MZ’s have availability for their bus trip on March 28th.? Details are below, for more information and registration see http://www.madzymurgists.org/. Bus schedule is as follows: Depart Dublin Pleasanton BART station: 9:45 AM Arrive at Russian River: 11:00 AM Depart Russian River: 1:00 PM Arrive at Lagunitas: 1:30 PM Depart Lagunitas: 3:30 PM Arrive at the Trappist: 4:30 PM Depart Trappist: 5:30 PM (some may choose to stay longer, and depart on BART as needed).

SF Beer Week runs from Feb 5 – 14 this year. This party push includes club favorites like The Bistro’s Double IPA festival, Toranado’s Barleywine Festival and many others. The full list of events is huge, and still growing. Check out SF Beer Week for more details.

Our Annual Dinner, Party, Raffle and Massacree will be catered once again by Bo’s BBQ of Lafayette and will take place on Monday, December 7 at Lindsay Wildlife Museum in the Community Room where we have been holding our meetings. Hoppy Hour will begin at 6:30 with dinner at 7:30. As in the past, there will be no charge for beer – just bring plenty to share. The menu includes Bo’s fresh green salad, SemiFreddi’s bread, potato salad, brisket, pork ribs and chicken (no, not your choice of one – your choice of all three if you so choose).

Our annual Holiday Party @ the Lindsay Museum. Meats from Bo’s BBQ, veggie options and lots of homebrew. Tickets are $25, family and guests very welcome!

The Wet Hop event is Saturday, October 3rd at The Bistro.? There’s not a lot of information on the website, but I’m told by several people that it’s a fun event and worth the trip down to Hayward. The Bistro ? 1001 B Street ? Hayward, CA 94541 ? (510) 886-8525

Special Release Mike “Tasty” McDole’s “Janet” Brewed with Russian River for the 2009 ProAm Comp 2151 Salvio Street, Concord CA

The Lafayette Park Hotel is hosting a Beer Maker’s Dinner on July 31, 2009 at 6:30pm.? The dinner will feature 5 beers from the Russian River Brewing Company paired with 5 courses.? The dinner is $75 per head (which doesn’t cover tax or gratuity).? I anticipate this to be a very popular event, so if you are interested book soon. For reservations, call: (925) 283-7108. Menu & Pairings: APPETIZERS CHEF?S SELECTION

12th Annual IPA Festival will be Saturday, August 8, 2009

A couple of our members won the Sam Adams Longshot competition in 2007 and 2008. Alex & Mike will be pouring their beers at the Walnut Creek (N Main) BevMo on Friday, 4/24 from 4pm to 7pm. Easily walkable from BART.