Today is Rodger Davis’ 43rd birthday, whose the former head brewer at Triple Rock in Berkeley, California, and is in the process of opening his own brewery in Alameda, Faction Brewing, along with his wife Claudia. Rodger is a terrific brewer and has been very active in the local beer community and it will be great to see him at the helm of his own place. He’s one of those people always giving the craft beer world a good name, helping colleagues, organizing festivals and being a good friend to all. Join me in wishing Rodger a very happy birthday.

Rodger at a Berkeley Museum event a few years ago, pouring Triple Rock beer.

Rodger with his wife Claudia at a Beer Chef beer dinner.

Up in the balcony at Triple Rock at the Sour Beer Festival.

Rodger & me at his surprise birthday party at The Trappist three years ago for his 40th. (photo by Mike Condie.)