Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:33:48 -0700 John Foster, Motor and special Guests http://www.beerschool.com Podcast Maker v1.3.8 - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker Beer School will forever change the way you look at the world. Or more appropriate, taste the world. We're here to help you and your friends learn to like more then one kind of beer. There's lots of different beers to like. Some are made right down the street from where you live and others have to travel half way around the world to get to you. Learn why beer tastes like it does, how other styles came about, and all the verbs you might use to describe what you are tasting. The best part is the home work is beer! Beer School topics include: beer, culture, brewing, stories, guides to styles and much, much, more. You don't have to like every beer but don't drink the same beer day after day. en 2007-2008 Ayer Media, Inc. Beer School info@beerschool.com http://www.beerschool.com/audio/beerschoollogo2_144.jpg http://www.beerschool.com 144 144 Training Places & Travel Food beer, brewing, learning no BeerSchool.com Fruit beer is good beer. There's lots of flavors from in-your-face to barely there subtle. Recorded on location at the 21st Amendment Brewery. Fruit Beer Lots of people have the impression that fruit beer is "girly beer." That it tastes like sugared up soda pop. Fact is, fruit beer has been made for centuries. While some beers are made for a specific market and in fact do taste like sugar water some fruit beer can be more complex than wine. Exploring these wonderful beers can be lots of fun. We've chosen some of our favorites for the show. Beers on the show: Marin Brewing Blueberry Pyrimid Apricot Leinenkugel Brewing Berry Weiss Honey Weiss Coconut Porter Maui Brewing New Glarus Wisconsin Belgian Red New Glarus Raspberry Tart McMenamins Ruby 21st Amendment Water Melon Wheat Homework: try some fruit beers with your friends. report about what you like and don't like. Beer School everywhere: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschool Follow JohnFoster on Twitter.com Host: John Foster and Motor Guests: Melissa, Katherine, Stephan, Melissa (aka the rookie), Brandy, & Jaime Thanks to everyone that got us the beer for this show. We could not have done it without you! Be sure to visit 21st Amendment in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 07/13/2008. BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com, "the homework is beer" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool_56.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:31:37 -0700 Training no 02:14:27 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Beer that is "safe" to take to a party that your friends will actually think of as "good beer." Safe While it's okay that your friends like the beer they like why not bring other beer to the party that will help them expand their taste horizons. We talk about four styles of beer that might make you the hit of evening. Leftover Beers on the show: Hamm's, PBR, Widmer Hefeweizen, Trumer Pils, and Lagunitas Pale. Homework: take beer to a party. Beer School everywhere: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschool Follow JohnFoster on Twitter.com Host: John Foster and Motor Guest: None Be sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 05/25/2008. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool_55.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:06:45 -0700 Training no 01:30:06 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com It was time to clear out beer leftover from past shows. Leftovers It was time to clear out beer leftover from past shows. While we talk about the beer we covered all the stuff that's been going on around our local. Like Russian Rivers new Brewery, Magnolia's face life, Booneville and the marching band, Portland Brewers fest, the new front page and why you should tell your friends about the show. The German restaurant we talked about is called Schroeder's Restaurant located on 240 Front St. http://www.schroederssf.com/ other beer blogs that we didn't meet up with at Booneville: http://www.betterbeerblog.com/ http://thethirstyhopster.wordpress.com/ http://www.brookstonbeerbulletin.com/ http://hedonistbeerjive.blogspot.com/ Stealth Ship [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stealth_ship ] Leftover Beers on the show: Landshark, Spaten, Samual Adams Summer Ale, Negro Modelo, Radeberger, Bass, Trumer Pils, Sierra Nevada, Stout, Negro Modelo. Homework: put the foam of the beer on different parts of your tongue. Beer School everywhere: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschool Host: John Foster and Motor Guest: None Be sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 05/25/2008. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-054.mp3 Thu, 29 May 2008 13:44:08 -0700 Training no 01:47:14 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com John reports on going to the Craft Brewers Festival held in San Diego. Love Beer The Craft Brewers Conference is held in different places around the country once a year. Brewers from all of the world attend. During the week its talks about beer, sessions about beer, judging beer and of course drinking. This year it was held in San Diego allowing us to tour local beer such as Stone Brewery, Avery, Green Flash, Karl Strauss and San Deigo Brewing Company. Along with the CBC is the World Beer Cup. It lands in the US either other year. Who is Richard Guidelines? Pink Boots Society http://hop-talk.com/tag/pink-boots-society/ Beers on the show: Coors Lite Homework: Drink the freshest beer you can find at your local, brew pub or brewery. Beer School everywhere: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschool Host: John Foster and Motor Be sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA. See you at the 21st Amendment, Magnolia or Toronado. Email us at info@beerschool.com See you next year! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 04/20/2008. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-052.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:28:02 -0700 Training no 01:10:15 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Beer has been shipping as beer for 75 years. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-050.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:35:59 -0700 Training no 01:20:14 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com The hop shortage is affecting the price of beer and might change what we drink. Hop Crisis A "perfect storm" has caused the price of hops to ski rocket. Many things factor into to making this happen: bad crop yields, increased consumption in other countries, and hop farms going away. It doesn't help that just a few years ago hop prices were so low that there wasn't incentive to keep growing them when growing corn to be used for ethanol production commanded a higher price. The beer that we know and love may go away or may become more expensive to drink. the Homework Grow some hops! Or enjoy a big hoppy beer at your local. the Beer list Repeal Rye from 21st Amendment Drunk dial the robot at leave a message at 206-666-5338. Host: John Foster, Motor Guests: Stu Stuart and Shaun O'Sullivan Be sure to visit: http://21st-amendment.com/ http://belgianbeerme.com/ Looks for us in San Francisco, CA. Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 03/24/2008. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-049.mp3 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:15:26 -0700 Training no 01:16:58 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Some sytles of beer are just weird. Weird Beer can be made from all kinds of different things like Lemons, Tomatoes, Oysters, Apples, Myrrh, Ginger, and Chili Peppers. Think of it as hanging out with your odd cousin. Sometimes weird is nothing more than an interesting label. The Guerneville video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=QZLMq01hgLg Beers on the show: Floris Apple, Stiegl with Lemon Soda, Monty Python's Holy Ail, Budweiser Chelada, Nora - http://www.birreria.com/ Homework: Gather your friends around weird beers. Hosts: John Foster and Motor Email us at info@beerschool.com Drunk dial the robot at 206 666 5338. Good noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 03/22/2008. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-048.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:45:28 -0700 Training no 01:38:58 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Stout does not need utensiles. But you do need an open mind. Imperial Irish Coffee Chocolate Milk Oatmeal Oyster Stout Stout is a very old style of beer. It's been around since 1700's at least. The style has always been loved but it's not always been popular. The running joke is "want a knife and fork to go with your beer" is unfounded. Stout, while thick and creamy, is often lighter, smoother and more flavorful then some icky American lagers. There are many different recipes for Stout including: Irish, Imperial, Milk, Oatmeal, Chocolate, Coffee and Oyster. Some consider the Porter style to be a Stout as well as the Stout style grew out of Porter beer. Today most breweries consider the styles to be distinct. Beers on the show: Almost every kind of stout. See the class photo. Listen to: ksdt.ucsd.edu Beer School everywhere: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschool Host: John Foster and Motor Guest: None Be sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com See you next year! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 02/28/2008. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-047.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:43:53 -0700 Training no 02:10:33 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Forget the sunny beach or skiing down the mountain. Go to Belgium to tour beer instead! Touring Belgium Instead of a vacation to the surfing safari or a snow riding in the mountains consider something different: a vacation to beer. Not just any beer but Belgium beer right from the country itself. Think the ultimate beer run. There are 500 different varieties of beer made by 100 different breweries. Homework: Gather your friends around six different Belgium beers. Pair it with random cheese and share what you discover. Hosts: John Foster and Motor Guests: Stu Stuart Check out beerschool.com and http://belgianbeerme.com/ Be sure to visit Belgium Email us at info@beerschool.com Drunk dial the robot at 206 666 5338. Good noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 02/19/2008. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-046.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:01:12 -0800 Training no 01:49:09 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Organic beer taste like beer as it's still Barley, Hops, Yeast and Water. We talk about why it's better beer. Organic Organic is not a new thing. It's not a marketing buzz word. It turns out it's a really strict thing to use the word. It's regulated by governments that have set up rules about what a product can't have, must have and it can't cheat. It's a long road to get a product labeled as organic and once it's labeled this way it's inspected to make sure it actually really is what it's supposed to be. Homework: Find an organic beer or other product and try it out. Hosts: John Foster and Motor Guests: Ronald Silberstein and Brenden Dobel from Thirsty Bear in San Francisco. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Be sure to visit Thirsty Bear in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Drunk dial the robot at 206 666 5338. Good noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 02/13/2008. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-045.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:54:54 -0800 Training no 02:54:16 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Hanging out with the Green Fairy. Oh and we're 1 year old! I don't feel Absinthe It's been a year since we first sat in front of a mic and started talking about beer. Instead of a big fun party with a band we decided to break out of format so we could drink Absinthe. Absinthe has not been available in the US or A legally since 1912 when it was banned by the Department of Agricuture. We try Absinthe from the St George Distillery in Alameda located about 3 miles from the Beer School studio. It got poured in traditional ways: French, Chec, Ice and Cowboy. Saint George Distillery http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/ Article about Absinthe in the Cron http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/12/05/MNQJTO9FM.DTL Beers on the show: no beer on the show. Check out the FaceBook page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 and the YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/beerschool Host: John Foster and Motor Guests: Mike, Kris and Justine Be sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com ecorded in San Francisco on 02/04/2008. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-044.mp3 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:16:35 -0800 Training no 01:29:27 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Rosie the Intern returns with glasses and presents. Class Reunion Host: John Foster, Motor and Rosie the Intern Looks for us in San Francisco, CA. Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 01/18/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-043.mp3 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:36:49 -0800 Training no 01:53:10 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Robot love, one beer, the award we didn't win, a wrong turn at Absinth and nothing else. Nothing Beers on the show: 21a IPA from the 21st Amendement. Listen to: ksdt.ucsd.edu Check out the FaceBook page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 and the YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/beerschool Host: John Foster and Motor Guest: None Be sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com See you next year! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 01/13/2008. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-042.