Chris the Beer Educator

Celebrating my Pennsylvania roots this Christmas with a 2018 Mad Elf Grand Cru that Candace and I picked up when we visited the brewery👌

Societe + Miho Making Date Nights at Home Amazing 🙌🍻

With any excuse for a new date night idea with the lady, we tried out the Hops + Harvest Beer Dinner series with & earlier this week! Overall impressions: safe and easy to understand pick up at Societe for both food and beer ✅ QR code and email emailing the guided video ✅ the food was plentiful for two and INCREDIBLE ✅
pairings were well thought out and memorable ✅

This totally set the bar high for the Dinner Series, but I can’t wait to take a crack at it for the x on Oct 23rd 💧🍻🍴


@ San Diego, California

Check out the upcoming edu session by 📚🤘

Culture is the compass that guides companies and maintaining it is paramount. Join this rad session that I will be moderating as we expand on how company culture is maintained in various parts of the beer industry - taprooms, brewpubs, sales, and retail. Together we can learn from each other and get through this together 🤘

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Link in bio to register ☑️

What Motives Me Now: My Hometown of Reading, PA 📍

Being creative requires a lot more energy than many can ever imagine. As an introvert and detail oriented person, I was stressed out and simply burnt myself out. I went running for answers and inspiration, only to realize remembering your origins is an incredible fuel.

Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Chris Leguizamon, first generation American, proud son of two blue collar workers Nelson and Luzandra, big brother to three gorgeous sisters, boyfriend to the girl of my dreams, and I was raised in the south side of the city of Reading, PA. Known for the Outlets and the Reading Railroad, every trip back home I find more and more things closing its doors. Being from Reading is a mentality. Nothing was ever handed to us, we beat out Detroit for the poorest city in the US one year, we had to go get it, prove the stereotype wrong, and carve it out ourselves. Remembering working 7 days a week when I first arrived to San Diego, sitting on a bus 4 hours was the daily commute, and igniting my passion for beer by reading Tasting Beer and Beer Advocate magazines. If ya know people from Reading, we collectively have that gotta go get it mentality.

Making others passionate about beer as I am has always been a true mission of mine. Excited to get back to work to not just talk about it but be about it. Nothing to it but put the work in!

Empowering Women and Creating Some Incredible Beer, Lexi Does It All 🤘

Tonight at 7 pm on IG Live, we will have another session of A Beer WithLexi Russel Martin 🍻 is the Chapter Co Leader of and the Assistant Brewer of , so we will have a ton to talk about! We will talk about the recent hop rubbing session sponsored by , the scholarship program from , and so much more!

If you would like to drink along, we will be enjoying these gems:
🍻Festbier by Weihenstephaner
🍻Coconut IPA by
🍻Good For The Public by

Kicking Off A New Series With The Voice Of SD Beer News ✍️🍻

Tonight at 6 pm will be the inaugural kick off a new series called “A Beer With...” 🙌 The guest will be none other than 12 year veteran in covering everything beer related and a great friend of my mine, Brandon Hernández. During this session, we will be talking about creative writing in beer, his most recent website launch SanDiegoBeer.News ( ), and what drives us as beer professionals. It’s going to be fantastic to get a personal side to the writer behind some classic beer articles 🍻

Want to taste along with the beers Brandon personally selected? We will enjoying brand new Jannemie Farmhouse Ale With Brett and New Fashioned BBA Imperial Sour Red Ale with Cherries & Orange Peel. I picked my Jannemie at the (available at North Park, Sorrento Valley and Solana Beach) and New Fashioned is available at all Pure Project locations.

Looking forward to have ya tuned in 👏

A Homebrew Standing For Social Injustice and Environmental Impacts ✊ ♻️

On tonight’s Homebrew Highlight at 7 pm, we will have my friends on to talk about their three way collab to create their version of Black is Beautiful.

