Beer School

Class ReunionHost: John Foster, Motor and Rosie the InternLooks for us in San Francisco, CA.Email us at info@beerschool.comGood 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.

Imperial Irish Coffee Chocolate Milk Oatmeal Oyster StoutStout 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/beerschoolHost: John Foster and MotorGuest: NoneBe sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CAEmail us at info@beerschool.comSee 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.

Fruit BeerLots 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 BlueberryPyrimid ApricotLeinenkugel Brewing Berry Weiss Honey WeissCoconut Porter Maui BrewingNew Glarus Wisconsin Belgian RedNew Glarus Raspberry TartMcMenamins Ruby21st Amendment Water Melon WheatHomework: 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/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster on Twitter.comHost: John Foster and MotorGuests: Melissa, Katherine, Stephan, Melissa (aka the rookie), Brandy, & JaimeThanks 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, CAEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood 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.

Root BeerRoot Beer is the invention of Charles E. Hires. As legend has it he discovered, developed, stumbled upon or borrowed (aka stole) the recipe while on his honeymoon. Charles trained as a pharmacist so he was probably keen to tastes and smells. He also was aware of what people liked of didn't like as they were sure to complain while picking up the stuff to end what ailed them. Hires become the tycoon of root beer overseeing it's production until 1925 when his son's took over the business. He died in 1937.There is no right way to make root beer. Brewers from around the world are up to the task of developing their own take. Several things is consistent though: it should have bite, it should feel creamy, adn the head should be big for this sassy drink to be considered classic. links:High Fructose Corn Syrup is okay to eat "fact" site.http://www.hfcsfacts.com/Barq's podcast about root beer.http://www.barqs.com/homework:Get a bunch of different Root Beers from your market and have a tasting party. everyone, especially the kids, are welcome to join in. be sure to get some awesome ice cream to make floats. Root Beer on the show:Dad's Old FashionedSioux City SarsaparillaBoylanHenry Weinhard'sRat BastardSea DogThomas KemperVirgil'sHansen (in a can)Beer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster on Twitter.comHost: John Foster, Guests: Tom, Kyle and JordonBe sure to visit 21st Amendment, Thirsty Bear or Magnolia in San Francisco, CAEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 08/27/2008.BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com, "the homework is beer" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc.© 2008 Ayer Media, Inc.

One Beer One Hundred DaysThe homework is what defined this show which was to buy two cases of something fresh then drink a beer every three days for 100 days. You have to take notes as you go noted that "nothing changed" or "it's changing" or "I like/don't like it anymore." It's the freshness experiment.Part of idea of doing this homework comes from us noting how beer changes over time at breweries that we visit. Sometimes beer changes for the better as it ages. We've also noticed that beer peaks. It gets really good at some point in it's life but from then on it's never as good. There are many factors that make a beer change over time some of these things act in tandem. Heat, light, cold, varying temperature, and time. HomeworkSee above. Be sure to report back what you find at the end of your two cases!Beer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster on Twitter.comHosts: John Foster and MotorEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 10/26/2008.BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com, and "the homework is beer" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc.

Closet CleaningThere were a bunch of beers in boxes that we needed to drink to make more room for 2009. We hang out with Thomas and geek about beer, the difference engine, Apple IIs, 80's pop and the local beer scene.Mime School coming soon.Beer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster on Twitter.comHosts: John Foster and MotorSpecial Guest: ThomasEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 12/20/2008.BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com, and "the homework is beer" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc.

Repeal DayProhibition was repealed earlier in 1933 but the change to the amendement did not come into affect until December the 5th. On this day beer was delivered to President Roosevelt  who exclaimed "I think this would be a good time for a beer."2008 resembles 1933 in lots of different ways. Bank bailouts, financial ruin, people losing their homes and different groups trying to force their views onto the people. Prop 8 passing in California is a good example of this. Do a search for 1933 to see for yourself.HomeworkEnjoy a beer, wine or something mixed on December 5th. it's your constitutional right. Links:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-first_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homebrewing_beer http://www.albany.edu/~wm731882/21st_amendment_final.htmlRepeal Day as a partyhttp://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/category/repeal-day/?order=ascHistory of Prohibitionhttp://www.prohibitionrepeal.com/history/ http://standarddrinks.com/tool.aspJay Brooks on taxeshttp://www.brookstonbeerbulletin.com/who-watches-the-watchdog/Beer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster on Twitter.comHosts: John Foster and MotorEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 11/30/2008.BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com, and "the homework is beer" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc.

