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 -- //Mike Behrendt MGBehrendt(a)mn.rr.com Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho Marx