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February 26, 2007
Angels: Seibel the beer guy
Angels pitcher Phil Seibel was in charge of the morning presentation today, telling the team the details of brewing home beer. Seibel picked up the hobby from a Jon Switzer, a pitcher in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays organization, whom Seibel works out with in the offseason.
With a $200 home brew kit, Seibel said he was off and running. Among the kind of beers he has brewed at home are ales, wheat beers, IPAs and stouts. He offered manager Mike Scioscia a sample after the workout but it won't mature for another week so it was a bit flat.
The morning presentation had a number of interesting tidbits including the fact that the law allows for 100 gallons of beer to be produced at home each year for all adults over 21. That means a married couple can be swimming in 200 gallons of beer each year. Remember, these are facts from Seibel's research so don't call me when it's time to see the judge.
More facts: Alabama does not allow the home brewing of beer. Seibel also explained that in the brewing process malts add the flavor while hops add bitterness.
Asked if he ever considered making some moonshine, Seibel laughed and said it had been considered but at this point he hasn't tried it.
Posted by Doug Padilla at February 26, 2007 01:14 PM