In Brent on Beer in the Marin IJ, my friend Brent Ainsworth did a nice article on Christian Kazakoff becoming the new head brewer at Iron Springs Pub & Brewery in Fairfax.

The American Homebrewers Association will be holding a membership rally tomorrow, Saturday August 23, at Anchor Brewing in San Francisco. They’re a fun way to learn more about homebrewing, a hobby I heartily recommend, even though it’s been many years since I homebrewed. Most of today’s commercial brewers started out as homebrewers, perhaps one of tomorrow’s brewers could be you.

It’s free if you’re already an AHA member, and only $33 if not (regular AHA membership is $38 so you’ll save five bucks by joining at the rally). I’ll be there to see some friends and spend a pleasant afternoon at Anchor. Stop by and say hello.