Virtual Beer #9: Jämtlands President

Continuing my Scandinavian beer expedition, I sample a lager brewed by and for independent thinkers. Noriko tells me it tastes pretty much just like Japanese beer.

The President (and five other excellent beers) were provided by my friend Hannes. Thanks!

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How to Learn Anything

A former coworker on mine, Brian Humphreys, has a site called How to Learn Anything, and it’s about exactly what it’s called. Brian has a real passion for learning, which is evident both in his writing and in the way he teaches.
He’s recently begun offering an educational podcast on his blog, and I was quite […]

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Virtual Beer #8: Karhu

Thanks to my involvement with Taido, I have friends all over the world. Surprisingly enough, some of them like beer too. This past weekend, Japan hosted the 5th Taido world championships in Hiroshima, and one of the fringe benifits for me was getting to drink with all my European friends. A couple of them even […]

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Virtual Beer #7: Ginga Kogen

It’s got reindeer and stars on the can… it has to be good, right?

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Virtual Beer: Kirin “New” Ichiban Shibori

So, Kirin recently updated their product line and revamped the recipe of their Ichiban (number 1) beer. The new Ichiban Shibori is a true beer, with no rice filler - only water, malt, and hops.
Check out the video for the details.

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