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The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks

The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes

The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes by Joshua M Bernstein


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It’s a great time to be a beer drinker, but also the most confusing, thanks to the dizzying array of available draft beers. Expert Joshua M. Bernstein comes to the rescue with The Complete Beer Course, demystifying brews and breaking down the elements that make beer’s flavor spin into distinctively different and delicious directions. Structured around a series of easy-to-follow classes, his course hops from lagers and pilsners to hazy wheat beers, Belgian-style abbey and Trappist ales, aromatic pale ales and bitter IPAs, roasty stouts, barrel-aged brews, belly-warming barley wines, and mouth-puckering sour ales. There is even a class on international beer styles and another on pairing beer with food and starting your own beer cellar. Through suggested, targeted tastings, you’ll learn when to drink down-and when to dump those beers down a drain.


The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes


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The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

The Oxford Companion to Beer Hardcover

The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

About: “Edited by Garrett Oliver, the James Beard Winner for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional, this is the first major reference work to investigate the history and vast scope of beer. The Oxford Companion to Beer features more than 1,100 A-Z entries written by 166 of the world’s most prominent beer experts.” [read more on the product page]

The Oxford Companion to Beer


Also Consider: The Homebrewer’s Library – Selection of Homebrewing and Craft Beer Books

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Set of 2 Camco Unbreakable Pint Glasses

Camco Unbreakable Travel Pint Glass- 16 Ounce, Dishwasher Safe, BPA Free, Perfect For Picnics, Cookouts, and The Beach - Set of 2 (43865)

Camco Unbreakable Travel Pint Glass- 16 Ounce, Dishwasher Safe, BPA Free, Perfect For Picnics, Cookouts, and The Beach – Set of 2 (43865)

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  • Dishwasher Safe
  • Revolutionary acrylic glasses
  • Has the look and feel of real glass with the advantage of being almost unbreakable
  • 16 ounce

 

Glass-free acrylic construction.  Good for the pool, beach, camping and parks.

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The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

The Oxford Companion to Beer Hardcover

The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

About: “Edited by Garrett Oliver, the James Beard Winner for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional, this is the first major reference work to investigate the history and vast scope of beer. The Oxford Companion to Beer features more than 1,100 A-Z entries written by 166 of the world’s most prominent beer experts.” [read more on the product page]

The Oxford Companion to Beer


Also Consider: The Homebrewer’s Library – Selection of Homebrewing and Craft Beer Books

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The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

The Oxford Companion to Beer Hardcover

The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

About: “Edited by Garrett Oliver, the James Beard Winner for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional, this is the first major reference work to investigate the history and vast scope of beer. The Oxford Companion to Beer features more than 1,100 A-Z entries written by 166 of the world’s most prominent beer experts.” [read more on the product page]

The Oxford Companion to Beer


Also Consider: The Homebrewer’s Library – Selection of Homebrewing and Craft Beer Books

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The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

The Oxford Companion to Beer Hardcover

The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

About: “Edited by Garrett Oliver, the James Beard Winner for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional, this is the first major reference work to investigate the history and vast scope of beer. The Oxford Companion to Beer features more than 1,100 A-Z entries written by 166 of the world’s most prominent beer experts.” [read more on the product page]

The Oxford Companion to Beer


Also Consider: The Homebrewer’s Library – Selection of Homebrewing and Craft Beer Books

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The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

The Oxford Companion to Beer Hardcover

The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

About: “Edited by Garrett Oliver, the James Beard Winner for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional, this is the first major reference work to investigate the history and vast scope of beer. The Oxford Companion to Beer features more than 1,100 A-Z entries written by 166 of the world’s most prominent beer experts.” [read more on the product page]

The Oxford Companion to Beer


Also Consider: The Homebrewer’s Library – Selection of Homebrewing and Craft Beer Books

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Hands On Review: OXO Cast Stainless Bottle Opener

I have owned the SteeL Pop Top Stainless Steel Bottle Opener by OXO since April of 2013.  Here are a few pictures and some thoughts about this bottle opener.

