Today is the 43rd birthday of Dann Paquette, who along with his wife Martha Holley-Paquette, founded the Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project. It’s a fairly unique idea. They don’t own a brewery but they don’t contract brew either. They rent the brewery and Dann does all the work brewing the beer. Certainly other contract beers are similar, but I like that Pretty Things makes such a point of the distinction that it’s essentially beyond reproach. Oh, and did I mention he makes some of the best beers I’ve tasted? He does. From the several philosophical discussions I’ve had with Dann, I consider him a kindred spirit and only wish he and his beers were more often in California. Join me in wishing Dann a very happy birthday.
Dann with Andy Couch and Todd Alström showing off Pretty Things’ Baby Tree at the Hungry Mother, in Boston.
Dann doing his Snidely Whiplash impersonation.
Tomme Arthur, Will Meyers, Dann, Patrick Rue and Rob Tod.
Dann with his business partner and wife Martha at (I think) Beer Advocate’s Craft Beer Festival.
Note: Last three photos purloined from both Dann and Martha’s Facebook pages.
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