a tasting room where they sell pints of just about every beer from their lineup.

We'll be running our meeting in the tasting room and serving light snacks for those who want them. After the meeting, we're going on a tour of the brewery that includes a pint glass and any beer you like from the tasting room. When possible, they have one of their brewers lead the tours, so this will be a great chance to ask any technical questions on their process.

Basic Details

  • Rivertowne Brewery (directions)
  • Sunday, Sept. 22 @ 2:00pm
  • Meeting Fee: $20
  • RSVP Today! (anyvite)

Additional Notes

  • Light snacks. We'll be serving light snacks but nothing too substantial.
  • Bring some homebrew! Club meetings are a great time to exchange feedback.
  • Meeting Fee pays for a tour, snacks, a pint glass, and a free pint.
  • Don't forget to RSVP on the anyvite so we know how many to expect.

RSVP Today!

Rivertowne has been a strong supporter of the local beer community for a while now. They hosted a TRASH competition several years ago, and now they they've opened up a production brewery, they have even started hosting a few different beer fests at the brewery. During last year's Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week, they even hosted a "Pro-Am" beer fest featuring homebrew from several club members. The brewer of the best beer from that event (Andy Weigel) even had a chance to brew his winning "Hoppy Wheat" beer at the Rivertowne Pour House in Monroeville. That's the kind of local brewery that the club ought to support.

So why not come out and join us this weekend for an opportunity to check out their production brewery, go on a tour and see what they're all about!

Upcoming Pour Opportunities

Submitted by mikebeattie on Wed, 09/04/2013 - 06:15
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If you wanted to serve beer at the Big Pour but couldn't get a slot, we have a few more opportunities to serve your beer to the public coming up. Both are a great chance to show off your beer to people who might not otherwise be exposed to homebrew.

 

Option 1: Post-Big Pour Bocktown Homebrew Sampling

Some Details

  • Wednesday, September 11 @ 6:00pm
  • Bocktown Beer and Grill (Robinson)
  • club contact: Mike Beattie

This is a late-breaking event from friend of the club and Bocktown owner Chris Dilla. She's trying to line up homebrewers for one of Bocktown's sampling events the week after the Big Pour. It's late notice, but if you have half a keg or more of something that you would like to pour at Bocktown, this is a great chance to do it. My understanding is that this would take place at the Robinson location, but that's still pending confirmation.

Chris is a huge supporter of the local craft beer and homebrew communities, so it would be great to help her out if we could. She'll also be spreading the word from the Bocktown Booth at the Big Pour on Saturday. That said, I completely understand that this is a last minute event. Mike Beattie will be the lead for this event; contact him if you're interested in details and/or participating.

 

Option 2: Rivers Club Homebrew Hoptoberfest

Some Details

  • Friday, October 18 6:00pm
  • Rivers Club (Downtown Pittsburgh)
  • club contact: Terry Sasala

This is a better option for those who need some prep time. Sponsored by the Rivers Club downtown, this event will put homebrew front and center. Full Pint will be serving the event's only commercial beer with everything else driven by homebrew. The Rivers Club is inviting multiple homebrew clubs from around the area, setting each of them up behind a table and giving each group — along with Full Pint — an opportunity to talk about homebrew in the area.

All participants will receive free entry to the event, which includes dinner at the Rivers Club, a free pint glass, and an opportunity to sample beer from the remaining brewers. Terry Sasala will be the club's lead for this event; contact him if you're interested in details and/or participating.

 

If we can get enough volunteers for either event, then the club will be providing promotional material (banner, coordinating club labels, promo cards, etc.). Brewers would be on their own for dispense hardware and CO2, but each venue is responsible for ice.

August Club Meeting

Submitted by mikebeattie on Wed, 08/07/2013 - 06:28
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For those of you who haven't heard, MoreBeer recently opened up a distribution center over in Ambridge, just up the Ohio river from Pittsburgh. With the new location, they're now offering 1 day shipping for most of the region. I've personally placed several orders and had them all show up the next business day.

For our August Meeting, we're going to scope out what the new warehouse is all about. We'll meet there and carry on our normal meeting and possibly even get a tour of the warehouse while we're there. Plan on bringing bottles/growlers/kegs of homebrew just as you have in the past, and we'll plan on using some of our time there to share a few beers and offer each other feedback and suggestions. It will be fun to show off all of our homebrew to the MoreBeer guys as well.

Basic Details

  • MoreBeer Warehouse in Ambridge, PA (map)
  • Saturday, August 24 @ 2:00pm (rsvp)
  • No Meeting Fee!

Additional Details

  • We won't have food options, so plan on grabbing lunch ahead of time.
  • Bring some homebrew! Bottles, growlers, and kegs are all fine.
  • Please RSVP using Anyvite so we know how many to expect.

RSVP Today!

The members I've spoken with so far are all excited to see MoreBeer come to town and offer extremely fast shipping on homebrew equipment and ingredients. I'm thrilled as well. Now let's make this a great meeting and show MoreBeer why they should continue to invest in the region.

See you guys in a few weeks!

The Club's Annual Picnic

Submitted by mikebeattie on Fri, 07/05/2013 - 12:17
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It's time again for our annual club picnic! This year, we'll be getting back to something similar to our traditional event: an open pavilion, pot-luck style meal, and even a keg toss. We're also moving the event to Ambridge Pavilion in North Park — a much more convenient location for most of us. The club has rented the pavilion for the day and purchased a license that allows us to consume alcohol at the event. In other words, it's still a great opportunity to bring out a keg or a growler of homebrew.

