Update Guns vs. Hoses Yarnell Fundraiser (video)

Just wanted to take a minute and update you all on the sucsess of the Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey game I wrote about here recently. The event was a great time for the ton of folks that showed up. The event raised over $8500!!!




I also want to take a moment and thank Sleepy Dog Pub and Bistro, San Tan Brewing Company, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company and Arizona Brewery Tours for your help making not only the Beer Czar gift basket a great score for the lucky winner, but for helping make this a great event over all! I thank you!


Until next time
Bottoms up my friends!

The Beer Czar

A good time for a great cause...

Just wanted to take a little time, and thank everyone that took part in, showed up at, and gave at the "Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey Game" yesterday at Polar Ice in Gilbert. The game, between local Police, and Firemen was held to raise money for the 100 Club of Arizona, and organization that raises money and support for the families of fallen and injured Fire fighters. A great cause that has recently been thrust into the spot light as a result of the tragic events that took place recently on Yarnell Hill.
The event, that not only consisted of a hockey game.

Basket full of beer!

There was also a gift basket raffle, that by the time the event started consisted of around 25 gift baskets, containing everything from a Samsung Galaxy Note tab, brand new high end gas grill, wine, D-backs tickets, and even a basket full of local beer (I donate the basket, with the help of a few local breweries and businesses, I will get to that in a minute). There was also a table set for the 100 Club, and a fire truck parked out front for the kids to climb around on.




All in all, it was a great event, and really fun time. The raffle raised about $3000 (my Beer Czar basket got

about 210 ticket, at $2 a piece, that means my basket alone raised about $420!!!). Total, the event raised about $8,500 to the 100 Club! From loose change in the bottoms of peoples pockets, to a check for $214 donated by a couple of young ladies that held a car wash that morning to raise funds, every bit of the money raised goes directly to the 100 Club, and victims families, so for that, I say thanks, and I am pretty sure I can speak for all involved, when I say your time, and generosity are not only appreciates, but needed, and for that, we offer up our heart felt thanks!
In particular, I would like to thank a few local companies that contributed to the beer basket I donated. San Tan Brewing Co. of Chandler, for their donation of a verity six pack (including 2 cans of Mr Pineapple!!!). Sleepy Dog Pub and Bistro in Gilbert, for their contribution of a couple of t-shirts, and some stickers. The fine folks at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. for the addition of a couple of patches, a couple of their popular stickers, and even an AWB growler!! Last but most certainly not least, I want to thank Jon "Hoppymoto" of Arizona Brewery Tours, for the addition of a couple of t-shirts, and two pint glasses.

Congrats Lisa!!!

And I would be remiss if I failed to congratulate Lisa, for winning the basket, I hope you enjoy it!!!

Thanks again everyone, it was a great time, for a great cause!

For a complete look at all the photos, you can go to the Beer Czar Facebook page here.....

To read more about what the Arizona Beer Community is going to help the families of the fallen, read about Heros 19 here.....


Until next time
Bottoms up my friends!

The Beer Czar

Charity Hockey Game to raise money for families of the Granite Mountian Hotshots Crew

You busy next weekend, July 13th, from say noon to 2 pm? Are you a hockey fan? Do you just want to get out of this crazy heat for a couple of hours? All while raising money for a great cause? Well, the Guns and Hoses Charity Hockey game will suit you just perfect then! The game will be between local Policemen, vs. local Firemen, all to raise money for the
100 Club of Arizona.

The Granite Mountain Hotshots Crew

By now, we all know of the tragic event that took place last Sunday, when 19 members of Granite Mountain Hotshots crew lost their life while fighting a wildfire on Yarnell Hill, in Yarnell, Arizona. The 100 Club supports the family's of fallen fire fighters and police officers. Within hours of the tragedy, the 100 Club had already distributed checks and was offering support to the families of those lost. It is a great cause, and well worthy of our support.

The event will be held at Polar Ice in Gilbert. Admission is FREE! They will be collecting donations. There will also be a charity basket raffle, featuring many themed "baskets" for you to bid on. Be sure to check out (and bid on) the Beer Czar's "Drink Local" beer basket (pictures here)! (if you have any local Arizona beer items you would like included in the basket, please contact me)

There will also be a Fire Truck, and Police Car there for the kids to check out!

For more information, you can check out the Event page on Facebook here.... Or, drop me an email and I will make sure you get all your questions answered.

Just to recap
Date: July 13th, Noon to 2 pm
Polar Ice in Gilbert
2305 E Knox Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Admission is free (donations accepted)
All donations will go to the 100 Club of Arizona

If you would like to donate a basket for the raffle, or have any local Arizona Beer items you would like to ad to the beer basket,  please let me know (via email) and I will get you the info you will need. All baskets are due in and must be ready by Friday July 12th.

If you are able to make it, look for me, and say hello, I really hope to see you there

To read about the Arizona Craft Brewers collaboration brew they are doing to honor the fallen, a beer called "HERO'S 19", a beer brewed with 19 verities of hops, click here.....

Until next time
Bottoms up my friends

The Beer Czar