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Student Signs Record Deal p.7
COVER: Your guide to what’s ahead this season from concerts to movies to local events. Take a break and have fun for the holidays! p.4
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WEdnesday Peaches Avalon Hollywood
Thursday KIIS Jingle Ball Honda Cent / The Pond of Anaheim
Editor’s Letter Hi everyone, thanks for reading The Buzz this week. It’s the last week of school which means it’s the last issue of the Daily Titan and The Buzz until next semester! I won’t be your source for entertainment next semester, but there is going to be a new Buzz editor to take my place. And for those of you reading who are done with school, congrats! It’s a lot to take in but also a lot of fun. This semester has been a whirlwind. It’s gone by really quickly and was a lot of fun and hard work for me. But I’m glad that that it’s finally over after all of these issues of The Buzz, two 10-page papers, two 10-minute presentations, a project for editing and a video package project. I hope you’ve enjoyed the issues of The Buzz this semester and all of the issues of the Daily Titan. There has been a team of dedicated
students working hard to get that out everyday. I also hope you’ve enjoyed the pictures of my cats. OK, I’m kidding, but seriously, aren’t they cute? I’ve
decided to put a final photo of my cat in this issue for holiday cheer. And that’s it for me. Good luck too all of you! – Kirsten Alto
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Friday The Dan Band House of Blues Anaheim
Saturday Stevie Wonder Gibson Amp. Univsersal City
Inside Here’s what happened this semester, in case you missed it: Brangelina’s messiah was born and only People got the photos. Britney Spears gave up the Kabbalah and Madonna ended
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Sunday Guns N Roses Gibson Amp. Universal City
Monday Hinder Chain Reaction Anaheim
the close friendship ... and that was before she was flashing her vagina all around town. Kid Rock and Pamela Anderson got married and later divorced. Mel Gibson went crazy ranting about how he believes Jews are responsible for everything gone wrong. Britney and K-Fed were going to renew their vows after less than a year of marriage, and later they got divorced. Tom Cruise got the boot from his
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Anything but Silent
Photo by Kevin Cole The Dickies play “Silent Night” at the Underground Pub Thursday. See more on page 5.
Tuesday Senses Fail House of Blues Anaheim
production studio, Paramount, and parent company, Viacom, because of his crazy Scientology rants. There was a horrible death of a great personality, The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. Anna Nicole Smith’s son, Daniel, died while vacationing in the Bahamas, and then she was harassed to get blood tests on her newborn to see who the father is. Lindsay Lohan and Harry Morton broke up, and, supposedly,
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Thursday Hoobastank The Key Club Los Angeles
she and Paris Hilton got into a fight. Paris and Nicole Richie renewed their lost friendship. The two 20-something creators of Youtube.com sold the Web site to Google for $1.65 billion. Madonna had problems adopting a baby who isn’t an orphan. Wesley Snipes evaded tax fraud charges by staying away from filming a movie. Bob Barker announced he’s leaving “The Price is Right” after a
Friday Vandals House of Blues Los Angeles
long 35 years. Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe separted. Heather Mills, ex-McCartney, will walk away from the divorce with anywhere between $200 and $400 million. Doogie Howser announced that he’s gay again. Toby Maguire’s girlfriend gave birth. Cosmo Kramer used the n-word after being heckled at the Laugh Factory. And, that’s it. Have a good, gossip-free winter!
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By kevin cole
Daily Titan Staff Writer thebuzz@dailytitan.com
Winter break is here, which means six weeks until spring semester starts in February. And, with a break from studies and time to spare, we’ve got to find something to do. Luckily, The Buzz is here to help with lists of movies, concerts and local fun as your entertainment guide for winter.
New Movies
“Rocky Balboa” in theaters Dec. 20
Though Sylvester Stallone is a little older than he was when “Rocky” first came out, he’s still got it. Well, at least he thinks he does. We’re not sure yet whether this is a hit or miss but in either case, if you like the first few movies, make a marathon out of it and have some fun.
“Freedom Writers” in theaters Jan. 5
This time of year is when a score of Academy Award hopefuls hit the theaters, and this is bound to be one of the candidates this year as Hillary Swank plays a teacher who unifies her racially-divided group of students to help them achieve academic success.
