Not sure about the "elitist" part, but I've been called worse than an a-hole. Deservedly, from the person's viewpoint who was doing the verbal assault. No kidding! I have respect and admiration for Don. One, he is willing to go on the radio and talk beer making. And two, he will use microbiological verbage such as microbial names in his discussion. Onwards, you brave brewer! Those of us who have the misfortune to claim Microbiology as a long-term career and have a proclivity for correct pronunciation, are often flogged and run out of town. Yet we keep going since we are also prone to stubborness. SO.... here's a vote for the following pronucitations (syllable emphasis in CAPS) LAM - Bih - Cuss Claus (like Santa) - SEN - eye Anyone wanting more feedback from this weird, gettin' older and more flatulant Microbiologist/home brewer/malcontent, please send emails!! I do miss you guys! Really!! It's hard to get high quality ribbing and abuse here in the Lone Star state! Peace, Steve Quoting Steve Fletty <fletty(a)umn.edu>:

You mean like the FDA, USDA, politicians and all government organizations? ;) Quoting Steve Fletty <fletty(a)umn.edu>: > Your, and Don's, first mistake was thinking that knowledge and skill > are relevant to anything. > > It's really all just about what you like. So, I'd encourage everyone > to make up their own terminology, pronunciation, and facts.