When would be the best time to do a live beer tasting?

[studentofbeer]

We've had some scheduling issues surrounding our tastings, so i just wanted to get an idea of whether our first saturday of the month idea was still good for people, or whether there is a consensus for something else.

please post any comments you have.

[HogieWan]

weeknights would be great - and since no one has sugested yet - I'll say they should be on wednesdays.

[chazwicke]

I can usually make them and have only missed a couple. But I think a weeknight might be easier for most folks.

I really recommend that everyone who has not..attend one of these. Not only are they fun but educational as well. It is informal and a great way to think about what you are sampling. I have re-tasted beers that I sometimes passed up and have come away with a different opinion. I recommend attending these.

[studentofbeer]

i would be happy with a weeknight too-- the only problem is the east coast/west coast time split. but maybe that isnt a problem?

[chazwicke]

I'm easy, I'll go with whatever is decided.

[HogieWan]

I have more of a problem finding the beer than finding the time.

[toneyc]

I have yet to make it to one of these, but I would love to! I have the same problem Hoagie does, though. Did we already do the Scheider Weisse? Is it Scheider or Schneider??

:D
Toney.

[threecb]

I put in weeknight with the times suggested, but I'd go later (or earlier) if needed. It's only one day a month that I'd be up late (though I'm usually up until 11 EDT/EST, anyway). I just know I have the best chance of being around on a weeknight.

I'd vote for Tues or Thursday, but any is okay with me...

[studentofbeer]

Originally posted by toneyc
I have yet to make it to one of these, but I would love to! I have the same problem Hoagie does, though. Did we already do the Scheider Weisse? Is it Scheider or Schneider??

:D
Toney.

we haven't done schneider weisse yet, so try and look for it and hopefully you can make the next tasting.

[bruin_ale]

I voted for the same time as before, although I've never actually made it to a tasting. weeknights after 7PST would work as well.

Gotta get to bevmo and see if they have the schniederweisse

[fretlessman71]

Tuesday night, 6P/9E is my best time, I think. And I'd only be about 20 minutes late coming home from teaching. Monday is Bible study, Wednesday is "date night", and T/F/S is gigging @ Elway's. Guess it's nice to be busy, eh?

[chazwicke]

Is any of that REALLY more important than beer? C'mon now!;)

[HogieWan]

Originally posted by fretlessman71
Tuesday night, 6P/9E is my best time, I think. And I'd only be about 20 minutes late coming home from teaching. Monday is Bible study, Wednesday is "date night", and T/F/S is gigging @ Elway's. Guess it's nice to be busy, eh?

Tues is my bible study night so I'll never be around then - mondays, wednesdays, and thursdays would be best. Mon and thurs, the wife goes to pilates class, so those nights would be GREAT!

[dennis3951]

The answer to this depends on why your having a tasting. If the tasting is mostly an excuse for a get together any time is fine. If you are trying to compare and/or rate 6 or 7 IPA's ect , the best time is 3 to 4 hours after a light breakfast . As long as you have cleaned your mouth, brushed your teeth and not eaten or drank anything but water your taste buds will be at their best.

[HogieWan]

the point is to try to find a time when the most people can make it. If you can't make it, the best thing to do is read the log of the session while drinking the beer reviewed.

[Stodbrew]

I could do it any weeknight. If it starts a 6 pm Pacific, I'll be about an hour late.