We were lucky enough to listen to Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing Company. I've got to say, I'm feeling a little star struck. On a daily basis we get Dr. Charlie Bamforth and Dr. Michael Lewis. Last week, we got to listen to Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada. And today it was Vinnie. Vinnie told his story and the story of Russian River. His talk was focused on his production of barrel aged sour beers. It was fascinating and an opportunity to hear details about a topic that we haven't hit on yet. He also brought along some beer. We started with 3 sours and ended with the cult-like favorite Pliny the Elder. Thanks, Vinnie! Again, there are worse places to have to be when you're sick.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Week 5 - Good Time To Be Sick (February 25, 2014)
I've been hit by a second sickness in as many weeks. Last week it was sneezy, sniffy, watery eyes. This week it's a severe cough accompanied by delirium and dizziness. I didn't even go to class yesterday and missed the weekly tests. I went today but was seriously rethinking it as I was driving there. I kept wondering what it would be like to faint for the first time in my life and have the added complication of doing it on I-80. Luckily, it was a light day. Dr. Lewis just reviewed topics from the last 4 weeks: Barley, Malting and Mashing. I had time to take the tests on my own during lunch. And the afternoon brought a guest speaker.
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Awesome! Star struckness can really make you rise to the occasion. By the way, I wish I looked that good when I was sick! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's just good it's not a close up. :)
DeleteYou are a trooper and what a reward for your dedication. Now I will have to try Russian River beers so I can share in some of the experience.
ReplyDeleteYou should try it. Get Pliny if you can (though I don't think they distribute to Arizona). You'll just have to make a trip here.
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