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  • Invitational Beer Fest

    09 Jun 2012 10:54 AM | Wayne & Sharen Bloechl (Administrator)
    Tickets almost sold out. They have some left (60?) at the Firestone Brewery at the south end of Paso on Ramada.
    This is a benefit fund raiser for the Pioneer day Committee, the folks who have put on the parade since 1931.
    Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest – June 9 | Beer Soaked
    www.beersoaked.com
    Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest - June 9


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  • Craft Beer 101 Course

    20 Jan 2012 9:51 PM | Wayne & Sharen Bloechl (Administrator)
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    The material contained in this course is essential for anyone 'beginning' to take craft beer appreciation more seriously. If you work in retail sales, the restaurant industry or are simply a bourgeoning craft beer enthusiast, the Beer 101 Course provides a solid introduction to the beer universe.

    Beer101certificateThe course costs $15 to take, and requires approximately one hour of your time. Upon successful completion (must receive 70% or above) a student receives a printable certificate from the Brewers Association. This is an accolade worthy of inclusion in any resume as it demonstrates knowledge of beer fundamentals and shows your commitment to all things craft beer.

    Course Information

    • History of beer
    • Brewing ingredients and processes
    • Vital statistics: ABV, SRM, IBU, gravity
    • Styles
    • Tasting
    • Glassware
    • Pairing beer and food

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    This narrarated course includes several audio files that support the content from the following craft brewers (Once you are in the course be sure to click on the green 'Commentary' button when you see it:

    • Jim Koch, Boston Beer Co. – Getting to Know Your Beer
    • Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Brewery – Different Beer Styles
    • Sebbie Buhler, Rogue Ales – Beer and Food Pairings
    • Greg Koch, Stone Brewing Co. – Ordering Beer At a Restaurant
    • John Cochran, Terrapin Brewery – How Beer is Made
    Brewers Association logo The Beer101 Course was developed by the Brewers Association in partnership with 360Training. Learn to Serve logo

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    Those students who have begun their test may resume at any time by logging-in below.  Remember, once you pass the course you can no longer assces the course content.

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  • Rhone Rangers Experience

    20 Jan 2012 9:50 PM | Wayne & Sharen Bloechl (Administrator)

    Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience

    Sunday, February 19th, 2012
     

    Join the 45+ members of the Paso Robles Chapter of the Rhone Rangers for the 2012 Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience. This fun-filled and information-rich day will include a moderated "Rhone Essentials" Seminar, a Vintners' Lunch, and the Grand Tasting and Silent Auction. The day's events will take place at Windfall Farms, a beautiful equestrian ranch just off Creston Road about 10 miles east of Paso Robles. Tickets for the seminar and lunch are just $75, and seminar/lunch attendees will receive free entry into the Grand Tasting.  Tickets for the Grand Tasting are just $25.  The Grand Tasting is free to qualified trade and media (advance registration is required).  To purchase tickets, or for more information, click here.

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    http://www.pasowine.com/events/zinfandel-purchase-tickets.php

     

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  • WINEMAKER MAGAZINE Conference

    20 Jan 2012 9:49 PM | Wayne & Sharen Bloechl (Administrator)

    ?JOIN WINEMAKER MAGAZINE AS WE HOST A TWO-DAY CONFERENCE IN THE HEART OF THE FINGER LAKES WINE COUNTRY!

    • March 1, 2012 - Early Bird Discounted Registration deadline for the WineMaker Conference - Finger Lakes, NY 
    ENTER YOUR BEST HOMEMADE WINES IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST COMPETITION FOR HOBBY WINEMAKERS!
    • ?March 16, 2012 - Entry deadline for the WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition
    WINEMAKER MAGAZINE CONFERENCE - 2012 Finger Lakes
     
     
     
    WineMaker Magazine Conference is still accepting some registrations for the 2012 conference in the Finger Lakes!
     
    The 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 conferences sold out early, so don't wait to register.
     
    We have another great two day program, plus additions like WineMaker boot camps lined up to help you make your own great wine!
     
    Don't miss this opportunity. Limited attendee space. For full conference details and information on how to save $100 off your registration, click here!
     
    WINEMAKER INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR WINE COMPETITION!
     
     
    Click on the quick links in the box at the left to get all the information, rules, and a downloadable entry form for the 2012 event.

    Enter your wine and compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in 50 categories awarded by a panel of experienced wine judges.  You can gain international recognition for your winemaking skills and get valuable feedback on your wines from the competition's judging panel.
     
    KEY COMPETITION DATES
     
    Entry Deadline for Wines to Arrive in Vermont:

    March 16, 2012

    Results first announced at WineMaker Magazine Conference in the Finger Lakes:  June 2, 2012.  (results will be posted on winemakermag.com and mailed out soon after)

    Address for shipping your entry form and wine:

    Battenkill Communications
    5515 Main Street
    Manchester Center, VT  05255

    Please click here to download an entry form and to read more details about the rules and regulations.  
    Happy New Year!
     
    Cheers!
     
    Brad Ring
    Winemaker Magazine
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  • National Homebrew Competition

    20 Jan 2012 9:46 PM | Wayne & Sharen Bloechl (Administrator)

    National Homebrew Competition

    Important NHC Dates for 2012

    Heads up!  It's time to get brewing for the 2012 National Homebrew Competition! 
    Here are some dates to help you plan your brewing schedule:
    Online Registration Available mid-February 2012
    Entry Shipping March 19-28, 2012
    First Round Competitions March 30-April 22, 2012
    First Round Results May 4, 2012
     
     
     

    What is the NHC?

