OMSI After Dark - Burgers and Brew

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is always bustling with lots activities that are both fun and educational. As the tabs along the top of their website indicate, there is an OSMI for everyone; adults, teens, kids, educators, and professionals. They have an ongoing series called ‘OMSI After Dark’ which occurs the last Wednesday of every month from 6-10pm. In case you don’t know what OMSI After Dark is, I’ll enlighten you. It’s basically a child-free, fun, science themed event that includes tasty bites from local purveyors and adult beverages from the NW region and beyond.

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

Dogtoberfest 2012, Lucky Lab Brew Pub

Yesterday our labs, Riley and Tater Tot enjoyed a fun filled day at Dogtoberfest. Dogtoberfest is an annual dog wash fundraiser put on by DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital that takes place appropriately at the Lucky Lab Brew Pub on SE Hawthorne. The day turned out to be perfect; great weather, lots of happy dogs, live music, good food and tasty suds. Our stinky dogs received a thorough bath and a multi-towel dry from volunteers for only $10 each. Riley and Tater Tot felt good knowing that all of the proceeds from the wash went back to the DoveLewis Blood Bank. They also felt much more confident around the ladies knowing that they had fresh smelling fur coats. Our dogs would like to bark out a big thank you to all of the volunteers, sponsors and vendors that helped make Dogtoberfest so enjoyable. Here are a few pictures from the ruff-tastic day:

Friday Fun: Are You a Beer Snob?

My friend Art posted the below image to my Facebook page.  I thought it was pretty entertaining.  I hope you find it amusing as well.  So, are you or aren't you a Beer Snob?

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The 4th Annual Tacoma Craft Beer Festival, September 1st, 2012

If you have all your papers in order and are ready to get out of town this Labor Day weekend I have one recommendation for you, The 4th Annual Tacoma Craft Beer Festival. Yes, I said Tacoma. It’s right up the road and it's an awesome city. Fortunately, for this weekend only, Washington is allowing Oregonians to travel over the border without any restrictions. We’d be headed up yonder this year, but my ass is getting married in two weeks and we have lots-o-sh*t to do. Seriously though, we’ve traveled up to Tacoma the past two years for the festival and it gets better every time. It started off indoors, which wasn’t bad, but last year they moved it outdoors to 21^st Street Park on the Foss Waterway which proved a much better space. The Tacoma Craft Beer Festival and The City of Tacoma have so much to offer. Do yourself some good and get up there this weekend to support our friendly neighbors to the north. If you run into The Pissed LiBEERrian or Brew Dad give ‘em some love for us.

Here’s our re-cap from 2011 to entice you:
http://eyeluvbeer.blogspot.com/2011/09/tacoma-craft-beer-festival.html


The nitty gritty from TCBF's official website:

Saturday September 1st, 11AM to 8PM
OVER 50 Craft Breweries
At the 21^st Street Park on the Foss Waterway
2101 Dock Street, Tacoma WA 98402
21+ only
www.tacomacraftbeerfest.com
Tickets $25 pre-sale online July 15^th, 2012
$30 at the door
$10 Military discount off the Pre-sale ticket price (Active, Retired, Veteran, Reserves) at the door only with military ID
5.5 oz commemorative taster glass + 10 tasting tokens
Additional 5.5 oz pours: $1.50
Games
Great Food
Live Entertainment
All profits benefit The Tacoma Historical Society

Friday!

I hate this song, but it continues to haunt my head since its release in 2011. Enjoy!

 

Pat's Backcountry Beer Concentrate

I ran across an article a few days ago on a liquid beer concentrate that’s geared towards the outdoor enthusiast. It’s produced by Pat’s Backcountry Beverages. Being a trail trekker myself I was intrigued by the idea. I was hoping to order a sample today for a taste, but it’s not slated to be on the market until January 2013. From reviewing Pat’s website, it appears you need something to carbonate the beer concentrate, so Pat has designed an activating agent and the elegant, water bottle inspired Portable Carbonator.

Here’s what Pat has to say on his website:
(Also, please view the highly entertaining video on the Portable Carbonator at the end of this post)