Everyone's Blog Posts - Erie Beer Society2024-03-28T16:12:00Zhttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?xn_auth=noNo meetings until further noticetag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2020-07-24:4473086:BlogPost:617012020-07-24T15:47:04.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
<p>Hello!</p>
<p>I hope this post finds everyone doing well and staying healthy. We had all hoped that we would be back to meeting and enjoying a nice cold beer together, however that is still not possible. </p>
<p>Please know that Beer Society Meetings are cancelled until further notice. We are in the process of refunding membership fees that would have charged in PayPal from March through current time. Thank you for your understanding. </p>
<p>Please continue to support our local bars and…</p>
<p>Hello!</p>
<p>I hope this post finds everyone doing well and staying healthy. We had all hoped that we would be back to meeting and enjoying a nice cold beer together, however that is still not possible. </p>
<p>Please know that Beer Society Meetings are cancelled until further notice. We are in the process of refunding membership fees that would have charged in PayPal from March through current time. Thank you for your understanding. </p>
<p>Please continue to support our local bars and restaurants as you are safely able. </p>
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<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>Erie Beer Society Team </p>No March Meetingtag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2020-03-24:4473086:BlogPost:615192020-03-24T18:46:35.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>We hope this post finds all of the Erie Beer Members doing well. We will not be hosting a meeting in March. We will keep you posted for April. Support the bars and restaurants that you can now and be sure to get out and support all of them when we are able. </p>
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<p>Stay well! </p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>We hope this post finds all of the Erie Beer Members doing well. We will not be hosting a meeting in March. We will keep you posted for April. Support the bars and restaurants that you can now and be sure to get out and support all of them when we are able. </p>
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<p>Stay well! </p>Dates for October, November and December Meetingstag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2019-10-21:4473086:BlogPost:604192019-10-21T19:03:19.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
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Hey Everyone!<br />
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Having a little technical trouble this month. Meeting is this Thursday, Feb 28th at Buffalo Wild Wings. Meeting is posted. Check it out! 6-8 pm.
Hey Everyone!<br />
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Having a little technical trouble this month. Meeting is this Thursday, Feb 28th at Buffalo Wild Wings. Meeting is posted. Check it out! 6-8 pm.Beer Society Tomorrow Nighttag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2019-01-30:4473086:BlogPost:586202019-01-30T20:24:30.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beer Society is on for tomorrow night. Please drive careful and use your best judgment on if you should attend or not. There will be more beer next month :)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stay safe and warm. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beer Society is on for tomorrow night. Please drive careful and use your best judgment on if you should attend or not. There will be more beer next month :)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stay safe and warm. </span></p>July Meetingtag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2018-07-25:4473086:BlogPost:572042018-07-25T11:37:50.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
<p>Hello!</p>
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<p>Just wanted to point out this months meeting is from 6-8PM. I had the wrong time in the Event that I posted. Sorry about that!</p>
<p>See you tomorrow.</p>
<p>Amanda</p>
<p>Hello!</p>
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<p>Just wanted to point out this months meeting is from 6-8PM. I had the wrong time in the Event that I posted. Sorry about that!</p>
<p>See you tomorrow.</p>
<p>Amanda</p>August Meeting at The Covetag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2017-08-31:4473086:BlogPost:535182017-08-31T12:45:47.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
<p>Hi Guys!</p>
<p>The August meeting is tonight August 31 at The Cove from 6-8. Sorry the site did not get updated until this morning. Just as a note you can always check out Showcase the Thursday before or the Sunday paper the week before for all the details!</p>
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<p>Thanks! </p>
<p>Hi Guys!</p>
<p>The August meeting is tonight August 31 at The Cove from 6-8. Sorry the site did not get updated until this morning. Just as a note you can always check out Showcase the Thursday before or the Sunday paper the week before for all the details!</p>
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<p>Thanks! </p>august 2017 meetingtag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2017-08-31:4473086:BlogPost:535152017-08-31T01:57:52.000ZRon Seyboldthttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/RonaldSeyboldt
