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Welcome to the Libeery.  No talking, gum chewing, or loitering.

Beer drinking, however, is EXTREMELY encouraged.

When I first started this section, I included a list of brewery links.  However, it was outdated about five seconds after I hit “publish.”

So, this is mostly a collection of resources — beer experts, professional organizations, industry suppliers, educational programs, videos, etc., etc.

Oh, and books.  What’s a libeery without books.

If you want to be added to these listings, give me a holler and I’ll include a link.

Happy reading!

(Many thanks to Jay Brooks, who curated the vast majority of the resources listed here for his SSU Beer Certificate course.)

Blogs/Personal Sites:

  • Brookston Beer Bulletin
  • East Bay Beer
  • The Homebrew Chef
  • Janet Fletcher
  • Nicole Erny
  • Rich Higgins

Professional Organizations:

  • American Homebrewers Association
  • Beer Judge Certification Program
  • California Beer & Beverage Distributors
  • California Craft Brewers Association
  • Hop Growers of America
  • National Beer Wholesalers Association

Suppliers:

  • Brewers Supply Group
  • Hops-Meister
  • HopUnion
  • Kalsec
  • White Labs
  • Yakima Chief

Education:

  • BeerSavvy Online Study Program
  • Charles Bamforth, UC Davis
  • Cicerone
  • Doeman’s Bier Sommelier Program (via Sibel Institute)
  • BMAA Beer Steward Program
  • Prud’homme Beer Sommelier
  • UK Beer Academy Sommelier Program

References:

  • Beer Color Laboratories
  • Beer and Chocolate’s Not-So-Secret Love Affair (from craftbeer.com)
  • Beer Server Training for Brewpubs by the Brewers Association (PDF download)
  • Brewing Water Chemistry Calculator
  • California Alcoholic Beverage Control
  • Distribution 101 (from probrewer.com)
  • Draught Beer Quality Manual by the Brewers Association (PDF download)
  • The Elements of Brewing Water (from Brew Your Own)
  • Liquor Laws by State (from Legal Beer)
  • Quality Assurance by the Brewers Association (PDF download)
  • U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Videos:

  • “As We Like It” (1952 promotional film)
  • A Conversation with Tony McGee (Brewbound BrewTalks 2014)
  • [email protected]:  Charles Bamforth
  • Beer U: Hops
  • Discover the World of Pilsner Urquell
  • Hops from Hallertau
  • Hops TV (YouTube channel)
  • How to Pair Beer and Chocolate (Beer Geek Nation)
  • Microbes After Hours:  The Microbiology of Beer (American Society of Microbiology)
  • Oregon Hops
  • Ray Daniels Presents the Cicerone Program (Better Beer Society)
  • Touring the Anchor Brewery
  • How Beer Saved the World

Books (yes, they still make these):

