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Beer Styles Matter, Like Them or Not

Posted on January 17, 2015 by beerideas

Beer drinkers have a variety of opinions on the idea of beer styles. From fanatical adherence to a brazen defiance of the idea of styles, everyone has an opinion on the topic. When we discuss beer styles, the main set of… Continue Reading →

Beer, General, Thoughts
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A Beer Festivus Airing of Grievances

Posted on January 4, 2015 by beerideas

Festivus has come and gone, but I want to get some things off my chest. Recently (December 23rd) I aired my grievances for Festivus.  In keeping with the spirit of the “holiday”, I listed my complaints in a direct manner.  If… Continue Reading →

Beer, General, Thoughts
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Rules, Regulations and Red Tape

Posted on December 30, 2014 by beerideas
Special Committee

United States president Herbert Hoover famously called the Prohibition of alcohol the “Noble Experiment)” and it seems that the effects of this “experiment” have never really left us as there are a variety of archaic rules and regulations left in… Continue Reading →

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Poorly Served Craft Beer is Far Too Common. Why is this?

Posted on November 21, 2014 by beerideas
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 We have all been served beer, craft or otherwise, that has been presented poorly. In the last few years the craft beer scene has given rise to a plethora of drinking establishments serving an ever increasing volume and range of craft… Continue Reading →

Beer, Thoughts
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Wanna Trade Beer with Me?

Posted on November 17, 2014 by beerideas
Trading Beer

Beer Trading is a way for folks to access beer that they can’t normally get. Is there a downside to making a beer trade with someone?   I’ve been to several beer tastings recently and had some wonderful offerings. Beer… Continue Reading →

Beer, Thoughts
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Ethics in Beer Judging – Ideasinbeer.net

Posted on October 6, 2014 by beerideas

Ethics in beer judging are often overlooked, but recent events have lead me to examine them.   I recently judged at a craft beer event and it left me thinking.  I noticed a few things that really upset me, and… Continue Reading →

Beer, Thoughts
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Are all Contract Brewers Bad? – Ideasinbeer.net

Posted on October 5, 2014 by beerideas
Contract

People have many strong opinions on contract brewing. With closer examination it is possible to come up with a defensible position on the subject. It would seem that many folks are strongly against the idea of contract brewing for a… Continue Reading →

Beer, Thoughts
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To Compete or Not? Homebrewing Competitions – Ideasinbeer.net

Posted on September 30, 2014 by beerideas
Half Pints Pro Am

To Compete or Not?  Thoughts on Homebrewing Competitions. Our local beer Home-brewing contest in on this week and I did not enter to compete although I am planning to be active in the judging and social aspects of the competition.… Continue Reading →

Beer, Thoughts
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Brewers Make Better Tasters

Posted on July 25, 2014 by beerideas
Wychwood tasting

I have a knack for thinking and saying the unpopular things in life.  Have a look at this post.  Folks who know me are usually willing to overlook this shortcoming, but with strangers this can be a tougher sell.  I… Continue Reading →

Beer, Tasting, Thoughts
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Pour Craft Beer Down the Drain?

Posted on July 14, 2014 by beerideas
pour it out?

I was at a beer tasting the other night and we reached a topic of concern to all craft beer fans.  Is it ever acceptable to dump a craft beer down the drain? A friend invited us all to his… Continue Reading →

Beer, Tasting, Thoughts

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