Meet Gretchen, and the cause she is fighting for:
Gretchen is participating in a contest put together by TravelOregon.com, which is offering a series of “Cuisinternships” to the candidates with the most convincing pitches via YouTube movie. Gretchen is participating for a chance to win a week-long brewmaster internship at the very excellent Full Sail brewery in Mt. Hood. While the final candidate will be picked by those running the program, a “people’s choice” pick – selected as the video with the most positive ratings – will win a basket of goodies. Besides, a boost in the rankings may attract that all-important attention from the Full Sail crew that lands her the gig.
Gretchen is a brilliant scientist and brews some mighty tasty beers. (She is also my girlfriend, but I would say that about her even if she weren’t.) She talks about beer the same way I talk about music and intellectual property. You should really help her land at a spot where she can hone her craft.
So come on all you craft beer lovers out there: click here to go to the YouTube page for the video, and give that movie a good rating. Spread the word!
Maybe you should post a direct link to the YouTube page?
Full Sail makes some nice beers (especially the brewmaster reserves), and the setting is totally idyllic. Good luck!
Comment by Joey Mornin — 21 September 2009 @ 10:04 pm |
An excellent suggestion, Joey. Added. Are you back around those parts these days?
Comment by Andy — 21 September 2009 @ 10:07 pm |
Yep! Finishing my thesis. No Full Sail beer in the fridge at the moment, but I’ll rectify the situation shortly.
Comment by Joey Mornin — 21 September 2009 @ 10:09 pm
…I should add: there are many, many awesome craft breweries in Oregon, and you (Gretchen) might be able to put together a creative relationship (call it an “internship”) if you take the initiative.
Comment by Joey Mornin — 21 September 2009 @ 10:21 pm |
There certainly are a great deal of tasty breweries out there, but the brewing industry might be the only field harder to break into than the music industry. If you know anyone in particular she can reach out to let me know!
Comment by Andy — 21 September 2009 @ 10:25 pm
Thanks for helping to make up for my non-internet presence!!
Comment by Gretchen — 22 September 2009 @ 6:35 am |
i see that the berkman ctr has rated this video with 5 stars. excellent.
Comment by anon — 22 September 2009 @ 8:16 am |
Berkman knows a good brewer when it sees one. Thanks!
Comment by Andy — 22 September 2009 @ 9:40 am |