CRAFT BEER

I am the author of The Beer Babe's Brew Reviews, a craft beer blog, and an avid supporter of getting more people to drink better beer, especially women. I describe tastes in simple terms to make the beer world inviting, not intimidating.

A devoted fan of craft and imported beer for the better part of 15 years. My websites are dedicated to the appreciation of fine beer - www.beerphilosopher.com and The Aleuminati - the (not so) secret society of better beer drinkers.

Gerard spent 15 years writing and editing for daily print newspapers in Florida before realizing that the future is online. He runs two successful craft beer websites, but also writes on a variety of other subjects for online and print publications.

I am a 26 year old male living in Lancaster County. I enjoy many of the finer things in life. I am a Craft Beer drinker and an avid homebrewer. I consider myself a closet geek. I enjoy technology and gadgets. I am hopeing to do some freelance writing in order to better my skills and hopefully begin to publish more content online.

Bringing Craft Beer to the masses, one (or more) convert at a time! My wife and I will be posting what we feel is sorely lacking in the Craft Beer world-tastings comparing macro to micro directly. In clear, non-geek speak where taste is more important than style. Both Male and Female views of the beers. We're here to help you with that difficult question-should I drink this or that or what?

Beer educator and critic, writer and entertainer. I am the host of a podcast called "Davis on Draft" about craft beer, as well as a homebrewer. If it has to do with great beer, I'm involved in educating the public about it!

I am a 2011 graduate of Southeast MO State Univ. with a Bachelor's in General Studies. I'm a trained musician, having spent time in bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles, percussion ensembles, and rock bands; and a bit of a composer, having written some of my own music, ranging from Baroque-style pieces to modern pop and hip-hop. I worked as a radio DJ in college. I always try to be dressed well for any occasion. I wear a suit a lot. I own my own tuxedo. I enjoy good movies, the great outdoors, a craft beer now and then, and philosophical and political discourse.

I am a 23 year old graduate student at Marywood University progressing towards my masters degree in Higher Education Administration. I earned my undergraduate degree from King's College in 2010. I received a Bachelor of the Art's in English Literature as well as writing. I currently work at student loan company called Sallie Mae. I answer incoming email and letters from customers in repayment. In the past I have earned a black-belt in Goshin-Justu Karate when I was 16. Sadly I haven't had as much time to dedicate to this recently as I would like. My current hobby is craft beer brewing. I hope to one day open a Micro-Brewery/Brew-Pub.

I am a preschool teacher and will be a high school science teacher in September 2011. When not teaching, I enjoy marathon running, reading, craft beer drinking, and cuddling with my cat. I write frequently for my blog, "My Boyfriend is Only Sort of Annoying."

The Beer Newb in an edutainment site about Beer Culture. Our content features articles about craft brewing, homebrewing, beer basics, culture, bar games, beer themed travels, beer book reviews, and more. For more information, please visit the official Beer Newb Page at http://www.BeerNewb.com

Jessica Merritt is a writer and photographer in Katy, TX. She enjoys swimming, craft beer, and building her business.

A Minnesota sports fan now living in St. Louis, Marvin Olberding s writing career has taken him into the worlds of college football, cycling, amateur boxing, professional rodeo and Paralympic sport. In addition to sports, he also enjoys music, politics, and seeking out good food and craft beer.

When not sampling Portland, Oregon's microbrews or food cart delights, Lisa Miller is cooking healthy, organically, and locally for her family, including her infant daughter. Cooking baby food and vegan baked goods are her latest passions, as well as finding affordable, kid-friendly restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops. Portland's food cart scene is a staple for dining out, especially in the SE. When she isn't caring for her infant, cooking, enjoying a craft beer, or hanging out at a food cart pod, Lisa practices law in civil litigation and mediation and is always looking for the next adventure.

Ah, the biography. Who am I? I'm still working that out myself. Basics, I'm a 43-year-old male born in Northern England but raised in Southern California. I'm a licensed contractor, a writer, a father, a husband, a salesman, a business owner and a lover of craft beer. I consider my greatest strength the ability to carry on a conversation on almost any topic. If people were paid to be cocktail party guests, I'd do that for a living. My UCSD degree qualifies me to feel well educated.

I'm a Film / Video Editor whose main experience includes short films and music videos. I've also cut a few trailers and a bunch of personal projects. When I'm not editing, you might find me on the golf course, or enjoying a great craft beer or two.

I am a freelance writer, editor, marketer, and aspiring novelist living in Savannah, Georgia with my husband and our Boston terrier Massy. I used to teach high school English before taking the leap to writing full-time. I love chick lit books, alternative rock, emotionally touching tv shows like Parenthood and movies like Good Will Hunting. We love craft beer since backpacking through Europe three years ago, and travel is my second passion after writing.

Law student and journalist with experience producing documentaries and TV news. My law specialization is mediation and alternative dispute resolution. I am also a native Floridian, which is pretty rare. Loves include: travel, eating out, wine, craft beer, helping people, pets, and highlighting the best and brightest businesses in my community.

Ann is tech geek, craft beer lover, and avid traveler.

Born and raised in Kansas City, I once held onto the dream of becoming a professional baseball player. When that dream faded away, I finally took the reigns on a potential journalistic career back in August of 2011 when I convinced a friend to start a sports blog. Since then we have amassed a team of writers and have made expansion plans. Other interests include a love for poker and fine craft beers.