“Hostel 2” in theaters Jan. 5
There’s nothing better than a good ol’ fashion horror movie sequel. Although the first movie wasn’t too great maybe they’ve learned this time around.
“Alpha Dog” in theaters Jan. 12
Another contender for the Oscars, “Alpha Dog” will also be a chance to see if Justin Timberlake can actually act as he stars in a film about Jesse James Hollywood, the youngest man to be on the F.B.I.’s most wanted list.
Local Events
All winter long:
“You Won’t Part with Yours, Either: Robert Perine and the Fender Guitar,” an exhibition at the Fullerton Museum, will be on display throughout our winter break. The exhibit shows the many ads Perine designed for Fender Guitars. In the ads, someone with a guitar is doing something unlikely.
Jan. 11-28
“Aladdin,” the Disney movie turned play, will be put on by the Brea Youth Theatre at Curtis Theatre in Brea. It’s only a few minutes north of campus and a lot of fun, especially since we all love Disney’s “Aladdin.” Tickets are only $12.
Jan. 14
“The First 80 Years are the Hardest,” an event put on in CSUF’s very own Meng Concert Hall, will be a black-tie event and a little steep in price at $250. But, with a full night of dinner and show with Carol Channing performing, it will be a lot of fun. For those who eat before they arrive, tickets are only $55 for concert only.
Concerts
George Lopez, Dec. 21, 22 and 26-31
Sure, it’s not really a concert, but Lopez will be doing comedy at the Gibson Amphitheater for seven days, which is plenty of time for fans to catch his live show.
Jack FM OC New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31
There are many New Year’s Eve parties out there, and the local Orange County party is Jack FM’s at the Orange County Fair Center with Blondie, Everclear and Berlin.
B.B. King, Jan. 1 and 6
Shows are even more fun when a legend is performing. B.B. King will be performing at the House of Blues, Anaheim Jan. 1 and at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles on Jan. 6.
Justin Timberlake, Jan. 9
Even men can’t deny Timberlake has some catchy songs and some rythym. He’ll be playing at our local Honda Center, former Arrowhead Pond, in Anaheim.
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto, Jan. 20
There are many concerts this season to rock out or dance to, but when you want to relax, there’s nothing better than Tchaikovsky. And, who doesn’t like “Peter and the Wolf.”
Candlelight Concert and Dinner Saturday By erika dresser
Daily Titan Staff Writer thebuzz@dailytitan.com
The Cal State Fullerton Music Associates are hosting a holiday event Saturday that will leave audiences humming their way into the Christmas spirit. This holiday spectacular includes a festive catered dinner in the Titan Student Lounge. Following the meal, patrons will be escorted to Meng Concert Hall for an enchanting concert with the University Singer, the Chamber Choir and the Brass Ensemble. Under the direction of Robert Istad, director of choral activities, the event promises to deliver both fun and entertaining musical performances that will include, among other things, choreography and puppets. Istad has put a great deal of effort into perfecting and coordinating the wide range of performers in the concert. “This is the very first time I’ve conducted the event. While I was
Chamber Choir and University Singers at Meng Concert Hall, Nov. 4, 2006.
doing my masters [degree] years ago, I helped with the event, and now I’m in charge of it,” he said. “The idea was to have more of a collage approach to the concert. I wanted to make this more entertaining, instead of a boring Christmas concert.” The men’s chorus and the women’s choir will be performing well-known songs such as “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” a rhythmic jazz rendition of “Let it Snow” and the ever-popular “Silent Night,” accompanied by both brass and
piano. The entire arts department rallies around this event to support the music department and raise funds. “This event started about 25 years ago with just cookies and punch. Eventually we started doing the catered dinner in the TSU, and now this is the first year that we are going to do the concert in the Meng Hall,” said Gabriele Genereux, President of Music Associates. The organization provides essential support for the music
Photo Courtesy of Cal State Fullerton
department through their generous donations, which go toward scholarships as well as performance awards. This is the CSUF Music Associates big fundraiser for the year. “Last year we were able to give over $25,000 in donations. We are all volunteers and our overhead is very little, so we are fortunate enough to be able to donate 100 percent of the proceeds from this particular event,” Genereux said. The dinner menu consists of
DuBarry crème soup with sautéed rock shrimp, short ribs in a burgundy sauce with scalloped potatoes. And for dessert, a mandarin orange Bavarian cake with Grand Marnier sauce. Wine is also included in the meal. “This is just supposed to be a fun romp. It’s a lot of beautiful music, but I think people are going to have a really good time as well,” Istad said. “Both my self and the students have been working very hard to put this all together, and I’m eager to see how it all turns out.” Tickets for the concert are only available through the box office, located in the new performing arts building. For faculty and students tickets are $20. Unless the event sells out, tickets will be available for purchase up until Saturday. Dinner and concert tickets are available until Wednesday for $100. Any students interested in attending the dinner or would like to receive a formal invitation should call Gabriele Genereux at 714- 8714150 for more information.
