Author: Julie Johnson
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Famously Rare
September 1, 2010 - Julie Johnson Three beers that were mentioned so often, they are in a class by themselves: the rare beers that everyone knows about, but few can buy. Alaskan Smoked Porter, Alaskan Brewing Co. (Juneau, AK) One of the most award-winning beers in the world, produced annually since 1988 from malt smoked at a Juneau salmon smokery. Wisconsin... View Article -
Culture - Full Pints99 Bottles of Beer
September 1, 2010 - Julie Johnson There sometimes comes a moment in an evening of hospitality when the host recognizes that a guest is especially appreciative of good beer and offers, “I have something set aside that I think you’d enjoy.” -
Full Pints - Staff ReviewsBitches Brew
August 31, 2010 - Julie Johnson Dogfish Head‘s tribute to the legendary Miles Davis recording Bitches Brew is comprised of three “threads” of imperial stout with muscavado sugar and one thread of honey beer with gesho root. In Ethiopia, a honey beer – actually a mead – known as tej is flavored with stems of the aromatic gesho plant, which to... View Article -
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A Bitches Brew
August 30, 2010 - Julie Johnson There are people who feel at home referring to Miles Davis by his first name, but I am not one of them. When I was growing up, my parents played white people jazz at home—Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Dave Brubeck—and it never really occurred to me that jazz wasn’t an indigenous white musical form. Imagine,... View Article -
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My Dark Side
August 18, 2010 - Julie Johnson Just when you think things can’t get any goofier, Texas comes through. Generous people, great food, a dynamite music culture, but the institutions of government beggar belief—and this is according to my Texas friends. The recent Texas Bored of Education’s rulings on science and history curricula win its majority members coveted spots in my personal... View Article -
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My Dark Side
August 17, 2010 - Julie Johnson Just when you think things can’t get any goofier, Texas comes through. Generous people, great food, a dynamite music culture, but the institutions of government beggar belief—and is according to my Texas friends. The recent Texas Bored of Education’s rulings on science and history curricula win its majority members coveted spots in my personal Flat... View Article -
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Not Such a Long Shot
July 15, 2010 - Julie Johnson Earlier this month, I was fortunate to be invited back to Boston to judge the final round of this year’s LongShot contest. Starting in 1996, Boston Beer has sponsored this competition to select three homebrewed beers—two from the general public and one from Boston Beer employees. The winning brewers are announced at the Great American... View Article -
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Can You Improve Your Tasting Skills?
July 1, 2010 - Julie Johnson A sip of beer is an illusory experience. The sensations are fleeting, and there you are, sniffing, exhaling, trying to express the moment before it is gone. Jerald O’Kennard, director of the Beverage Testing Institute, has some tips to sharpen your perceptions, and possibly even increase your enjoyment of your beer. 1. Build your sense... View Article