The Dozer

April, 2001

Bay to Breakers. The Tiki Hut will be running again. Chris is going nekked. We need runners, pushers, bartenders. Contact Olin or Darren.

Regan put together a really good talk about keggin'. There is not a lot of gear needed and it looks pretty easy. Regan says that the big thing with kegging is is to keep your equipment from getting all smeggy. The rest is just math.

Here are some of the numbers.
CO2 pressure: 8-14 lbs (1.5 to 2 volumes) based on style guidelines and carbonation desired.
5 lbs. of CO2: will pump 10-12 kegs(if no leaks).
The standard beer hose should be about 4 feet long and 3/16 inch diameter.

After the meeting we got into tasting. Scott brought several Belgian beers for tasting. There were at least 2 of the 6 Trappist monestaries represented (Orval and Rochefort). (can you name the rest ... they are on the test!!)

There was Chimay, Hoegarten, and Delerium Tremens, as well as a nice Framboise.

Vanessa brought a mead, Mike M. brought a clean pale ale and a very "brown" amber.

It was another good night.

Sign up now !!

The Booneville Beer Festival is happening on Saturday, April 21. Doze is renting a bus and going on the road. We are stopping for a special tour of Anderson Valley Brewing Co. before getting to the beer festival around noon. Check here for the details.

Dick thinks that this is one of the best festivals in Norcal. Total cost (bus and admission to the festival) is $40. Sign up with Chris at Beer, Beer or email him here and let him know you are good for the money.

Big Brew Two