tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post7378448529826845733..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: Craft Beer Month -- It's a PartyJeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-75892585236835207602009-06-06T11:03:46.493-07:002009-06-06T11:03:46.493-07:00Jeff really doesn't have much interest in the ...<i>Jeff really doesn't have much interest in the advancement of the Portland Beer Event scene. </i><br /><br />Man, between you and Ralph, I barely need to offer my own views at all. Of course, I have a deep interest in Portland's beer scene. I just don't seen anything wrong with Craft Beer Month. Youu want to jaw about how it can be improved, more power to you. <br /><br />The Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-7738042047329061302009-06-05T14:00:53.006-07:002009-06-05T14:00:53.006-07:00I think we need to move this conversation to Dr Wo...I think we need to move this conversation to Dr Wort's blog. Jeff really doesn't have much interest in the advancement of the Portland Beer Event scene. Lets' leave him to his own interests...<br /><br />I'll post a "Portland Beer Week Think Tank" entry and everybody cab discuss this there....<br /><br />I have a partner in crime writing up a spoof article for Beer Week dr wortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-43308336852711095872009-06-05T13:44:03.404-07:002009-06-05T13:44:03.404-07:00Wow! You guys have been busy in the past couple of...Wow! You guys have been busy in the past couple of hours!<br /><br />@ Chris<br /><br />I understand the complexities of running a big fest, but your post does help spell out to others what is involved.<br /><br />I'm willing to help organize inflow and acquiring of kegs. Money and cold storage would have to be donated by "Hopefully" cooperative beer industry sources. I'd hate dr wortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-46679844121848443042009-06-05T13:05:39.226-07:002009-06-05T13:05:39.226-07:00Chris,
That was sort of my plan. The posts on the...Chris,<br /><br />That was sort of my plan. The posts on the blogs were just idea generation before the actual action process. I was hoping people could offer up some new ideas for beer events, maybe pull something new out. I really like the idea of the regional collaboration project that I posted on my blog, hopefully a few fresh ideas might draw some interest.<br /><br />I only wish I was luckyDA Beershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592377918990052792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-90120802594054970112009-06-05T12:47:35.424-07:002009-06-05T12:47:35.424-07:00@Doc:
Trust me, after 5 years as the buyer here I...@Doc:<br /><br />Trust me, after 5 years as the buyer here I've got plenty of contacts. What I don't have is the free time to handle all the planning, organization, and bureaucracy involved with hosting a large, off-site festival.<br /><br />There's a lot more involved than simply finding a venue and throwing a bunch of jockey boxes on tables. You have to get OLCC and City approval Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670279083285348299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-85374147235760563002009-06-05T11:59:40.583-07:002009-06-05T11:59:40.583-07:00For the record, I think the bitching is good. If i...For the record, I think the bitching is good. If it weren't for the complaints, whether backed up with action or not, nothing would improve.<br />As for the OBF, we are working on an on-site, but separate area where participating breweries can bring a keg of their specialty beer for sampling. This action is in direct response to the complaints that the OBF pours mostly pale beers that do not Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522969360434191018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-14585441548656225882009-06-05T11:48:38.262-07:002009-06-05T11:48:38.262-07:00Chris and Mark,
I'm not here to bitch about h...Chris and Mark,<br /><br />I'm not here to bitch about how things are currently, my whole involvement in this discussion has been to help improve how things run to further promote the Portland/Oregon beer scene. I have zero experience in festival planning and know it is a crap ton of work, but I have an ongoing open offer to help. My hope was to get these ideas flowing, then with a plan I'DA Beershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592377918990052792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-42526611623964146112009-06-05T11:44:51.197-07:002009-06-05T11:44:51.197-07:00Also, in regard to OBF. I believe the keg minimum ...Also, in regard to OBF. I believe the keg minimum is too daunting at this point for breweries to send something special. It's not practical from both a supply and revenue standpoint.Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-77048031183843451222009-06-05T11:30:56.499-07:002009-06-05T11:30:56.499-07:00Regarding the DIY:
This was my point on Doc's...Regarding the DIY:<br /><br />This was my point on Doc's blog. I normally don't partake in these discussions because either a. the criticisms are unfounded or offbase and b. it mostly revolves around tail wagging, high fiving a good idea, and piggy backing on the criticism. Everyone gets inspired from the agreement and then nothing more. <br /><br />I volunteer for every beer event I can Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-7745391509972792772009-06-05T11:29:52.646-07:002009-06-05T11:29:52.646-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281298507815598958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-89445084205415960802009-06-05T11:14:52.342-07:002009-06-05T11:14:52.342-07:00Chris,
In regard to bitching vs. non-bitching...