<p>Does anyone know when where and what? I dont seem to get any notifications anymore.....</p>
<p>Does anyone know when where and what? I dont seem to get any notifications anymore.....</p>August 2017 Meetingtag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2017-08-31:4473086:BlogPost:532222017-08-31T01:27:01.000ZDan Lafarohttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/DanLafaro
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<p>I heard that the meeting tomorrow will be at The Cove. Has that been officially organized or announced? Please advise.</p>
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<p>I heard that the meeting tomorrow will be at The Cove. Has that been officially organized or announced? Please advise.</p>June meeting tomorrow night!tag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2017-06-28:4473086:BlogPost:525022017-06-28T20:08:39.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
<p>Sorry for the late post! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Join us tomorrow night at 6:00 PM at Buffalo Wild Wings! We will be trying Magic Hat Mother Lager.</p>
<p>Sorry for the late post! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Join us tomorrow night at 6:00 PM at Buffalo Wild Wings! We will be trying Magic Hat Mother Lager.</p>Drink Grate Beer and support the Brig Niagaratag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2017-05-12:4473086:BlogPost:521682017-05-12T19:34:34.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
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<p>Hey Everyone!</p>
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<p>Just posted the December meeting. With the Holidays we will be meeting this Thursday, Dec. 15th at Odis 12. We will have a special beer treat at this meeting. </p>
<p>Hope to see you. </p>
<p>Hey Everyone!</p>
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<p>Just posted the December meeting. With the Holidays we will be meeting this Thursday, Dec. 15th at Odis 12. We will have a special beer treat at this meeting. </p>
<p>Hope to see you. </p>See you tomorrow!tag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2016-11-16:4473086:BlogPost:510432016-11-16T18:51:52.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
<p>Just a reminder that we are meeting tomorrow night at Molly Brannigans! 7-9 hope to see you there. </p>
<p>Just a reminder that we are meeting tomorrow night at Molly Brannigans! 7-9 hope to see you there. </p>We are backtag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2016-10-24:4473086:BlogPost:510182016-10-24T18:22:00.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
<p>Hey Everyone!</p>
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<p>Sorry the site has been down for sometime. We have things taken care of now. Details for THIS weeks Meeting will be posted soon.</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Amanda </p>
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<p>Hey Everyone!</p>
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<p>Sorry the site has been down for sometime. We have things taken care of now. Details for THIS weeks Meeting will be posted soon.</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Amanda </p>
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<p>Hey All!</p>
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<p>Just wanted to apologize for just getting the meeting note sent out tonight. We were experiencing issues with the site. Meeting note will be posted soon.</p>
<p>Hope to see all of you this Thursday at Jekyll & Hyde's Gastropub.</p>
<p>Hey All!</p>
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<p>Just wanted to apologize for just getting the meeting note sent out tonight. We were experiencing issues with the site. Meeting note will be posted soon.</p>
<p>Hope to see all of you this Thursday at Jekyll & Hyde's Gastropub.</p>Sullivan's Tomorrow Nighttag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2016-02-24:4473086:BlogPost:489152016-02-24T15:16:45.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
<p>Just a reminder to join us tomorrow night, February 25th at <strong>Sullivan's. </strong> We will be sampling Dark Horse Brewing Co. 4 Elf Winter Warmer. </p>
<p>Just a reminder to join us tomorrow night, February 25th at <strong>Sullivan's. </strong> We will be sampling Dark Horse Brewing Co. 4 Elf Winter Warmer. </p>Beer Society Meeting TONIGHT!tag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2015-11-19:4473086:BlogPost:479362015-11-19T18:00:00.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>Just a reminder that this months meeting will be <strong>TONIGHT</strong> since next Thursday is Thanksgiving. Hope to see you all at 28 North Gastropub to try another great beer. You will also get the story on how the beer was named. </p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>Just a reminder that this months meeting will be <strong>TONIGHT</strong> since next Thursday is Thanksgiving. Hope to see you all at 28 North Gastropub to try another great beer. You will also get the story on how the beer was named. </p>Guinness Oyster Fest at Public Housetag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2015-09-22:4473086:BlogPost:472572015-09-22T13:55:04.000ZAmandahttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/Amanda
