Appreciation for Bill Brand

Computers might isolate us, but the internet sometimes can bring a wide-ranging community together that might not otherwise be.

I never met beer and food columnist Bill Brand, but through reading his on-line column Bottoms Up, I felt as if I got to know him in the manner I would get to know that friendly fellow sitting at the next barstool. Comraderie and fellowship, sharing stories of beer and good food; the San Francisco/Oakland beer scene.

Mr. Brand passed away today.

Go here for a link to the Oakland Tribune's tribute article. Bill Brand, recently retired, had been a long-time reporter for the Tribune. Go here for an earlier blog post.