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Author: James Moller
How to Gear Up for Your First Day in the Brewery
Unlike some purchases that can get in the way of our work and creativity, there are specific brewery items you’ll need to stay safe and be successful…
How to Elevate the Taster Tray
Are taster trays the unsung hero or corrupting plague of today’s breweries? Even if you’re in the camp of hating taster trays, it’s hard to ignore what they can bring to your establishment – as such, I want to discuss three improvements to make a good thing even better…
Three Beer Pouring Mistakes to Watch Out For
Unfortunately, many bar programs fail to teach their employees the most basic procedures for pouring a beautiful (and sanitary) glass of beer, so whether you’re a regular consumer, bar manager, or a bartender yourself, here are three common pouring mistakes to look out for…
Tools Don’t Make You Creative
Have you ever fallen into the trap of thinking a new computer, paintbrush, camera lens, or (fill in the blank here) would be the solution to your creativity issues?
How to Study to Be a Certified Cicerone®
…Maybe you’ve worked in the beer industry for some time and want to prove your knowledge, or you’re an enthusiast who wants a challenge! Whatever the case, pursuing your Cicerone® certification is not only a great resume builder but will drastically broaden your practical and conceptual knowledge of beer…
Four Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
…It’s nearly impossible to avoid entirely, but by employing a few simple strategies, you can drastically reduce its effect on your life…
Do You Have the Best Glassware for Your Beer?
If you feel overwhelmed by the volume of choices, the good news is that there’s nothing “wrong” with drinking stout out of a stein, pilsner out of a juice orb, or even märzen out of a mug. Those experiences could be elevated with glassware designed for the styles, but in the end, if you’re with people you love and enjoying quality beer, the cup you use matters the least.
Three Reasons Why Shaker Pints Should Rot in Hell
…here are three reasons why the shaker pint should be erased from human history…
The Most Impactful Books I Read in 2021
What’s beautiful about books is that they affect us all in different ways. Maybe you wouldn’t touch my top six with a ten foot pole – that’s okay – we’re each on a unique life journey, and I’d love to know about the reads that impacted you the most.