Pub Dialogues briefing

Last night was OvalOptions' first session of the Pub Dialogues. Held at the Wynkoop's Mercantile Room, the atmosphere was great and anxious. Discussing the topic of Taxes and R.O.I. people shared opinions, concerns and generated some great ideas.  We gathered feedback, which was almost all positive. Participants loved the exchange and marveled at the skills of their group facilitators. Several had "more fun" than they thought they would and anticipate the next session.
Negative feedback was the parking, day of the week and desire to stay longer.

Overall, this was a success on a relatively small scale. We hope to have another session at the Wynkoop in about 6-9 weeks, or possibly at another venue. 

The Pub Dialogues

On January 31st at the Wynkoop will be OvalOptions' first session of The Pub Dialogues; an effort to bring people out of the chat room and into the pub.  Online dialogue, discussion, chat, forums and the like have just about killed debate, discussion, communication and dialogue about important (even trivial) topics. The Internet has affected the real world, from presidential elections to neighbor to neighbor relations. People have forgotten how to talk with each other.

It's FREE   6:30pm-9pm

The Pub Dialogues is a facilitated group discussion centered on a topic chosen in advance by OvalOptions. This session concerns taxes and their return on investment (R.O.I.). Where should tax money go?

The Wynkoop is Denver's staple brewpub, and they are generous to allow use of their Mercantile Room for this occasion.

Grab a PINT and bring your EARS!  All ages welcome, 21 to drink alcohol.

My Beer Cellar...

A friend recently asked me how many beers are in my 'cellar'. Good question. It fluctuates. As any beer-geek will tell you, when an "age-able" beer comes around, you don't just buy one. How would you tell the difference between a young beer, and how well/not well it stands up to time?  Aging beer allows the beer to evolve. Beer is alive...it has creatures in it. Over time, they affect the beer and for the most part in a positive manner. It is true that some infections or damages can occur--like oxygen and bacteria. But the risk is worth it.

So, usually I buy 2 of everything (maybe more). Chad at Crooked Stave http://www.crookedstave.com/ is producing such beers. Age-able. His W.W.B.Y. and W.W.B.G are on the shelves now, and I will buy 2 of each at least. One to try now, one to age 1 or 2 years (or I could just get 3 each...)  It'll be really interesting to compare these beers years apart.

So, how many beers are in my cellar? Well, at last count (2 months ago?) on my spreadsheet, there were 116 entries. I've added and drank some. So take that number and then remember that I started homebrewing. So, there's that.  It equals A LOT.

Cheers and beers!