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Originally Posted by purplehaze
i'm already enjoying it immensely! i just googled the temecula homebrewers festival, looks like it was in May in '07, same for '08?
i would love to go. by then, i should have a few more batches under my belt so i won't feel so shy about sharing my brew.
if i go, you can't miss me! i'ma girl with bright pink hair...probably not your average looking homebrewer...tehe, i saw some pix of some pretty grizzly lookin men on their site.
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Yeah... The Southern California Homebrewer's Festival is put on in Temecula every year, and while it can get a lil scruffy-looking (a good number of people are camping out there for two days) it's always a blast... just a bunch of good peeps from all walks of life getting together to talk about brewing, and drinking lots and lots of beer.
The only word of caution I have on the thing is that, in an effort to weed out the trouble-causing types, tickets are not sold at the actual event, but you must purchase them in advance by paying your annual dues to be a member of the Southern California Homebrewer's Association... a ticket to the event comes complementary with that membership.
And don't be afraid to share your brew. I understand what you're saying, but the thing I hear most from seasoned homebrewer's after awhile is that they wish they had gotten involved with the homebrewing community and shared their beers more early on... we've all been there, and brewed those beginning batches before... but sharing your beer with seasoned tasters, provided you can take constructive criticism, can be a rewarding venture, as there's a lot of good advice that comes with it.
Having been a professional brewmaster for several years, and a certified beer judge, I'm privy to lots of beer-oriented information pertaining to L.A.... and I always have time for someone new to the craft. Feel free to hit me up on ICQ any time.