First up will be the talented homebrewer Tyler of going over his set up, the recipe building of this Imperial Oat Coffee Porter, and his future projects. Finishing strong will be the masterminds behind the environmentally conscious fashion company, Fio and Romi Rossel of . They will be tackle their new collection Black is Bountiful, future projects, and tips on lowering our impact. This will be one not to miss!

Getting inspired by Societe’s Good of the Public IPA for the next outdoor adventure with 🍻⛰

As a self proclaimed house cat, a recent trip to Mt Laguna really opened my eyes to the beauty of nature. Once this heat wave is over, we are going to go on more SD excursions. In the mean time, Good of the Public IPA has been a go to with it’s ripe peach, tangerine rind, pineapple, and pine finish 🤘

Support your local brewery and don’t forget to tip your bartenders that are working during this pandemic ✊

Celebrating Taco Tuesday with at Societe Brewing👌

Always a great idea to support and a local brewery on your day off! It’s totally been a hectic schedule since my dad for his birthdays this past week. Feeling refreshed and motivated to launch some special projects this fall 🤘🍻

Thank you and company for a safe and friendly service. Always a pleasure catching up with ya 🤙

Favorite Pairing: Coachman IPA and Cochinita Pibil Tacos 🌮🍻

@ Societe Brewing Company

Thank you Gene of North Park for carrying and participating in the Takeout Takeover 🙌

Stoked to follow along this Saturday 🍻

Personal Growth, Beer Ingredients Appreciate, & More 🍻🌎🙏

Now I totally get it. I’ve always absorbed energy from fast pace city life but holy smokes is the outdoors something to truly adore. Being at they stand strong as a 1% for the Planet member, which emphasis being an environmentally conscious with their practices and vetting grassroots organizations. We totally need to be more aware of our impact and help preserve this gorgeous planet.

Next step is you what goes into your beer matters. Using organic ingredients helps promote biodiversity within agriculture and also avoids harmful chemicals getting into the groundwater. Major shout out to Pure Project using that sources from organic or no-till farming, sourcing whole wild Canadian blueberries and real organic Vermont maple syrup. This Country Living is made with real ingredients 🤘

Lastly, be conscious of others. Spreading the special talent to the world and the world will reward you. I am feeling energized to do what I do best and pledge to help other beer professionals 🙏

An exciting conversation about the American Craft Beer Movement with 🍻🇺🇸

A true honor to be talking homebrewing and how American beers have evolved with the shop owner of 🤘From the classic memories of Sierra Nevada, the approachability of the Blonde Ales, recent research of Hazy IPA making, and the human movement of Black is Beautiful. George is truly a stand out in the SD Beer scene and this IG Live did not disappoint!

Yesterday’s conversation went so well we had to do two sessions! In case you missed it, they are both on IG TV 📺


@ San Diego, California

There’s No Craft Beer Without Homebrew & Education 📚🌾🍃💧

This Friday at 5 pm PST on IG Live, we continue a focus of American’s take on the beer world! Homebrew Shop of the Year Award Recipient of the will join in the influence of homebrewing has evolved modern day American styles plus highlighting some classic styles. When you think of American styles, which 3 styles do you immediately think of... comment below 🤘

This will be an absolutely fun one. George Thornton is an absolute beast and runs my favorite homebrew shop in SD 🙌

*Photo was taken after a fantastic edu session on ingredients with Team Pure, circa Oct 2019*

An exciting talk of Belgian classics and San Diego contemporary examples! In case you missed it, it’s on IG TV 📺

This was my first one in a long time going solo but it was a ton of fun! Hope ya learn something and keep spreading the beer education vibes!

We talked about what defines the Authentic Trappist label, how Orval has never been brewed by monks, and the ever evolving properties of this highly prized.

Rodenbach Grand Cru is my desert beer...period. Their Foeder Forrest have inspired brewers from all around the world. The blending of matured and young was an incredible transition to lambic talk.

Super Kriek from Modern Times is super tasty! The talk of fruiting sours opened up secondary notes that may shine thru like cinnamon from cherry skins, matizarán notes from noyeaux, etc. Thanks to for sharing!