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:22:31 -0800 Training no 01:19:12 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Quiet on the set, lights, camera, beer, opener, ACTION! Beer in the Movies Class: Beer is featured on the silver screen in many different rolls. Sometimes it's the life of the party and other times its the cause for great commotion. It's been sipped, slammed, shotgunned and thrown. It's the butt of jokes and the straight man. the Homework Enjoy a movie while drinking your favorite beer. Write a review and post it in the comments or call the robot at leave a message at 206-666-5338. the Menu SmartFood Pop Corn and Rice Crispie Treats. the Beer list Pilsner Urquell Harvest - Sierra Nevada Lumpy Gravy - Lagunitas Kiltlifter - Four Peaks Host: John Foster, Motor and Rosie the Intern Looks for us in San Francisco, CA. Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 01/07/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-041.mp3 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:22:47 -0800 Training no 02:22:07 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Drinking beer at college comes with surprises, statistics and lies. College Statistics came from: http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/StatsSummaries/snapshot.aspx http://www.cspinet.org/booze/collfact1.htm Nouvelle Vague is the spelling of that band that covered the Dead Kennedy's song. http://www.last.fm/music/Nouvelle+Vague/ Beers on the show: Wittekerke, Shiner Bohemian Black Lager, Lindemen's Posse and Green Flash Nut Brown Ale. Listen to: ksdt.ucsd.edu Check out the FaceBook page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 Homework: Redo your favorite homework from last year. Such as: Send us a coaster Write about BeerSchool on your blog Send us presents Post a review. Make a list of all your local beers. Host: John Foster and Motor Guest: Honore Be sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com See you next year! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 12/28/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-040.mp3 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:28:12 -0800 Training no 01:39:05 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Top three beers, remembering festivals, books we like, favorite show moments, and some politics. Beer in Review Top three beers from the three of us. Sorry that we forgot to compare our lists. Next time maybe. Motor Radeberger 30 to Life from Moonlight Brewing Berliner Weisse Nottingham John Turmer Pils Kill Ugly Radio from Lagunitas Bitter American from 21st Amendment Best Show Rock Star Bartender "You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline. It helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer."  Frank Zappa  Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe  http://www.mobygames.com/game/secret-weapons-of-the-luftwaffe Secret Agent Moss Sour ID cards coming soon. Books mentioned on the show: Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan http://www.amazon.com/Botany-Desire-Plants-Eye-View-World/dp/0375501290 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNGWnl-HMgY&feature=related The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals  by Michael Pollan http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1594200823 Options by Fake Steve Jobs http://www.amazon.com/Options-Secret-Life-Steve-Parody/dp/0306815842 Ambitious Brew by Maureen Vogle  http://ambitiousbrew.com/ The picture of bunnies eating the cousin. http://sfist.com/2007/12/22/photo_du_jour_13.php Annie's Mac and Cheese http://www.annies.com/products/macaroni_cheese.html John got the weight of Jet fuel wrong by a pound. Homework: Plan all the festivals and events that you want to attend to in 2008.  Host: John Foster and Motor Be sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! OWT! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 12/23/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-039.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:50:22 -0800 Training no 01:56:08 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Bake some cookies, light the fire and chill more Holiday beers. Beer is Good for You 12/16/07 Bake some cookies, relight the fire and chill more Holiday beers. Homework: Try this years Holiday beers at your local or take home a six pack to share with your friends. Thanks for listening! Don't drive during the holidays. Host: John Foster and Motor Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA. BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com and "The homework is beer!" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-038.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:54:09 -0800 Training no 02:05:53 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Melissa is proof you don't need to go to school to brew great beer. Brew a Career Some people spend lots of money on brewing school to learn the craft of brewing. Melissa learned beer the other way: by brewing beer every day for the last decade. She started brewing part time then eventually quit her day job. Homework: Visit and tour a brewery. During the tour volunteer to clean the mash tun. Beer: Modelo in a can and mini Reeses Peanut Butter cups. Special guests: Melissa the Brewer and Catherine.  Host: John Foster and Motor Be sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 12/02/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-037.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:09:52 -0800 Training no 01:22:41 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Break out the cookies, light the fire and chill the Holiday beers. Holiday Beer Part 1 11/25/07 Break out the cookies, light the fire and chill the Holiday beers. Homework: Try this years Holiday beers at your local or take home a six pack to share with your friends. Thanks for listening! Don't forget your keys. Host: John Foster and Motor Beer: Anchor Holiday, Full Sail Wassail, New Belgium 2 Below and Sierra Nevada Celebration Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA. BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com and "The homework is beer!" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-036.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:12:01 -0800 Training no 01:45:34 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Beer has many properties that make it good for everyone over 21. Beer is Good for You 11/11/07 Beer is good for you in all kinds of ways. Homework: Find a six pack of a beer that you haven't had for a while and enjoy it with a friend. Thanks for listening! Don't forget your keys. Host: John Foster and Motor Beer: Racer 5 from Bear Republic. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-035.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:44:27 -0800 Training no 01:40:50 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com GABF, Long Shot, Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day, pumpkin beer, 10 years of Magnolia, Beer Bus and Twin Peeks http://www.beerschool.com/123/those-fall-colors/ http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-034.mp3 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:30:37 -0800 Training no 01:59:33 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Motor calls the robot with reports from the GABF. Motor calls the robot with reports from the GABF aka the Great American Beer Festival : http://greatamericanbeerfestival.org/events/gabf/index.htm 408 Breweries on the festival floor 
