Beer Birthday: Fred Bowman

by Jay Brooks on August 27, 2011 · 7 comments

Today is Fred Bowman’s 67th birthday. Fred co-founded the Portland Brewing Co., which was bought by a few years ago byPyramid Breweries, which in turn was bought by Magic Hat and now recently again by North American Breweries. Fred continues to be very active in the craft beer community, and has been supportive of the movement since the beginning. Join me in wishing Fred a happy birthday.

By the Celebrator booth at OBF, from left, John Harris (head brewer at Full Sail Brewing), Tom Dalldorf, and Fred.

Dick Cantwell, co-owner of Elysian Brewing Co. in Seattle, with Fred at an after party at the Falling Rock during GABF.

Tagged as: Oregon, Portland

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Howard August 28, 2006 at 1:03 pm: I wish a very, very happy birthday to Fred! I like Oregon Honey Beer. It is drinkable and has a good price.

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Jeff August 29, 2006 at 3:59 pm: Fred’s one of the very good guys in Oregon brewing and we owe him a lot. Cheers to you, Fred!

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LIsa Morrison August 27, 2007 at 9:17 pm: Happy Birthday, Fred! We need to share a beer soon …

Best wishes to you!

Lisa

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Barbara Groom September 7, 2008 at 9:29 pm: At 64 Fred is still the sexiest guy in Oregon brewing. Happy Birthday, Fred!

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Tom Gilles September 2, 2009 at 10:28 am: Fred,
Happy 65th ! I was your beer runner the last two years at the Spring Beer & Wine Festival. Congratulations.

Tom Gilles

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Matt Munoz September 19, 2011 at 7:04 am: Happy Birthday Fred,
Good to hear that you are staying with it
Matt

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Matt Munoz September 19, 2011 at 7:07 am: Drinking a Carlsberg in Kuala Lumpur in your name Fred.

Take care,

Matt

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