In package

Back of the package

 Just laying there

Stands up for awe-invoking presentation

Cool… this thing can open bottles!  After some additional time using this opener I can say that it is the best opener I’ve used for leaving caps intact.  If you open the beer with one continuous motion, most caps end up looking perfect.  I’m wondering if it does this because of the stoutness and rigidity of the opener.  In any case, I can recommend this for cap collectors.

This bottle opener has a heavy, quality feel to it.  My Fast Weigh MS-500 has it weighing nearly 6.5 ounces.

This is made of cast stainless steel.  It has a quality heft to it and it looks great.  Apparently Craftsman Bottle Openers that look like wrenches are not suitable for the kitchen.  If you bought one of those, your significant other MAY or MAY NOT hide it from you on a regular basis by putting it in the back of a drawer.  🙂  This one on the other hand has a real chance of sticking around.

Features:

  • Bottle opener for pop-top bottles
  • Made of cast stainless steel for strength and durability
  • Long handle for leverage when opening bottles
  • Stands up for presentation on table or bar
  • Soft, comfortable grip; dishwasher-safe

Update 1/19/2015…

Purchase DateI have now used this great bottler opener for going on two years.

OXO Stainless Steel Bottle Opener ReviewIf you look very closely you can see some very fine scratches.  You have to look closely.

OXO SteeL Pop-Top Bottle OpenerThe OXO SteeL Pop Top Opener continues to work and look light new.  Very obviously cast stainless is a great material for a bottle opener.

This is a great bottle opener that I can heartily recommend.  It works great, is built to last and looks beautiful.  Beyond using it for yourself, I think it makes a nice (and generally economical) gift.

OXO SteeL Pop-Top Bottle Opener

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The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

The Oxford Companion to Beer Hardcover

The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

About: “Edited by Garrett Oliver, the James Beard Winner for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional, this is the first major reference work to investigate the history and vast scope of beer. The Oxford Companion to Beer features more than 1,100 A-Z entries written by 166 of the world’s most prominent beer experts.” [read more on the product page]

The Oxford Companion to Beer


Also Consider: The Homebrewer’s Library – Selection of Homebrewing and Craft Beer Books

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The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

The Oxford Companion to Beer Hardcover

The Oxford Companion to Beer, Edited by Garrett Oliver

About: “Edited by Garrett Oliver, the James Beard Winner for Outstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional, this is the first major reference work to investigate the history and vast scope of beer. The Oxford Companion to Beer features more than 1,100 A-Z entries written by 166 of the world’s most prominent beer experts.” [read more on the product page]

The Oxford Companion to Beer


Also Consider: The Homebrewer’s Library – Selection of Homebrewing and Craft Beer Books

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Getting Pre-Sale Access to GABF [Great American Beer Festival] Tickets via AHA Membership

If you’re not a member of the American Homebrewer’s Association, I think you should consider joining – Here’s Why.  Membership in the AHA has many benefits including pre-sale access to Great American Beer Festival tickets.  GABF tickets regularly sell out and usually quickly.  Pre-Sale access is a big benefit and helps you increase your chances of getting into the festival.  Join or renew your AHA Membership

From the AHA:

Want Exclusive Access to Great American Beer Festival® Presale Tickets and Discounts?
→ Join the American Homebrewers Association today!

Beer family and friends: It’s almost time for the Great American Beer Festival (GABF®), the nation’s largest and longest-running beer festival and cultural phenomenon!

With a brand-new floorplan, five new experience areas, and thousands of beers plus many other types of beverages to choose from, the 2024 GABF is poised to be the Best Fest Yet.

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is excited to announce that members will receive advance access to the ticket presale for this year’s GABF, the premier beer event of the year. The presale includes access to discounted tickets to PAIRED®, the most scrumptious beer and food event in the country.

You and your friends. Three days. Three sessions. Thousands of beverages. Loads of fun.

To summarize (tl;dr)

  1. Join the AHA by July 8 for access to GABF presale, discounts
  2. Snag presale tickets to GABF and/or PAIRED on July 16
  3. Enjoy the festival this October *and* AHA member benefits

What to Expect at GABF

  • Date: October 10-12, 2024
  • Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
  • Sample from thousands of beers, meet brewers from across the nation, and enjoy live entertainment.

GABF 2024 Info

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