  • Amber, Gold & Black: The History of Britain’s Great Beers by Martyn Cornell
  • Ambitious Brew by Maureen Ogle
  • American Sour Beers by Michael Tonsmeire
  • The Audacity of Hops: The History of America’s Craft Beer Revolution by Tom Acitelli
  • The Barbarian’s Beverage: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe by Max Nelson
  • Barley Wine: History, Brewing Techniques, Recipes by Fall Allen and Dick Cantwell
  • Beer and Food by Mark Dredge
  • Beer, Food, and Flavor: A Guide to Tasting, Pairing, and the Culture of Craft Beer by Schuyler Schultz
  • Beer Is Proof God Loves Us: Reaching for the Soul of Beer and Brewing by Charles W. Bamforth
  • Beer Sommelier: A Journey Through the Culture of Beer Hardcover by Pietro Fontana
  • Beer Steward Handbook, Second Edition by the MBAA
  • The Best of American Beer and Food: Pairing & Cooking with Craft Beer by Lucy Saunders
  • Brand Bible: The Complete Guide to Building, Designing, and Sustaining Brands by Debbie Millman
  • Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits by Debbie Millman
  • The Brewer’s Apprentice: An Insider’s Guide to the Art and Craft of Beer Brewing, Taught by the Masters by Greg Koch
  • The Brewers Association’s Guide to Starting Your Own Brewery by Dick Cantwell (2013) or Ray Daniels (2006)
  • A Brewer’s Guide to Opening a Nano Brewery by Dan Woodske
  • Brewing (Second Edition) by Michael J. Lewis andTom W. Young
  • Brewing Classic Styles: 80 Winning Recipes Anyone Can Brew by Jamil Zainasheff and John Palmer
  • Brewing Up a Business: Adventures in Beer from the Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery by Sam Calagione
  • The Brewmaster’s Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food by Garrett Oliver
  • Building a Big Small Business Brand: How to Turn Your Brand into Your Most Valuable Asset by Dan Antonelli
  • Cheese & Beer by Janet Fletcher
  • The Complete Joy of Homebrewing by Charlie Papazian
  • Continental Pilsener by David Miller
  • The Craft Beer Revolution: How a Band of Microbrewers Is Transforming the World’s Favorite Drink by Steve Hindy
  • The Curiosities of Ale & Beer by John Bickerdyke
  • Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol by Iain Gately
  • The Economics of Beer by Johan F.M. Swinnen (Editor)
  • Farmhouse Ales: Culture and Craftsmanship in the Belgian Tradition by Phil Markowski
  • For The Love of Hops: The Practical Guide to Aroma, Bitterness and the Culture of Hops by Stan Hieronymus
  • The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson (not strictly about early beer, but a fascinating read)
  • Grape vs. Grain: A Historical, Technological, and Social Comparison of Wine and Beer by Charles Bamforth
  • Great American Beer: 50 Brands That Shaped the 20th Century by Christopher O’Hara
  • He Said Beer, She Said Wine: Impassioned Food Pairings to Debate and Enjoy by Sam Calagione and Marnie Old
  • Hello, My Name Is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick by Alexandra Watkins
  • Hops and Glory by Pete Brown
  • How to Brew by John Palmer
  • IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale by Mitch Steele
  • Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse by John Mallett
  • Progressive Business Plan for a Microbrewery: A Comprehensive, Targeted Fill-in-the-Blank Template by Nat Chiaffarano
  • Prost!: The Story of German Beer by Horst D. Dornbusch
  • Scientific Principles of Malting & Brewing by Charles Bamforth and American Society of Brewing Chemists
  • So You Want to Start a Brewery?: The Lagunitas Story by Tony Magee
  • Standards of Brewing: Formulas for Consistency and Excellence by Charles W. Bamforth
  • Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher
  • Uncorking the Past: The Quest for Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverages by Patrick E. McGovern
  • Vintage Beer: A Taster’s Guide to Brews That Improve over Time by Patrick Dawson
  • Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers by Colin Kaminski and John Palmer
  • Wild Brews: Beer Beyond the Influence of Brewer’s Yeast by Jeff Sparrow
  • Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation by Chris White and Jamil Zainasheff

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Okay, I write about these guys WAY too much. Don’t care, these are my homies, each of us proudly born in Richmond, CA.

A couple of monster (in the BEST way) stouts here. On the left, @eastbrotherbeer`s highly limited barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout, aged in whiskey barrels for 12 months. A chewy, toasty, maple-y, luscious, comforting 12.5% of pure bliss. Each can was individually hand-numbered, this one’s no. 388 of 500. It`s my last one, you can’t have it. Sorry.

To your right (and in the glass), @armisticebeer’s (belated) 5th Anniversary celebration, Five Laugh Love. Conditioned on @highwirecoffee coffee, cacao nibs, and vanilla, it’s a 12.1% Cafe Mocha, with a bit more Cafe than Mocha. A silky smooth warmer for our local pop-up ski slopes.

