Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Certified Cicerone Beer Server

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Johnston Brook

As I mentioned in my bio part of this journey was to help me prepare to take the Cicerone exam to become a certified beer server, and I am happy to announce that I have taken and passed the test.  … Continue reading →

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SoundScape

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Johnston Brook

This is a combination of found and recorded sounds, I put this together to try and give the feeling of being in a bar. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/11573970″]

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Interview with Chuck and Aaron

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Johnston Brook

This is an interview I conducted with Chuck and Aaron, owners of The Trappist.  The Trappist is the bar I work at that inspired this blog. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/11566262″]

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A little about beer

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Johnston Brook

So I realized I was just jumping in and giving reviews without giving any information about beer in general, not everyone knows the differences between say an ale and a lager, hell I didn’t know until fairly recently so here … Continue reading →

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Logo Ideas

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Johnston Brook

As I began thinking about a logo design, I decided to do one that I might keep with me throughout my career. Seeing as I am going into the music and sound business what is more fitting than trying to … Continue reading →

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Possible Interview Questions

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Johnston Brook

1) How long has “The Trappist” been open? 2) What did you do before you opened the bar? 3) Why did you decide to open a bar? 4) Where did your love of this type of beer come from? 5) … Continue reading →

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My proposal

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Johnston Brook

I am going to explore the world of beer, every day all over the world people are consuming this amazing beverage.  I am going to attempt to explore and explain both the technical aspects of how to properly pour different … Continue reading →

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