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Brewer Q & A (Issue 34)

Brewer Q & A (Issue 34)
Editorial Dept. Story by: Editorial Dept.
Published: January 2, 2018 | Updated: February 17, 2025

We saddled up with the masterminds behind the highest rated brews and asked them about the inspiration behind the recipes. Follow the links below to the individual Q & A’s, or you may access Q & A’s from all editions here.

Winter 2018, Issue 34

Paul Hamill, Lead Brewer of Reformation Brewery
Brewer Q&A: Declaration With Reformation Brewery Brewmaster & Co-Founder Nick Downs
 
Guy Bartmess, Brewmaster for Garage Brewing Co.
Brewer Q&A: Apple Pie Pale Ale With Garage Brewing Brewmaster Guy Bartmess
 
Rich Chapin, Head Brewer of Empyrean Brewing Co.
Brewer Q&A: Winter Wisdom Hazelnut Brown Ale With Empyrean Brewing Head Brewer Rich Chapin

 
Josh Pfriem Brewmaster/Co-Founder
Brewer Q&A: Dank IPA With pFriem Family Brewers Brewmaster and Co-Founder Josh Pfriem
 
Derek Lintern, director of funk / brewer for NOLA Brewing
Brewer Q&A: Dryades With NOLA Brewing Director Of Funk & Brewer Derek Linter
 
Brannon Radick, head brewer at Independence Brewing Co.
Brewer Q&A: Stash IPA With Independence Brewing Co. Head Brewer Brannon Radick
 
Chris Baker head brewer of Mother Earth Brew Co.
Brewer Q&A: Four Seasons Autumn ’17 With Mother Earth Brew Co. Head Brewer Chris Baker
 
Ross Koenigs, R&D Brewer for New Belgium Brewing
Brewer Q&A: Sour Saison With New Belgium R&D Brewer Ross Koenigs
 
Cape May Brewing Head Brewer Brian Hink
Brewer Q&A: King Porter Stomp With Cape May Brewing Head Brewer Brian Hink
 
Eric McKay, president and co-founder and Patrick Murtaugh brewmaster and co-founde of Hardywood Park
Brewer Q&A: Hardywood Gingerbread Stout With Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Brewmaster & Co-Founder Patrick Murtaugh
 
Nick Downs, brewmaster & co-founder of Reformation Brewery
Brewer Q&A: Barrel-aged Jude With Reformation Brewery Brewmaster & Co-Founder Nick Downs
 
David Soper, head brewer of Mothers Brewing | Photo by Starboard & Port
Brewer Q&A: MILF With Mothers Brewing Head Brewer David Soper
 
Josh Pfriem Brewmaster/Co-Founder
Brewer Q&A: pFriem Barrel Aged Imperial Stout With pFriem Family Brewers Brewmaster & Co-Founder Josh Pfriem
 
Carl Heinz, Head Brewer of Breckenridge Brewery
Brewer Q&A: Brewery Lane Series Oak Aged Saison With Breckenridge Brewery President & Brewmaster Todd Usry
 
Derek Lintern, director of funk / brewer for NOLA Brewing
Brewer Q&A: Hoppyright Infringement With NOLA Brewing Director Of Funk & Brewer Derek Linter
 

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