It has been several months since we published our last POURTRAITS, but I can guarantee you that the wait has been worth it. The eight post in this series that fascinates us so much here in C R A F T E D has a main protagonist who, in my point of view, in recent years has played (and continues to play) an essential role in our craft beer scene. I'm talking about Robin Barden, Head Brewer at Edge Brewing.
Read MorePourtraits #7: James Davidson, founder and editor of Caña Magazine
Has it ever happened to you, especially since the arrival of the digital era, that you interact with people on social media, and you have a hunch (before even meeting them in person) that you will like them? Well, something like this is what happened to me with my friend James Davidson from Caña Magazine.
Read MorePourtraits #6: Edgar Rodríguez, beer sommelier at El Racó d'en Cesc
The first time I personally met Edgar Rodríguez (@edgar_beertrooper) was when having dinner with my wife at El Racó d’en Cesc restaurant, approximately eight years ago.
Read MorePourtraits #5: Raúl Tejerina, codirector of Specialization Courses in Craft Beer and Microbreweries from the University of Alicante
If I had to point out a key moment of my immersion in the universe of craft beer, I would probably choose the day I decided to get a higher beer education and I enrolled in the Specialization Courses in Craft Beer and Microbreweries taught by the University of Alicante.
Read MorePourtraits #4: Joan Villar-i-Marti a.k.a. Birraire
I must openly admit that publishing this post for the POURTRAITS series makes me particularly excited. Being able to talk with Joan Villar-i-Martí, also known in the beer world as "Birraire", is an absolute privilege.
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