>From yesterday's AHA Tech Talk:
Lallemand Scholarship Winner Announced!
Lallemand, maker of the Danstar line
of brewers' yeasts, and ServoMyces, the ultimate yeast nutrient is
proud to announce that Gera L. Exire LaTour, of Minneapolis, MN, is the
2006 winner of the Lallemand Scholarship.
The Lallemand Scholarship awards a
member of the American Homebrewers' Association with the famous
two-week World Brewing Academy Concise Course in Brewing Technology.
This two-week course (valued at $
2,900) is provided at the Siebel Institute of Technology campus in
Chicago, America's oldest and most recognized brewing school. The
winner also receives $1,000 towards any expenses while in Chicago, one
of America's most exciting and vibrant cities.
Gera (G.L.) Exire LaTour has been
brewing since March 2004. Her first win was a blue ribbon at the
Minnesota State Fair Home Brew Contest with her Cucumber Dill Cream
Ale. Gera is an active member of the Minnesota Homebrewers
Association, where she is known for her eclectic beers. She is a
Certified Beer Judge with the BJCP and helps organize local BJCP exam
prep classes.
But a real hero has emerged in this
years' award, Gera's boss, Ed Kodet, principle of the Kodet
Architectural Group of Minneapolis, where Gera is the Marketing
director, initially reminded her that she had already enjoyed her
annual vacation time, when she toured Belgium and France, and that time
off was not available. However, by the next morning, he had
reconsidered and offered her a chance to use next years time!
So, raise a pint in salute to Gera,
Beer Heaven bound, and to the Best Boss this side of Nagasaki, Ed Kodet!
Cheers!
Rob Moline
Lallemand
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//Mike Behrendt
MGBehrendt@mn.rr.com
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