Celebrating time and place, Lief shows brilliance with California grains and SD county microflora. We got into the creation of the Methode Traditionnelle and how American breweries pay homage to this historical style.

Blending the Classics and Modern American Takes on Belgian Beer 🍻 🇧🇪

Tonight at 7 pm PST on IG Live, we will be exploring funky and sour side of Chapter 12: The Beers of Belgium with the classics that inspired the world of beer and modern San Diego take on historical beers. Find out what makes Orval a top 3 beer for many beer fans, why Rodenbach Grand Cru is tough to replicate, and how close to the real deal Super Kriek and Lief are!

People have asked, so here is a heads up on what bottles will be popped! Definitely taste and long and come ready with comments 🤘

🇧🇪: Orval
🇧🇪: Rodenbach Grand Cru by
🇺🇸Super Kriek by
🇺🇸Lief by

The Art of Celebrating Belgian Tradition and Pioneering Innovation 🍻💧

This Friday at 7 pm PST, we continue as we explore the second half of Chapter 12...the funky, sour, and complex side of Belgian beer! Head Brewer Winslow Sawyer will be joining in as he is speaks on his inspiration for Pure’s deep barrel program. We will jump into the behaviors of Brettanomyces, blending philosophy, and spontaneous fermentation. This one will be legendary! 🤘

Tune in and taste along with an Orval, Rodenbach Gran Cru, and/ or a Pure Project Lief 🍻

@ Pure Project Brewing

During these times, find your happiness and peace of mind 📚❤️

I’ve always found when my life is chaotic, reading a book helps center me. Exploring beer culture is in its self exploring human history, agricultural patterns, taxation, science, and art... all wrapped under a cap or cork and cage. With my curious mind, I’ve set out to help advocate and inspire. Finding our purpose ignites our passion and vice versa 🔥

I’m doing an extended deep dive into the word of barrel aged sours specifically lambic, gueuze, Flanders red, and Oud Bruin. Are there any books or sections in beer books that you suggest for these topics? Researching a ton to make this next IG Live an unforgettable talk!

Thank you, for the incredible recommendation! On a recent stop at with , we were truly blown away by the bottle list and welcoming environment. Beyond stoked to try this Peach Afternoon out!

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🍻: “Lost and Found” and “Peach Afternoon” by

For the Fans of Funk, which SD brewery embodies Belgian sours?

After an incredible talk with Jeff Bagby, I noticed that we didn’t address the lively world of barrel aged Belgian sours. I need your help! When you think this family of beers, which brewery or beers come to mind 🤔 Please comment below!

Also if you haven’t heard the IG Live with one of the most award winning American brewers, check out the Jeff Bagby talk on my IG TV 🍻

Moment of Gratitude: The San Diego Beer Scene is Next Level 👏

On my search for De Le Senne Tara Boulba for tomorrow’s Belgian beer talk with Jeff Bagby, I called every bottles shop for any leads on this beer. Gene of Bottlecraft reminded me that bottle selection has some pure gems from their distro via Shelton Brothers...and oh boy, do they! Located in the heart of Chula Vista, this bottle shop is straight rocking the to go fridge beer fans dream of! Thank you Tony for having these world class readily available and your insight on your selection. Don’t sleep on the South Bay 🤘

Thank you for the beer recommendation! Pumped to try it 🍻


@ Bar Sin Nombre

Exploring the Vibrant World of Belgium Beers this Sunday 🇧🇪🍻

This Sunday at 4 pm PST on IG Live, we will be exploring the adventurous and yeast driven beer realm of Belgium with Jeff Bagby of 🍻 For being such an incredible small country and conquered multiple times, the Belgian beer culture is extremely rich and ever changing. Jeff Bagby, an incredible beer advocate of tradition, will bring his expertise from his travels and long brewing history of what is the soul of this beer family. Definitely don’t miss out on this one!