Annie Tobey has over 20 years experience as a professional writer, serving businesses such as Capital One, International Training Consultants, Life Logic, PartnerMD, and Uniquely Fore Her. Her freelance articles appear in Pathfinders Travel, Richmond Family, Belle, Richmond Times-Dispatch, All About Beer, Fifty Plus, Richmond Parents, Pleasant Living, and other local and national publications. She is author of For Any Young Mother Who Lives in a Shoe (Judson Press, 1991) and editor and co-publisher of Richmond's V Magazine for Women and the Central Virginia Women's Sourcebook. As the Active Woman Traveler hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Annie shares her local and travel experiences to help readers discover new adventures. A runner and outdoors enthusiast, she focuses on active travel, to spread the energy and health benefits of an active lifestyle. Annie also helps readers find great food and craft beers when the sun goes down.

J.A. Hall worked in the restaurant industry in NYC for 12 years before being recruited to open The Oaks Gourmet Market in Los Angeles. After a very successful 2 year run at The Oaks, he moved to Chicago to be near his 7 year old daughter, and to explore the remarkable food scene there. His career has encompassed positions as manager, charcuterier, line cook, server, bartender, coffee roaster and product developer. He is a freelance writer of food, beer, wine, life. After foraging wild fennel, mustard & rosemary in the hills of L.A. for 5 years, he is looking forward to Morels, Boletes, berries, ramps and other edibles from the woods and fields of the midwest. Some fishing, as well.

Being asked and paid to solve technical problems that others have created, has brought an insight to Jesse's life that leads him to the path of freelance writing. After working for over 12 years in several fields of information technology including network operations, security, systems engineering, and web development, Jesse has found himself with a worthy and valuable perspective in the big picture of how technology integrates into and defines modern culture. At heart he considers himself to be a technologist with a progressive prospective to the role technology plays in our everyday life. The challenges he has encountered gives him a grounding in real world problem solving that keeps his perspectives in technology relevant to the everyday person. Distilling complex idea's and creations down to their key components is the process that makes his writing readable without the jargon overload commonly found in technical writing. When not throwing stones at the murky depths of information technology, he enjoys drinking and brewing strong Belgium beers and contributing to the craft brewing movement alive and well in the United States.

Writer/reporter/editor who has covered BCS title games, USGA championships, and intramural flag football... Married his high-school sweetheart at age 33 (their story's a doozy)... Quotes "The Simpsons" and "Best in Show" incessantly, mostly for his own amusement... Gets the shakes whenever the family pups, Norah and Phoebe, are more than 5 feet away... Believes the mental side is key to lowering his golf handicap, meaning he's doomed to mediocrity... Important fact he learned in Paris: The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays... Favorite beer: Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale... Pet peeves: Tailgaters, unraked bunkers, beer poured without a head... Courses he pines to play: St. Andrews, Sand Hills (Nebraska), anything with a Bandon, OR, address.

Although I have been working in information technology for over a decade, I am finally working to pursue my passion, seeking ways to develop my craft and build my portfolio in both fiction and non-fiction writing. No Nobel prizes yet, but soon...

Debbie has been blessed with an incurable wanderlust. Former jobs included extensive travel throughout the United States, making it possible for this self-proclaimed "food/beer/wine geek" to taste the country. Currently a student at Columbus State Community College, she is pursuing a journalism degree. As a longtime owner of a licensed home bakery, Debbie is also an experienced farmers market vendor and shopper. Local food is good food and she's a strong advocate of getting back into our own kitchens and teaching kids the difference between a tomato and ketchup. An avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and a lifelong resident of Central Ohio, Debbie is passionate about Columbus and all the things it has to offer. If you need any help finding your way around the latest crop of orange barrels, send out a distress signal! In the past, Debbie worked as a title agent for 8 years, owning her own company. Later, she became the operations manager for a national inventory company, supervising a staff of 28. Before, during and after, Debbie was a professional bartender and server over a period of more than 15 years. A single mother of two grown children, Debbie completed the tour of parenting from the terrible twos to the trauma-filled tweens and into the angst-filled adulthood and all that came with it. The school activities and fundraisers rounded out those years. For fun Debbie and her man like to get off the beaten path and discover those little places that leave a lasting impression. "The world is my home and it has many rooms - I have not yet begun to see them all."

Freelance journalist. Editor at Beer West Magazine. Associate Editor at Orlo. Online advocate for Finding Face.

Born into a German family mere steps from one of the largest breweries in the world, Marc was destined to be involved in the world of beer.

J.R. Tschopp has spent over three years working in the wine and spirits industry, two years in the coffee industry, and has enjoyed the products of both for far longer. In addition, he's worked professionally in the production industry (both video and live performances), and since the age of 16, he has written and shot over two dozen short videos as well as completed six feature-length screenplays. J.R. studied English and theatre at Black Hawk College, focusing on directing and creative writing. In addition to his interests in beverages and filmmaking, J.R. co-founded and serves as one of the editors for Dark Highlands Anthology, (a literary and art journal that specializes in dark genre subject matters). He is also revising his first novel, and continues to write screenplays and short "weird" fiction. When he has free time it is spent playing the occasional disc golf game, drinking craft and imported beers in his Dark Highlands' co-editor's driveway, hanging out at his local coffee shop, and obsessing about tacos.

Hal teaches drama at a private school in northwest Indiana. In his spare time, he enjoys sampling craft beers, playing poker and watching movies.