1884 Beers on the Festival floor 
474 Breweries in the competition 
2832 Beers in the competition
75 Style Categories being judged 107 judges from 7 countries Congratulations to all of our friends!
 Phoned in: Motor Host: John Foster Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA on 10/16/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/Motor%20phones%20in%20from%20the%20GABF.mp3 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:44:56 -0700 Training no 00:16:55 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com The GABF is next week! Great American Beer Festival : http://greatamericanbeerfestival.org/events/gabf/index.htm Gold, silver and bronze medals in 75 beer-style categories will be awarded October 13 at the 1:30 p.m. awards ceremony held during the Members Only Tasting Session. GABF preview from the Brewing Network : http://www.thebrewingnetwork.com/GABF/ 408 Breweries on the festival floor 
1884 Beers on the Festival floor 
474 Breweries in the competition 
2832 Beers in the competition
75 Style Categories being judged 107 judges from 7 countries

Avg number of competition beers in each category: 37
(2 more beers than last year) Homework: Go the the GABF Extra Credit: Sign up for the Beer Bus. Other Credit: Go to the Wet Hop Fest at the Bistro. Guests: Motor Host: John Foster Beer: at 10AM we were drinking coffee. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA on 10/05/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-032.mp3 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:58:45 -0700 Training no 00:33:32 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com A perspective of brewing and beer culture from 1983 to present. A Brewer's Perspective of Brewing Class: Shaun O'Sullivan from the 21st Amendment talks with us about being involved in the brewing community. We talk about the beginnings of the modern brewery, how some breweries failed and why craft beer is successful today. Homework: Part 1: Find a brewer and buy them a pint. The subject to talk about is beer. Part 2: Send mail for an upcoming show call "Listener Mail" to info@beerschool.com Special guests: Shaun O'Sullivan from the 21st Amendment, San Francisco, CA.  Host: John Foster, Motor Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com. Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 09/18/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-031.mp3 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:57:21 -0700 Training no 01:22:28 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Six beers from Belgium. Belgium 101 Belgium is a wonderful place for beer. There are many styles from that country. Many of which are not always accessible to the American style beer drinker from a palette point of view. Belgium beers don't follow marketing trends that "large beer factories" making labels that look uninviting. Homework: Find a Lambic of some sort like a lindemans Pêche, Pomme, or Framboise. Notice the sour quality. Don't forget a trippel. Or find a Belgium beer of some sort. Special guests: Steve who is half of Steve and Justine.  Host: John Foster and Motor Be sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 08/05/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-030.mp3 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:12:01 -0700 Training no 02:17:06 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Pushing the idea of "Your Next Four Beers" further. Pushing the idea of "Your Next Four Beers" further. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-029.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:39:40 -0700 Training no 01:40:45 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Hamm's, Schlitz, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Olympia and Old Milwaukee were beers my father and his friends drank. Dad's Beer The brands that my father and his friends used to drink were Hamm's, Schlitz, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Olympia and Old Milwaukee. There were great marketing campaigns that went with these beers making them memorable even today. However these beers are little more then a brand names made in somewhere in America (like Irwindale, CA). We couldn't verify that the original recipes were being used. Host: John Foster and Motor Beer: Hamm's, PBR, Oly, and Old Mil. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com. Be sure to visit Toronado in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 08/27/2007. Beer School and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-028.mp3 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:38:55 -0700 Training no 01:17:21 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com What Beer School is all about. Restating our mission. Syllabus - Reassuringly Expensive It been six month since we started Beer School. It's time to restate the goals of of the class. The entire text of the syllabus can be found at http://www.beerschool.com/syllabus/ Be sure to read http://fakesteve.blogspot.com The burrito tunnel! http://www.idlewords.com/2007/04/the_alameda-weehawken_burrito_tunnel.htm BJCP guide http://www.bjcp.org/study.html BJCP flash cards http://www.bjcp.org/OffFlavorFlash.pdf http://www.bjcp.org/2004BJCPFlashcards.pdf Three Sheets to the Wind by Pete Brown http://www.amazon.com/Three-Sheets-Wind-Quest-Meaning/dp/1405049871 Homework: Tell us what beer is in your local neighbor hood store. Host: John Foster and Motor Beer: Sierra Nevada Pale, Anchor Liberty Ale, Anchor Steam, Lagunitas IPA. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Be sure to visit Alembic and Magnolia in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 08/12/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-027.mp3 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:48:14 -0700 Training no 01:37:55 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Doctor Bill's house is the 3rd best beer bar in California. Dr. Bill in the School! 