Saturday, May 16, 2009, 1PM – 5PM, Miller Park, Sacramento http://www.matsonian.com/wcbf/home.html

The 12th Annual Great Petaluma Chili Cookoff, Salsa & Beer Tasting Saturday, May 9, 2009 1- 5 PM rain or shine Behren’s Park, Herzog Hall, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petaluma, CA http://www.cinnabartheater.org/chili/

San Francisco International Beer Festival Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco Saturday April, 25, 2009, 7-10 PM Tickets Go On Sale 9 AM St. Patrick?s Day http://www.sfbeerfest.com/

Slow Beer Festival – San Francisco Date: Saturday, March 1st , 2008 Time: 12 noon to 4 PM Location: County Fair Building – Golden Gate Park Lincoln Way and 9th Avenue San Francisco Tickets: http://brownpapertickets.com/event/26113

DOZERS, a quick correction.? The Boonville Beer Fesitval is May 2, 2009 this year (accidentally reported as May 9th at the February Meeting).? Please adjust your calendars accordingly. Dick Fox is rescheduling the Beer Bus for the correct weekend.? Tickets are still on sale at B3. Festival Details

Tuesday March 10th, 7 pm. @ The Trappist Dutch Beer tasting with Peter van der Arend of the world famous Cafe ‘t Arendsnest in Amsterdam. Sample 8 different Dutch Micro Brews and listen to a 2 hour presentation on the beer, history and the Netherlands. $ 40.00 Advance reservations required. Limited to 30 people.

Saturday February 28th 2pm in the Back Bar @ The Trappist Belgian Beer Me! Beer Appreciation Class Belgian beer enthusiast and beer tour guide Stu Stuart leads this special event. Learn about some of the many different styles of Belgian beer, Dubbels, Tripels, Trappist, Farmhouse and more. Belgian beer culture and beer travel will also be covered. Meet some like-minded folks in one fun, informative meeting, and experience and appreciate the pleasures of some beers that may change your life!

Final Judging and Party Party @1:00 PM Awards at 3:30 PM Trumer Brauerei 1404 4th Street Berkeley, CA 94710 http://www.worldcupofbeer.com/

Greetings DOZERS.? I’m disappointed to miss the February meeting, but find myself out of town at a family wedding.? I would like to encourage everyone to look at the committee list for this year, and consider working in one or more areas.? A small effort from a lot folks will help us achieve another great year for the club. Competition: This committee is split into two parts, external and internal. External will focus on DOZE participation in outside competitions, including keeping members informed of upcoming dates, recording member results, and possibly coordinating packaging parties.

Pete’s Brass Rail in Danville is known for a great selection of beers, usually 20+ on tap.? But if you’re a big beer fan the time right for a visit.? I popped in yesterday for a happy hour pint and found the following on tap: Anchor Old Foghorn, Sierra Bigfoot, EJ Phair Bourbon Barrel Aged Shorty’s Revenge, Moylan’s Double Kilt Lifter, Lagunitas Old Gnarlywine, Rubicon Winter Wheat Wine, and Schooner’s Old Diablo.