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Upcoming Fifth Anniversary

01 Wednesday Feb 2017

Posted by Bangers and Mash in Ammo, Beer, BJCP, Bourbon, Champagne, Cider, Competition, Concealed, Cyser, Fermentation, FFL, GABF, Homebrew, Instructor, Long gun, Mead, NRA, Optics, Pistol, Port, Refuse To Be A Victim, Rum, Sake, Scotch, Spirits, Tequila, Whiskey, Wine, Witbier

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On February 12 the blog will turn five. We generate about 1,000 new views per month and 135 people following our mindless banter. Every comment is considered and we appreciate you taking the time to read about whatever happens to come to mind that day. We may decide to post less frequent and with more focus after the 12th because some days it is difficult to find an interesting topic while other days it is difficult to stop typing. So if you start to see less posts do not become alarmed, we’ll post when we have something to say as opposed to saying something daily.

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GABF Judging

18 Tuesday Oct 2016

Posted by Bangers and Mash in Beer, BJCP, GABF

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For quite some time I have thought of filling out an application to judge at the GABF, but I never felt there was enough vacation time to make that a reality. Recently that changed so I contacted the Brewers Association about the process. It really could not be simpler, you fill out a resume of competitions and training sessions and then get three references with at least one from the industry. I actually had six, three BJCP Grand Master judges and three industry professionals. Now the waiting game begins. My understanding is they allow 10 to 20 new judges to the judge pool every year and so it will be at least 2019 before I get the call to judge if selected. I feel I have a good chance of being selected, but waiting through two more GABFs without a call will take patience. Anyway, if you have ever fancied yourself judging the event get that application in early!

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Great American Beer Festival Thoughts

11 Tuesday Oct 2016

Posted by Bangers and Mash in AHA, Beer, GABF

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Last week I attended my first GABF and thought it might be good for those who have not attended to offer my take on the event. I went to the first session on Thursday night and since I knew we would be entering with 6,000 of our closest friends we probably should arrive a few minutes after the event started. We left the hotel about four blocks away at 5:30pm which was the time the door opened. When we arrived there was a very long line down the sidewalk, but Brewers Association volunteers told us to file into the line so we did. We basically never stopped walking and after an ID check, ticket check, wristband station, and tasting glass station we were in the thick of it by 6pm. I don’t believe they could have run it any smoother and to leave the hotel room at 5:30pm and be in the festival a half hour later was perfect.

Inside the event was laid out by regions and the breweries in alphabetical order. If a brewery was represented in a different area there was a sign to show it was on an end cap or another area of the festival. In addition to the main aisles and end caps, there was a small brewpub section, and a meet the brewer section which was carpeted and quite large. There also was a Pro-Am serving area and a previous winner serving area. If you left without having all the beer you could possibly stand you must have been asleep. Most of the beers I sampled were very good, although we did find a few stinkers which required a dump and rinse. It was crowded in areas, but mostly at large well-known breweries. I refused to wait in a line more than two people deep so I skipped those breweries. Also a few breweries ran out of beer in the first hour and I find that unacceptable. I realize a line may form and the beer you brought may be very popular, but plan for having beer available for at least half the session. A few areas were needlessly tight, mostly near the edges. There was more room available in the convention space so I’d suggest spacing it out a bit more to give 10-20 feet more in those areas.

The last critique was food. It was around the perimeter in convention center spaces. Near the brewpub area on the ends, and in the food court area. It was difficult to get to and cause part of the congestion. IMO it would be better to put food in four locations around the perimeter, or even better just at the two ends along the entire edge and duplicate the food on each side. Then attendees could go to an edge and snag a snack and then get back into the thick of it.

The even reminded me of the AHA Convention pro brewers night with several thousand more people. The AHA can line up just as long as the GABF, but generally at the end of the line is the brewer so a quick conversation can be had to the side if desired. I enjoyed the session and thought it was well executed and with a few minor tweaks could go from great to awesome. Cheers to those who volunteered and put on the event!

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Great American Beer Festival

06 Thursday Oct 2016

Posted by Bangers and Mash in Beer, GABF

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Tonight will be my first time attending the GABF. I’ve always wanted to attend, but it has never worked out and has truthfully not been a bucket list activity. This year it worked out so I will be in Denver and despite not having tickets I was able to find a fellow homebrewer who had two tickets he wanted to sell. So I am attending the GABF thanks to someone in Ohio who had tickets he couldn’t use. It should be a spectacle and hopefully will be a night filled with wonderful experiences we will cherish forever!

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Please Attend The Beer Drinker Of The Year Finals October 5 In Denver!

