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Brewer of the Month
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Friday, 02 October 2009 00:00 |
 I am a professional computer geek in Denver, CO where I develop custom software for various companies as an independent contractor. I also am a part-owner of a couple of really small companies that will probably never make much money but which keep me busy and somewhat entertained most of the time. My beautiful wife (aka the SheppyBrew beer model) and I have two little boys (7 and 4) who continuously give me joy, excitement, and are the loves of my life (not to mention part-time brewing assistants).
My sister is to blame for my brewing obsession. She got me a Mr. Beer kit for Christmas 2008. To be honest, when I opened the gift, I expected to brew one or two batches and then just let the hobby die. The only previous experience I had with a home-brew was a stout that a college roommate gave me years ago which I thought was just horrible. I do not know if the beer was really that terrible or if at the time I was just too used to Busch Lite to appreciate a home-brew. But, despite my lack of confidence over the prospect of making beer, I brewed up the Classic American Blonde Ale with Booster that came in the kit. Of course, I was amazed at how easy the process was, and by the time I could finally try the finished beer (Superbowl Sunday), I was pretty excited despite my doubts of the hobby being a big thing long term. And, amazingly, not only did the Blonde turn out tasting like beer... it was good beer.
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