    The National Homebrew Competition (NHC) is the world's largest international beer competition recognizing the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead, and cider produced by amateur brewers worldwide.
    The 2012 NHC Rules & Regulations will be available for download in January 2012 .
    The First Round of the National Homebrew Competition (NHC) takes place at ten (10) judging locations in the U.S. in April. The best of the beer, mead, and cider entries in the regional competitions advances to the Final Round of the competition at the AHA National Homebrewers Conference. NHC winners receive gold, silver or bronze medals in 28 style categories.
    National Homebrew Competition Online Registration Opens Mid-February
    Feeling competitive? Make sure you register online for the National Homebrew Competition in mid-February. First round entries will be accepted March 19-28.
    The American Homebrewers Association is a division of the Brewers Association, established 1978 in Boulder, Colorado, USA. In 1979, 34 entries competed in the first National Homebrew Competition held in Boulder, Colorado.

    Watch the 2011 NHC Award Ceremony

    In 2011, the AHA had a record 6,996 entries from a record 1,650 homebrewers!  
    For more information, visit TheBrewingNetwork.com or Justin.TV/Brewingnetwork.
    Congratulations to all of the winners, and thanks to everyone for making the 2011 NHC a record-smashing competition!

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  • 2011 MVWS Wine Competition

    14 Feb 2011 12:00 PM | Vanessa Rispin
    Missouri Valley Wine Society is in its 3rd year of the MVWS Wine Competition.  We welcome you back in what will be a bigger and better competition this year.  Last year, we had 249 entries from 12 states.
     
    We have a number of sponsors and judges again this year.   We have had a great turnout of judges representing Wineries each year.
     
    The wine competition will be February 20th.  The brochure and entry form can be found on our website:  www.mvws.org
     
    Deadline for entry and wine delivery is February 14th.
     
    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me

    Bob Truetken
    President, Missouri Valley Wine Society
    Phone: 314-604-4139
    Visit our website:  www.mvws.org
    Register as a user to get all the latest news about the club
    "Sharing knowledge about wine making to make a better wine"
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  • Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

    28 Jan 2011 12:00 PM | Vanessa Rispin
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    January 25 - 27, 2011 • Exhibits: January 26 & 27
    Sacramento Convention Center • Sacramento, California

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    Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

    Built with the joint input of growers, vintners and allied industry members, the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium is held annually in Sacramento, California and is the largest event of its kind in the western hemisphere. Serving as a clearinghouse for practical information important to wine and grape industry professionals, the Unified Symposium also hosts a trade show with over 600 suppliers displaying their products and services to the more than 11,700 people who attend annually. Click here to learn more.

    http://unifiedsymposium.org/

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  • Hospice du Rhone

    29 Oct 2010 3:51 PM | Wayne & Sharen Bloechl (Administrator)


    THE WORLD'S LARGEST INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATION OF RHÔNE VARIETY WINES

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    Hello, Rhône Zealot!

    "So You Think You Can Rhône?" Take this quiz and find out!

    • Are you able to drink Rosé at any given moment?
      Do you know that Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety?
      Are you willing to taste through an early morning flight of Condrieu?
      Are you happy to trade your Ferragamos in for a pair of public bowling shoes?
      Will you pace the floor with anticipation of a seminar announcement coming at Noon PST November 1, 2010?

    If you have answered yes to any of the above questions then "You Know How to Rhône!" Join us at the 19th Annual Hospice du Rhône celebration April 28-30, 2011 to strut your Rhôneliness!

    Rhônely Notes
    • Seminar announcement at Noon PST Monday, November 1, 2010
    • Passes go on sale at Noon PST Tuesday, November 9, 2010
    • 19th Annual Hospice du Rhône is April 28 - 30, 2011

    Cheers!
    The Hospice du Rhône Team

     Schedule | Visitor Info | Event FAQs | 22 Rhône Varieties | iRhône

    HdR | 2175 Biddle Ranch Road | San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | ph 805.784.9543 | fx 805.784.9546

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  • Firestone Walker Brewing Co. - beer releases & stuff

    02 Sep 2010 10:31 AM | Wayne & Sharen Bloechl (Administrator)
    Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
    The month of September will feature the release of three beers at the tasting room in Paso Robles. We will also be celebrating GABF at the brewery now that tickets are all sold out.

    9/14: Oaktoberfest will be available in the tasting room and our $4 fresh and local pint.

    9/21: Velvet Merlin will be available in the tasting room and the ...fresh and local pint.

    9/28: Double Jack will be available in the tasting room and again only $4 to celebrate!


    Also the week leading up to GABF we will be celebrating by having one of our GABF winning beers on special.

    9/14: Oaktoberfest 2008 silver - $4 pints

    9/15: Nectar IPA 2002 and 2003 gold 2009 bronze - $3 pints

    9/16: Pale 31 2007 gold 2008 bronze - $3 pints

    9/17: Union Jack Two-time defending gold medalist '08 and '09 - $4 pints

    And join us Saturday 9/18 for real time results from the Great American Beer Festival. We'll be pouring $3 pints of the medal winners as they are announced!
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    An amazing month of beer releases
    Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 12:00pm
    The Brewery
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  • Blend Wine Workshop Aug 21 2-4 Silver Horse Winery

    21 Aug 2010 12:21 PM | Vanessa Rispin
    Blending workshop freturing Chuck Treatch August 21. Create your own custom blend with the featured winemaker. location Silver Horse Winery call for more info 1-877-82-Crush. Presented by Fist Crush Winemaking Experience.
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