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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Simple sugars or other? | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I've been looking into the nutritional breakdown of beer, and have worked out that it's calories ... A: Apologies with the tardiness of my reply, but I've been extremely busy for quite some time now. In ... | |
| Bottling Magnifier | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a magnifying glass that came from a brewery that was established in 1820 in N.S. CANADA .It ... A: My research indicates that this type of magnifier was used <i>primarily</i> from the 20s (possibly ... | |
| Prices and information | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I just bottled my first batch of beer and it was good. I made a golden ale and now i am looking to ... A: Great question - there are tons of folks who are just beginning to learn the homebrewing process and ... | |
| Beer supplier Schiltz Beer | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: Where can I buy Schiltz Beer in Ca or in another state? A: Well, according to RateBeer.com, it's not available in CA: ... | |
| Searching for my beer style | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I've recently discovered my love for beer (or at least, specific ones) and was hoping you could ... A: This line of inquiry is actually fairly common for me - I'm glad you asked! And you certainly aren't ... | |
| re-racking | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: When re-racking is it important to use a secondary container that is the same amount as the beer?. ... A: While I haven't heard of any real oxidation issues with volume changes in fermentation vessel swaps, ... | |
| Pellets | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: What is the best use and or purpose for UK Challenger Pellet - Alpha 7.0%, color, taste or can it be ... A: In my experience, Challenger is one of those stalwart hops - one to which you can turn for just ... | |
| Malt | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Do all beers contain Malt? A: The short answer is that yes, almost all beverages you'd consider "beer," will contain barley malt. ... | |
| Beer with no corn (and no hops?) | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I've recently been tested for food sensitivities and am highly allergic to corn and all byproducts ... A: Well, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that MOST beers don't have corn as an adjunct ... | |
| SPOILED BEER FROM A CASINO BAR | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: MATT: THANK YOU FOR TAKING MY QUESTION. I AM 64 YEARS AND ENJOY LIGHT OR LITE BEER. RECENTLY ... A: Normally, this would be a relatively simple answer. But there are a couple of things that complicate ... | |
| sugar content in beers ... how can I compare various brands | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed as being a diabetic. I would like to know how I can compare various beers to ... A: First, realize that you're far from alone. Every year, there are more and more beer lovers finding ... | |
| Coconut Water | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I am really excited to start brewing my own beer. I am sure I need to master the basic types first, ... A: First, let me congratulate you and welcome you to the wonderful world of brewing beer. It's ... | |
| taste of beer | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I just turned 21 about 4 months ago. For alot of people turning 21 means going to Vegas. And that ... A: First, you really shouldn't feel the NEED to drink alcohol, just because you turned 21. It sounds as ... | |
| wheat allergy | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I am allergic to wheat but fine with gluten. Do you know of any major brand beers that are made ... A: In fact, most beer is NOT made with wheat and there are only a handful of styles which typically ... | |
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Matt Simpson
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Expertise
I can answer all questions about beer, the brewing process, ingredients, history, styles, glassware & serving temperatures, beer & food pairing, cellaring, the craft beer industry and much more. The only area in which I'm wholly unfamiliar (but still able to find out through direct, personal inquiry) is the purchasing of large-brewery equipment.
Experience
I've been involved with craft beer, in one regard or another, for almost 2 decades. I've taught craft beer courses at Emory University, I'm a BJCP Certified Judge, an Administrator for RateBeer.com (arguably, the largest beer website/database in the world, with over 100,000 members) and have been interviewed by ABC News, CNN, NPR, the Washington Post, FOX Business’s Cavuto Show, TheStreet.com, the Associated Press, the Houston Chronicle and many others. I'm an award-winning homebrewer, with multiple ribbons won (including the AHA’s National Homebrew Competition), and owner of one of the largest, most robust and comprehensive beer cellars in the world.
I write the “Ask Beer” column for Beer magazine, “Beer Talk...From the Wings,” for Hooters Magazine, the quarterly beer column for In The Mix magazine, a beverage-oriented publication that reaches such hospitality industry establishments as The Four Seasons and Four Points Sheraton, and “Ask the Beer Sommelier,” for Atlanta’s Finest Dining magazine as well.
I've been hosting craft beer tastings since the 90’s, and am truly privileged to call some of the most accomplished brewers and beer aficionados in the world, friends.
Organizations
BJCP, RateBeer.com (as an Administrator), GA Craft Brewers Guild, Final Gravity Craft Brewers.
Publications
BEER Magazine, Hooters Magazine, In The Mix Magazine, Atlanta's Finest Dining magazine, TheBeerCellar.com.
Education/Credentials
I'm BJCP Certified, taught "From Grain to Glass, a Comprehensive Study of Beer," at Emory University and a Rutgers University graduate.
Awards and Honors
Multiple blue ribbons for homebrewing, including a second-place in the National Homebrew Competition.
Past/Present Clients
http://www.thebeerexpert.com/testimony.shtml
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