Dear Blog, I've Missed You.

Dear Blog,

I’ve missed you. Please accept my apology for not adding text and pictures about beer related things to your Post Editor page. I’ve been very busy at my job that actual generates income and with life in general. There’s no question, I love you more than you’ll ever know, but in life there are priorities. Having beer, food and shelter are at the top. I’ll be back though, you can count on that. Also, I did want to let you know that I’ve branched out some and having been writing occasionally for other beer blogs, such as your friends over at Brewpublic and #pdxbeergeeks. Can you believe that other blogs like text and pictures just as much as you! I know, you’re a little jealous, but please don’t be. Jealously requires you to focus energy on the object of your jealousy rather than yourself. Blog, I want you to concentrate on your own goals and live your life to the fullest. Well, it was nice to have a brief visit with you today. See you again soon my friend!

Cheers,
Chris

2012 Oregon Zoo Brew Review

The Oregon Zoo was invaded by a capacity crowd of beer and cider loving Homo sapiens last Friday for their annual Zoo Brew event. The sold out festivity featured a plethora of breweries and a number of cideries. We participated in the event as Eyeluvbeer and had an outstanding experience. A big thank you goes out to the Zoo’s Event Manager, Beth Smith and Event Coordinator, Lara Busch. They worked hard to get us in there. Beth, Lara and the rest of the Zoo’s staff were very accommodating and great to work with.

Beth Smith, Event Manager, Jennifer Payne, Volunteer
Resources Division Manager, Sandra Sampeer, Event Co-chair
 and Lara Busch, Chair.

Overall, the entire event was a hit. It was the perfect size. I don’t believe the lines for a taste of beer or cider were longer than 10 people deep. While tasting, attendees enjoyed the dead-on cover tunes performed by Cool-Ade. Mother Nature even ensured us with very comfortable weather; despite a few raindrops she gave out, which didn't seem to faze anyone. The overall energy at Zoo Brew was very positive. Everyone was in good spirits. The craft beer and cider we were enjoying went to an earnest cause; to improve our Zoo. Why wouldn't you feel good about that?

Best Beer Event Program EVER!

The 2011 North American Organic Brewers Festival: Photo Recap

Home Base

The early bird beer herd .

The best idea since sliced bread.

The BREWCYCLEPORTLAND mastermind.

Jocelyn and her squeeze from the Homebrew Exchange using
solar power to whip up a batch of delicious beer.

Metrofiets Beer+Bike; an engineering marvel.

The traveling tap room.

Our very nice neighbor recycling beer caps into
high quality ear rings.  Email BEER RINGS now!

My favorite organic beer lover!

Saturday's bathroom line was a sight. 

Shitter's full!

Love a good tee!

Best dressed!

Beer festival or Dead show?

Best dog we met:  Chewbacca

Another sweet shirt!

The gals at Foody Blues BBQ done brought it!

One happy customer at a time.

Winner of  the "Best Purse" award.

The last band and the best band of the fest.  Of course
I can't recall their name.

Feel the love!

Drummers rule!