Buffalo Bayou Figaro Release

I see where you are coming from Hookem, no worries.

Gumdrops is more than welcome but being relatively new to BA I would like to formally welcome him but more important explain Bottle Share etiquette which will help him in the long run. I'm sure once he gets some knowledge he/she will begin to hopefully impress us with some awesome bottles "DDG?"

Here is some basic rules that I think you might enjoy:

The Bottle Share.... the epitome of Beer Geekery!


SO YOU'VE PUT TOGETHER QUITE A COLLECTION, AND YOU ARE TIRED OF STARING AT IT, WHAT TO DO?

Find a "Bottle Share" of course!

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The Bottle Share - "A social gathering that involves much laughter, inebriation, and constant logging into Untapped."

So what are the guidelines, what should you bring, how should you act, are you worthy?
Well that is what I am here to help you with. Now I'm sure if you are reading my blog you may already know most of this but for you newbs, please read, amend, and enjoy.

Where do I find bottle share events?

To start with if you have beer geek friends, just make a call (or use Facebook). It won't take long to organize an impromptu tasting. Everyone always seems to be holding onto beers that require sharing.

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What if all of my friends drink "Beast"?

Well take to the inter-webs my friend! There are forums online, the most popular being RateBeer andBeerAdvocate, and local groups forming on Facebook all the time, such as Beer Geeks Dayton, Ohio. It's a lot like dating, your not going to get one, until you put yourself out there!

What Should I Bring?

Well if you haven't amassed the most impressive cellar, bring what you can. The Beer Geek community is generally very easy going, especially to those who are just starting to get into the scene, we tend to give those people a "grace period" to grow their palate and their cellar. A good way to decide is to communicate with those who are going. If someone is bringing a 2010 KBS and you happen to have a 2011, try to set up a vertical with some people. It is not rocket science, in the end you will be feeling too good to care.

Is There a certain way to act, a code of conduct if you will?

Well this is where it can get tricky, if it is a night with close friends, the conduct factor is pretty low, however if it is a tasting among acquaintances or at a festival with people you have never met, there are some common sense guidelines to get you through it.

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REMEMBER: At larger bottle shares there will always be that one guy/or girl, who gets too drunk. In this situation, things can go from great to crappy very quickly. Just try not to be that person who starts knocking over beers, getting into fights about big pours, or in general just won't shut up. DON'T BE THAT GUY!

Try not to open a bottle that you did not bring, unless the owner of said bottle asks you to. Same goes for the pour. The owner of the bottle always gets priority, and usually the bigger pour.

Is that your cooler full of Cantillon? No, well then you shouldn't be getting into it. This is pretty straight forward stuff we are talking about here.

Should I bring Anything Specific?

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A GLASS!
Duh, a small taster works well

Food?
Yeah probably, something easy and small, just in case no one wants it, so you can take it home. Remember people are drinking at these things, food is a great pallet cleanser, and fights the quickness in which you get drunk!

Water?
Definitely, a gallon jug or a few bottles is customary, for drinking and rinsing your glass (drink the rinse water too, h2o is your friend).

Chairs?
If it is summer or a big group, bring a few folding chairs, if no one needs them, no biggie, they will stay in the car.

Cooler?
Yes, most people do not have space saved for everyone's beer in their fridge, unless they have a dedicated beer fridge. Even then it may be full of their own beer.

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Bud Light?
NO! BAD BEER GEEK, BAD!

So There we have it, Just the basics here. Obviously this post can go on and on of bottle share etiquette, but that ain't happening. If you have an opinion, feel free to comment, just remember in the end, you will feel great, enjoy some fine beers, and hopefully make a few friends in the process.



Found at: http://thebrewview.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-bottle-share-epitome-of-beer-geekery.html


I think this is a pretty basic guide that can help your beer experience grow!

Cheers!

 

Agreed Mycah, don't we all at least think, "hey, you should put down that Shiner and get a..." when we see a non-craft beer drinker picking garbage beer when we're at the grocery store?

 

Also for all we know the n00b will solidify and become a HUGE Buffalo Bayou fan and customer for life and in turn spread the word of Craft to others that are in the dark with Pisswater.

I understand where Hookem' was coming from - 154%

Not as many "Beer Drinkers" know about this forum as we think, 1/2 of Houston won't be there - I promise.

