When Brewers and critics disagree

The Northwest forum at BeerAdvocate.com has had some really interesting discussion surrounding some reviews and hurt feelings with a local drinker and brewer:

http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read.php?thread=408509

I know the reviewer and think highly of his opinions, so I’m fairly surprised by all this. But not as shocked as when the brewer responded directly.

http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read.php?thread=410603

I’m not really sure what the deal is, but it doesn’t really make me want to visit the guy’s place.