Q: When did you begin home brewing?
A: I began brewing in Aug. of 2010 during my brewing fundamentals course in FIU.
Q: Which beer brought you over to the craft beer side?
A: My first craft beer was Sierra Nevada Pale Ale but the beer that turned me into a craft beer man was DFH Aprihop.
Q: Which beer style is your specialty/favorite beer to brew?
A: My brewing specialty is IPA, as my brewing buddies have told me if they need a hoppy ale made they can count on me.
Q: If you were stranded on an island that had a mysterious way of keeping beverages cold and could only drink one beer what would it be?
A: I would take some Widmer Nelson
imperial Ipa
Q: Do you believe in any brewing superstitions or have any strange brewing tendencies?
A: My brewing superstitions begin and end with a whole lot of hops. The more the better.
Q: How do you feel about the South Florida beer scene?
A: The South Florida beer scene is in its infancy but I have faith that we will one day have brewing eyes upon us.
Q: Best Brewery/ Brew pub/ Beer bar you've visited.
A: Best Brewery brew pub would have to be Titanic Brew Pub by default. Bar would be Cervezas.
Q: What's the biggest mistake you've made while brewing?
A: Biggest brewing mistake was not taking sanitation as serious as it is.
Q: Any advice for new homebrewers?
A: Start brewing asap. Move up to all-grain right after.
Q: Favorite music to brew to?
A: I typically dont listen to music while brewing however some Jimmy Buffet would work.
Q: Other hobbies beside homebrewing?
A: I am an avid fisherman and I hold my own in the kitchen.
Q: If you could share a pint with someone past or present who would it be?
A: Dr. John Ewald Siebel
Q: What's on the "to-brew" list?
A: Dogfish Head Aprihop Clone with and without Apricots, Imperial Red.
through warrior hops. Centennial hops have an average alpha acid level of 9-12% and are very citrusy and floral. Warrior on the other hand typically has 15-17% alpha acids and is an earthy, spicy, hop. I felt that both hops lend themselves well to the beers poured through them.
grass beds, vultures perched on their roosts. Meanwhile, another breed of animals began to migrate around the entrance of the zoo to willingly be taken into the confines of captivity. The "Party Animal" or Drinksalota Brewskis is a common species that imbibes in plentiful drink.
