Category Archives: Lecture

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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2009 National Homebrewers Conference Recap, Day 3

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Peter

If you didn’t see me at any of the Saturday morning sessions, there’s a good reason: I wasn’t there. Yep, I slept in. Didn’t mean to, wanted to get my money’s worth but the body said, “Oh hell naw, back … Continue reading →

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2009 National Homebrewers Conference Recap, Day 2

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Peter

I suppose I owe my readers a bit of an explaination regarding my last post. After all, when I lead in with, “With the exception of some bullshit that happened during Pro-Brewers night…”, I’m bound to pique the interests of … Continue reading →

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2009 National Homebrewers Conference Recap, Day 1

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Peter

With the exception of some bullshit that happened during Pro-Brewers night, this conference and this weekend went spectacularly well. I learned a lot about homebrewing and just as much about the industry itself. I got to meet a lot of … Continue reading →

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Beer Judging 101 & 201 Seminar Recap

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Peter

It’s the final day of SF Beer Week and it’s pouring cats and dogs. The big event of the day is the Celebrator party happening in Oakland later on in the evening. I briefly considered going but opted against it … Continue reading →

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Grape vs. Grain

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Peter

Got this in my email sometime last week. I’ve just copied and pasted it verbatim and add in my two cents afterwards.

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