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<p>Attention Erie Beer Society Members,</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805859573?profile=original" target="_self"></a></p>
<p>We know you love craft beer more than the average Joe. So, to help celebrate the launch of the newest craft brewery in the area, New Belgium, we are going to offer you something extra special. Be sure to grab a punch…</p>
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<p>Attention Erie Beer Society Members,</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805859573?profile=original" target="_self"></a></p>
<p>We know you love craft beer more than the average Joe. So, to help celebrate the launch of the newest craft brewery in the area, New Belgium, we are going to offer you something extra special. Be sure to grab a punch card at today’s event. If you attend at least one event per day and get your card punched you will be eligible to win a gift basket of New Belgium wearables. We will pull the winner at the final New Belgium party at Public House on Friday, September 4<sup>th</sup> starting at 8 pm. <strong>You must be present to win.</strong></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Events:</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Monday,</strong> August 31 at 28 North 9-11pm for Beer for a Year Giveaway.</p>
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<p><strong>Tuesday</strong>, September 1 at Andy’s Pub 6-8 pm for Sampling. Jekyll & Hyde 9-11pm for Tap Takeover.</p>
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<p><strong>Wednesday</strong>, September 2 at Friday’s 6:30-8:30 for Sampling with Appetizer Pairings. Sluggers 9-11pm for Tap Takeover and Pint Giveaway.</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday</strong>, September 3 at Calamari’s 6-8pm for Hops and Tots Sampling. Sandbar 9-11pm for Tap Takeover.</p>
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<p><strong>Friday</strong>, September 4 at Sherlocks 6-8pm for Happiest Hour Sampling and Food Pairing. Public House 8-10 pm for Sampling. </p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805859573?profile=original" target="_self"> </a></p>Membership Renewalstag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2015-06-24:4473086:BlogPost:467272015-06-24T18:30:00.000ZJeff McCullorhttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/JeffMcCullor
<p>Hey beer fans,</p>
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<p>We started our dues program last July, so if you paid via credit card, your card will be automatically dinged for the $12 annual fee. You get to keep the classic brown card.</p>
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<p><span>If you paid cash for your membership, we'll add an expiration date to your current card and give you a new card when it's time to renew. (we've been watching you).</span></p>
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<p>Renewals start in mid-July, so keep an eye out for the notice. If you have any…</p>
<p>Hey beer fans,</p>
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<p>We started our dues program last July, so if you paid via credit card, your card will be automatically dinged for the $12 annual fee. You get to keep the classic brown card.</p>
<p></p>
<p><span>If you paid cash for your membership, we'll add an expiration date to your current card and give you a new card when it's time to renew. (we've been watching you).</span></p>
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<p>Renewals start in mid-July, so keep an eye out for the notice. If you have any questions please let me know!</p>
<p><br/> Oh, if you're not a member and want to pay now, <a href="http://eriebeersociety.ning.com/page/pay-your-dues" target="_self">click on over to the Dues page</a>.</p>
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<p>May the beer be with you,</p>
<p>Jeff</p>Upcoming June 6 Brewery Bus Triptag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2015-02-23:4473086:BlogPost:456492015-02-23T12:30:00.000ZCarl Zhttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/CarlZimmerman
<p>Good Morning All,</p>
<p>I have just setup a bus trip to Cleveland! The trip is a 9am to 9pm route of several breweries in the Cleveland area. Tickets are $35 and that covers your fee to ride on the bus and a few beers to sip on the ride out. Stops include Market Garden, Great Lakes, Nano, Fat Heads, and Bottle House. </p>
<p>If you are interested or want to hear more I will be at the meeting Thursday.</p>
<p>Carl Z</p>
<p>Good Morning All,</p>
<p>I have just setup a bus trip to Cleveland! The trip is a 9am to 9pm route of several breweries in the Cleveland area. Tickets are $35 and that covers your fee to ride on the bus and a few beers to sip on the ride out. Stops include Market Garden, Great Lakes, Nano, Fat Heads, and Bottle House. </p>
<p>If you are interested or want to hear more I will be at the meeting Thursday.</p>
<p>Carl Z</p>We've come so far, let's keep it goingtag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2014-06-26:4473086:BlogPost:441492014-06-26T13:51:57.000ZJeff McCullorhttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/JeffMcCullor
<p>Greetings beer fans!</p>
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<p>Our very first attempt at this new thing dubbed “Erie Beer Society” took place on December 17, 2009 at<br></br>The Sandbar on West 8<sup>th</sup> Street. If I recall, about 35 people showed up, which far exceeded the whopping 13 that RSVP’d. We knew we were on to something the next month when we literally packed U Pick 6 on upper Peach Street.</p>
