Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Master Brewer Karl Strauss
What is your education?
KS: Graduate of Munich Technical University at Weihenstephan, Degree in Practice and Science of Malting and Brewing.
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
KS: Karl Strauss Amber Lager. I prefer a somewhat more flavorful beer with moderate amount of hops, my next choice would be a Pilsener such as Woodie Gold.
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss beer?
KS: Karl Strauss Brewing Company restaurant at Columbia and B street downtown.
What is your favorite thing about San Diego?
KS: I like the waterfront, be it the San Diego Bay or the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
What inspired you to brew?
KS: I grew up in a brewery and from very young on I was fascinated by the brewing process
What is the secret ingredient?
KS: The most secret ingredient is a feel for beer which is something that in my opinion, one is born with - you either have it or don't - it can't be acquired.
What is your favorite beer quote?
KS: Beer belongs, enjoy it. It is a family beverage, it is a social beverage, it is also a thirst quencher and the beverage of moderation.
Paul Segura
What is your education?
PS: San Diego State University Undergraduate Bachelor of Science, American Brewer's Guild UC Davis California, and Intensive Brewery Science and Engineering.
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
PS: Black's Beach Extra Dark because it has huge amounts of flavor for such a light beer.
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss beer?
PS: At any of our restaurants during a monthly Firkin Tapping Party.
What is your favorite thing about living in San Diego?
PS: San Diego always has the perfect beer drinking climate.
What inspired you to brew?
PS: I thought it would get me invited to parties.
What is the secret ingredient?
PS: San Diego Soul
When you are not drinking beer what are you doing?
PS: Pouring myself another one.
What is your favorite beer quote?
PS: "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
- Ben Franklin
Matt Walsh
What is your education?
MW: Institute and Guild of Brewing
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
MW: Stargazer I.P.A. - It just keeps getting better
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss Beer?
MW: At the Downtown Karl Strauss or better yet right off the serving tank at the brewery.
What is your favorite thing about living in San Diego?
MW: Have you ever been in Upstate New York for a six-month winter? If you have, you know why I'm in San Diego.
What inspired you to brew?
MW: The need to have a job that I actually love!
What is the secret ingredient?
MW: Love.
When you are not drinking beer what are you doing?
MW: Making music, disc golf, enjoying Ocean Beach, but actually, these all involve beer drinking.
What is your favorite beer quote?
MW: "There are more old drunks then old doctors."
- Willie Nelson
Shawn Steele
What is your education?
SS: 2 years at Wayne St., Siebel Institute of Technology
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
SS: Whatever beer is in my hand at the time.
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss beer?
SS: On earth.
What is your favorite thing about living in San Diego?
SS: The weather.
What inspired you to brew?
SS: Sweet, sweet beer.
What is the secret ingredient?
SS: Patience
When you're not drinking beer what are you doing?
SS: Passed out or playing disc golf.
What is your favorite beer quote?
SS: "You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline, it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer."
- Frank Zappa
Adam Ball
What is your education?
AB: University of Colorado, Siebel Institute
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
AB: Stargazer I.P.A. because I can't get enough hops.
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss beer?
AB: On the beach watching a sunset.
What is your favorite thing about living in San Diego?
AB: Sun, ocean, and no New England winter.
What inspired you to brew?
AB: The ability to craft something that everyone can enjoy.
What is the secret ingredient?
AB: A little TLC.
When you're not drinking beer what are you doing?
AB: Hiking, Sports, and enjoying the San Diego lifestyle.
What is your favorite beer quote?
AB: "There can't be good living where there is not good drinking."
- Benjamin Franklin
We're thrilled to announce that Adam Ball recently brewed an Award-Winning batch of Russian Imperial Stout. The Big Beer Favorite won a gold medal in the Porter and Stout division. Our Russian Imperial Stout is on tap at our brewery locations in November and December.
Brian Rayhack
What is your education?
BR: Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, American Brewer's Guild Craft Brewers Apprenticeship
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
BR: Windansea Wheat Hefeweizen because it is very tasty.
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss beer?
BR: The Tavern in Pacific Beach
What is your favorite thing about living in San Diego?
BR: The beach and the ladies.
What inspired you to brew?
BR: Applying my chemical background to something practical that makes people happy.
What is the secret ingredient?
BR: Hard work.
When you're not drinking beer what are you doing?
BR: Playing hockey, golfing, or relaxing on the beach.
What is your favorite beer quote?
BR: "Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then, I say to myself, 'it is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.' "
- Deep Thoughts, Jack Handy
Antonio Leyva Sanchez
What is your education?
ALS: Politecnio Ramoz Lopez Suares High School in Camaguey, Cuba.
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
ALS: Stargazer I.P.A. because its flavor is different from other beers.
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss beer?
ALS: My home.
What is your favorite thing about living in San Diego?
ALS: Climate.
What inspired you to brew?
ALS: Learn something new.
What is the secret ingredient?
ALS: It's a secret.
When you're not drinking beer what are you doing?
ALS: Sleeping.
What is your favorite beer quote?
ALS: "I drink Karl Strauss beer only the days of the week that end with day."
Adam Carbonell
What is your education?
AC: Cal State Long Beach, San Diego Community Colleges, Institute of Brewing and Distilling
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
AC: Pin Tail Pale Ale. Lower alcohol and huge hop flavor makes it a deceptively dank beer!
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss beer?
AC: At our Firkin Parties. They're firkin great!
What is your favorite thing about living in San Diego?
AC: The women, San Diegan or not.
What inspired you to brew?
AC: I knew it would make my southern family proud.
What is the secret ingredient?
AC: It's a not so subtle blend of early 90's R&B and Roots reggae.
When you're not drinking beer what are you doing?
AC: I spend most my days just maxin', relaxin' all cool, shootin' some bball outside the school.
What is your favorite beer quote?
AC: "I don't have a drinking problem...except when I can't get a drink."
- Tom Waits
Ian Young
What is your education?
IY: SWC
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
IY: Windansea Wheat Hefeweizen. Most unique.
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss beer?
IY: On stage - www.strangerband.com
What is your favorite thing about living in San Diego?
IY: Good beer, good music, good vibes.
What inspired you to brew?
IY: Love for beer.
What is the secret ingredient?
IY: Passion
When you're not drinking beer what are you doing?
IY: Looking for the bathroom.
What is your favorite beer quote?
IY: "WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing."
- Robert Panderson
|
){kind=link}