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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.
Experience in the area
- 20 years of home brewing - designed (but never got a chance to teach) a beer tasting/appreciation course - years of research into the beer and brewing industries
Organizations
The Chicago Beer Society
Education/Credentials
I am not sure I have any official credentials. I am an enthusiast who has helped a half-dozen friends, family and acquaintances start their own home-brewing operations. I have entered home-brewing contests, attended dozens of beer tastings and festivals, and have researched the beer and brewing industry extensively. I write well and I enjoy teaching and encouraging people in their passions.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam | 11/14/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Nash | 10/22/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very nice, I knew you were kidding ..... |
| Dan | 03/10/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Mike | 12/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| joey | 09/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Matt Dick
2011-12-15 Types of beer:
gahhhh! Whitney, I wrote a long-ish response and then the browser crashed and nothing was saved. So I'll try to recreate what I wrote. First of all, what a great girlfriend you are! He's lucky
2011-11-10 home brewing:
Great news that you're ready to branch out and try moving forward in your brewing. I think the best basic brewing book is <A href=" http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Homebrewing-Third-Harperresource-Book/dp/00605310>
2011-03-10 brewing time:
I'd like a few more specifics about what stage of the brewing/fermenting you'd like to decrease. I'd also like to know the amount of beer you are brewing. I will assume you are brewing an average
2010-10-22 Ageing beer:
No, I was only kidding. In the fridge or at room temperature will be fine. Imperial stouts were originally brewed by British ale houses on contract for the Russian royal families. The stouts had
2010-10-21 Ageing beer:
The answer is that it is just fine a age a beer at room temperature after it's been in the refrigerator IF THE BEER SHOULD AGE IN THE FIRST PLACE. Sorry to caps-lock you there, but it's an important
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