In The Nick Of Time

Hi, My name is Nick, and I like beer. Now that that's out of the way, I guess I should tell you a little about myself.  I'm the only contributor of this blog that is still an undergrad, and will only be one for 6 more months. So I guess in a way I hope this will help me prepare for post-college life somewhat. I am also one of the few contributors that brews my own beer as well.

Before I get to that though, I feel I should give my history of beer fascination. My father has always been a big fan of good beers especially Sam Adams as that was the most common craft beer 10-15 years ago. As such, I have always hated the crappy college basement party beers like Natty, Keystone, and Coors just to name a few. Anyone writing on this blog can attest to that statement that, only when we started trying unique, craft beers that cost more than 30 cents a can did I start showing an affinity for liquid bread. After turning 21, my dad and I both delved deeper into the craft brewery world. In doing so I found my favorite brewery, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery.

We decided to venture down to Milton, Delaware to visit the Dogfish Head Brewery itself and then headed over to Rehoboth Beach, DE to finish up the full tour and visit the Alehouse to try some special brews. After finding out first-hand the process in which to make beer, I went out and found a local home-brew store where I go to school in Philadelphia. I found the absolutely amazing Home Sweet Homebrew down on 2008 Sansom Street - they provide you with all the necessities to brew for a beginner as well as loose ingredients for the more advanced and experienced brewers. With their help, I have brewed a Brown Ale and a Brown Porter and plan to brew some type of fruit-infused Ale next. Since entering the craft beer world, I have tried to drink as many different craft brews as possible, from as many different breweries as possible.

I like to think I fit in very well with the Dogfish Head motto of "off-centered ales for off-centered people". I also strongly believe that the statement made by one of our founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, sums up this wonderful world of craft and micro breweries, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy". I think I've rambled on enough at this point - I hope you all enjoy this.