Club meeting April 16th
Skol Pacific Gravity!
I just wanted to send a quick reminder that we have our monthly meeting Thursday, April 16th at Tortugo Brewery at 7:30.
Info of note:
– CA Homebrewfest Temecula is in just 2 weeks. Please coordinate with Terry if you haven’t already done so. Tent campers are requested to pay $40 to Terry. Details were sent out via email earlier, contact Terry at fest@pacificgravity.com for payment options and questions. And please be sure to let Carl know about kegs you can donate for our booth.
– We will be doing Monster Brew at Smog City on May 23. We’ll have a draft recipe out in the next week or so, along with some suggestions for modifying the wort.
– And of course, duuuuues… You have likely received and email from our illustrious Treasurer, Craig, and can quickly pay your dues with a tap of a link. Please help us keep PG solvent for another year!
Parker Waechter – President, Pacific Gravity Homebrewers
April Monthly Meeting Thursday 4/16/2026 at 7:30 PM
Tortugo Brewing Co.
916 W. Hyde Park Blvd.Inglewood, CA 90302
First (Good) Friday April 3 at Fathers Office
Sorry for the last-minute notice. Think of it as an Easter (or Passover) surprise – but NOT a belated April Fools joke. This is for real.
Our First Friday this month is a good one. Not only is it a Good Friday, but it’s even better because it’s at the renowned craft beer bar and restaurant Father’s Office in Culver City, where Tomm Carroll arranged the reserved side room for us.
The fine folks at Father’s also have cans of a Northern Californian WCIPA seldom seen in LA available only to PG members. Drop by to find out what it is. And bring a guest.
Parker Waechter – President, Pacific Gravity Homebrewers
April First Friday – Friday 4/3/2026 at 7-10 PM
Father’s Office
3229 Helms Ave
LA, CA 90034
(317) 735-2224
Upcoming Events
- Apr 3 : First Friday @ Father’s Office Culver City
- Apr 13: Entry Deadline for multiple Hombrew Comptitions
- Apr 16 : Club Meeting at Tortugo Brewing Company 7:30
- May 1-2 : Southern California Homebrewers Festival – Veil Lake Temecula
- May 21 : Club Meeting at Tortugo Brewing Company 7:30
- May 23 : Monster Brew at Smog City
2026 Homebrewers Festival News
We have reserved the sites for the joint Pacific Gravity / Strand camping compound for this year’s homebrewers fest at the Arroyo Seco section of the Vail Lake KOA in Temecula. If you want to secure a camping spot in PG Tent City, please respond to fest@pacificgravity.com and advise how many campers will be attending. Cost will be $40 per camper to offset the cost of the sites. I will supply the payment procedure and other details to campers under separate cover.
This year’s fest is shaping up to be like none other in the past, injecting some Club Spirit activities to add to the fun:
- Friday night will bring a Trick-or-Treat element to encourage attendees to visit other clubs’ campsites. Clubs that set up a welcoming environment to share beer, snacks, etc. with everyone will earn spirit points towards a Spirit Award to be announced towards the end of the Fest on Saturday, with a bonus of boosting lottery positions for the 2027 Brewfest.
- For Saturday Fest Day, clubs will earn Spirit Points on their interpretation of the fest’s Tropical theme. Think tiki party, palm trees, grass skirts. Once again, ideas are welcome.
And those of you who are looking forward to Chef Ian’s culinary delights, you will are in for a treat. Ian is already working on his menu. Cost details will be provided under separate cover to all attendees.
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP! Entry into the Homebrewers Fest is separate from the Camping!
California alcohol control regulations require you to be a member of the California Homebrewers Association to attend the Homebrewers Fest. It’s easy to join:
- Go to calhomebrewers.org
- Purchase your $10 CHA membership and your Homebrewers Festival entry fee on one screen
- Each attendee must register under a separate email address.
More info to follow to attendees as we get closer to Fest Weekend.
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