Today is the 40th birthday of Matt Brynildson, brewmaster at Firestone Walker Brewery. I’ve known Matt for some time, though I got to know him a lot better when I traveled with him to Burton-on-Trent in England to do a guest brew at Marston’s. And earlier this year, we both were in Chile to judge at the Copa Cervezas de America. But suffice it to say that apart from being incredibly gifted as a brewer, Matt is also one of the nicest and coolest people in the industry. Join me in wishing Matt — a.k.a. “Batman” — a very happy birthday.
At Marston’s in Burton-on-Trent a few years ago.
Matt (center) outside the Toronado with one of his assistant brewers along with Sean Paxton, the Homebrew Chef enjoying the rare San Francisco winter sun.
Matt bookended by Adrienne and Claudia, from 21st Amendment Brewery, at the Boonville Beer Festival in 2007.
From left: Vinnie and Natalie Cilurzo, from Russian River Brewing, Matt and a co-worker, from Firestone Walker Brewing, and Rob Tod, from Allagash, taken at the 2006 GABF.
With Nancy Johnson and Sean Paxton after the CBC dinner in Chicago last year.
In Chile at Kross Cerveza Independiente with brewmaster Asbjorn Gerlach, Matt and Lars Larson from Trumer Brauerei.
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Here interview with Matthew Brynildson from Firestone Walker:
http://eng.pivnoe-delo.info/american-craft-beer/