08/9/07 Devotion to beer means that you travel the world going to festivals or breweries, making friends with everyone, and converting your house to keep beer preserved. Dr. Bill has toured beer for the last 30 years. We talk about collecting beer, storing beer and attending BIG festivals like the GABF (the Great American Beer Festicval). If you happen to have an airplane be sure to join us at the 20 year Anniversary of San Francisco's Toronado. Can't find something? Try http://www.hitimewine.net/ Doctor Bill can be reached at drbill77@hotmail.com Beer: Full Sail - Session Lost Abby - Devotion Victor - Allagash Toronado 20th Anniversary  Homework: Start a beer collection.  Guests: Dr Bill, Motor and Rosie the Intern Host: John Foster Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA on 08/08/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-026.mp3 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:10:05 -0700 Training no 01:18:16 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Stories about places that we've been in search of beer. Road Trip 07/29/07 No matter which way you go there is a micro brewery or a beer factory. Once there you might enjoy a tour, tell stories with the locals and drink a tasty pint. Afterwards you can ask "where's next!" Be sure to drink water, eat food, don't over indulge and have a plan to get home. Thanks for the glasses! Homework: Road trip to a brewery near you. Thanks for listening! Guests: Motor, Jaime Espinoza and Rosie the Intern Host: John Foster Beers include: Popperings Hommel Ave, Ommegang Three Philosophers, Ballast Point Big Eye IPA, Hair of the Dog Blue Dot, Double Dog Double Pale Ale. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com. Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco, CA. Beer School and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-025.mp3 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:38:16 -0700 Training no 01:24:32 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com If you can boil water you can make beer. Home Brewing Part 2 7/22/07 If you can boil water you can make your own beer. There are lots of different ways to get started. You can start with a Mr Beer kit for about $40 which will make about 2 gallons of beer. If you spend just a little bit more money you can get a kit that will make even better beer. Brewing on the Cheap show mentioned is here: http://www.thebrewingnetwork.com/archive/dwnldarchive07-16-06.mp3 Homework: Brew some beer! Get a Mr Beer kit which is a cheap way to try out brewing. Or invest a little more money in a Starter Kit from your local home brew shop. If you don't have a local store Beer, Beer and More Beer is a online resource. Beer Kits and Beer Ingredients. http://morebeer.com/search/102142 http://morebeer.com/search/102144 Bonus home work! Send us the beer that you make. Be sure to send stories and pictures. Thanks for listening! Guests: Motor and Justin Crossley Host: John Foster Beers include: Justin brought home brew! Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com. Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco, CA. Beer School and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-024.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:01:52 -0700 Training no 01:25:29 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com You don't want a big hoppy over the top beer when working outside on a summer day. Lawn Mower Beers 7/15/07 When you're outside working you don't want a big hoppy over the top beer. Instead, you want something that is good, cold and refreshing. We taste and talk about what people consider to be the premiere beers in this category. Washoes is a fun game that anyone can play. It's played with a easy to make board and three silver dollar sized washers. It's easy to make your own boards or if you aren't a wood working type they can be found on eBay for about $40. Homework: Invite your friends over for a tasting of ice cold lawn mower beers. At the same time enjoy the films: Heathers, Very Bad Things and Smokey and the Bandit. Guests: Motor Host: John Foster Beer: Miller Lite, Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors, Coors Light, Rainiere Ale and Wittekreke. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Recorded in San Franciso, CA on 07/15/07. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-023.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:22:33 -0700 Training no 01:21:21 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Beer festival season is here. Remember it's a marathon not a sprint. Surviving a Beer Festival 7/08/07 Beer festivals are a fun way to learn about different beers. A fest can be a lot of fun but it takes some preparation on your part to get the most out of them. Before you show up do a quick internet search so you know the details of the event. Be sure to drink water, eat food, wear sun screen and have a plan to get home. You feel obligated to drink the beer that you don't like. Don't follow the crowd. Taste to remember. Take notes about the beers you are drinking. Get the shirt if it's cool. Leave glassware behind. Take lots of pictures. Hi Gene. Homework: Find a festival and go to it. Bonus home work! Volunteer to help pour beer at your local festival. Even more homework: Throw your own beer festival in your back yard. Thanks for listening! Guests: Motor, Gabe, Amy and Rosie the Intern Host: John Foster Beers include: Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com. Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco, CA. Beer School and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://beerschool.com http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-022.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:57:46 -0700 Training no 01:52:20 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Talking about the 21st Amendment live from the 21st Amendment. The 21st Amendment Section 1. The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed. Section 2. The transportation or importation into any State, Territory, or possession of the United States for delivery or use there in of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited. Section 3. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by conventions in the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress. The 21st Amendment repealed the "grand experiment" known as the 18th Amendment. The amendment based on February 20th 1933 and ratified on January 5th 1933. 