Columbus Winter Beerfest - HD Mini-Documentary

BBA T-SHIRTS ARE FOR SALE: http://www.betterbeerauthority.com/p/better-beer-authority-t-shirts_11.html The 2011 Columbus Winter Beerfest was held in January and featured over 160 beers from 45 breweries. It was a great event for craft beer enthusiasts from central Ohio. Partial Transcript: "The Columbus Winter Beerfest was held January 14th and 15th at the Columbus Convention Center in Ohio. There were 160 Craft Beers from 45 breweries. I spoke with Craig Johnson, the director of the festival. What makes the Columbus Winter Beerfest unique? BBA member, Chef Harms is focusing on the local stuff. But there's not just unique local beers. Angelo Signorino, the brewmaster for Barley's Brewing Company at Ale House #1 tells what they are doing specifically for this event. In Columbus, Ohio, there is camaraderie between the local brewers. Angelo also gives us some insight into why some local brewers remain local. In the meantime, Dick Stevens from Elevator Brewing Company seems to be taking his local brewery in the other direction. There were other sights to see at the Beerfest, BBA member, Scott Blickhan fell in love with the "Truck Full O' Hops". The local homebrewing club -- SODZ - volunteers to pour beer at the beerfest. John Koester, the brewmaster for the Maumee Bay Brewing Company talks about why this event is great for homebrewers. Speaking of homebrew, Elzebelle, the official beerfest festival ale, was actually a homebrew. Jason Roepper the owner and brewmaster of Rivertown Brewing Company explains. BBA member Joby Johnston found one beer that he was really excited to share with the BBA community. While Joby revisited an old favorite, BBA member Mark Smith was excited to taste a new discovery. Mike Turiff, the VP of sales explains North Peak Brewing Company's philosophy. Massie Lawson, with Cavalier Distributing gives her take on the Columbus Winter Beerfest. I was getting a little thirsty, so Chef and Mark wrapped up the on-air work for me. Thanks guys."