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Go over the Chart, before you Go

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File this under extremely helpful for the growler set and then cross reference, things Sean should have posted about much earlier than this.

Not only do the Maltose Falcons know home brew, they also have an online repository of who fills – what growlers with an introduction as to why California brewers do what they do, that is so completely spot on, that I wish I had written it.

So bookmark this site and check it before you randomly grab a growler for your next beer trip. It will save you from coming home empty handed or ending up with even more containers to store.

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The BSP Yearly Disclaimer

Each year, I start the blogging calendar with a disclaimer. #Disclaimer will never catch on, I know, but I feel it is important to take the tiny amount of time each year to set the ground rules.

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Every beer, brewery, event, restaurant reviewed on this site whether paid for or complimentary will get the same treatment when reviewed. If I don’t like the beer, it will be described as a beer that I did not like, even if it was handed to me by the brewer and I like the brewer. If I forget (which probably will happen) to mention how I got a beer or a pass to an event, then go back and read that first tortured sentence.

I clearly want the Los Angeles Craft Beer Scene to flourish and I want craft beer in general to flourish. So my reviews will also take that into consideration. Some points in time require cheerleading and others require harsh sentences. It shouldn’t take a reader too long to see where I stand.

I will be as impartial as I can be and I hope to not lead anyone astray in 2015.

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FoodGPS Teaser – Bottle Sharing is Caring

Tomorrow over at FoodGPS, I talk about bottle shares and my “rules of the road” to make it more fun for you and the people you are sharing with.  One of my tips was to follow the house rules.  I did not want to run a full list in that post but consider this a quick primer on what two L.A. establishments say ……

38 Degrees

Here are some tips/guidelines for our monthly bottle share:

– Please bring a bottle. Don’t feel obligated to bring anything more than 1- 22oz. bottle or 2 – 12 oz. bottles.

– Bring something on the unique/interesting side. Don’t stop by 7/11 on the way and bring a bomber of Corona. Try not to bring beers you are pretty sure everyone has tried multiple times.

– Feel free to bring home brews that you are proud to share.
Bring your friends who might be new to craft beer. This is a real eye opening experience!

-This isn’t a drunk fest. This is to promote the diverse world of craft beer, please don’t bring your hunting ice chest and a 30 pack.

– We have a large selection of amazing bottles to purchase if you are empty handed or stumped.

-Please tip our servers. We will be providing the glassware.

The Factory

BOTTLE SHARE GUIDE LINES:

* No BMC (Bud Miller Coors) or any of their pretend craft beer
* Don’t be “That Person” … bring something interesting!
* Home brews welcome
* Maximum of 750 ml of beer
* Sign in your beer … we don’t want any poachers
* Open only the beer/s you bring
* Pour in moderation … this is a tasting!
* Participants will be given a tasting glass to reuse
* Support the pub … tip your waitstaff, purchase a pint, eat

Person who brings the most interesting beer will win a $10 Factory Gift Certificate!!! Judged by Popular Vote!!

Between these two lists, you should have a pretty good idea of how to prepare for the next bottle share that you attend!