Beer by BART (front part)most people don't consider taking public transportation for fun. while everyone thinks of it as a way to commute few people ride to destinations that might have tasty food and interesting things to drink. Gail and Steve made a website that documents where you might go along any of the places BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) stops. while the show has it's roots in local we talk about how you could replicate this in your own city if it hasn't already been done.Beers on the show:Clipper City Pale Ale, Bell's Hop Slam, Brewer's Art Resurrection, Clipper City Brewing Heavy Seas and Gail's homebrew.Homework: plan a trip to somewhere haven't been using a train, street car, light rail, BART, bus or cable car.http://beerbybart.com/Beer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster on Twitter.comHost: John Foster (Motor's not here)Guest: Gail and SteveBe sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CAEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 11/02/2009.BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc.© 2009 Ayer Media, Inc.

Love BeerThe 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 Societyhttp://hop-talk.com/tag/pink-boots-society/Beers on the show:Coors LiteHomework: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/beerschoolHost: John Foster and MotorBe sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA. See you at the 21st Amendment, Magnolia or Toronado.Email us at info@beerschool.comSee 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.

we're going on a field trip using the time machine. you don't need a signed permission slip. most of you won't need to worry about running into yourself but do leave your technology behind to avoid the off chance of losing it in the past. October of 1998 in Napa California our destination to hear Fritz Maytag speaking at the Northern California Homebrewers Festival. time travel being what it is lands us in mid sentence skipping the introduction. so it's a bit confusing for a minute. I think its worth hearing as it offers a perspective to what is happening in brewing today.Fritz talks for 26 minutes. if you get board or can't stand the audio skip ahead. nobody will be offended. sorry about the audio quality. remember it's 1998 and it's pretty good considering the source. remember... time travel responsibly. link: http://www.valhallabrewing.com/dboard/dbnewsl/t9811fritzmaytag.htmBeer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster and BeerSchool on Twitter.comHost: John Foster and MotorGuest: ThorBe sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CAEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 03/15/2009.BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc.© 2009 Ayer Media, Inc.

Pre NHC1,100 home brewers are converging in Oakland to talk about beer, drink beer and recycle beer that they made and brought to share. the conference moves around from city to city so we feel lucky that it's in our backyard.Homeworkfind a Home Brew Club in your area and make plans to attend a session. look for a club in your area using this link: http://beertown.org/homebrewing/listings.aspLinks:http://www.beertown.org/events/hbc/ http://morebeer.com http://www.brookstonbeerbulletin.com/Beer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster on Twitter.comHosts: John Foster and MotorEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 06/16/2009.BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com, and "the homework is beer" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2009 Ayer Media, Inc.

Beer in Review 2008We wrap up the year with a beer in review show. this is where we pick our top three beers, rap about festivals like beer week, chat about taxes and tell you about the upcoming trip to San Diego to open Toronado then back to San Francisco to close the same. That trips isn’t going to happen on the dates said in the show so stand by for the new plan.Topics covering 2008Craft Brewers Conference in San DiegoInBev buys ABMiller and Coors merge Big brewing down to two giantsBudwieser makes a new brand American AleOld brands making a come back.75 years of the repeal of prohibition prohibitionist still very organized increasing taxes lowering the acceptable BAC smear campaignsBeer Festivals in no particular order Bistro Double IPA Hop Rysom IPA Barrel Aged Oregon Brewers Festival Anderson Valley Breast Fest Firken Fest no GABF again FresYES! Octoberfest Cinco De Cember my new holiday http://cincodecember.com/Top Three BeersMotor Ruby - McMinimums Repeal Ale - 21st Amendment Sarah’s Ruby - Mild MagnoliaJohn Deschutes - Black Butte XX Effing Great - Valley Brewing Harvest - Sierra NevadaNotable Myers Scotch Ale the first batch Lagunitus Pale - the reformulated Kill Ugly Radio Stone - XII every IPA other beer we talked aboutfor some reason my notes have the words chicken, sheep, cow on the notes page. and the number 55:07. also the URL bubbleocity.com.Beers on the Show:Sierra Nevada Celebration 2008. or maybe it was Coors Light. Homework:the year ahead is full of festivals. plan ahead to get good deals on travel. and post the dates of your local festivals on your fridge.Related past:http://www.beerschool.com/144/beer-in-review/everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolhttp://twitter/com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster & BeerSchool on Twitter.comHosts: John Foster and MotorEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 01/04/2009.BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com, and "the homework is beer" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2009 Ayer Media, Inc.