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Daily Titan Staff Writer thebuzz@dailytitan.com
The legendary L.A.-based comic punk band The Dickies – Leonard Graves Phillips on vocals, Stan Lee on guitar, Dylan Thomas on guitar, Greg Hanna on bass and Travis Johnson on drums – set a breakneck pace that never faltered in their 20-song assault on the packed Underground Pub on Thursday. The quintet saved up a sack full of props for the festivities including a gorilla mask, snorkel, dildo hand puppets and an inflatable girl. The San Fernando Valley jesters had the standing-room-only crowd rolling in the aisles in response to the antics of the band. The band started off the last Thursday Pub show of the semester
with “Silent Night” as Phillips donned a Santa Claus hat. Phillips pulled a warp-speed cover of the Barry McGuire ’60s hit “Eve of Destruction” out of his hat, followed by the frantic paced “Curb Job.” “I’m gonna give you a curb job, I’m gonna break your face,” Phillips sang. Phillips made frequent references to the comedian Michael Richards and the recent racial slurs to hecklers at the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood. The 50-year-old front man dedicated the song “Shadow Man” to Richards. “Shadow Man” is a tongue-incheek ode to a black super hero. As it is laced with racial stereotypes the band felt it a fitting tribute to Richards. Phillips attempted an impression
of Richard’s “Seinfeld” character, Kramer, and repeated the comic’s racial slur. “Michael Richards said it and got in trouble. I said it and got a laugh,” Phillips told the packed Pub audience. Pub policy prevented the encore that fans requested. The two original members from ’77 took a breather after the show, joked with their fans and spoke with the Buzz. Buzz: What’s something unusual that’s happened at an event? Lee: We signed autographs at the HMV record store after a show in New Castle. The kids broke the windows of the record store after the event, and the police came, and we were on the 6 p.m. news. That was maybe in ’78 and pretty overwhelming. I remember the day I broke my
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right foot, and we started doing shows in a wheel chair and a walker. I started noticing people in walkers showing up in the audience.
Photo by Kevin Cole
If you missed The Dickies on Thursday at the Underground Pub their next appearance will be at Tremors in Riverside on Saturday.
Buzz Fashion: The CSUF Dos and Don’ts By kirsten alto
Daily Titan Buzz Editor thebuzz@dailytitan.com
DON’T wear UGG-type boots with a mini-skirt. This look is over because it’s too contradictory.
DON’T walk around like this. If you have a problem, take care of in the bathroom.
DO use knit scarves as fashion accents and to keep warm during the season.
DO mix patterns of the same colors, especially black and white.
DO use freebies from Victoria’s Secret, but maybe not as your main purse.
DON’T wear pink pants and DON’T make it worse by having them be too short.
DO dress like your boyfriend, showing you are in sync as a couple.
DON’T dress like twins with your friend ... unless you’re in 2nd grade.
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By Daralyn Schoenewald Daily Titan Staff Writer thebuzz@dailytitan.com
“The Holiday,” starring Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Jack Black, originally seems appealing because of its all-star cast. But the movie is instead one of the few films that have managed to go beyond the expectation of being just another formulaic chick flick. Diaz stars as Amanda, a highpowered woman who makes movie trailers for a living. Winslet stars as Iris, a British journalist in love with a coworker. They only have two things in common: bad breakups with their men and the need for vacations. The entire basis of the movie
involves an exchange of lives. Amanda trades her mansion for Iris’ quaint English cottage in an attempt to “vacate her life or whatever it is people do on vacations.” Jude Law plays Graham, Iris’ older brother, who at first comes across as a womanizer. Jack Black, in an unexpectedly more somber role than usual, plays an insecure film-score composer who finds friendship with Iris. Amanda and Graham have an interesting relationship from the moment they first meet. Graham arrives drunk at the cottage, expecting to see Iris and instead meets Amanda. There is a moral to this film , which seems to be that appearances can be deceiving.
