Jay Brooks: Beer writer, syndicated columnist, university lecturer, father, potato nerd, View-Master nut, curmudgeon. Renaissance man, with a side of fries.
SF Bay Area, California
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GABF 2006 Flashback: At the second session Friday night, out on the floor I ran into Denise Jones, I think when she was still at Moylan's, and Ralph Woodall, from HopUnion.
Hose shot of the day, at the Three Bears Brewing in Banff, Alberta, Canada. (October 8, 2026) [Guest hose courtesy of Jim Noecker]
GABF 2006 Flashback: At the second session Friday night, here is the inimitable Shaun O'Sullivan, co-founder of 21st Amendment Brewery, staring me down behind his booth. Ii do also love the look I'm getting from the volunteer behind Shaun. This booth means business!
Today's reason to drink? It's Abet and Aid Punsters Day, Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day, Dunce Day, Harvey Wallbanger Day, National Cappuccino Day, National Pupusa Day, National Roast Dinner Day, Sandwich Day, Try a New Recipe Day & World Urbanism Day brookston.short.gy/cC2Uid
GABF 2006 Flashback: At the second session Friday night, here is Ted Vivatson, founder of Eel River Brewing in Fortuna, California, behind his booth.
Another in my occasional series of unique or unusual bathroom signs. These signs were on the restroom doors at one of my favorite restaurants in Brussels, La Villette, which is located near the Church of St. Catherine. (October 30, 2026)
GABF 2006 Flashback: At the second session Friday night, this is a pair of Steves, from Sierra Nevada Brewing. First, there's former brewmaster Steve Dressler and, second, Global Brand Ambassador Steve Grossman.
Happy Birthday French philosopher, writer, and political activist Albert Camus (November 7, 1913–January 4, 1960)
Today's reason to drink? It's Book Lovers Day, Game Store Day, Hug a Bear Day, Int'l Merlot Day, Learn to Homebrew Day, Magazine Day, Martini Day, Meteorite Day, Nat'l Bassist Day, Nat'l Kumquat Day, Nat'l Wine Tasting Day, Red Cup Day & World Pad Thai Day brookston.short.gy/iqDrYy