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Rock & RollBeer has always included music. For centuries in fact. Whether it was live music played by professionals in the club, sung by everyone sitting around the campfire or the locals at their local breaking out instruments and voice just because. if you want a particular song removed you must 1) invite yourself onto a future show. 2) explain why you really hate your fans, that you didn't write it for the money in the first place, complain about not getting paid by your label, play the song for us live. 3) if you do all that and it's still gone we won't listen to you anymore. we promise!played on the show:Party at Ground Zero FishboneCleveland Rocks Presidents of the United States of a AmericaDrunken Lullabies Flogging MollyWorking Man RushCalifornia Man (With Roy Wood) Cheap TrickRuby Soho RancidLand Down Under Men at WorkBeer Live! Reel Big FishBeer Reel Big FishZoot Suit Riot LSJUMBZoot Suit Riot Cherry Poppin' DaddiesAll I Wanna Do Sheryl CrowPiano Man Billy JoelIn A Little While U2 One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer Amos MilburnOne Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer George ThorogoodTake Your Whiskey Home Van HalenBeer Drinkers and Hell Raisers ZZ TopPolkas on 45 Weird Al YankovicHell or High Water Y & TTitties and Beer unknownAmerican Pie Don McLeanBeer Beer Beer (YOB mix) Youth of BritainBeer Beer Beer (Jonti mix) Rob Manuelbeer song Lloyd Knight and Devils SlideEvery Dog Has Its Day Flogging MollyAre You Drinkin' With Me Jesus The Beat FarmersI Drink Alone George ThorogoodMargaritaville Lung CookieTitties `N' Beer Frank Zappalinks:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amos_Milburn http://www.floggingmolly.com/the band that played Zoot Suit Riothttp://bwitz.com/lsjumb/ http://bwitz.com/lsjumb/Ultrasound/homework:Tell us what beer songs we missed. tell us your beer song stories. and go hear or play local music.  Beer on the show:Green Lake (organic) Deschutes BreweryWe're only in it for the Money LagunitusLucky 13 LagunitusStone Vertical Epic 08-08-08music used on the show under Fair Use under education, critique and news:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.htmlBeer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster on Twitter.comHosts: John Foster and MotorBe sure to visit Lagunitus in Petaluma, CAEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 08/17/2008.BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com, "the homework is beer" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc.© 2008 Ayer Media, Inc. other copyrights belong to whoever owns them and we lay no claim in any way.

PumpkinYou’re kidding right? Drinking a beer made with parts of pumpkin? Serious? Yessir. This time of year is when the pumpkin beers appear. And as weird as you might think that is the beer is actually pretty good. Okay, we admit that pumpkin isn’t something that we’re going to seek out. It’s not going to become our go to beer any time soon. But it is an interesting thing to take to the football or costume party. While you might only have one you’ll be a braver person because of it.Beers on the show:Buffalo Bill’s Brewing Pumpkin Ale, Shipyard Brewing Pumpkin Head, Dogfish Head Punkin Ale, Brewery Ommegand Chocolate Indulgence and Calabaza Blanca from Jolly Pumpkin.Homework:Seek out a local pumpkin beer that might be at your brewery or from your bottle shop.Beer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster on Twitter.comHost: John Foster and Motor.Guests: Chris White (not from White Labs) and Tom Mahady from the Beer and Salad show.Be sure to visit Magnolia in San Francisco for the best pumpkin beer ever.Email us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 10/12/2008.BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com, and "the homework is beer" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc. © 2008 Ayer Media, Inc.