One of the film’s only unsettling moments is the fact that it takes place inside of a two-week span of time. Although that is the length of a decent vacation, the bond that develops between the characters during that time seems highly unreal. However, the plot continuously moves along, and the time frame seems a moot point when you’re being enthralled by the characters. “The Holiday” doesn’t seem as if it would be a comedy in its trailers, yet the film’s genuine laugh-out moments were unforgettable. Not just funny, “The Holiday” has many tender moments as well. It’s a film that will, as trite as it sounds, make you laugh, cry and
Photo Courtesy Sony Pictures Kate Winslet and Jack Black star in “The Holiday,” in theaters now.
sympathize with the characters. It’s a definite feel-good movie,
but actually worth the $10 to see it in the theater.
Top 10 Films for the Holiday Season By noraly hernandez
Daily Titan Staff Writer thebuzz@dailytitan.com
Chapped lips, cold hands and feet, dry skin and a runny nose are some of many reasons why winter may not necessarily be your favorite time of the year. Despite all of the inconveniences that this season brings, one of the things you can enjoy is being able to wrap up in a warm blanket while sipping on a cup of hot chocolate and watching some of this season’s best movies. If the weather outside is too frightful to set a foot out of your door, here are a few suggestions for holiday movies that you and your loved ones may enjoy t h i s winter. “A Christmas Story” Most of us first met Ralphie during our elementary years but this movie, regardless of how many times we have seen it, is always fun to watch. For those who have yet to meet Ralphie, “A Christmas Story” tells the story of young Ralphie – a boy growing up in the 1940s – and his wish to receive a Red Ryder BB gun. This movie is a lighthearted Christmas story as seen through the eyes of a child.
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” For all the times we have watched our dads wrestling with the lights to set the holiday mood and decorating the rooftop with Christmas lights, watching Clark Griswald struggle with his own lights is a friendly reminder of family fun. Watching the Griswalds endure a catastrophic holiday celebration will make you thankful of your own family gathering. “Miracle on 34th Street” As we grow older, some of us seem to lose some of the faith in many of the things that as children made our Christmas celebrations meaningful. “Miracle on 34th Street” is a warm movie about a six-year-old girl named Susan who has been taught to dismiss all beliefs in fantasy. She doubts the existence of Santa after she meets an old man who works as a department store Santa and who is convinced he is the real Santa Claus. But things change for Susan over the course of the film. “A Nightmare Before Christmas” For those who may be tired of the warmhearted traditional Christmas
movies, “A Nightmare Before Christmas” is a breath of fresh air. The film introduces the world to Jack Skellington, the king of Halloween Town. Skellington, who has become bored with the repetitive annual Halloween celebration, decides to shake things up in Halloween Town with Christmas. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Long lines, packed stores and congested parking lots remind us the holiday season is here. In this film, Charlie Brown sets out to find the real meaning of Christmas, and although the film’s religious content almost prevented it from being aired in 1965, classic moments like Charlie Brown’s scrawny Christmas make “A Charlie Brown Christmas” a holiday must see. “Rudolph, the RedNosed Reindeer” Another holiday classic, “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” is a fun, kindhearted movie with a message. In the film, Sam the snowman relates the story of Rudolph, the reindeer who was rejected by his peers for his red nose. Rudolph along with Hermey the elf,
an aspiring dentist, come across an island populated by misfit toys. Hoping to get Santa Claus to help the outcast toys, Rudolph ends up helping Santa lead the sleigh on a very foggy Christmas Eve. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Based on the book by Dr. Seuss, this story which takes place in a magical town located inside a snowflake. It’s about the Grinch, a miserable creature who aims to steal Christmas from the residents of Whoville. Dressed in a Santa Claus costume accompanied by his dog Max, who sports reindeer antlers, the Grinch robs the Whos of their Christmas decorations and gifts while they sleep only to find that it is not the Christmas decorations that give the Whos their holiday spirit. “It’s a Wonderful Life” This film is the holiday story of George Bailey, a man who is constantly forced to push his dreams aside. Tired of all his never-ending responsibilities and of his frustrated dreams and wishing he had never existed Bailey decides to put an end to his repetitive life.