Congrats to both these guys for their recent milestones (East Brother just marked 6 years, as noted here earlier). May you celebrate many, many more. I’m here for all of it. Cheers, y`all! 🍻

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Okay, I write about these guys WAY too much. Don’t care, these are my homies, each of us proudly born in Richmond, CA.

A couple of monster (in the BEST way) stouts here. On the left, @eastbrotherbeer's highly limited barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout, aged in whiskey barrels for 12 months. A chewy, toasty, maple-y, luscious, comforting 12.5% of pure bliss. Each can was individually hand-numbered, this one’s no. 388 of 500. It's my last one, you can’t have it. Sorry.

To your right (and in the glass), @armisticebeer’s (belated) 5th Anniversary celebration, Five Laugh Love. Conditioned on @highwirecoffee coffee, cacao nibs, and vanilla, it’s a 12.1% Cafe Mocha, with a bit more Cafe than Mocha. A silky smooth warmer for our local pop-up ski slopes.

Congrats to both these guys for their recent milestones (East Brother just marked 6 years, as noted here earlier). May you celebrate many, many more. I’m here for all of it. Cheers, y'all! 🍻

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Wrapped up another #SFBeerWeek with one of my favorites -- @eastbrotherbeer 6th Anniversary party. Great beer, music, several food trucks, a beautiful day. What more do you need?

Once again thanks to the great folks @sfbeerweek for organizing such amazing events. Looking forward to doing it all again next year!

And for those of you attending @cacraftbrewers California Beer Summit in Sac next month, I`ll see ya there. Cheers, y`all! 🍻

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Wrapped up another #SFBeerWeek with one of my favorites -- @eastbrotherbeer 6th Anniversary party. Great beer, music, several food trucks, a beautiful day. What more do you need?

Once again thanks to the great folks @sfbeerweek for organizing such amazing events. Looking forward to doing it all again next year!

And for those of you attending @cacraftbrewers California Beer Summit in Sac next month, I'll see ya there. Cheers, y'all! 🍻

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Just an amazing day at the @sfbeerweek SF Kickoff Party at Salesforce Park. A chilly start gave way to a beautiful sunny skies. And what a spectacular and unique venue, an oasis of greenery in the middle of SF`s skyline. Tons of fantastic beer (from as far away as Brooklyn!), great food, and music from live bands and DJs. Reason eleventy-billion why I continue to be grateful to live here. Thanks to @barebottle for hosting!

And the parties have just gotten started! Check sfbeerweek.org for a complete list of events, no matter where in the Bay you are. Celebrate the embarrassment of riches that is the Bay Area beer scene! #SFBeerWeek

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Just an amazing day at the @sfbeerweek SF Kickoff Party at Salesforce Park. A chilly start gave way to a beautiful sunny skies. And what a spectacular and unique venue, an oasis of greenery in the middle of SF's skyline. Tons of fantastic beer (from as far away as Brooklyn!), great food, and music from live bands and DJs. Reason eleventy-billion why I continue to be grateful to live here. Thanks to @barebottle for hosting!

And the parties have just gotten started! Check sfbeerweek.org for a complete list of events, no matter where in the Bay you are. Celebrate the embarrassment of riches that is the Bay Area beer scene! #SFBeerWeek

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SF BEER WEEK `23 IS NEARLY UPON US!!

Ten days of community, collaboration & delicious brews!
• February 10-19
• Festivities start with FIVE regional kick-off parties
• Check out @drinkbaybeer for deets
• Press release posted at thebeerverse.com

See y`all around the Bay! #sfbeerweek

[photo courtesy @pondfarmbrewing]

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SF BEER WEEK '23 IS NEARLY UPON US!!

Ten days of community, collaboration & delicious brews!
• February 10-19
• Festivities start with FIVE regional kick-off parties
• Check out @drinkbaybeer for deets
• Press release posted at thebeerverse.com

See y'all around the Bay! #sfbeerweek 

[photo courtesy @pondfarmbrewing]
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