75 years later there are crazy laws concerning alcohol sales, distribution, transportation and use. Special Guests: Nico Freccia, Nils, Terry and Jill. Host: John Foster and Motor Intern: Rosie Beer: Anchor Steam, 21a's Team Beer, Bitter American, and IPA. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Be sure to visit 21st Amendment Brewery and Restaurant in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! (For real this time!) Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded at the 21st Amendment Brewery and Restaurant in San Francisco on 06/27/2007. Beer School and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-021.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 20:40:32 -0700 Training no 01:57:31 beer, brewing, learning, food BeerSchool.com The local brewery affects thousands of people in the community. Brewing a Sustainable Community Bob Coleman a craft beer advocate, writer, politician and attorney and Dave McLean publican of the Magnolia an Alembic join us in a discussion about how breweries affect the surrounding community. Homework: Watch hops grow? Try three kinds of chickens frozen, local frozen and from the case? Make two choices that help your community. Figure out where things come from. Special Guests: Bob Coleman and Dave McLean  Host: John Foster and Motor Beer: 21st Amendment IPA Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Be sure to visit Alembic and Magnolia in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 06/27/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-020.mp3 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:09:45 -0700 Training no 01:17:50 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Learning to appreciate beer by making your own. Home Brewing Part 1 6/17/07 Prohibition forced brewing back into the home enabled by parts made available from the local five and dime. While Motor and I are not officially home brewing, we've brewed before. We tackle the tough questions about getting starting in the craft of brewing. Homework: There is no official homework this week. But if you are so inclined you might consider brewing some beer. There are many beer kits but the Mr. Beer is the simplest, cheapest and comes with everything you need. Order one up and brew a batch. Or just download the step-by-step instructions and read about the process of this stove top compatible experiment. http://www.mrbeer.com/ Guests: Motor Host: John Foster Beer: Listener beers from around the country got sampled. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Recorded in San Franciso, CA on 06/17/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-019.mp3 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:29:27 -0700 Training no 01:10:18 beer, brewing, learning, food BeerSchool.com The Eighteenth Amendment didn't happen over night. It took forces 75 years to make it happen. The Eighteenth Amendment 6/9/07 It took activists 75 years to get alcohol products banned from consumer use. Starting after the civil war groups made their way from state to state. A decade after the turn of the century much of the nation was "dry" and it was only a matter of time before government was swayed to put the final nail in the coffin. But it wasn't just one of these forces at work. It took money, politics, religion, big business, public opinion and a world war to make this happen. Homework: Read the book Ambitious Brew by Maruen Ogle. http://www.ambitiousbrew.com/ Amazon has a lots in the used section for five bucks plus shipping. Guests: Motor and Rosie the Intern Host: John Foster Beer: 4 different beers from SpeakEasy in San Francisco, CA Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA on 06/09/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-018.mp3 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:57:31 -0700 Training no 01:20:56 beer, brewing, learning, food BeerSchool.com Summer is here! Summer beer is here! Try it with Lemonade. Seriously! The Beers of Summer BeerSchool™ Class: Memorial Day weekend is the official start of the summer. Thus the need to sample some of the beers of summer. Craig steps in to ask beer related questions, like how it is made, how it is described and other things from his great big book. Homework: Get some summer beers and taste them with your friends. Be sure to add real lemonade. Book: Good book of McGee is called On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen by Harold. http://www.amazon.com/Food-Cooking-Science-Lore-Kitchen/dp/0684800012 the menu: Chips and Salsa the beer list: Sierra Nevada Summer Fest Samuel Adams Summer Ale Anchor Summer Beer Widmer Hefeweizen  and a mixing all the above with Lemonade. Special guests: Craig from http://gruntmedia.com/home.html Host: John Foster, Motor. Rosie the Intern will return next week. Band: The Ataris played The Boys Of Summer. Check out comic life from www.plasq.com and thebrewingnetwork.com  Be sure to visit 21st Amendment, Magnolia and Toronado in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 05/27/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-017.mp3 Tue, 29 May 2007 01:01:38 -0700 Training no 02:15:35 beer, food, learning BeerSchool.com We picked up a bunch of random beers then talk about what and how we are tasting. Pint of Whatever BeerSchool™ Class: For the 16th show we decided to dedicate it to the thing that holds the beer. And that is a pint. But that wasn't subject enough so we talk about the mechanics of tasting beer. We picked up a bunch of random beers then talk about what and how we are tasting. Homework: Get some random beers and taste them with your friends. Be sure to note what you don't like. As you don't have to like every beer. the menu Left over Kettle Chips and Pickles. the beer list Mothership Wit - New Belgium Peche Lambic - Brouwerij Lindemans Ommegang - Witte Fred - Hair of the Dog Eindecker Ur-Bock (brauerei abfüllung) Vigorasa - Eisenbahn Unfiltered Wheat Doublebock Special guests: Cris from www.plasq.com  Host: John Foster, Motor and Rosie the Intern Band: Presidents of the United States played Peaches. Check out comic life from www.plasq.