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<p>Erie Beer Society has featured 54 meetings in total (counting this month’s at Calamari’s) and a…</p>
<p>Greetings beer fans!</p>
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<p>Our very first attempt at this new thing dubbed “Erie Beer Society” took place on December 17, 2009 at<br/>The Sandbar on West 8<sup>th</sup> Street. If I recall, about 35 people showed up, which far exceeded the whopping 13 that RSVP’d. We knew we were on to something the next month when we literally packed U Pick 6 on upper Peach Street.</p>
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<p>Erie Beer Society has featured 54 meetings in total (counting this month’s at Calamari’s) and a handful of other events taking place at Seawolves games, Otters games and even some American Craft Beer Week sampling events. As of today, there are 2,343 “beerthusiasts” signed up on eriebeersociety.com, a testament to the popularity of craft beer in this region.</p>
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<p>So now what?</p>
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<p>Well, we need a little bit of your help. Don’t worry; it’s not much at all. <strong>A membership fee will be $12.00 per year</strong>, that’s only $1.00 per month so you can keep coming to each meeting and trying the different beers each time. $12.00 a year. That’s it.</p>
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<p>June’s meeting will be like it’s been for the past 4+ years, but starting with July’s meeting at a location TBD, we’d like your help to keep trying new and different beers. More information on signing up will be available soon!</p>
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<p>May the beer be with you,</p>
<p>Jeff</p>
<p> </p>April Meeting @ Park Placetag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2014-04-25:4473086:BlogPost:434562014-04-25T03:00:00.000ZScott Kennedyhttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/ScottKennedy
<p>I should state right out of the chute, this was my first meeting of the EBS. I walked in not knowing what to expect or even what the meetings were about. I "did" have my own agenda in mind and that was to meet others that had experience in home brewing or knew people that did.</p>
<p>Now regarding the beers that were sampled: truthfully the first beer was not something i would seek out (this is only because i tend towards IPA's and Stouts...) i did enjoy it but i don't think it would be a…</p>
<p>I should state right out of the chute, this was my first meeting of the EBS. I walked in not knowing what to expect or even what the meetings were about. I "did" have my own agenda in mind and that was to meet others that had experience in home brewing or knew people that did.</p>
<p>Now regarding the beers that were sampled: truthfully the first beer was not something i would seek out (this is only because i tend towards IPA's and Stouts...) i did enjoy it but i don't think it would be a regular stock in my frig. The second beer (the cloudy one) was quite pleasant. I liked the hint of lemon (citrus) and the little "bite" it had. That was more towards my liking, and i would definitely stock up on it.</p>
<p>I have say it was A GREAT TIME! And a big "Thank You" to the people i met, i got so much information, and i want to give a special shout out to the member that bought me a Yuengling at the end, I owe you one! All in all i look forward to the next meeting!!</p>
<p>Scott</p>
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<p> </p>off-flavor seminartag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2013-09-28:4473086:BlogPost:401782013-09-28T19:00:00.000ZJessica Chaffeehttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/JessicaChaffee
<p>The Meadville Brewing Society is planning a beer off-flavor seminar. An american lager will be paired with off-flavors to help you learn about what shouldn't be in our beer. If you have any interest please contact JLChafe@gmail.com. Date and time to be announced after getting 15-20 people involved. This is a preparation class for the Beer Judge Certification Exam. Learn more about the tests, learn how to pass them. this would be a one day, probably 4-5 hour seminar. Hope to see you there!…</p>
<p>The Meadville Brewing Society is planning a beer off-flavor seminar. An american lager will be paired with off-flavors to help you learn about what shouldn't be in our beer. If you have any interest please contact JLChafe@gmail.com. Date and time to be announced after getting 15-20 people involved. This is a preparation class for the Beer Judge Certification Exam. Learn more about the tests, learn how to pass them. this would be a one day, probably 4-5 hour seminar. Hope to see you there! Cost will be around $15, depending on how many people join in. Space is limited.</p>"You Otter Be There" night, a successtag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2013-01-24:4473086:BlogPost:362842013-01-24T16:30:34.000ZJeff McCullorhttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/JeffMcCullor
<p>Last night was our first ever Erie Beer Society field trip - to the Erie Otters game against the Saginaw Spirit. For our little group, which isn't so little anymore at over 1,600 members, this was a first - a group outing somewhere outside of the usual monthly meeting.</p>
