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  • Examining Two Fruited Sour Ales, An IPA, & A Porter | Episode 22

    December 14, 2020

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    In Episode#22 we examine the following four craft beers:

    • "Lil' BB's Brekkie Tastee" (Fruited Sour Ale with milk sugar, oats, maple syrup, strawberry, & banana) [Untapped] from The Veil Brewing Company (Richmond, VA)
    • "Cranberry Plum Cobbler J.R.E.A.M." (Fruited Sour Ale with cranberry, plum, cinnamon, vanilla, & brown sugar) [Untapped] from Burley Oak Brewing Company (Berlin, MD)
    • "Falcon Smash" (American IPA) [Untapped] from Triple Crossing (Richmond, VA)
    • "No Rules Vietnamese Porter" (Imperial Double Porter aged in rum barrels & released in 2018) [Untapped] from Perrin Brewing Company (Comstock Park, MI).

    Here are the additional links mentioned during the show:

    • RAR 
    • Aslin
    • The Answer
    • Modern Times
    • Burning Beard 
    • Red Dragon
    • Moksa 
    • Harland Brewing
    • Photos taken during the recording of Episode 22

    Check out these recommended products we have been using recently:

    • Just Glass Design
    • Checkout YOPENERS for your own specialized bottle opener!

    Please feel free to reach out to the podcast via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.  Please also Subscribe To The Podcast!

    Tech Guy Steve reports that the announce/intro/exit recording, audio engineering, podcast preparation & distribution, and updating the blog were heavily influenced by this beer:

    Steve-beer"Keep It Mosaic" (IPA) [Untapped] from Burgeon Beer Company (Vista, CA)

    When not doing audio production, Tech Guy Steve was listening to "A Holy Dolly Christmas" by Dolly Parton (Amazon MP3).

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  • Four Craft Beers From Green Cheek Beer Company | Episode 21

    December 7, 2020

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    In Episode#21 we sample four craft beers from Green Cheek Beer Company (Orange, CA):

    • "Don't Tell Science" (Czech-style Lager) [Untapped] in collaboration with Bagby Beer Company (Oceanside, CA)
    • "Power Jacket" (Extra Guava Super Berliner) [Untapped]
    • "West Coast IPA is Dead" (West Coast IPA) [Untapped]
    • "Skeleton Wings" (Double Dry Hopped West Coast IPA) [Untapped]

    Here are the additional links mentioned during the show:

    • Veil
    • Androit Theory 
    • RAR 
    • Burley Oak 
    • Benchtop Brewing 
    • Aslin
    • Outer Range
    • Casey Brewing
    • The Answer
    • Modern Times
    • Beer Zombies
    • Mason Ale Works 
    • Horus 
    • Burning Beard 
    • Humble Sea 
    • Mostra 
    • J.Wakefield
    • Moksa 
    • Harland Brewing
    • Photos taken during the recording of Episode 21

    Check out these recommended products we have been using recently:

    • Just Glass Design
    • Checkout YOPENERS for your own specialized bottle opener!

    Please feel free to reach out to the podcast via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.  Please also Subscribe To The Podcast!

    Tech Guy Steve reports that the announce/intro/exit recording, audio engineering, podcast preparation & distribution, and updating the blog were heavily influenced by this beer:

    Steve-Juice-Press-Hazy-IPA"Juice Press" (Hazy IPA) [Untapped] from Burgeon Beer Company (Vista, CA)

    When not doing audio production, Tech Guy Steve was listening to Mannheim Steamroller.

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  • Thoughts & Tips For December 2020

    December 1, 2020

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    Wood-dec-2020This photo is part of my Wood Collection. It was taken at The Oaks! Also check out my Nature Collection!

    CURRENT EVENTS

    We continue to be blessed with a hedge of protection with regards to COVID-19 and health in general. We continue to be vigilant and focused with:

    • #wear_a_mask
    • #wash_your_hands
    • #social_distance
    • #stay_home_if_sick

    We had a great socially distanced & 90% outside close family Thanksgiving. The only downside was not having lots of left overs.  I hope yours went well.  Onward into Christmas!

    Related to the election, I am not surprised this is being dragged on.  Hard to have a dialog with people who don't want to listen, don't want to change, and see others as their mortal enemy.  We need more conversations and learning around common good like what is being offered here!

