Flash on Tap (What to do in Boston)
So you're going to be in town for Flash on Tap and you're a fan of the beer. As I said in an earlier post, I will not be attending. But that doesn't mean I can't help out. Here's a list of places to eat and things to check out concerning Beer in Boston. Once I got going on it, it turned into a decent size, so if you leave Boston unhappy with the beer selections, it's your problem.
No Flash on Tap for us.
Flash on Tap is coming up real soon (May 28th-30th). The speaker list looks amazing. But what matters more to me is the beer. Sadly neither Matt or I will be attending Flash on Tap, but if I was, I would be hitting up The Bruery, Stone and Lagunitas. Unfortunately, the cost of these conferences are pretty high for out-of-pocket, and it can be quite a hassle to try to get a company to pay for you. Either way... This looks to be a terrific Flash conference, and you can't go wrong with adding beer into the picture. Although watch out, Todd is an angry drunk.
That being said, Matt and I will be volunteering at the American Craft Beer Fest (June 19th/20th). This is one of (if not the) largest beer fests on the East Coast and shouldn't be missed. There's also a good chance I'll be attending the Great American Beer Fest.
Brewing and Flash
Out of curiosity, how many Flash/Flex/Designer/Developers, whatevers, out there brew their own beer? Both Matt and I brew beer and definitely enjoy all things beer related. This question comes after watching "The American Brew," a DVD that I picked up at the American Crafter Brew Fest here in Boston.
I think the number mentioned in this movie was that over 500,000 American's brew their own beer. So I ask how much of that number is populated by our community.
Also, should you reply to this ... let us know what you're brewing. I for one am currently fermenting an Imperial Stout and an ESB. Pretty stoked on the Stout.
Lastly, although I haven't decided if I'm going to go, I think it's awesome that Flash on Tap popped up and that Keith and Chris (fellow Bostonians) are kicking up the Boston pride by naming a local Flash Convention after Boston's favorite crutch. There is an excellent line up of speakers, and I hope there will be a terrific turn out.