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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Matt Simpson U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 47.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 101.9 Total Questions 26	I can answer all questions about beer, the brewing process, ingredients, history, styles, glassware & serving temperatures, beer & food pairing, cellaring, the craft beer industry and much more. The only area in which I'm wholly unfamiliar (but still able to find out through direct, personal inquiry) is the purchasing of large-brewery equipment.
Matt Dick U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 11.7 --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.5 Total Questions 56	I have been a home brewing for about 20 years, been a member of the Chicago Beer Society, and designed a beer-tasting course and curriculum. I would love to encourage you along the road of beer appreciation as well as beer brewing.
John Snyder Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.89 Politeness 9.95 Response Time(hr) 8.8 --Last 90 Days(hr) 0.4 Total Questions 327	I will answer questions about the brewing of beer,it`s process flow,quality control,and raw materials used in the brewing process.Brewing calculations, recipe formulations,and solving of brewing,fermenting, storage and finishing problems,will also be answered
Ed Westemeier U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.89 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 7.1 --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.9 Total Questions 309	Award-winning beer writer, columnist, and brewing consultant, as well as Grand Master Beer Judge. I can provide descriptions of beer styles and comparisons between commercial examples. Advice on how to evaluate different beers. Use of different ingredients in brewing. Details about brewing technology, both commercial and homebrewing. Please don't ask me about old beer bottles, ashtrays, etc.
Alan Ward U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.83 Politeness 9.89 Response Time(hr) 34.6 --Last 90 Days(hr) 9.2 Total Questions 136	I am a home brewer who has been brewing since 2000. For us brewing is a family activity with everyone helping in some small way. We brew mostly all grain batches, but we do some kits. I have built all of our equipment. We bottle and keg. Drop us an line, we will be glad to assist with answer or help you find where the answer is. In October 2008 we opened the Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School at the Texas Renaisance Festival. Where we offer hands on training and live period appropriate all grain brewing through out the day. Drop by and we will be glad to answer any question you have. You can checkout the brewery at www.brigadoonbrewery.com or follow on twitter@brewschool.
Keith Patton Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.84 Clarity of Response 9.72 Politeness 9.96 Response Time(hr) 33.5 --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.9 Total Questions 55	I have been home brewing 21 years. I followed the traditional path from kit to extract to all grain and undoubtably experience all the typical problems. I can answer questions on home Brewing Techniques, all grain, partial mash and extract brews, formulating recipes, cloning commercial beers, kegging, bottling, home brew equipment, clarifying, trouble shooting beer and conducting tastings. I focus on belgian ales and mead, but have brewed just about every style imaginable.
Spencer W Thomas U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.78 Clarity of Response 9.91 Politeness 9.87 Response Time(hr) 29.5 --Last 90 Days(hr) 0.5 Total Questions 175	I am happy to answer questions about beer, beer styles, and home brewing of beer. I`m not interested in talking about how to drink a lot of beer at once.
Chris Bushman Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.95 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 8.7 --Last 90 Days(hr) 1.0 Total Questions 107	I've been homebrewing beer and mead for about 15 years. I've made beer trips to the Netherlands, the UK, France, Germany, and Belgium.
Dave Nyce U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.96 Politeness 9.96 Response Time(hr) 6.2 --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.8 Total Questions 135	I have been brewing beer at home for more than 10 years. Would like to help other people get started. I can recommend equipment, methods, ingredients, and estimate what it would cost to get set up. I have travelled a lot in Europe, and have tried many kinds of beer.

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2011-12-15 Types of beer:

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2011-11-14 Beer's carbohydrate content...:

You have it right. The starches are mostly (but not completely) broken down into sugars, so there is some starch contribution to the carbohydrate content of the beer. Most (but not all) of the sugars

2011-11-14 Simple sugars or other?:

Hi Christian, Apologies with the tardiness of my reply, but I've been extremely busy for quite some time now. In fact, I'm writing this, while on an international business trip! That said, to make

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