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Beer Birthday: Judy Ashworth

by Jay Brooks on May 20, 2010 · 3 comments

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Today is Judy Ashworth’s birthday. She’s the Grand Dame of Publicans, having once owned the Lyons Brewery Depot in the East Bay, one of the earliest bars to really embrace, support and promote craft beer. Judy sold the pub in 1998 after some health troubles sidelined her, but she’s still a fixture in the Bay Area beer scene. I’ve judged with her many times and these days she’s very supportive of the homebrewing movement and she can be seen at most of the major beer events throughout the year. Join me in wishing Judy a very happy birthday.

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Judy with Shaun O’Sullivan (21st Amendment) and Chris Black at his Falling Rock Taphouse during GABF week in 2007.

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Out in front of The Bistro in Hayward at the Wood-Aged Beer Festival in August of 2008. From left: Jeremy Cowan, owner of He’Brew, Judy, Dave Heist, and Zak, also from He’Brew.

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At the Toronado Barleywine Festival in 2008, Judy Ashworth, Matt Salie (with Big Sky Brewing) and Judy’s daughter Laurel.

Judy Ashworth, Stephen Beaumont, me & Peter Hoey at the Pliny the Younger release
Judy with Stephen Beaumont, me and Peter Hoey at this year’s Pliny the Younger release.

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1 Tom May 20, 2010 at 7:35 am

Judy had a nasty fall at home and broke her leg in two places. She’s in a wheel chair and crutches for a bit. I know she’d appreciate everyone’s good wishes at this painful time.

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2 Dave Hopwood May 20, 2010 at 10:08 am

Judy, feel better. You certainly have the love of so many of us, I hope that helps in some way. Hopefully you’re allowed a beer or two on your Birthday. Cheers

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3 Russ May 20, 2010 at 2:42 pm

Judy–is there a cup holder on that wheelchair?? Hope you still manage to have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and are feeling better soon. Thanks for starting us on the journey way back when!
-Proud member, LBDCC

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