A Toast to the Beer Hunter, Michael Jackson

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  1. Stugotzo

    Stugotzo Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2012 Florida

    I'll keep this very brief.

    6 years ago today, Michael Jackson passed. I never heard of him until about 2 years ago, as I started my journey into exploring "better beer". Although, I never met him, nor heard of him until very recently, I, and many of us, owe a lot to this man. For, if it weren't for his love of beer, and humankind in general, it could be argued that the craft beer explosion may have never happened. Certainly, not to the extent that it has.

    So, tonight, I toast to a great man... that I never met... but miss dearly.

    To Michael!

    L'Chaim!

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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson_(writer)
    http://www.beerhunter.com/about.html
     
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  2. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Great post.

    I had no idea it was today- I probably would have planned my evening around some sort of tribute.

    Those who haven't should definitely read some of his books. There will never be another like him.

    I think I will toast him tonight with a Pilsner Urquell, even though it is not the same beer that he gave 4 Stars. He did appreciate great beer in all of its forms, not just the 'boutique' stuff. RIP, MJ. Your legacy not only endures; it grows stronger each passing year.
     
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  3. fritts211

    fritts211 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2011 Tennessee

    To thriller!

    Wait, wrong Michael....

    Cheers to Mr. Jackson. I will drunkenly buy one of your books on amazon tonight to celebrate your amazing life. You were the king of beer, and forged the way for many before you.

    Thanks for taking the road less traveled.
     
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  4. DantheRN

    DantheRN Initiate (0) Aug 31, 2013 New York

    So it's my first night on BA (as a member) and after reading my fair share of MJs work over the past few years, I'd LOVE to join you while sipping my DFH Palo Santo Marron in saying cheers to a very special man. CHEERS.
     
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  5. WassailWilly

    WassailWilly Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2007 New York

    I actually shared a tasting with the man in person and am so glad I was able to !!
    I raise my glass tonite in his honor ......
     
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  6. Cubatobaco

    Cubatobaco Pooh-Bah (2,057) Jan 27, 2013 Virginia
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    RIP and thank you, Mr. Jackson!
     
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  7. barleywinefiend

    barleywinefiend Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2007 Washington

    RIP. Michael Jackson is a true pioneer!!!
     
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  8. hopsputin

    hopsputin Grand Pooh-Bah (4,403) Apr 1, 2012 New Jersey
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    Cheers to Michael Jackson

    can't tell you how many times I've watched The Beer Hunter. always enjoyable
     
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  9. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    I'll toast to MJ.

    I loved chatting with him at the GABF's when he attended in the late 90's to early 00's range (forgot which years now, sorry). Even more cool was that it was often a short line too to have him sign your book if you wanted. Man those were the days.
     
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  10. GreenMtnMike

    GreenMtnMike Initiate (0) May 30, 2013 Pennsylvania

    I had the pleasure of working with Michael Jackson on a few occasions. He was wonderful, warm, funny, and extremely generous. I hope he is somewhere smiling, perhaps wryly, at what he has laid the groundwork for. Cheers.
     
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  11. Stugotzo

    Stugotzo Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2012 Florida

    Perhaps I'm a day late and a dollar short on this posting. But, I was keeping my eye open on a list of Michael Jackson's favorite columns, compiled by "All About Beer" Magazine. They were slowly releasing the top ten list, and for weeks, it was locked at only 6 listed. I even checked yesterday and it was still only 6. Maybe someone nudged them late last night or this morning, but they finally have linked all 10, including Michael's final column, which was published posthumously.

    Without further adieu, here is Michael Jackson's last column...

    "Did I Cheat Mort Subite?", by Michael Jackson, published November 2007
     
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  12. socon67

    socon67 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,895) Jun 18, 2010 New York
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  13. landrewg

    landrewg Zealot (694) Nov 11, 2008 Michigan
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    Awesome guy. I remember he was always talking about beers that were "cellared". I wrote him an email asking where to get these aged beers and he answered "start your own cellar" so that's what I did.
    That has cost me a lot of money but has been a lot of fun. Cheers to him!
     
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  14. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    Are we all forgetting about his TV show??? The best 6 episodes ever to air on TV???

    I missed his death day, but cheers to a great man!
     
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  15. Stugotzo

    Stugotzo Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2012 Florida

    I have them in digital format. Great shows.

    Seek out the documentary about his life as well - Beer Hunter, the Movie.
     
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  16. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    Haven't seen it, thanks for the recomendation.
     
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  17. TwoTrees

    TwoTrees Pundit (951) Oct 31, 2012 Washington

    This.

    What YouTube was made for.
     
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  18. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    That's where I watched them.
     
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  19. bonercity

    bonercity Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2012 California

    Cheers to the man! I have "The New World Guide to Beer" and it is a fantastic book. Lots of great retro pics inside. Every time I open it up I find a new beer to try.
     
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  20. BILF

    BILF Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2010 Israel

    "You can't go to the beer festival everyday....but you can go to the pub." says Michael Jackson in an eloquent voice looking resplendent his grey blazer.

    Long live the legend and cheers to beer culture.
     
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