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From: Jon Metz
Date: Jan 15, 2016 7:01AM

Howdy,

I hope this is ok to post this here. Last year I hosted something called
#ACCESSIBEER at CSUN, mostly as a way to get together to do something with
the accessibility professionals who work in areas I don't work in.

It's taken some time, but I finally figured out #ACCESSIBEER at CSUN this
year. Last year we went on a tour at Societe Brewing Company and had a
sweet backstage look at the White Labs facility where they grow the stuff
that gives the loveliness that wonderful kick — yeast.

This year I'm doing it a little different. I'd like to have (what I believe
is) the world's first accessible group brew. The idea is that we'd meet
over a video chat and brew a beer together. Then we'll bring the beer to
the conference (I have details on how to do this for various airlines, and
the stuff you'll need to get it there cleanly). This brings me to the
second part.

If you don't want to brew a beer, or you don't want to get the necessary
equipment for it, you can still participate! At CSUN, I'd like to get
together for a real beer tasting (the way beer snobs taught me how to do
it). Those of us that brewed will be able to showcase those at the tasting.
But those who didn't brew can go to a local store and get what's called a
bomber here in the States, which is essentially a 22oz. tall single bottle
of beer. Lots of brewers end up selling some of their best stuff only in
this format.

I don't have all the info I need for things, mostly because the logistics
will be determined based on the interest and obvious accommodations. If
you're down with this, I've got some local brewers lined up here in DC who
are interested in being our guides on our brew.

I've started a Gitter room, so if you have a Github account, you can join
the conversation at https://gitter.im/metzessible/ACCESSIBEER and help me
figure out ways to make food science accessible. I'll also be making a
Github repo to contain all the cold hard info we'll need throughout the
process.

Thanks!
Jon Metz
Twitter: @jonbmetz