Anchorage tasting/bottle share events?

Discussion in 'Northwest' started by JohnnyP3, Nov 24, 2013.

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  1. JohnnyP3

    JohnnyP3 Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2009 Alaska

    Anchorage area BAs: just wondering if there are any folks that get together for the occasional tasting event or bottle share. Or is there any interest in putting something together? Any venues in town that would be receptive to something like this?
     
    #1 JohnnyP3, Nov 24, 2013
  2. unclekeith

    unclekeith Pooh-Bah (1,652) Sep 4, 2012 Alaska
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    I'd be interested in getting together. I've gone over to TheBrewViking's home for a couple of small tastings, so I bet he'd be interested too.

    I'm not sure of any venues that accommodate this and my home is out - we just had twins this month.

    Great idea!
     
    #2 unclekeith, Nov 25, 2013
  3. nikalus31

    nikalus31 Initiate (0) May 23, 2011 Alaska

    I'd be in, if there was enough interest I would be able to help find a venue for it.
     
    #3 nikalus31, Nov 26, 2013
  4. JohnnyP3

    JohnnyP3 Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2009 Alaska

    Obviously, I'm up for it. From reading the NW forum, it seems like there are a bunch of BAs in the Portland area that do this on occasion. They seem to have worked out a deal with a local craft beer bar to host their get-togethers. Not sure what the terms are. I think it would be easier and more enjoyable if we could do something similar here.

    I asked Doc Fermento if he knew of any groups in the area doing this. He said if we started something up he would be happy to advertise it in his Da Rant blog and the Great Northern Brewers newsletter.

    Looks like we have 3-4 folks so far.

    I know there are more Anchorage BAs out there and there are other folks not on BA who might be interested. Let's see what other responses we get here (if any) and keep in touch on this.

    And feel free to chime in with any other ideas.
     
    #4 JohnnyP3, Nov 26, 2013
  5. TheBrewViking

    TheBrewViking Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2010 Alaska

    I got bottles to share.
     
    #5 TheBrewViking, Nov 26, 2013
  6. SHIG

    SHIG Aspirant (281) Mar 5, 2007 Virginia

    I use RB more often than BA, but there is maybe one other Anchorage rater on there that I ever share with. Would be willing to get into a regular tasting group no matter what site they use. Keep me in mind...Shawn
     
    #6 SHIG, Nov 30, 2013
  7. SHIG

    SHIG Aspirant (281) Mar 5, 2007 Virginia

    Is there any more interest out there? Any plans for a first meet up?
     
    #7 SHIG, Dec 7, 2013
  8. ggfunk

    ggfunk Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2010 Oregon

    There are a couple of places that are amenable to us holding our gatherings. They just ask that we check with them ahead of time (obviously Friday/Sat evenings are out) and our general rule is to have everyone spend some money as thanks.
     
    #8 ggfunk, Dec 7, 2013
  9. JohnnyP3

    JohnnyP3 Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2009 Alaska

    That sounds reasonable. Appreciate the info.
     
    #9 JohnnyP3, Dec 7, 2013
  10. JohnnyP3

    JohnnyP3 Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2009 Alaska

    I think we've gotten everything we're going to get out of this thread. If some folks want to meet up for a beer at some point and discuss what we want to do, I would be up for it.
     
    #10 JohnnyP3, Dec 7, 2013
  11. Duchammer

    Duchammer Initiate (0) May 21, 2014 Alaska

    Hi everyone, I'm hosting a IPA pairing/tasting this coming Saturday from 5 to 8 at my house in Eagle River. I'm asking others to bring dishes that pair well with IPAs. RSVP to me @ 9078541100. Thanks, Adam
     
    #11 Duchammer, May 27, 2014
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