Is there any interest in putting together a proposal for a RB summer gathering somewhere here in the Pacific NW (say, Seattle or Portland)? It seems we have enough RBians out here to make a go of it, and there’s definitely plenty of beer destinations to offer. |
We tried to put one together for I think 08. We fell down on finding a big room where dozens of people could bring in their own bottles and have that be near a big hotel with reasonable prices where lots of people could stay. |
Even though I can’t think of any places off hand, it seems like we ought to be able to get the grand tasting together without too much trouble. It may require us to get an alcohol permit for the night, but I gather that isn’t difficult based on the many functions I’ve attended on campus or in parks around town. |
Yes! What about Bend, Oregon? Awesome place, reasonably priced. I was thinking this as well. I’m not sure I can commit a ton of time to it, but it would be cool. I’d support Seattle as well. St. Louis sucks! |
I think an OR crew should organize Bend, but I’m already thinking of a dedicated beer road trip there this year, so you know a good Bend proposal would have my vote. |
And I do think we should give this another shot. The venue issue is worth calling out because it was sticky last time, so that’s where we should invest the most thinking and legwork up front IMO. Not that it’s an immovable roadblock. |
I would be pretty glad to help, so I’ll lay down a couple thoughts: |
Would it affect people’s votes that Portland has already hosted an RBSG? Hair of the Dog even did a special beer for it. Lots of new RBians since that time (maybe a majority of voters don’t even know this happened), but something to consider. |
Seattle certainly has the goods to win. I think a joint Portland and Bend gathering would be epic, but in all honesty I don’t want to be the point man for that (at least alone). It is a lot of work. But man, Seattle or Oregon would be way better than St Louis in the Summer! |
I think people seeing the NW in August would be pretty blown away by what this place is like when the rain pauses. |
Originally posted by after4ever Yup. Hot and dry! But not humid and sticky like Missouri. |
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