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<p>Here was the deal, for ten bucks you got a game ticket, beer and some food. The unconfirmed attendance was around 200 people I believe, which was phenomenal. The hockey game turned out to be pretty…</p>
<p>Last night was our first ever Erie Beer Society field trip - to the Erie Otters game against the Saginaw Spirit. For our little group, which isn't so little anymore at over 1,600 members, this was a first - a group outing somewhere outside of the usual monthly meeting.</p>
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<p>Here was the deal, for ten bucks you got a game ticket, beer and some food. The unconfirmed attendance was around 200 people I believe, which was phenomenal. The hockey game turned out to be pretty suspenseful too, ending in a shoot-out (in Saginaw's favor, unfortunately). </p>
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<p>So, we're working on planning another similar event at a different venue. Same concept, different venue.</p>
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<p>Oh and by the way, if anyone has any photos from last night, could you post them on the site? Or email them to me: <a href="mailto:jmccullor@goerie.com" target="_blank">jmccullor@goerie.com</a>.</p>
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<p>May the beer be with you,<br/>Jeff</p>What great beer festivals have you attended?tag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2012-08-20:4473086:BlogPost:329052012-08-20T13:15:34.000ZJeff McCullorhttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/JeffMcCullor
<p>Its been a wild summer for us and with fall just around the corner, we thought a list of summer's great area beer festivals would be useful for everyone. It wouldn't be hard to attend a fest every weekend between Erie, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo.</p>
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<p>So, what fun fests have you attended this summer? Post your photos and comments!</p>
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<p><br/>May the beer be with you,<br/>Jeff</p>
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<p>Its been a wild summer for us and with fall just around the corner, we thought a list of summer's great area beer festivals would be useful for everyone. It wouldn't be hard to attend a fest every weekend between Erie, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo.</p>
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<p>So, what fun fests have you attended this summer? Post your photos and comments!</p>
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<p><br/>May the beer be with you,<br/>Jeff</p>
<p></p>Did you go to the Erie Micro Brew Fest?tag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2012-04-18:4473086:BlogPost:311372012-04-18T14:30:00.000ZJeff McCullorhttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/JeffMcCullor
<p>I went (and poured some Rye PA) and I thought it was a great event. The BrewErie at Union Station was PACKED with beer enthusiasts. Like, concert packed.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805859283?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-right" height="262" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805859283?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="352"></img></a></p>
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<p>Did you go? What did you think? If you took any photos click the handy 'Photos' button at the top of the page and add them…</p>
<p>I went (and poured some Rye PA) and I thought it was a great event. The BrewErie at Union Station was PACKED with beer enthusiasts. Like, concert packed.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805859283?profile=original"><img width="500" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805859283?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="262" width="352"/></a></p>
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<p>Did you go? What did you think? If you took any photos click the handy 'Photos' button at the top of the page and add them in.</p>A Great Time at Skeeter'stag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2012-03-30:4473086:BlogPost:312092012-03-30T13:08:00.000ZJeff McCullorhttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/JeffMcCullor
<p>For all those who attended our meeting at Skeeter's last night, thanks! As I circulated around I heard good <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805859168?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-right" height="244" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805859168?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="244"></img></a> things about the beer and the venue. </p>
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<p>Demo, from Magic Hat Brewing Co., was our first Black IPA we've sampled (also known as Cascadian Dark Ale in some circles) and I think it was very well-received. </p>
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<p>Do you have any suggestions on where…</p>
<p>For all those who attended our meeting at Skeeter's last night, thanks! As I circulated around I heard good <a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805859168?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2805859168?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="244" width="244"/></a>things about the beer and the venue. </p>
