Mike, Dave and the rest of the MPLS Metro beer consumers.... We are all sorry to see a business or two fall by the wayside. However, whether we brew the stuff at home or count on a brewpub, microbrewery, or God forbid a true large commercial brewery...it's that fact that we have a choice to make that brings us all together. I sit here pondering the last several emails, ducking and dodging the criticisms, whether another brewpub, micro..or even a brew store kicks the bucket. Why?? Because I love beer and well, I'm responsible for advising a few investors who own thousands of shares of Summit Brewing stock. Let's not consume ourselves with whether the local brewpubs have too many cooks in the kitchen or whether they decide that country karaoke will drive the sales. My hat is off to the organizers of the Autumn Brew Review and Winterfest who are introducing the product to the community in what would appear to be some good old fashion marketing. There should be more of this. I'm not certain when they all began(I'm a transplant from Blue Bullet land-Stevens Point, Wisconsin), but my word of mouth has driven a few more attendees making a 225 mile journey to taste your product. I think back to the free drink card I rec'd at the 2002 Winterfest and although I did visit that Town Hall Brewing a time or two since...I never redeemed the drink. I will and I will be back for more of the festivals in the future. The question is whether I go to Water Tower,Town Hall or Hops to buy the Winterfest tickets. See you there! ~david Electronic mail sent through the Internet or World Wide Web is not secure. We will not accept time-sensitive, action-oriented messages, transaction orders, or check requests electronically. If you are not the intended recipient, notify the Sender. This information is intended only for the person named above and for the purposes indicated. Do not distribute this message without the written consent of the author. Non-investment related opinions may not reflect the opinion of Miller Johnson Steichen Kinnard, Inc. (MJSK) or its affiliates. MJSK and its affiliates reserve the right to monitor all electronic mail. Member NASD/SIPC For additional disclosure information see http://www.mjsk.com/legal_info/terms_conditions.php