Soon after, Clarence, his guardian angel, shows him what life in Bedford Falls would have been if Bailey had never existed. “It’s a Wonderful Life,” is a gracious reminder during this holiday season of how great life can be. “A Christmas Carol” This story, with all its versions, is truly a Christmas classic. The story is about the wretched Ebenezer Scrooge and whichever version you decide to w a t c h – perhaps the Scrooge McDuck version – this film is sure to remind you to appreciate all of those who surround you. “The Santa Claus” In this modern classic, Scott Calvin, a divorced father, is planning to spend the holiday season with his reluctant son, but his plans change after he accidentally bumps off Santa Claus. He is forced to fill Santa’s shoes during Christmas Eve. This is a light-hearted movie that gives you an inside look at how Santa works.
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Student Singer Signs Record Deal By lauren mendoza For the Daily Titan
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CSUF journalism student and singer/songwriter Marianne Keith took a major step in achieving her dream this year when she signed with the independent label, Unison. However, it was not her first step. Keith’s musical career started at the age of six when she landed her first solo singing “Happy Birthday Jesus” for a church event. Though music was introduced to her then, it wasn’t until her eighthgrade year she decided being a professional musician was what she wanted to do with her life, and she began to make it happen. “I decided I wanted to be a professional musician, but I didn’t have the tools to do it,” she said. She took the clarinet she learned to play in school and pawned it for her first guitar. She eventually taught herself to play. In high school, she continued to practice her craft while taking two years of vocal training. As she entered college, after spending years of dreaming of performing, she realized she needed to go out there and do it. “So I guess I need to play shows, and then it’s like, how the hell do I do that,” Keith said. “It was really hard and kind of awkward because you feel like you’re really putting yourself out there.” Taking any gig she could get, Keith started off singing cover songs before she could play the guitar well enough to perform her own. “My desire was way ahead of my skill,” she said.
She began playing at local farmers markets and open mics in the Redlands and Riverside areas. Eventually as word of mouth began to spread, the gigs started coming to her. As a young artist, Keith has already recorded three albums, her latest, titled “Beautiful Distraction,” is on her current label. She has written over 200 songs, and after two-and-a-half years of performing, has played in roughly 200 shows in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside. In April, Keith landed an Orange County Music award in Best Country for her song “Make You Mine,” and has also been honored as one of the top five for Best Live Acoustic Females in Orange County. Single-handedly writing all of her songs and playing guitar on her record, Keith describes herself as a “legitimate artist.” “It’s not fake. It’s real. I do it all.” She credits a lot of her success to her parents who have helped fund her equipment and taken hours of their time to drive her from one show to the next. “The people who have helped me the most have been my parents. I don’t think I could have done all of this without them being so supportive.” However, it is her passion for music, hard work, and drive to one day be a household name that has gotten her where she is today. “It’s not if, it’s when. That’s the attitude I’ve had to have,” she said. “I’m determined and I’m really strong minded. Nobody can tell me
Marianne Keith during a performance at the Gypsy Lounge in Lake Forest in November.
Photo by Lisa Bouris
that I can’t do anything.” To learn more about Marianne
Keith, listen to her album and find out when and where she is playing
next, check out her Web site at www.mariannekeith.com.
and download movies to iPods, an album like “From This Moment On” supplies a refreshing break from the rat-race. This newest album makes No. 12 for Krall and is a great intro for first-time jazz vocal listeners while also satisfying the more demanding connoisseur’s appetite.”
from each rift and chord, some of the songs, though different, can be quite appealing and catchy. The track “Why do I Keep Counting,” for example, has a rock-opera feel that is akin to Queen’s glam-rock style.”
sharp turns, entrancing scenery and inconsistent speeds, so buckle your seat belt and enjoy the ride.”
