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Lessons Learned: Yeast and the people involved in its rise of importance.
When I was younger every night at the dinner table each kid had to tell our parents what we learned in school that day. Looking back it was not something I particularly enjoyed, but now as a parent I understand that they were just reinforcing what we were learning in school. As I am going…
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Mead Day
Mead Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of August every year. It’s a day to celebrate this fermented beverage made of honey. Historians believe that mead, or fermented honey, first appeared around 8000 BC. Although mead is referenced in old tales and is commonly depicted in medieval depictions mead would not have been that…
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International Beer Day
Today is International Beer Day. The holiday does not celebrate a specific style, nationality, or festival just beer and its international appeal. I want to take this broad scope to talk about why I enjoy writing about beer. The varieties of style, manufacturing process, history, vessels and cultural events tied to beer make this a…
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National Scotch Day
Several nations have beverages that are directly associated with their country. The French have wine, Italians have grappa, American have bourbon and Russians have vodka. But only the Scotland has a spirit where their nationality is written right into the name of the spirit. Scotch whiskey is uniquely Scottish and cannot be produced anywhere else…
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The Arnolds/Arnufs of Beer: St Arnold of Metz, Soissons, and Oudenaarde.
Beer and saints have long associated history.
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The Saké Handbook, John Gauntner, 2002
John Gauntner’s book Saké Handbook was one of several books I read while studying for the International Kikisake-shi Certification. Of the three books, I felt that this one was the best book for someone who is brand new to enjoying saké. The book is broken into three parts. The first part covers the history, manufacturing…
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Bourbon, America’s Freedom with America’s Spirit
As we celebrate America’s independence I think it is best to enjoy the day with a uniquely American Drink. Most beers and spirits can be created anywhere in the world and still be called the same thing. Gin is gin regardless of where it is distilled and even what botanicals are used. Pale ale can…
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National Bourbon Day, 14 June 2022: Blanton’s, Blanton’s Black Special Reserve, Blanton’s Japan
By definition all Bourbons are whiskey but not all whiskies are bourbon. This is because of the definition of Bourbon from Title 27 of the US Code of Federal Regulations. Title 27 states that Bourbon must be made with at least 51% corn, made in America, placed in new charred oak container, distilled at 160º…
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World Whisky Day, 21 May 2022, AO World Whisky, Suntory
World Whisky Day was started 11 years ago by Blair Bowman. Blair is a whisky consultant who contributes monthly to Scottish Field Magazine and has written the Pocket Guide to Whisky: featuring the Whisky Tube Map. According to him “World Whisky Day is an annual, global day of whisky, which invites everyone to try a…
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Gora Brewery and Grill, Hakone, Japan
When traveling across Japan I normally make it a point to stop at the local breweries. My trip to Hakone was no different and I found myself at Gora Brewing Co. This little brewery is tucked into this mountain community about four hours south-east of Tokyo. Although quite small it boast four awards from the…
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Fred Eckhardt’s Birthday
If you have read my previous post or have read much on beer and brewing you have probably already heard of Michale Jackson the beer writer. Before I read this book I thought that Mr. Jackson was the only major beer writer in the nineteen eighty’s and early ninety’s. While Jackson focused on writing about…
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Star Wars Day; Kirishima Beer, Stout, Kirishima Shuzo Co.
This week is Golden Week in Japan. This is a series of holidays that all fall within a weeks time. They are Showa Day, Constitutional Memorial Day, Greenery Day, and Children’s Day. Because of the close proximity of these holidays this is the big travel and holiday time for many in the country. Today, May…
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