Basic Details

  • Ambridge Pavilion (North Park) (directions)
  • Saturday, July 27 @ 2:00pm
  • Please RSVP ahead of time.

Additional Notes

  • We will be eating there, so bring a dish to pass.
  • The Grill-Off is back. Expect a follow-up email with details.
  • Bring some homebrew! Kegs are great; bottles/growlers are okay too.
  • Keep in mind that spending the night isn't an option.

RSVP Today!

The club will provide ice, napkins, plasticware and bottled water. You're on the hook to provide anything else — including containers for your keg.

June Club Meeting

Submitted by mikebeattie on Mon, 06/17/2013 - 08:04
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For our June club meeting, club member Chris Meta has invited us to his home. In addition to offering us space for our typical meeting activities, Chris will be providing lunch for anyone who wants to eat. Summer is now upon us, so it should be a great day to spend time with other brewers, sample each other's beer, and exchange some real time feedback.

Also keep in mind that this will be our last meeting before NHC. If you're bringing some beer out there, this would be a great time to offer up some samples get some feedback from the club. I'm sure anyone who's not making it out would enjoy a chance to see what we're bringing.

June Meeting

  • Chris Meta's House
  • 1501 Oakwood Dr, Mt Lebanon, 15234 (map)
  • Saturday, June 22 @ 2:00pm (rsvp)
  • $5 if you plan on eating.

Additional Details

  • Bring bottles/kegs of homebrew for some real time feedback.
  • If you're eating, please contribute $5 to reimburse Chris for lunch.
  • Please RSVP on the anyvite page so that we know you're coming.

RSVP Today!

If you're looking for parking, Chris suggests that you avoid Oakwood Dr, and park on Vallimont Dr instead (his house is on the corner of the two). Ridge Circle Dr is another good option.

Our summer meetings are always a good time, and I'm sure this one will be no different. Should be a great time!

TRASH 23: Post-Competition Banquet

Submitted by mikebeattie on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 18:39
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Once all the entries have been judged and all the scores have been tabulated, it's time for us to gather for a chance to honor the best beers, enjoy each other's company, and of course: finish all that left-over beer. It's also a great opportunity for you to pick up your score sheets just 24 hours after we wrap up the competition.

Post-Competition Banquet

  • Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery (map)
  • Sunday, May 19 @ 4:00pm
  • Tickets can be purchased for $35 here.

Additional Details

  • Pick up your competition score sheets.
  • Dinner includes salad and a chose of entree from a subset of Rock Bottom's menu.
  • Sample all the left-over 2nd bottles.

Buy Tickets Now!

Whether you entered the competition or not, you're more than welcome to join us for the event. Tickets include a side salad plus a choice of entree from a subset of Rock Bottom's menu. You also get a chance to try all those 2nd and 3rd place beers that didn't advance to the best of show round. If you're looking to have a full pint of something, you can also buy a beer from Rock Bottom.

We'll be in the Sing-Sing side of the restaurant, so there will be plenty of space to bring along your friends and show off what the homebrew community is all about.

TRASH 23 is full!

Submitted by jagoffbrewer on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 22:36
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Thank you to everyone who has entered our 23rd annual competition. We have met our entry limit for this year. Please make sure to drop off your bottles by the end of business tomorrow at any of our acceptable drop off locations. You can view our drop off locations below, we look forward to judging your brews on May 18th!

South Hills Brewing Supply
2212 Noblestown Road
Greentree, PA 15205
412.937.0773 / web

South Hills Brewing Supply
2526 Mosside Blvd (Rt. 48)
Monroeville, PA 15146
412.372.8119 / web

Country Wines
3333 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412.366.0151 / web

Ruffled Wine & Brewing Supplies
616 Allegheny River Blvd.
Oakmont PA, 15139
412.828.7412 / web

Porter House Brew Shop
1284 Perry Hwy
Portersville, PA 16051
724.368.9771 / web
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Sharp Edge Beer Fest

Submitted by mikebeattie on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 14:34
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The club has been invited once again to participate in the annual Sharp Edge Beer Fest. The event is scheduled to take place the same weekend as the National Homebrew Conference in Philadelphia, so we're looking to see if there is enough interest from people who won't be able to make it out to Philly.

Some Details

  • The Great European Beer Fest (details)
  • Sharp Edge Beer Emporium (directions)
  • June 29 & 30, 2013 (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Contact Bill Caraway to participate.

Available Sessions

  • Saturday, June 29 from 3:00-6:00pm
  • Saturday, June 29 from 7:00-10:00pm
  • Sunday, June 30 from 2:00-5:00pm

If you serve your beer at one of the sessions, you get tickets for you and a guest to attend some other session. Also keep in mind that the Sharp Edge encourages brewers to bring European beer styles. That's not a strict requirement, but it's something to aim for.

Homebrew Showcase at Bocktown

Submitted by mikebeattie on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 07:31
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In addition to featuring beer from some local homebrewers throughout craft beer week, Bocktown is giving the club an opportunity to promote homebrew at the Robinson on the final Saturday afternoon of craft beer week. We'll be handing out homebrew samples and passing out TRASH postcards with information on what we're all about.

Event Details

  • Homebrew Showcase at Bocktown (details)
  • Bocktown Robsinson (map)
  • Saturday, April 27 @ 1:00pm
  • Contact Mike Beattie to participate.

This is another great opportunity introduce a wider audience to homebrew. If you're interested in bringing a keg or otherwise helping out, we'd love to hear from you. Even if you can't make it, you can help us spread the word and get some beer enthusiasts to stop by!

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