sqyre
Bee & Thistle Brewery
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I am probably going to open up a can of worms with this topic... And many may be hesitant to reply to this out of fear of retributionbut I feel it needs to be discussed
I'm talking about the attendance of Partners / Spouse's at Brewer's Meetings and Case swaps
It has never been openly spoken about and I think this can, and has possibly caused issues at past meetings
Now its NOT the fact that partners attend, its more the fact that some Brewers may have thought that partners weren't invited, some thought they were, some don't care either way, some do
This is not a WIFE or GENDER related issueIt's a BREWER related issueBrewer referring to someone who brews and enjoys discussing the technical side of making beer and can be either MALE OR FEMALE.
An example of this is if a Brewer brings his/her non-brewing partner along to an event where 15-30 Brewer's that are constantly discussing Hop additions, Efficiency levels, fermentation, etc, etc they will have a pretty boring day which will often result in that Brewer spending the night keeping his/her partner company/entertained and makes it a uneventful evening for both parties.
There are Non-brewing partners out there that support Brewing, other may dislike it, and others may just think it's nothing but a silly excuse for a massive piss up... (Possibly sort of correct.) But many don't realize that there is huge amount of technical discussion happening... (Before brain cells become numb) and if that non-brewing partner finds themselves alone in a room full of Brewers they have been known to chew their own leg off...(like an animal trapped)
I think that if a Meet is to occur that it be initially declared whether Partners are to attend or not to avoid these problems at least if a few non-brewing partners attend there is opportunity for them to .
*stuff this*
*POLITICALLY CORRECT FILTER IS NOW OFF*
- If a bunch of blokes bring their SWMBO's along then at least the wives can get together for a good old chin wag and a few white wines while the boys discuss dry hopping and how much piss they sank at the last swapBut if only one poor ******* brings his unsuspecting missus, it can turn to Poo for him and her real quick.. Renae has often joked about starting a "Wife's and Spouse's of Brewers support group" which in my mind isn't a bad idea for the ladies who don't mind a few drinks and chin wag now and then..
Now I know there is a few blokes saying " Oh good one Sqyreyou idiot! Now I have to bring the cook.." well that's the reason for the discussion..
Should some Meets be "Brewer's only" and some "Partners invited" and which Meets
Or play it by ear and hope for the best..
Some events may not cater for partners.. for example- large meets at small venues.. if everyone brings a friend it can get crowded real quick..
Give me thoughts fella's what's your view?
Sqyre
I'm talking about the attendance of Partners / Spouse's at Brewer's Meetings and Case swaps
It has never been openly spoken about and I think this can, and has possibly caused issues at past meetings
Now its NOT the fact that partners attend, its more the fact that some Brewers may have thought that partners weren't invited, some thought they were, some don't care either way, some do
This is not a WIFE or GENDER related issueIt's a BREWER related issueBrewer referring to someone who brews and enjoys discussing the technical side of making beer and can be either MALE OR FEMALE.
An example of this is if a Brewer brings his/her non-brewing partner along to an event where 15-30 Brewer's that are constantly discussing Hop additions, Efficiency levels, fermentation, etc, etc they will have a pretty boring day which will often result in that Brewer spending the night keeping his/her partner company/entertained and makes it a uneventful evening for both parties.
There are Non-brewing partners out there that support Brewing, other may dislike it, and others may just think it's nothing but a silly excuse for a massive piss up... (Possibly sort of correct.) But many don't realize that there is huge amount of technical discussion happening... (Before brain cells become numb) and if that non-brewing partner finds themselves alone in a room full of Brewers they have been known to chew their own leg off...(like an animal trapped)
I think that if a Meet is to occur that it be initially declared whether Partners are to attend or not to avoid these problems at least if a few non-brewing partners attend there is opportunity for them to .
*stuff this*
*POLITICALLY CORRECT FILTER IS NOW OFF*
- If a bunch of blokes bring their SWMBO's along then at least the wives can get together for a good old chin wag and a few white wines while the boys discuss dry hopping and how much piss they sank at the last swapBut if only one poor ******* brings his unsuspecting missus, it can turn to Poo for him and her real quick.. Renae has often joked about starting a "Wife's and Spouse's of Brewers support group" which in my mind isn't a bad idea for the ladies who don't mind a few drinks and chin wag now and then..
Now I know there is a few blokes saying " Oh good one Sqyreyou idiot! Now I have to bring the cook.." well that's the reason for the discussion..
Should some Meets be "Brewer's only" and some "Partners invited" and which Meets
Or play it by ear and hope for the best..
Some events may not cater for partners.. for example- large meets at small venues.. if everyone brings a friend it can get crowded real quick..
Give me thoughts fella's what's your view?
Sqyre