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Be sure to visit 21st Amendment, Magnolia and Toronado in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 05/20/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-016.mp3 Tue, 22 May 2007 22:29:54 -0700 Training no 01:57:33 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Sean Paxton stops by for a beer with food tour of taste. Extravagant Tour of Taste BeerSchool™ Class: Sean Paxton from the HomeBrewChef.com visits. He brought the beer. We brought the food. Then we paired them up for an extravagant tour of taste. Unlike the guys on the "Beer and Salad" show Sean is the real deal. Homework: Get three beers you don't know and one that you do know and taste them against food basics like we did. the menu Kettle Chips, Pickles, Columbus Salami, Gehirardelli chocolate, Pizza, Blue Cheese from Wisconsin, local Salsa and a Brownie. We skipped the wings. the beer list Hair of the Dog Double IPA Firestone Walker Double Barrel Ale Hoegaarden Berliner Weisse Wittekerks Witt Special guests: Sean Paxton from HomeBrewChef.com  Host: John Foster, Motor Check out beerschool.com, thebrewingnetwork.com and HomeBrewChef.com  Be sure to visit 21st Amendment, Magnolia and Toronado in San Francisco, CA Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco on 05/17/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://BeerSchool.com http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-015.mp3 Sat, 19 May 2007 18:12:02 -0700 Training no 02:20:40 beer, food, learning BeerSchool.com A super dark beer and three beers that look like they should. Another Four Beers 5/12/07 The show is called "Another Four Beers". Stories we tell are about how the styles originated, the brewing process and why the tastes of these beers is unique. Of the four the first two are available globally while the GB and the Anchor are widely available in the US. With the Anchor being available Europe because we got feedback saying that they've found it in pubs there.  http://www.spatenusa.com/ http://www.duvelusa.com/ http://www.gordonbiersch.com/ http://www.anchorbrewing.com/ Homework: Try a Porter, Pilsner (one local and one imported) and a Duvel with you and your friends. Participate in the American Craft Beer Week. Download your passport at www.americancraftbeerweek.org Dial Beer School and tell us what you think. 206-337-1233 Thanks for listening! Don't forget your keys. Guests: Motor Host: John Foster Beer: Gordon Biersch Pilsner, Spaten, Anchor Porter and Duvel. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA at the alternate studio. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-014.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 17:34:50 -0700 Training no 01:25:54 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com A beer travelers guide to San Franciso. Beer Touring - San Francisco 4/27/07 People are writing in from all over the world asking what/where/when they should do while visiting San Francisco. Philip Nelson from What Ales Thee podcast joins us for the discussion and takes notes the whole time. We talk about this from three points of view: the business traveler, the couple or family, and the beer geek. Each group has a different needs in their quest for beer. And while the places may be the same for each we lay out a strategy that might work best for your particular visit. This is the first of a multi part series on travel based around beer. Drunk dial Beer School and tell us what you think. 206-337-1233 Thanks for listening! Guests: Motor, Philip Nelson Host: John Foster Beers include: Bear Republic Racer 5, Marin Brewing Pale and Anderson Valley Brother David Double. Check out beerschool.com, thebrewingnetwork.com, and whatalesthee.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Francisco, CA. Beer School and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-013.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:08:57 -0700 Training no 01:39:38 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Buy us your favorite beer and tell a story about it. Live from City Beer! Buy us your favorite beer. 4/22/07 It's a three hour tour, a three hour tour. Rules... don't dup it's your story eenie meenie miny is okay have fun! Craig talks about his store at 1:10. Homework: There was home work? I don't remember if there was home work. Thanks Beth and Craig (owners of City Beer). Guests: Motor and all of our friends. Host: John Foster Beer: 20 different beers. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Recorded in at City Beer in San Franciso, CA on 04/22/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-012.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 13:00:00 -0700 Training no 03:02:40 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Bass Ale, Sierra Nevada Pale and Full Sail Pale are fine examples of the Pale style. This is the first show that singles out a specific beer style. Pail of Pale 4/15/07 Bass Ale, Sierra Nevada Pale and Full Sail Pale are fine examples of the style. This is the first show that singles out a specific beer style. Homework in two parts: Try a some different Pale Ales with you and your friends. Either at your local brewery, tap room or from bottles. Drunk dial Beer School and tell us what you think. 206-337-1233 Thanks for listening! Guests: Motor Host: John Foster Beer: Bass Ale, Sierra Nevada Pale and Full Sail Pale Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-011.mp3 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:45:54 -0700 Training no 01:25:28 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Lowenbrau and Bohemia are two styles of beer brewed around the world. Lowenbrau and Bohemia 4/08/07 Homework in one part: Drunk dial Beer School and tell us your story. 