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<p>Demo, from Magic Hat Brewing Co., was our first Black IPA we've sampled (also known as Cascadian Dark Ale in some circles) and I think it was very well-received. </p>
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<p>Do you have any suggestions on where we should go next month? We've bounced around Erie pretty well so far but we are always looking for a new place to visit and try some great beer.</p>
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<p>Also to note, check out the <a href="http://eriebeersociety.ning.com/events" target="_self">Events page</a> for some upcoming beer events you won't want to miss. We didn't have any t-shirts last night but you can <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/eriebeersociety" target="_blank">buy them and other items from our online store</a>.</p>EBS Member, Ray Barber, Featured in Lake Erie Lifestyletag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2012-01-30:4473086:BlogPost:293982012-01-30T14:00:00.000ZJeff McCullorhttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/JeffMcCullor
<p>One of our own has been published!</p>
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<p>Ray Barber, an Erie Beer Society member since January, 2010 was featured in a great <a href="http://www.goerie.com/article/20120129/LEL02/301299998/Koehler-collector-keeps-brew-hopping" target="_blank">February Lake Erie Lifestyle Article</a>. If you've had the joy of talking with Ray at any of our meetings you're aware he knows historical local beer history and brewerania. </p>
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<p>In fact, the article describes how Ray had to…</p>
<p>One of our own has been published!</p>
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<p>Ray Barber, an Erie Beer Society member since January, 2010 was featured in a great <a href="http://www.goerie.com/article/20120129/LEL02/301299998/Koehler-collector-keeps-brew-hopping" target="_blank">February Lake Erie Lifestyle Article</a>. If you've had the joy of talking with Ray at any of our meetings you're aware he knows historical local beer history and brewerania. </p>
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<p>In fact, the article describes how Ray had to build an addition on his garage to house more than 1,000 items. Rare items include the original document illustrating the consolidation of <span>Eagle Brewery, the Fred Koehler Brewery and the Conrad and Cascade breweries to form Erie Brewing Company. Ray is full of some really great local history and continues to build his collection. In fact I have given him quite a few EBS-related items from our monthly meetings.</span></p>
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<p>Ray has been a very regular member of our little society (now 1,177 members!), attending nearly every meeting and talking about some of his brewery tours across the country. He's a great part of our organization, so look for the white Koehler hat at the next meeting and say hi to Ray!</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.goerie.com/article/20120129/LEL02/301299998/Koehler-collector-keeps-brew-hopping" target="_blank">View the full article here.</a></p>Why Untappd is Amazingtag:eriebeersociety.ning.com,2012-01-24:4473086:BlogPost:296232012-01-24T14:45:05.000ZJeff McCullorhttps://eriebeersociety.ning.com/profile/JeffMcCullor
<p>If you've ever been with me while drinking a few brews you've seen me "checking in" on Untappd, an app for exploring and sharing new beer with your friends. If you have a phone you can take advantage - you don't even need a smart phone, dumb ones work too. Here's how it works:<br></br><br></br></p>
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<li>Buy beer.</li>
<li>Access Untappd (Use their native apps or visit <a href="http://m.untappd.com">http://m.untappd.com</a>)</li>
<li>Find your friends.</li>
<li>Find your…</li>
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<p>If you've ever been with me while drinking a few brews you've seen me "checking in" on Untappd, an app for exploring and sharing new beer with your friends. If you have a phone you can take advantage - you don't even need a smart phone, dumb ones work too. Here's how it works:<br/><br/></p>
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<li>Buy beer.</li>
<li>Access Untappd (Use their native apps or visit <a href="http://m.untappd.com">http://m.untappd.com</a>)</li>
<li>Find your friends.</li>
<li>Find your beer.</li>
<li>"Check In" and share with your friends.</li>
<li>Buy more beer, find more friends, explore more beer.</li>
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<p>That's about it - the Untappd guys are on twitter (@Untappd) and have answered my questions numerous times. If you're already on facebook and twitter, you can tie your accounts right to your Untappd profile so you can easily share and discover new beer to try.</p>
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<p>Untappd recently allowed breweries to claim their businesses so you can have direct conversations with the brewers crafting your delicious beverages. If you're a brewer, make sure you claim your brewery!</p>
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<p>So, I urge you to sign up if you haven't already. You can be-friend me here: <a href="http://untappd.com/user/jmccullor" target="_blank">http://untappd.com/user/jmccullor</a>.</p>
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