Category Archives: Beer Education

Sunday School: Beer Classes at Wine Affairs

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Peter

One of the stereotypes of growing up Catholic is having to go to Sunday school. For better or worse, I never went to Sunday school; the classes I went to were on Saturday. By comparison, Sunday might’ve been better as … Continue reading →

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Port Brewing Tasting at Wine Affairs Recap

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Peter

It’s great to see some of San Diego’s finest is starting to make its way up to the San Jose area. Last month Wine Affairs, via distributor Wine Warehouse, hosted a small tasting event featuring the beers from The Lost … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes at the BABO Homebrew Comp

Posted on June 18, 2010 by The Rabid Brewer

Author: The Rabid Brewer I recently had the opportunity to be somewhat involved in helping run the Bay Area Brew Off (BABO). This is a BJCP sanctioned competition run by the Draught Board Homebrew Club (out of San Leandro, CA) … Continue reading →

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Hopinions: Would you like to try my Wu-Tang style?

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Peter

I recently attended new beer tapping at one of my local brewpubs. As usual, I had a great time at the event and did my write up a day or so later. The brewmaster wrote back to me commenting on … Continue reading →

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Flemish Sour Blending Seminar at the Trappist

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Peter

I have developed a dislike for St. Patrick’s Day. The “holiday”, as it’s celebrated today, is an excuse to wear green, get drunk on green beer and boast of your Guinness given Irish culture. Whatever. In the case that you … 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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BJCP Prep Class starting soon in Los Altos

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Peter

The BJCP stands for Beer Judge Certification Program. The purpose of the BJCP is to:

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Beer Appreciation 101 has been approved for SF Beer Week!

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Peter
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California State Homebrew Competition Pre-Lim

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Peter

I had the opportunity to judge a preliminary round for the California State Homebrew Competition, better known in homebrew circles as Stern Grove, at Firehouse Brewery & Grill last night. Stern Grove holds a special place in many a homebrewer’s … Continue reading →

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Belgian Beer School: What are Dubbels and Tripels?

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Peter

This weekend, the awesomeness that is The Trappist will be transformed from Belgian beer bar to Beer School. Up on the cirriculum: Dubbels and Tripels. BetterBeerBlog friend, and Trappist bartender extraordinaire, Nicole Erny will be hosting this class along with … Continue reading →

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