The Great American Beer Festival 2009

The Great American Beer Festival is held every year in Colorado. It is what some would consider the Olympics or the Oscars of the beer industry.

This year there were 495 breweries entered into the competition, with a total of 3,308 entries. 49,000 people attended the festival and perused the 2,100 different beers available in the festival hall.
Silver City Brewery entered 10 beers this year for judging. We came away with two Gold medals; one for Ridgetop Red in the Irish Red Ale category, and one for Old Scrooge '98 for the Old Ale or Strong Ale category. We also came away with a Bronze medal for our Gold Mt. Pilsner in the International Pilsener category.

Three medals for ten entries is incredible. Once again I am proud to be a part of this team.Cheers,
Greg


**What I did today at the brewery:
Brewed Imperial Stout

Makin' That Paper

When I decided to become a brewer and pursue a career that would fill my soul rather than drain it, I understood that I might take a serious pay-cut.

Given that I had been laid off and we reduced our monthly expenses considerably by moving in with my wife's parents, it was the perfect time to start a career from the bottom up.

Even though I took a near 50% reduction in pay compared to my marketing career, my first paycheck from Silver City was worth a lot more than the amount printed on the paper.

I think you can see it in my face.



Cheers,
Greg