206-337-1233 Thanks for listening! Guests: Motor Host: John Foster Beer: Lowenbrau and Bohemia Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-010.mp3 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:25:08 -0700 Training no 01:08:32 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com We pair beer with a variety of different salads with a salad chef and the inventor of the toasted raisin. Beer and Salad 4/01/07 We pair beer with a variety of different salads with a salad chef and the inventor of the toasted raisin. Thanks for making Beer School #1 on iTunes! Check out Merlin's homework at http://ifallthingswereequal.blogspot.com/ Tom is salad chef from Beaver, PA between the Ohio and Beaver rivers. Tom talks about his fried salad and the award he received from the governor for getting kids to eat salad. Salad Salad - iceberg, croutons, bacos, and ranch doesn't go well big beers. Taco salad from taco bell is 850 calories and bowl you can eat. Goes well with Modelo or Hamm's beer. All meat salad was made from steak, ham, sausage, turkey, bacon and chicken. RockStar Salad! Make a reduction using RockStar, sugar, lemons and pepper. Don't use the diet version. Add to pine nuts, salad shootered cucumber, and shredded carrots. Salad that went with a stout has arugula, beets, and goat cheese. Homework in two parts: It's baseball season. Write us with the beer that you are drinking at the ball park. Thanks! 21st Amendment, Tom (salad chef), Mike (raisin wrangler) and everyone that got us listed as the 1st beer show on iTunes. Guests: Motor, Mike, Tom. Host: John Foster Beer: Lots of random beers including Arrogant Bastard, Hamm's, Maximus, and Modelo. Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA on 04/01/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. � 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-009.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:28:39 -0700 Training no 01:29:54 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com We're talking about pubs. Fav's and rave's, the special, out of the way place, the past, the place to go to be invisible, how to make a new place your own and the places we're never going back. Everybody knows your name. 3/25/07 We're talking about pubs. Fav's and rave's, never going back, the special, out of the way place, the past, the place to go to be invisible and how to make a new place your own. Fav's start with Triple Rock and 21st Amendment. Connecticut Yankee has a secret pipeline to Anchor Steam. We need to hang out more at Washington Square Bar & Grill. Never going back to Blooms on Potrero Hill. Infusion (now Nova) was the epicenter of the dot com. Buster's is the cheapest burger in all of San Francisco. O'Reilly's has Racer 5. We kinda like Jack's in new Giridelli Square near the Fisherman's Warf. John made Sulley's Grey Goose, Seattle, WA his own. His sister is known at the Lakota, Lexington Nebraska. Marina Bars, ugggh. What is a Marina girl, what is a Marina guy. When visiting the Marina beware of cougars. Maritime Brewery aka Jolly Roger Tap Room. Russian River is always worth the trip. Triangle bar in Oregon is called Ringlers Annex. Take the ferry to Marin Brewing Company. The power of City Search or Yelp will find awesome Mexican in LA or anywhere. Goners: Bender's. St. James Infirmary, MVP (Mountain View Pub), InFusion (now Nova fun but just not the same as). 20 Tank. Say hi to Brandon when visiting Thirsty Bear. Toronado! The Ramp! Homework in two parts: 1. send us 2 beer coasters from your local. if they don't have their own then send us a coaster for your favorite beer. address is in the show notes but hear it: Beer School / John Foster, 401 Terry Francois, Suite 212, San Francisco, CA, 94158 2. Book report. Post a story, review or ramble about your bar. Even better, go to that bar order a beer, take notes, then write it up. Bonus points for writing about a Anchor. Thanks! 21st Amendment, Nico & Shaun, and everyone that got us listed as the 2nd beer show on iTunes. Guests: Motor Host: John Foster Beer: Anchor Steam Check out beerschool.com and thebrewingnetwork.com Email us at info@beerschool.com Good noon! Not recorded at the Rat Pad. Recorded in San Franciso, CA on 03/25/2007. BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-008.mp3 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:46:43 -0700 Training no 01:37:47 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Four unique beer styles are your homework. Class: We talk about the beer that you should try next. Which are four beers that are not too far from the beer that you might be drinking now. The difference? These are world class examples of the style.  Homework: Try them yourself: Widmer Hefeweizen, Pilsner Urquell, Negra Modelo, Guinness Draught (in a can). If you can't find these examples at your local then look for something that matches the style. http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-007.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:44:54 -0700 Training no 01:35:07 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com We took the train to Fresyes, err Fresno! We try out a lot of beer that nobody will ever be able to try. There are leaf blowers, dogs, kids and motorcycles.. Fortunately none of it lasts that long. Hang in there. Special Guests: Nico Freccia (cofounder of the 21st Amendment Brewery in San Francisco) Homework: Take apart a can of Guiness Stout and discover the "widget". BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2007 Ayer Media, Inc. http://beerschool.com http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-006.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:44:09 -0700 Training no 01:09:34 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com Part 2 of the beer that made us beer geeks and what we seek out now. Epiphany and Now - Part 2 BeerSchool™ Class: Our epiphany beer and the beer we seek out today! Or the beer that turned us all into beer geeks followed up with the taste profile we drink everyday. Homework: Post your epiphany beer and what you are drinking now after doing your own tastings with your friends.  http://beerschool.com http://www.beerschool.com/audio/BeerSchool-Episode-005b.mp3 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:09:54 -0700 Training no 00:57:26 beer, brewing, learning BeerSchool.com The beer that made us beer geeks and what we seek out now. Epiphany and Now - Part 1 BeerSchool™ Class: Our epiphany beer and the beer we seek out today! Or the beer that turned us all into beer geeks followed up with the taste profile we drink everyday. Homework: Post your epiphany beer and what you are drinking now after doing your own tastings with your friends.