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&amp;quot;n1mbus&amp;quot;:2l5eomx2 wrote: fall ill during the proceedings [/quote:2l5eomx2]We've had some stinkers, but nothing that bad yet <!-- s:lol: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_lol.gif" alt="" title="Laughing" /><!-- s:lol: -->

Hi all,
I'm completely new to all of this and am still at the kit brewing stage. (First one was a disaster for many reasons). I currently have a second kit in the fermenter (Coopers wheat beet), which won't be ready for the 19th.

iF no-one has any objections, I'd like to come along and just get a feel for the meetings and meet a few people, and hopefully leech some info and tips.

TheSolutionTo

Yep, you're very welcome. And feel free to bring the disaster if there's any left -- ICB members [i:jcw8c7sv]love[/i:jcw8c7sv] identifying off flavours.

1. noby (mysterious brew)
2. mysterious stranger (even more mysterious brew)
3. Kenmc
4. Hombre Lúpulo (coffee stout)
5. bigears
6. grainne (nog)
7. bighair (wheat beer)
8. Ramfan
9. Westbrew (lager, light ale)
10. Sbillings (TBC)
11. TheSolutionTo

&amp;quot;Westbrew&amp;quot;:2ttgejxn wrote: These events seem to be getting very popular.

[b:2ttgejxn][i:2ttgejxn]Silenus[/i:2ttgejxn][/b:2ttgejxn] For the benefit of others interested in coming but the not in the first 10 Can we clarify these privileged 10 get to sit at a reserved table and cheekily drink their own as well as B & C beer.

I take it that ‘The Management’ has no objection to others lurking at the bar sampling the considerable delights available for purchase in this establishment.[/quote:2ttgejxn]

As "The management" i am oblidged to run the business according to the wishes of the owner, including how the bookings are handled. I have absolutely no issue holding enough table space for 10-12 persons, but cannot be seen to be giving special treatment to any particular set of customers, after all the B&C is a destination business and it is unfair to ask paople to travel here and not have seats to offer them.

As it is the owner thinks it rather amusing that i would allow a number of people to bring their own beer to a pub. In saying this he understands the value of such customers and allows the arrangement to take place regularly, as long as we buy the odd drink or two.

I hope this explains my own position as both a member of ICB, and as an employee.

So, all ICB events are welcome with as much table space as is possible to provide(regardless of the number of attendees), and throw a few quid at the till by way of rent.* <!-- s:lol: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_lol.gif" alt="" title="Laughing" /><!-- s:lol: -->

[size=59:2ttgejxn]*or a corkage fee may apply, including capped and flip top bottles[/size:2ttgejxn]

[quote:vng86o2w]Maybe we need an "IBC meeting/tasting table" and a general drinking table [/quote:vng86o2w]

I/we have nothing new to bring this meet up, but would still love to come along and have a beer and a chat with those like minded activists on the general tasting table - which I nominate be as close to the bar as possible without actually hindering the barmans movement!

I feared this meeting might fall on the 19th. I'm out of the country sadly, but it looks like things are a little full anyway.