Beer… Out to Concord to visit Derek Smith and Black Diamond Brewing 28 Apr 200910 May 2009 Where in the world is Black Diamond Brewing Company? The name may remind you of the diamond-shaped danger signs that set off the steepest downhill ski trails. Perhaps you know…
Beer… How to taste, judge and describe great beer 8 Jan 200923 Feb 2009 Judges at the Sam Adams Long Shot homebrew competition. What elusive qualities are they looking for? 2008 was the year we got involved in judging beer, somewhat by accident, because…
Beer… All the Trappist brews, guided by Nicole Erny 16 Dec 200813 Jul 2009 Short video (enlarge for better detail) Bay Area beer educator Nicole Enry guides us through the fine art of the Trappist monks The one year anniversary of The Trappist in…