Wednesday update - GFQ is going to set up inside BSB for dry music ... don't let the weather keep you from coming down.
It's An Evening With The Gumbo Family Quartet, and it's tomorrow night at BSB.
As if the music weren't enough to entice, now hear this:
The "last" keg of C2 for the year (some will return during future Gravity Heads) will be on tap to celebrate Jared Williamson's birthday (26th), plus a pin of Extra Ordinary will be served via gravity pour. Talk about opposite sides of the spectrum.
Come and get some -- music and beer. I'll be there once I'm done with class.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Saturday, October 09, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
A memorable Wednesday of education, music, food and beer.
Freely conceding my bias, permit me to say that Wednesday evening at Bank Street Brewhouse was the sort of festive and happy time that vindicates all the stress and hard work.
The last session of my IUS non-credit beer class met at BSB on Wednesday night, and it was an informative ending for another fine group of 17. The February class was more experienced in beer, and knew more of what to expect. Many participants in the April section had less knowledge of beer’s stylistic diversity, and occasionally some of them ducked the high, hard ones … but in the end, I think they progressed wonderfully.
On Wednesday night, artist Leticia Bajuyo and her assistant completed work on the Bicentennial Art Project installation. When night falls, sensors trip the lights inside the walls of the trapezoid, illuminating the beer bottles. We’re looking at redirecting one of the security lights on the side of the Taxpayer Memorial Patio so as to enhance the sculpture’s lighting.
There was a cask-conditioned firkin of single-hop Amarillo APA that didn’t last long, and of course the music of Gumbo Family Quartet, Jared’s and Tommy’s new/old aggregation of musicians. I enjoyed what I heard. The garage doors were up, and Chef Josh’s culinary choices were impeccable, as always. People were moving in and out and around, soccer was on the screen above the bar, and outside, it was still humble New Albany, but enhanced by the experience.
Like I said, I’m biased. And vindicated.
The last session of my IUS non-credit beer class met at BSB on Wednesday night, and it was an informative ending for another fine group of 17. The February class was more experienced in beer, and knew more of what to expect. Many participants in the April section had less knowledge of beer’s stylistic diversity, and occasionally some of them ducked the high, hard ones … but in the end, I think they progressed wonderfully.
On Wednesday night, artist Leticia Bajuyo and her assistant completed work on the Bicentennial Art Project installation. When night falls, sensors trip the lights inside the walls of the trapezoid, illuminating the beer bottles. We’re looking at redirecting one of the security lights on the side of the Taxpayer Memorial Patio so as to enhance the sculpture’s lighting.
There was a cask-conditioned firkin of single-hop Amarillo APA that didn’t last long, and of course the music of Gumbo Family Quartet, Jared’s and Tommy’s new/old aggregation of musicians. I enjoyed what I heard. The garage doors were up, and Chef Josh’s culinary choices were impeccable, as always. People were moving in and out and around, soccer was on the screen above the bar, and outside, it was still humble New Albany, but enhanced by the experience.
Like I said, I’m biased. And vindicated.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Bank Street Brewhouse officially opens patio season with the Gumbo Family Quartet on Wednesday, April 28.
Bank Street Brewhouse "officially" kicks off patio season on Wednesday, April 28, with an event showcasing two of our Grant Line brewer Jared Williamson's most crowd pleasing and artistic talents: As a brewer, with a special cask-conditioned firkin of his single-hop Amarillo APA pouring, and as musician, with his new/old band, The Gumbo Family Quartet, playing.
GFQ jokingly refers to this as its "debut performance - if you don't count the last 13 years." For those who are unaware, previously the band was known as Sativa Gumbo, and enjoyed many years of local renown.
Now, some of Jared's ex-bandmates are together again, allowing their musical collaboration to expand and grow on a more informal basis. On Wednesday, we get to hear the early returns, and also to help Jared and Tommy Potts celebrate their birthdays.
Consider, then, the cask of Amarillo to be hop icing on the birthday cake. In Jared's most recent experimental single hop APA pairing, Amarillo apparently won out over Centennial by depleting first. I've probably consumed equal quantities of both, but happily accede to the will of the drinking public. To me, the Amarillo had a tad more bitterness, and if voting, it would be my choice.
I'll be on hand with those students comprising my April edition of the IUS non-credit beer course. It's our final class session, and in all respects, should be a good night for a celebration. Bank Street Brewhouse is open from 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, with the music slated to begin around 7.
GFQ jokingly refers to this as its "debut performance - if you don't count the last 13 years." For those who are unaware, previously the band was known as Sativa Gumbo, and enjoyed many years of local renown.
Now, some of Jared's ex-bandmates are together again, allowing their musical collaboration to expand and grow on a more informal basis. On Wednesday, we get to hear the early returns, and also to help Jared and Tommy Potts celebrate their birthdays.
Consider, then, the cask of Amarillo to be hop icing on the birthday cake. In Jared's most recent experimental single hop APA pairing, Amarillo apparently won out over Centennial by depleting first. I've probably consumed equal quantities of both, but happily accede to the will of the drinking public. To me, the Amarillo had a tad more bitterness, and if voting, it would be my choice.
I'll be on hand with those students comprising my April edition of the IUS non-credit beer course. It's our final class session, and in all respects, should be a good night for a celebration. Bank Street Brewhouse is open from 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, with the music slated to begin around 7.
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