Category Archives: Beer Connoisseur

The making of Sierra Nevada Juniper Black Ale

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Peter

Just finished up a blog post for Beer Connoisseur magazine. I interviewed Ramon Gutierrez, beer specialist/buyer for the Los Altos Whole Foods Market. We spoke about his beginnings in craft beer, his experience at the infamous Sierra Nevada “Beer Camp” … Continue reading →

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Belgian Beer Dinner at the Duck Club Recap

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Peter

A week ago, Sammy and I attended a Belgian Beer Dinner at the Duck Club at the Lafayette Park Hotel. The event was hosted by Nicole Erny from the Belgian beer bar, The Trappist. It was a fun night filled … Continue reading →

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A Chat with a Cicerone

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Peter

Somewhat of a short post this time around. Sammy and I are going to a Belgian Beer Dinner Friday night at the Lafayette Park Hotel. The dinner is at the Duck Club Restaurant and was developed in tandem by Chef … Continue reading →

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Beer Connoisseur Magazine now available nationwide

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Peter

I am having a chill evening at home with my wife. It is unseasonable cold here in San Jose, near freezing actually. Despite this, I am feeling all warm and cozy inside. Today is the day Beer Connoisseur magazine hits … Continue reading →

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Back to your regularly scheduled program

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Peter

As you may or may not have noticed, I haven’t been publishing on the blog very much as of late. Part of it was because it started to feel like work. Whenever something I’m doing for fun starts to seem … Continue reading →

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Eat Real Festival in Oakland

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Peter

The Eat Real Festival will be happening in Oakland August 28-30. What is the Eat Real Festival, you say? Well, here’s a little tidbit I picked up from their website:

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Trevese Brewers Dinner Recap Supplemental

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Peter

The Trevese Brewers Dinner featuring the beers from Devils Canyon Brewing Company (DCB) took place just about a week ago. I did the main write up on Beer Connoisseur (BC), you can read the post here. I’m not going to … Continue reading →

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Beer Connoisseur? Moi?

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Peter

Now that Beer Connoisseur Magazine (BC) is officially online, I just wanted to take a moment to officially announce that I am their West Coast blogger. I am both proud and excited to be a part of the inaugural efforts … Continue reading →

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