    THESE ALL FEEL LIKE THEY ARE ON CRUISE CONTROL

    • The PodCraft Beer Show just published Episode #20.  So much fun!  See below for proof!
    • D&D with friends from high school continues to be a blast.  My Halfling Fighter just leveled up to 6th level!
    • I had one Getting Things Done (GTD) classes in November.  It was in-person with only 5 people which worked out better than expected.  One more planned for December (already full at 9 people).  I will more than likely offer at least one virtual and one in-person in January. – one virtual and one in-person. 
    • The LEVELS experiment I mentioned last month is done.  I didn't end up learning anything more than what I outlined in November. 
    • We recently treated the family to a "STAYCATION" in Pacific Beach. It was awesome:

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    BEST ADVENT CALENDAR EVER?

    The hosts of ThePodcraft Beer Show — Chris & Charlie — gave me this awesome DIY customized Advent Calendar filled with what I can only imagine is great craft beer.  

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    I plan to post a lot of images on social media.

    TECHNOLOGY, TIPS, & SUGGESTIONS

    I am a big fan of a book by Gene Kim called "The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win" (Kindle, Audiobook) which prompted me recently to read "The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement" by Eliyahu Goldratt (Kindle, Audiobook, Paperback), and Gene's follow-on to "The Phoenix Project" called "The Unicorn Project: A Novel About Developers, Digital Disruption, and Thriving in the Age of Data " (Kindle, Audiobook).  All three are excellent as they turn technical and process improvement efforts into real-world fictional stories that are engaging and insightful. If you are delivering technology capabilities, and haven't read these, then I highly recommend getting them in your queue. #continuously_learning or #going_nowhere

    If you are looking for a Christmas Advent Devotional then check out our church's "God With Us" (PDF).

    Once a year, right after Thanksgiving, I go through every email that is "SUBSCRIBED," and decide if I want to continue to SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE.  So far in 2020, UNSUBSCRIBE is winning!

    QUOTE I'M THINKING ABOUT

    “When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened." ― Sir Winston S. Churchill

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  • Blind Taste Test Of Four Hazy IPAs | Episode 20

    November 30, 2020

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    We try our best to match up four Hazy IPAs in another blind taste test from Blind Lady Ale House:

    • "Mind Circus" [Untapped] from Russian River (Sonoma County, CA)
    • "Disciples of Fu" [Untapped] from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA);
    • "We Love You San Diego" [Untapped] from Modern Times (San Diego, CA); 
    • "Post-Cyberpocalyptic Neo New York" [Untapped] from Bottle Logic (Anaheim, CA).

    We close out the show with "Another Dose" [Untapped] (Imperial Stout with chocolate, coffee, hazelnut, & vanilla bean) from Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, CA).

    Here are the additional links mentioned during the show:

    • "Catch You On The Flip Side IPA" from Karl Strauss/Societe
    • Mostra
    • Harland
    • Mason Ale Works
    • Creative Creature
    • Karl Strauss
    • Societe
    • Moksa
    • Photos taken during the recording of Episode 20

    Check out these recommended products we have been using recently:

    • Just Glass Design
    • Checkout YOPENERS for your own specialized bottle opener!

    Please feel free to reach out to the podcast via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.  Please also Subscribe To The Podcast!

    Tech Guy Steve reports that the audio editing on Saturday was heavily influenced by this beer:

    My-audio-editing-beer-20"Blazing World" (Dank – Nelson IPA) [Untapped] from Modern Times (San Diego, CA)

    And the post audio-editing production tasks on Sunday along with podcast engineering, distribution, and posting were heavily influenced by this beer:

    My-other-beer"Treevana" (IPA) [Untapped] from Burgeon Beer Company (Vista, CA)

    When not doing podcast audio production, Tech Guy Steve was listening to Bleachers.

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  • Examining Three Very Different Craft Beer Styles | Episode 19

    November 23, 2020

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    This week the team samples three very different craft beer styles:

    • "Blueberry Vs Lime" (Fruited Sour Ale) [Untapped] from Creative Creature Brewing (El Cajon, CA)
    • "One Simple Trick" (DDH Hazy Double IPA) [Untapped] from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, CA)
    • "Wicked Whisper" (Imperial Stout) [Untapped] from Moonraker Brewing Company (Auburn, CA). 

