Author - Paul "Zok" Zocco

I've written the Yankee Brew News Homebrewing column for many years, and have brewed all of the recipes included in my columns. I wrote the Ale Street News Connecticut state column for 5 years and occasionally feature articles. I also wrote a wine related column for 5 years called the Yankee Winemaker that was published in the New England Wine Gazette. My competition record as far as homebrewed beer, etc. has been very successful, winning myself the New England Homebrewer of the Year, N.E. Cidermaker of the Year and N.E. Meadmaker of the Year. I've been lucky to have won three national homebrewed beer medals and in the past have also earned the title of the National Meadmaker of the Year. In my spare time, I freelance write for virtually all of the national homebrewing magazines, and recently have had features about Sake and Cider published. I brew around 15 beers a year and an occasional cider and mead.

On a personal note, I am a home cook and enjoy preparing ethnic food, especially sushi. I attempt to play classical guitar, but most times my guitar plays me. My life is in a constant state of flux. I travel as much as I can afford, and like to wander the hidden streets of Euro and Asian cities with my friend, Sharron, another wanderer.