The International Beer Tasting Party was born in 1990 on the hallowed grounds of Santa Clara University by a group of friends who liked beer. This time honored tradition centers around a party for the purpose of choosing the best beer of the evening in a blind tasting. It has evolved into the Golden Gate Beer Appreciation Society.
You will have the opportunity to taste up to 25 brewery fresh beers and rate them on official-looking score sheets. Those who succeed in tasting all beers poured are remembered fondly in our annual beer tasting party scoring report.
This year our theme will center around the Silver Screen. A wonderful assortment of movie and Hollywood decor will be provided, so show your festive mood by putting on your Wookie costume, James Bond tux, or Spartan fighting armor!
For the 18th Annual affair, we have rented Mars Bar restaurant and bar. The festivities will take place from 6:30 PM to 11:15 PM on Saturday, October 13th. The first pour will begin promptly at 7:15. Those who are tardy risk not being able to taste all the beers.
We will party well into the evening, but doors will open to the public at 11:15 PM. We'll provide the beer for tasting, music and fun. Nonalcoholic and non-beer beverages will be available from the bar.
We'd also like to emphasize the fact that the term beer refers to beverages made solely from hops, grains and yeast (with occasional other flavorings). Ciders and girlie beverages like "Zima" and "Hooch" will not be tasted.
Please RSVP using the Evite that you received. Let us know how many total people you anticipate will be in your party.
As always, the party will be held free of charge to guests. No cover charge, donation, tip or other forms of compensation are required to gain entry. Just ask for Tim, Bill, Kevin, John, Jeremy or Leslie at the door if you have any problems getting inside.
We look forward to seeing you at the party. Please email us with any questions or comments at jeremy.mccarthy@gmail.com.
PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!