Octoberfest with MacorMcQueIn the USofA Octoberfest is celebrated in October. Mostly because the people here would get confused if it started in September like it does in Munich. No matter because any excuse to drink beer and have great food is a good excuse. MacorMcQue a brewer from Gordon Biersch joins us with samples of three different Octoberfest beers made from the same recipe. Oh yeah, it should be spelled with a K. Stats on 2008 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,582509,00.html">History of the event.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OktoberfestPatrick Stewart is a pervert.http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-52045296282823503891941http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdUCu-A7tggBeers on the show:Gordon Biersch from three different breweries. All made from the same recipe.Homework:Experience Octoberfest in your local where ever that is. Or plan a trip to Munich for 2009.Beer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster on Twitter.comHost: John Foster, Guests: MacorMcQue from GBBe sure to visit Gordon Biersch in Hawaii or Burbank.Email us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 10/05/2008.BeerSchool, BeerSchool.com, "the homework is beer" are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc.© 2008 Ayer Media, Inc.

Vermonter vs Monsterit has our attention that Monster (a crappy drink nobody should drink) is sueing a small brewery that put the word Monster in the name of their beer. what’s funny is that the Monster in that beer name is used in a really clever way. smashing Vermont and Monster together. get it? see it. clever.http://www.beerschool.com/380/monster-can-suck-it/the homework:read about Copyright, Trademark, Patent, fair use, and the DMCA.VermonsterAnchor Steam Steam is a TM of Anchor BrewingHo White jameson brewing vs disneyWater Melon Wheat Beer Williams Watermelon Ale http://www.williamsbrewing.com/WILLIAM_S_WATERMELON_ALE_P1935.cfmKronick from Lagunitas now called Censored http://www.lagunitas.com/beers/censored.htmlthe C&Dhttp://www.rockartbrewery.com/uploads/Monster_Letter.pdfwhat is a C&Dhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cease_and_desistone way to replyhttp://www.answers.com/topic/nolo-contendere nolo.com iPhone legal dictionaryhttp://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=319070903&mt=8other related Vermonster links:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=171894902802 http://www.vermonster.com/ http://beernews.org/2009/10/hansen-responds-to-trademark-dispute-between-monster-energy-vermonster/other Monster vs Monsterhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_cable#Monster_Mini_Golflots of beers are called Monsterhttp://beerblog.genx40.com/archive/2009/october/ifvermonsteriswine called Monsterhttp://normanvineyards.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=12&category_id=1&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=7&vmcchk=1&Itemid=7 http://www.nerdsalad.com/2009/10/woot-wine-boss-monster-zinfandel/interestin on the Twitterhttps://twitter.com/livingstonmedia/status/4901529170 https://twitter.com/monsterenergy http://www.google.ca/search?q=hansen+boycott&hl=en&sa=2&cad=h http://www.boingboing.net/2009/10/16/disney-gags-on-ho-wh.html http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/15/ho-white-australian-beer-ad-angers-disney/ http://www.jamiesonbrewery.com.au/Beer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster and BeerSchool on Twitter.comHost: John Foster and MotorGuests: invisible Blogger girl and silent LawyerBe sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CAEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 10/18/2009.BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc.© 2009 Ayer Media, Inc.

Beer by BART (other part)most people don't consider taking public transportation for fun. while everyone thinks of it as a way to commute few people ride to destinations that might have tasty food and interesting things to drink. Gail and Steve made a website that documents where you might go along any of the places BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) stops. while the show has it's roots in local we talk about how you could replicate this in your own city if it hasn't already been done.Beers on the show:Clipper City Pale Ale, Bell's Hop Slam, Brewer's Art Resurrection, Clipper City Brewing Heavy Seas and Gail's homebrew.Homework: plan a trip to somewhere haven't been using a train, street car, light rail, BART, bus or cable car.http://beerbybart.com/Beer School everywhere:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6351328213 http://youtube.com/beerschoolFollow JohnFoster on Twitter.comHost: John Foster (Motor's not here)Guest: Gail and SteveBe sure to visit City Beer Store in San Francisco, CAEmail us at info@beerschool.comGood noon! Recorded in San Francisco on 11/02/2009.BeerSchool and BeerSchool.com are a trademarks of Ayer Media, Inc.© 2009 Ayer Media, Inc.

Touring BelgiumInstead 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 MotorGuests: Stu Stuart Check out beerschool.com and http://belgianbeerme.com/Be sure to visit BelgiumEmail us at info@beerschool.comDrunk 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.