Here are some of the better resources for keeping track of the outpouring of loss and celebration of Michael’s prolific life; as you review you may be struck as we were by the realization of how many considered him a true friend:
- Michael’s last written article, “Did I cheat Morte Subite?” for All About Beer Magazine–read this first. Even the title suggests Michaels extraordinary skill, vision and playful wit.
- The last interview with the Beer Hunter – video from Aug. 7.
- HopTalk’s extensive list of links
- The Brewer’s Association of America’s Tribute Page opens with Charlie Papazian and Ray Daniel’s eloquent rememberances–”Michael simply created the beer universe as we know it”–and includes those from many brewers and beer writers. Tomme Arthur: “We’ve lost our Elvis.” You can contribute by sending your thoughts to mark@brewersassociation.org
- The Guardian Obituary by Roger Protz.
- The Washington Post Obituary by Adam Bernstein
- NPR’s Weekend Edition Obituary includes two audio comments from Michael on Wine and Beer; comforting to hear his voice.
- NPR’s In Memory of Michael Jackson includes a short interview with Terry Gross from 1991.
- The Celebrator Beer News Obituary with archival pictures
- Jay Brooks is maintaining excellent links and updates
- We all took something from Michael’s generous education and writing; Tomme Swiped Something from Him
- The British Guild of Beer Writers page of rememberances
- Lew Bryson’s Rememberance and many comment posts on the same topic
- All About Beer Memorial Post Page
- Excellent remeberance with biographical detail by Carolyn Smagalski of BellaOnline
- A few rememberances at Real Beer and Appellation Beer each with comment posts commemorating Michael
- Custom Google Search for Michael
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