Monthly Archives: February 2008

Beer Events in the Bay Area

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Peter

February is typically a bad month for beer. It’s a month that is in a brewing limbo, so to speak. While winter is a season for stronger, maltier beers, most breweries have already brewed their winter seasons and have started … Continue reading →

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BJCP Class, Week 2

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Peter

Granted it’s only the second week of classes but I feel that my beer knowledge is growing by leaps and bounds. I’m starting to recognize different things in different beers that I may not have noticed before. And even if … Continue reading →

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Malternative: A Beer and Dessert Event

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Peter
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O.K. Beer Okocim (Polish Pils Style, 5.6% ABV)

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Peter

O.K. Beer Okicim is a beer brewed by Browar Okocim S.A. (aka Carlsberg) out of Poland. Depending on where you look on the Internet, you’ll get different answers as to what style this beer is. Beer Advocate calls it a … Continue reading →

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Importing more than just beer

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Peter

I read an article in the local paper today that the crappy mall I used to work at is doing further renovations. It’s been sometime since I’ve been there as they’ve added a new 16-screen movie theater as well as … Continue reading →

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BJCP Classes, week 1

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Peter

In the past, I’ve written about the need for credibility when it comes to beer. Without some sort of certification or qualifying body of government, any ol’ heehaw can call themselves a “Beer Expert”. Take myself for instance. When it … Continue reading →

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