    Here are the additional links mentioned during the show:

    • Photos taken during the recording of Episode 19

    Check out these recommended products we have been using recently:

    • Just Glass Design
    • Checkout YOPENERS for your own specialized bottle opener!

    Please feel free to reach out to the podcast via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.  Please also Subscribe To The Podcast!

    Tech Guy Steve reports that the audio editing on Saturday was heavily influenced by this beer:

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    "Coastal Sunshine" (Fruited with passion fruit, guava, & mango) [Untapped] from Humble Forager Brewery (Waunakee, WI)

    And the post audio-editing production tasks on Sunday along with podcast engineering, distribution, and posting were heavily influenced by this beer:

    Rising-steve-beer2"Rising Hope" (IPA with Raspberry, Blood Orange, & Bulgarian Rose) [Untapped] from Mike Hess Brewing (San Diego, CA) for National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

    When not doing podcast audio production, Tech Guy Steve was listening to U2.

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  • San Diego Beer Week IPA Blind Taste Test | Episode 18

    November 16, 2020

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    This week Chris, Charlie, and Steve participate in a San Diego Beer Week blind taste test from Blind Lady Ale House of four different IPAs:

    • "Short-Lived" [Untapped] from Made West Brewing Company (Ventura, California) in collaboration with There Does Not Exist (San Luis Obispo, California)
    • "Sorta Mostly Dead" [Untapped] from North Park Beer Company (San Diego, California)
    • "Pliny the Elder" [Untapped] from Russian River Brewing Company (Windsor, California)
    • "Deliberation" [Untapped] from Burgeon Beer Company (Vista, California)

    Here are the additional links mentioned during the show:

    • Moksa Brewing (Rocklin, California)
    • Photos taken during the recording of Episode 18

    Check out these recommended products we have been using recently:

    • Just Glass Design
    • Checkout YOPENERS for your own specialized bottle opener!

    Please feel free to reach out to the podcast via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.  Please also Subscribe To The Podcast!

    Tech Guy Steve reports that the post audio editing, and the production along with podcast engineering, distribution, and posting was heavily influenced by this beer:

    My-photoAle Smith Brewing Company (San Diego, California) ".394 Pale Ale" [Untapped]

    When not doing podcast audio production, Tech Guy Steve was listening to The Call.

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  • One Triple IPA And Two Stouts | Episode 17

    November 9, 2020

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    Today's show reviews the following three craft beers:

    • "Dream Lab" (Triple India Pale Ale) [Untapped] from Equilibrium Brewery (Middletown, New York) in collaboration with Other Half Brewing (Brooklyn, New York);
    • "temple of silence with coconut, coco, & marshmallow" (Double Imperial Pastry Stout) [Untapped] from Modern Times (San Diego, California)
    • "Blue Bear" (French Oak Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Blueberries, Chocolate, Coffee, Hazelnuts, Marshmallow, Pecans, & Vanilla) [Untapped] from Horus Aged Ales (Oceanside, California).

    Here are the additional links mentioned during the show:

    • Track 7
    • Pure Project
    • Photos taken during the recording of Episode 17

    Check out these recommended products we have been using recently:

    • Just Glass Design
    • Checkout YOPENERS for your own specialized bottle opener!

    Please feel free to reach out to the podcast via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.  Please also Subscribe To The Podcast!

    Tech Guy Steve reports that the post audio editing was heavily influenced by this beer:

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    Booze Brothers Brewing (Vista, California) [Untapped] "1-800-Tropics" (Hazy IPA)

    And the production along with podcast engineering, distribution, and posting was heavily influenced by this beer:

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    EPPIG Brewing (Vista, California) [Untapped] "10:45 To Denver" (West Coast IPA)

    When not doing podcast audio production, Tech Guy Steve was listening to Violent Femmes.

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  • John Lloyd Young’s Vegas Holiday Concert

    November 6, 2020

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    Jersey Boys' Tony Award Winner John Lloyd Young is presenting a virtual online streaming Vegas Holiday Concert with Musical Director Thomas Faragher.

    Expect songs from Roy Orbison, Smokey Robinson, Little Anthony, some Jersey Boys, and a good dose of holiday classics.

