Category Archives: Beer Education

The Science of Beer & Biotech Vendor Showcase Recap

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Peter

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to attend The Science of Beer & Biotech Vendor Showcase at the SJ BioCenter. The main draw, for me, was the opportunity to see Dr. Charles Bamforth talk about beer. The man … Continue reading →

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The Science of Beer & Biotech Vendor Showcase featuring Dr. Charles Bamforth

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Peter

Just got word of this event in my inbox this morning. Dr. Charles Bamforth, former Food Science and Technology Chair at UC Davis, will be giving a presentation at the San Jose BioCenter this Wednesday. I’ve seen him speak in … Continue reading →

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2011 Craft Brewers Conference

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Peter

The Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) is finally here! Brewers from all of your favorite breweries will be descending upon San Francisco for the next four days to learn, to share and to have fun.

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A Night With the Trappists Belgian Beer Dinner at the Duck Club Restaurant

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Peter

Certified-Cicerone Nicole Erny is teaming up with Chef Courtney of the Duck Club Restaurant to put together a Belgian Beer Dinner featuring Trappist beer. This is not the first time Erny has worked with Chef Courtney. Nearly a year to … Continue reading →

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Dickens Fair Homebrew Competition Recap

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Peter

A little over week ago I had the distinct privilege of judging the Best of Show round for the Dickens Fair Best of Brew Competition. The Dickens Christmas Fair, held at the Cow Palace in Daly City, celebrates the Christmas … Continue reading →

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2010 National Organic Brewing Competition Recap

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Peter

This past Sunday was the 2010 Annual National Organic Brewing Competition (NOBC). Organized by 7 Bridges Cooperative and hosted at the San Jose Gordon Biersch brewpub, this year marked the 3rd year of this event. The NOBC expanded this year … Continue reading →

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Gordon Biersch Organic Tapping Party

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Peter

This Sunday Gordon Biersch San Jose will be having a tapping party showcasing an organic Imperial PIlsner made with 100% organic malted barley and 100% organic German Opal Hops. This beer was brewed to honor the winners of the 3rd … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Yeast

Posted on October 3, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

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Samuel Adams LongShot

Posted on September 26, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

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Sunday Beer School: Beer Basics Recap

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Peter

This is going to be a relatively short post. I just wanted to thank everyone who came on through for the Sunday Beer School – Beer Basics class. There are a lot of options on how you could spend your … Continue reading →

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