Also this is Buffalo Bayou, I don't recall there being a "Saint", "Divine", "Reserve", "Bishop's" or a "Pumpkinator" in there anywhere - The Hype won't take over lol

 

Very glad I had the chance to sit down and talk with you last Fri btw. Long overdue and that transparency is something that is sadly, also rarely seen nowadays in craft beer. Hopefully we didn't keep you too occupied up here

And to all you people bickering about join dates: who cares? Bite me.

 

Said like a bitter, old 07er

 

I'm thinking "likely" but I'll text you before the day. I.e. sometime this evening probably.

 

Judging people by join dates is lame. I judge people by the stupid comments they make.

Some of the biggest beer nerds I know don't even have BA accounts. I never even knew this place existed until a year ago and I have been drinking good beer for years.

 

I was gonna say that only the oldest join dates could make rulings on whether join dates matter (I vote: they don't) but you trump me on that one so...

 

I'm new on here (but not to craft beer), so I can't weigh in too much on the join date judging.

I can say, however, that I'll be bringing an Evil Twin Lil' B to the share. If anyone on the west side of town (inside the beltway, or close to it) needs a ride, I can help out.

 

Spoken like a true 2007'er.

 

I joined in November 2008 and because of fairly unwelcoming posts like this I rarely used my account. I lost my join date and reviews when BA updated their login/forum system in 2012, since I hadn't used my account in a while. The guys let me keep my name, but I lost my join date. Anyway, the point is the join date is a fairly ignorant thing to go off, because you never know how long someone has been a part of the beer community as a whole. And on top of that, it's never good to start anything with "I hate to be that guy, but..." because it just makes you that guy.

It's just beer we're talking about and any forum should be a good forum for someone to join. Now let the flaming begin because a "noob" just called someone out.

 

Round 1: FIGHT!

 

Look guys, I understand that overall join date doesnt mean anything about a person, their knowledge of beer, or their enthusiasm of beer. I am fully aware that just because he just joined doesnt mean he isnt/hastn been involved outside and through other venues. I also want to make it clear I welcome anyone new with welcome arms. I for one am still pretty new and am fully aware that I know nothing compared to 95% of the people on here.

I am also sure that the Buffalo Bayou Rep would welcome this person if they showed up because they seem like classy and friendly people.

My only point was that in this specific instance the invitation was to people who had been in this forum discussing the brewers product and process. The brewer reached out to these people trying to explain and open up to them. He even specifically stated that he didnt want people inviting a ton of other people and wanted to do this as appreciation to those involved in the discussions on this forum.

To those who have pointed out that he may have been reading for a while and interested, I'm sorry but that doesnt matter. Reading and not posting does not add to the community which this brewer was trying to show appreciation for. Once again, there is nothing wrong with reading and not posting however it seems to me that this share is not inclined towards those type of people.

I stand by my point that this specific instance has some circumstances around it that require some consideration for people who may be new, either to BA or to the beer scene. Not trying to discourage those people at all but in my stupid oppinion, I would choose another opportunity to begin participating.

 

I'm not here to fight, and you're entitled to your opinion without anyone having hurt feelings or feelings of animosity. I'm sure you're a completely welcoming, and hopefully good guy, and I actually don't disagree that this event is probably best for those with an interest in the brewery and their products. That said, I also don't think anyone (outside of the brewer) has authority to recommend, or decide, who shouldn't come.

Bottom line is if someone shows interest then what does it hurt?

 

Any chance Figaro makes it to Fort Worth?

 

someone correct me if i'm wrong, but I thought spec's had said that this will make it to their locations in Austin, Dallas, and SA....

 

I think that is the case, not sure if they mentioned any timeframe or how widespread it will be though

 

Congrats, dick post of the year. So far anyway.

 

Congrats you totally misunderstood the post.

 

Perhaps you have a point, I will re-read your post.

Nope, dick post. You just tried to turn away another beer lover from a tasting you did not organize because their offerings are sub par in your opinion.

I do not get out that often but I have been to a few Houston tastings before from Gang Bangs to Black Sundays if you want my creds. Nobody gives a fuck if you bring the most .rar stuff as long as you have a good time.

The brewer invites people to the brewery on a public forum to promote their beers and you tell prospective participants their beers are not up to snuff. Holy cow that is funny!