    The 75 minute live stream will be presented on December 4, 2020 at 6pm PT.  And you will have access to playback the show OnDemand for one week after the live event.

    You can BUY TICKETS via this link.

    You can also check out some great photos of John on his website.

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  • Part 2 Of Our Onsite Interview & Beer Reviews At Burning Beard | Episode 16

    November 2, 2020

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    Thanks to Burning Beard Brewing's co-founders Jeff & Mike for hosting ThePodCraft onsite for Episodes 15 & 16!

    In Part 2, the conversation continues with Chris & Charlie interviewing Jeff & Mike, and sampling the following three fantastic beers from Burning Beard:

    • "Banksy ESB on NITRO" (Extra Special Bitter) [Untapped]
    • "New Damage" (New England IPA) [Untapped]
    • "Circle Of Hops" (American Pale Ale) [Untapped]

    Here are the additional links mentioned during the show:

    • Great American Beer Festival
    • San Diego International Beer Festival
    • Photos taken during the recording of Episode 15 & 16.

    Check out these recommended products we have been using recently:

    • Just Glass Design
    • Checkout YOPENERS for your own specialized bottle opener!

    Please feel free to reach out to the podcast via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.  Please also Subscribe To The Podcast!

    Tech Guy Steve reports that the post audio editing and production along with podcast engineering, distribution, and posting were heavily influenced by this beer:

    Steve-Beer"Citrus and Piney" (India Pale Ale) [Untapped] by The Hop Concept

    When not doing podcast audio production, Tech Guy Steve was listening to The Cure.

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  • Thoughts & Tips For November 2020

    November 1, 2020

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    IMG_7341This photo is part of my Wood Collection.  Also check out  my Nature Collection!

    CURRENT EVENTS

    It is quite a blessing that we continue to be healthy on the COVD-19 front. We continue to be vigilant and focused: #wear_a_mask; #wash_your_hands, #social_distance, and #stay_home_if_sick. 

    My candidate for President of the United States in 2020 continues to be Jo Jorgensen. Hopefully the Presidential election will not end up with a lot of legal battles, and the country can come together on whomever wins. We need to change the narrative about how to disagree agreeably, debating with facts & science, and stop the militarization of politics and public discord.

    OTHER THINGS THAT ARE GOING WELL

    • The PodCraft Beer Show has had a lot of great craft beers recently. Fun times.
    • D&D game play continues and is super fun.
    • I had two Getting Things Done (GTD) classes in October – one virtual and one in-person.  They both went pretty well.  The virtual one still needs some debugging.

    HEALTH EXPERIMENT

    I've been doing a 28-day glucose test using LEVELS.  I learned about the offering via this podcast that Kevin Rose had with Josh Clemente — "Why track your glucose levels?".  A couple of things I've learned with my intermittent fasting routine:

    • Fruit, juice, etc. (anything with sugar) shouldn't be in the first hour of my eight hour eating window.
    • Yoplait yogurt tastes great, but that is probably because of the sugar which nearly always spikes my glucose.
    • I can keep my glucose levels less "spikey" if I eat my normal fruit serving in two half-settings spread out over 15-20 minutes.
    • Looking more at labels of things trying to add food items with less sugar.
    • Walking or riding my bike after eating keeps my glucose levels more "flat."
    • IPAs, Pale Ales, Lagers, etc. don't seem to increase my glucose levels.  All the new stouts, fruit beers, and some sours with a lot of fruit that I've now trying because of ThePodCraft do "spike" my glucose levels.
    • Gin & tonics, & bourbon do not seem to increase my glucose levels.

    TECHNOLOGY, TIPS, & SUGGESTIONS

    If you need to export your Google Keep notes, then here is how to get them out in individual HTML files => TIP!

    Another good tip if you are using a Chromebook:

    Good tip to share

    Another good Chromebook tip is to make sure your Downloads directory in Chrome is not the Downloads directory on the local drive of the Chromebook.  I recommend switching it to a folder in Google Drive.  If you ever have to Powerwash your Chromebook back to factory reset, then you will more than likely not lose any data.

    QUOTE I'M THINKING ABOUT

    "If we have 6 hours to cut a tree, the wise will use 4 hours to sharpen the axe." – Abraham Lincoln

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