RonJonSurfer Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Beer critic Michael Jackson dies By THOMAS WAGNER, Associated Press Writer LONDON - Michael Jackson, a leading world beer critic who praised the brews of Belgium and acknowledged he would never be as famous as "that Michael Jackson," has died. He was 65. Jackson, known as "the beer hunter," died Thursday of a heart attack at his home in west London. His body was found by his house cleaner, Paddy Gunningham, his long-term partner, said Friday. She said he had kept writing and traveling, despite suffering from Parkinson's disease, and that he planned to write a book about the ailment. "He was simply the best beer writer we've ever known," said Tim Hampson, chairman of the British Guild of Beer Writers. "He told wonderful stories about beer, breweries and far away places. He told the story of beer through people, and he was humorous and erudite at the same time," Hampson told The Associated Press. Jackson especially loved Belgian brews. His books "The Great Beers of Belgium" and "World Guide to Beer" introduced them to many export markets, including the United States. By identifying beers by their flavors and styles, and by pairing them with particular foods and dishes, Jackson helped give birth to a renaissance of interest in beer and breweries worldwide that began in the 1970s, including the North American microbrewery movement. His TV documentary series, "The Beer Hunter" — which popularized his nickname — was filmed around the world and shown in 15 countries. He worked as a beer critic for more than 30 years, writing in newspapers and gastronomic magazines, holding seminars and giving speeches, appearing on U.S. talk shows and writing books about beer and whiskeys published in 18 languages. Jackson knew he would never be as famous as Michael Jackson the rock star, and that was reflected on the beer critic's Web site. "Hello, my name is Michael Jackson. No, not that Michael Jackson, but I am on a world tour. My tour is in pursuit of exceptional beer. That's why they call me the Beer Hunter," it says. ___ On the Net: http://www.beerhunter.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 by his house cleaner, Paddy Gunningham, his long-term partner Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Why? Is Paddy an man's name? I thought it was going to be the Michael Jackson that used to be a talk show host here in LA. He is also English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Why? Is Paddy an man's name? short form of Patrick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Well that too... and I did think that person was a man... but because they call her/him both the house cleaner and the long-term partner. I'd expect just long-term partner... the house cleaner bit isn't very important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 I wonder what he was first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 ^^ yes, I thought that that's a bit strange too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 ... the house cleaner bit isn't very important Until your house starts getting dirty... I was not familiar with the nickname "Paddy", and was not sure if Paddy was male or female. I too thought the house cleaner comment was a bit odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fish Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Michael Jackson just beat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 I know what you mean, Holmes... he´s the main suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Well said , edna - cuff , 'em boys ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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