Friday, September 07, 2007

Michael Jackson dies






Author, Documentarian and Beer Drinker-Michael Jackson, The Beer Hunter passed away last week at his home in London.
Michael Jackson famed beer writer died last week in his home in London of a heart attack and complications of Parkinson's disease. He is considered the impetus of change in what has been called the Beer Revolution in the US and England.Michael changed the way people looked at beer, from everyday slop to gourmet. His review of a beer would make or break a brewery. He had penned numerous books on beer and breweries and most recently on single malt whiskeys.
I met Mr Jackson in the summer on 1989 in Fort Mitchell Kentucky at the now defunct Oldenberg Brewery during the AHA hombrewer conference. He was very approachable and took the time to discuss commercial beers and homebrewing with me over a glass of Oldenberg Premium Verum. All of who had met, read or saw him or his works are better for it as is the state of brewing.

Slainte Michael, Have St Pete pour you a pint tonight!