28 Wednesday Sep 2016

Posted by Bangers and Mash in BDoY, GABF

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If you are are Denver for the GABF next week please attend the Beer Drinker of the Year finals at Wynkoop on Wednesday. We need an overflow crowd for the event to help ensure it happens year after year. The competition is 7:45-9:45 PM and the finalists are Shawna Cormier of Denver, CO, Kevin Cox of Muncie, IN, and Mike Dixon of Wake Forest, NC. We need to support the hometown boy and bring the title back to North Carolina. The competition is great fun and well worth your time to attend. If you or someone you know will be in Denver next week then plan to attend the finals at Wynkoop.

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GABF 2016

16 Friday Sep 2016

Posted by Bangers and Mash in AHA, Beer, GABF

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It appears I will finally get to attend the GABF this year. For some reason the event has always been out of reach and this year the stars have aligned. Currently planning on attending the Thursday night session if anyone else happens to be going I’m easy to spot because I’ll look like me. 😉

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Another Like Us On Facebook Request

27 Wednesday Jul 2016

Posted by Bangers and Mash in AHA, Ammo, Archery, BDoY, Beer, BJCP, Bourbon, Champagne, Cicerone, Cider, Competition, Concealed, Cyser, Fermentation, FFL, GABF, Homebrew, Instructor, Kombucha, Long gun, Mead, NRA, Optics, Pistol, Port, Prohibition, Range, Refuse To Be A Victim, Rum, Sake, Scotch, Spirits, Tequila, Wheat, Whiskey, Wine, Witbier

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We have 131 people following the blog via email, but only a handful of folks who receive it in their Facebook feed. If you are on Facebook, please take a minute to LIKE the page, not a single blog post, but the Facebook page. Thank you for your support, it is appreciated!

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Facebook – (Please “Like” The Page)

05 Saturday Mar 2016

Posted by Bangers and Mash in AHA, Ammo, Archery, BDoY, Beer, BJCP, Bourbon, Champagne, Cicerone, Cider, Competition, Concealed, Cyser, Fermentation, FFL, GABF, Homebrew, Instructor, Kombucha, Long gun, Mead, NRA, Optics, Pistol, Port, Prohibition, Range, Rum, Safe, Sake, Scotch, Spirits, Tequila, Whiskey, Wine

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Most people must subscribe to the blog since we have 125 people receiving it on a daily basis. If you are reading this, swing over to Facebook and like our page there and you can receive the content in your feed.

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Fourth Anniversary!

12 Friday Feb 2016

Posted by Bangers and Mash in AHA, Ammo, Archery, BDoY, Beer, BJCP, Bourbon, Champagne, Cicerone, Cider, Competition, Concealed, Cyser, Fermentation, FFL, GABF, Homebrew, Instructor, Long gun, Mead, NRA, Pistol, Port, Rum, Sake, Scotch, Spirits, Tequila, Whiskey, Wine

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Today’s post is number 1,462 for Bangers and Mash and is the fourth anniversary for the blog.

The blog began February 12, 2012 and last year it averaged almost 50 views a day and we have 124 subscribers. As regular readers will attest you never know what topic I might choose on a particular day and I strive to always keep it interesting. I appreciate those who take the time to read my posts and especially those who comment adding useful information.

The plan is to continue daily posts as long as possible. So far we’ve not missed a day. If you are on Facebook, please take a minute and like the blog there. That will give you each daily post in your feed.

Thanks for the support and help us celebrate by lifting a glass of something interesting to toast our milestone.

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Third Anniversary!

12 Thursday Feb 2015

Posted by Bangers and Mash in AHA, Ammo, BDoY, Beer, BJCP, Bourbon, Cicerone, Cider, Competition, Concealed, Cyser, Fermentation, FFL, GABF, Homebrew, Instructor, Long gun, Mead, NRA, Pistol, Port, Prohibition, Rum, Sake, Scotch, Spirits, Tequila, Whiskey, Wine

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Today’s post is number 1,095 for Bangers and Mash and is the third anniversary for the blog.

The blog began February 12, 2012 and last year it averaged 50 views a day and we have 105 subscribers. As regular readers will attest you never know what topic I might choose on a particular day and I strive to always keep it interesting. I appreciate those who take the time to read my posts and especially those who comment adding useful information.

The plan is to continue daily posts as long as possible. So far we’ve not missed a day. If you are on Facebook, please take a minute and like the blog there. That will give you each daily post in your feed.

Thanks for the support and help us celebrate by lifting a glass of something interesting to toast our milestone.

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