The Killers: “Sam’s Town”
“Overall, “Young Machetes” is like the soundtrack to a careful painting with every color imaginable. The audio journey this album brings is full of
Best New Albums Released this Semester The Beach Boys: “Pet Sounds 40th Anniversary Edition.”
“Pet Sounds 40th Anniversary Edition: Without this record, which pushed music recording from mono into the stereo and quadraphonic formats, we might not have had the greats of The Beatles and The Who. No self-respecting music fan should be found without this record in their collection.” – Aaron Holtsclaw, Daily Titan Staff
Justin Timberlake: “Future Sex Love Sounds”
“Creatively, he has matured from 2003’s “Justified” with ambitious tracks that assert his ability to create musical combinations showcasing his unique vocal talent. Overall, Timberlake’s new album lives up to the hype.” – Marina Zarate, Daily Titan Staff
Diana Krall: “From this Moment”
“In a world where we carry our phones in our pockets
– Paul Saiedi, Daily Titan Staff
“With elements from the music giants emanating
– Paolo Andres, Daily Titan Staff
Blood Brothers: “Young Machetes”
– Jonathan Saavedra, Daily Titan Staff
Keith Urban: “Love, Pain and The Whole Crazy Thing”
“Urban pours more of himself into this record than ever before. ‘Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing’ is the album Urban was made to record.” –Laura Lujan, Daily Titan Staff
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Beer with Me for a Moment A do-it-yourself beer brewery lets you make your own beer By paul saiedi
Daily Titan Staff Writer thebuzz@Dailytitan.com
The tangy sour smell of simmering barley and hops melds with the yeasty aroma of baking bread amidst laughter and loud country music. Men sit hunched at a bar eating Bavarian-style pretzels and relaxing with a frosty glass of beer. BrewBakers in Huntington Beach delivers a do-it-yourself brewing experience in a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out and drink a beer while partaking in freshly baked breads and pretzels. In two hours novice hopefuls
lovers of beer can learn to brew and become part of the 6,000-year-old tradition of brewing. “Taking pride in the process, and the feeling of ownership are the big reasons why people come here,” said Dennis Midden, 53, owner and inventor of BrewBakers. BrewBakers was created to bring together the art of bread making and the joy of brewing, Midden said. Midden grew up learning and working in his father’s bread shop. After leaving his career as a broker he followed his dream and opened BrewBakers in 1996. BrewBakers offers customers the equipment, ingredients, recipes k n o w how to put together a n d bottle beer. The brewing
menu boasts more than 100 beer recipes to choose from, including lagers, browns, reds, bitters, stouts and specialty beers. Standing over a steaming vat of brewing beer Mily Kudo, 26, a child behavior specialist, smiles and stirs her developing concoction. “I went for the Honey
simple sugars in grains to alcohol, said BrewBaker employee Ian McCall. Beer
For $2 more, is included,
Newport. Truth is I didn’t know which beer to pick. The guy behind the bar made this as a recommendation,” Kudo said. Once a learning brewer has finished making their unfermented base the brew is funneled into a clear plastic fermentation tank and mixed with yeast. Then fermenting beer sits for two weeks in a temperature-controlled room. “People get to do the fun part, we take the guess work out of brewing,” Midden said. Beers alcoholic content comes from the process of fermentation, which converts
pizza Midden said. BrewBakers also sells numerous is made baked breads, pizzas, hamburgers, from water, sandwiches and specialty sodas: yeast, hops and C r e a m y malted grains. Style Root “After two Beer, Cream, weeks you come Sarsaparilla, back to label Hours and Location: Orange, Ginger and bottle your Ale, Ginger fermented beer,” 7242 Heil Avenue Beer, Birch Beer, McCall said. Cola and Black Huntington Beach, Children can Malt. CA 92648 get into the act Home of Surf of brewing too. City Beverages, BrewBakers offers Open: BrewBakers pretzel and root produces and Monday-Saturday: beer making distributes 11am-8pm parties. bottled soft Each child Sunday: 12pm-6pm drinks and beer makes their own in grocery stores homemade pretzel and other retail and brewed root beer and takes locations in Southern California. home two bottles for $7.
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