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Comment on Is it Time for a California Malting Facility? by Rick

Rick — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:12:40 +0000

I don’t exactly know what resources are and are not available. Last year Oregon State University launched a small-operation malting facility on campus, there may be a contact there. I know Rogue in Oregon also malts some of its own barley, no clue how much – they use it in their whiskey and I assume some small batch beers. Finally, you might also be able to contact the guys in Reno that have a very small malting operation – Rebel Malting ( http://rebelmalting.com/).

Comment on Is it Time for a California Malting Facility? by Al Vigil

Al Vigil — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:31:10 +0000

What kind of help is available for someone trying to design and construct a small scale malt plant?

Comment on Beer Cocktails by Beer Cocktails | The Drinking Class

Beer Cocktails | The Drinking Class — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:13:03 +0000

[...] if not downright vitriolic about the idea of beer cocktails. Charlie Papazian says his mind rages, Rick Sellers is generally sincere in pushing for a better notion–but he’s dismissive of the scene as [...]

Comment on The Fancy Beer Dilemma by Rick

Rick — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:12:33 +0000

I can see what you’re saying. I guess the tone I have in my head with that “only better” part is quite snarky. Sadly, tonality doesn’t carry well online.

Comment on The Fancy Beer Dilemma by Pseudo3D

Pseudo3D — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:10:32 +0000

I think the “it’s like Blue Moon, only better” is positive, but “I used to like Guinness, before I found a real stout” smacks of snobbery, especially if you put emphasis on the “real”, as in “I used to like Guinness, before I found a real stout”

Comment on Beer Cocktails by Beer Soaked Erik

Beer Soaked Erik — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:29:20 +0000

I have yet to try a fantastic beer cocktail. My guess is that is because most of the recipes I’ve tried were either beer + shot combos or confusing train wrecks. I want to thank you for this article and look forward to a well crafted cocktail recipe using beer as a complimentary ingredient. Cheers!

Comment on Sacramento’s Buffalo Chasers by craft beer

craft beer — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:17:47 +0000

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Comment on The Fancy Beer Dilemma by Erin Manus

Erin Manus — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:52:02 +0000

Great topic to bring up. I work in the wine industry where we over explain the character and taste of wine. Its something that I find missing in the beer industry. Most bars have a take it or leave it approach to ordering. This industry will grow by promoting beer and making the drinker feel comfortable and confident in their palate, which will leading to drinking higher quality beer.

Comment on The Fancy Beer Dilemma by Steve

Steve — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:31:38 +0000

Amen Brother! The best beer blog post I have read in ages. Thank you!

Comment on The Fancy Beer Dilemma by Sexy nuns in planes

Sexy nuns in planes — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:26:56 +0000

Behold! We are the problem! Change yourselves and everything will magically be better!

Wishful thinking, but we can’t even stop arguing amongst ourselves over whether someone who appreciates good beer and doesn’t like American light lagers is a beer snob or not.