Time has no meaning. In December 2023, when I was on vacation due to my kids winter break from school, I, like many people, made a New Year’s resolution. I resolved to write one blog post a week and to look for opportunities to write elsewhere. I made a plan, and immediately didn’t follow through. Yet it was … Continue reading Time has no meaning, but it does have value
Yet another long-overdue update
Somehow I haven't written here in almost six months, but it doesn't mean I haven't been busy. This week I wrote a guest article at San Diego Beer News about an awesome project focused on San Diego-grown hops that I've been involved in. I really hope the students have an engaged audience with great questions … Continue reading Yet another long-overdue update
2023 NHC, HBC, BJCP®, & AC marathon
NHC = National Homebrew Competition HBC = Homebrew Con BJCP® = Beer Judge Certification Program® AC = Advanced Cicerone® Over the next ten days I get to judge the final round of NHC, presenting From Nomad to Farmer: Brewing Local at HBC, take three BJCP® exams (written, mead tasting, and cider tasting), and take the … Continue reading 2023 NHC, HBC, BJCP®, & AC marathon
2023 Malt Cup & Craft Malt Con Recap
I starting written this recap months ago and finally finishing it as I'm still reeling from the experience. In March I attended the Craft Maltsters Guild 2023 Craft Malt Con in Portland, Maine. Jesse Bussard, the Executive Director, wrote a wonderful recap of the event. I got to meet maltsters, farmers, brewers, distillers, academics, journalists, … Continue reading 2023 Malt Cup & Craft Malt Con Recap
Staying out of trouble
I haven't written in a long time as I've been too busy research, learning, judging, and organizing competitions. I made a New Year's resolution to write once a week... and that hasn't quite happened yet. In the meanwhile, here's a recent podcast I did with lovely fellows in North San Diego County, I Like Beer … Continue reading Staying out of trouble