My recent pause on was a sincere stop because big conversation had to be made. These weeks have been one to have the tough conversations of social injustice, police brutality, and importance of Black power matters. It’s been eye opening the amount of energy put to learning more of the issues and as an educator thats invigorating. Please do not be mindfully ignorant during these times that define our future. Listen, learn, and advocate ✊

Big news!! British Beer talk with my good friend Peter Zien of AleSmith Brewing Company is up on YouTube 🤘

Some backstory, Peter has won of 400 home brewing awards, President of the Homebrew Club or the Year, 2008 Small Brewery of the Year/ Brewer of the Year, and a wealth of knowledge in British beer.

Check out the video, like it, and subscribe please!

https://youtu.be/-tqM-QAVeIs

Virtual Book Club: British Beers with Peter Zien of AleSmith and Advanced Cicerone Chris L Chapter 9 of Tasting Beer: British Ales with Peter Zien of AleSmith and Advanced Cicerone Chris L Continuing of Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher...

What an epic cultural dive with Gene Fielden of 🍻🇩🇪 .
The whole purpose of this account is to highlight other beer professionals and Gene deserves all the praise he gets! Without his willingness to enlighten and answer all my dumb questions, I give him most of the credit for my success in the program.

In the latest session (now on IG TV), Gene and I relive stories of German beer gardens, cultural differences, and how distinguish certain styles. There is a gnarly echo that is resolved once we both put on head phones, btw! This was definitely one of those sessions that could have gone for hours because the vibe was just right. .
Kick back, grab a kolsch, and enjoy!

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How This Chapter Taught Me A Life Lesson: Strengthen Your Weaknesses ✊

Reflecting on personal strengths are simple, admitting a weakness is tough. My blind spot in beer styles are front and center in this chapter: Kölsch and Hefeweizen 😬

The life lesson is putting pride aside and reaching out to others who are more well rounded in this area. Approaching Gene of was like turning on the lights in a dark room. He eagerly elaborated on German beer culture, pronunciations, and comparisons within the styles. Noticing your weak points in beer knowledge or life should inspire you, not weigh you down.

What’s one area of beer that you feel shaky on? 🤔

Fantastic lager talk with Nate Stephens of Eppig Brewing 🍻

In the latest segment of , we dive into the wonderful world of lagers! .
Ever wanted to know the differences between Munich Helles, German Pils, and Czech Pilsner? Would you like to hear the landscape of beers pre-prohibition? Well, and I got ya covered! A ton of fun talking about what makes lagers memorable for us. There’s a touch of science, pinch of beer pairing, and a load of great stories over a cold one. Grab a lager and check out the segment on IGTV 🍻

🍺: Festbier by 📸: The Most Amazing Girlfriend .
Thank you for all the support 🤘

Lovers Of Crispy Bois, This Chapter Is For You! 🙌❤️

This Thursday 5/21 on IG Live, we are going to do a deep dive on the magical world of lagers! Everyone says they are the hardest styles to make because there is nothing to hide behind..but what does that really mean? Ton of great tradition to this family of yeast 🍻

When you think of lagers made in SD, which brewery sticks out to you? I’m on search for a beer to pair with this chapter. 🤔

An incredible talk of English brewing traditions with my friend, Peter Zien of 🍻

This was as close as simply just hanging out with a fresh pint of Anvil ESB as it gets! Great conversation about English tradition, distinct family style traits, and some memories of my time at 🙌

IG Lives are now in IG TV for your viewing pleasure, so grab an English brew and enjoy 😁

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Who Says An Old Dog Can’t Learn New Styles ❤️

This Thursday at 5 pm on IG Live, we will be covering the malt-driven British and Irish ales of Chapter 9. British ales and technological innovation have lifted the entire Beer World including Rodenbach and Pilsner Urquell. It’s going to be fun talk!

This IG Live will have a special guest who has won over 400 homebrew awards, Grand Master Level 2 BJCP Beer Judge and a good friend of mine. Wanna guess who will be talking with me about the world of English beers? 🍻

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