...Chris,<br /><br />In regard to bitching vs. non-bitching...<br /><br />In all my years with the beer community I've always found it hard to find the Doers, the TALKERS come easy.<br /><br />I've found plenty of BIG TALKERS in Oregon, but not many that come to the plate and do any work. <br /><br />DA seems energetic! What about Ralph, Josh and Patrick? Mark is happy with mediocrity.. he dr wortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-81973696725417578562009-06-05T10:52:17.151-07:002009-06-05T10:52:17.151-07:00Chris,
In regard to Pucker Fest... It's all a...Chris,<br /><br />In regard to Pucker Fest... It's all about contacts and elbow rubbing. ;-}<br /><br />Working at Belmont Station should open plenty of doors for contacts and elbow rubbing with National and International brewers. Of course, unless someone is paying or sponsoring you to go on Belgian Beer junkets to Belgium, you make not get a chance to rub elbows with the brewers. Funny, dr wortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-86656731666278913482009-06-05T10:40:05.789-07:002009-06-05T10:40:05.789-07:00Mark said:
"Who has approached the Oregon Br...Mark said:<br /><br />"Who has approached the Oregon Brewers Guild and volunteered to put in the time and energy to create a better Oregon Craft Beer Month? What was the response?"<br /><br />Thank you. People can bitch and moan all day on the internet, but unless someone wants to dedicate their time and energy to make things better you've got no ground to stand on.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670279083285348299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-52777715481286264602009-06-05T10:35:56.139-07:002009-06-05T10:35:56.139-07:00"Others would like an expansion of the Pucker..."Others would like an expansion of the Pucker Fest, as would I."<br /><br />Trust me, as the person who came up with the idea 3 years ago and convinced the owners that it wasn't crazy, no one would love to see the event blown up into a full-fledged beerfest more than I.<br /><br />Unfortunately we don't have a budget to pay someone like Preston to spend all year schmoozing with Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670279083285348299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-26463104343226027722009-06-05T10:28:30.580-07:002009-06-05T10:28:30.580-07:00Having read some of the commentary on other blogs ...Having read some of the commentary on other blogs whose authors comment here, I think the ideas promulgated are wonderful. Now, who will do something with them? I noted on the Seattle Beer Week site that the week is "organized" or promoted, etc. by "the Seattle Beer Collective (that) consists of four like minded individuals passionate about beer and its community." Sounds a Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522969360434191018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-28653414177855240632009-06-05T10:05:58.249-07:002009-06-05T10:05:58.249-07:00Mark,
Sure there are inordinate beer splendors ye...Mark,<br /><br />Sure there are inordinate beer splendors year round in Portland. We are indeed fortunate, but the 'we should be appreciative' argument has been known to foster apathy. There are tons of good events year round and great beers to drink, so why can't a showcase event mirror this? I don't think you are rebuking the notion of improvement, but finding fortune in the Joshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-80206167715466737912009-06-04T19:42:12.035-07:002009-06-04T19:42:12.035-07:00Mark,
Have ya been to Seattle, San Francisco or ...Mark, <br /><br />Have ya been to Seattle, San Francisco or Phillies Beer Week events?dr wortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-65937277838105258862009-06-04T17:08:54.974-07:002009-06-04T17:08:54.974-07:00Mark,
I guess I have the following questions:
It...Mark,<br /><br />I guess I have the following questions:<br /><br />It is:<br /><br /><b><i>Oregon Brewers</i></b> Festival<br /><br />or <br /><br />Oregon <b><i>Brewers Festival</i></b> <br /><br />And yes, I have read the FAQ. :)<br /><br />Just looking to discuss the finer points.<br /><br />Also, as long as we consider the following states our neighbors:<br /><br />Delaware<br />Colorado<br Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935553689879498648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-17308783525705123482009-06-04T16:55:12.573-07:002009-06-04T16:55:12.573-07:00Let's see. Twelve comments and counting over C...Let's see. Twelve comments and counting over Craft Beer Month. We're fortunate to live in a place where we can complain about the riches of a craft brewing industry that doesn't organize it's Craft Beer Month very effectively.<br /><br />The fact that we have something like this recognition and the number of events involved is a testament to the vitality of Oregon brewing and, Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522969360434191018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-65662245302670704252009-06-04T15:09:13.397-07:002009-06-04T15:09:13.397-07:00Thanks Ralph, but if I have to drink a beer from M...Thanks Ralph, but if I have to drink a beer from Mexico, I'd prefer a Negra Modelo or maybe a Dos Equis. Maybe we can meet Jeff on the Eastburn patio... I read they had Dos Equis on tap!<br /><br />We can watch him turn green from the smoke..... ;-}dr wortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-18346350599741034532009-06-04T15:04:29.798-07:002009-06-04T15:04:29.798-07:00"Crack the beer, converse pleasantly and see ..."Crack the beer, converse pleasantly and see what arises."<br /><br />Probably the contents of my stomach!dr wortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-27748331403006886732009-06-04T15:00:37.723-07:002009-06-04T15:00:37.723-07:00I'm with you doc.
I don't recall the las...I'm with you doc. <br /><br />I don't recall the last time I had a Pacifico. But I did manage to have a homebrewed saison that was quite appropriate yesterday with the humidity.<br /><br />A strange phenomenon though, I do enjoy Corona warm, not hot, but 65-75 degrees. Something about that skunkiness doing down at that temp that just makes it seem right.<br /><br />You can come over to myRalphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935553689879498648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-58260873815635969332009-06-04T14:24:59.920-07:002009-06-04T14:24:59.920-07:00I don't drink or party with people who drink P...<i>I don't drink or party with people who drink Pacifico... </i><br /><br />I have a hard time believing you'd go to ANY party. And if you went, I can't imagine how you'd relax long enough to enjoy it. It is my hope that you try. Homework: go buy a sixer of Pacifico. Wait for a sunny day and take it into the back yard. Invite some friends over. Crack the beer, converse Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-28303774565670312062009-06-04T14:15:05.576-07:002009-06-04T14:15:05.576-07:00Oh.... I don't drink or party with people who ...Oh.... I don't drink or party with people who drink Pacifico... Gee, call me a snob!dr wortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-5037697105394834902009-06-04T12:39:23.471-07:002009-06-04T12:39:23.471-07:00Ralph! You want and come work for the Dr Wort camp...Ralph! You want and come work for the Dr Wort camp? I like your style!<br /><br />;-}dr wortnoreply@blogger.com