Today is the 49th birthday of Dann Paquette, who along with his wife Martha Holley-Paquette, founded the Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project. It was a fairly unique idea. They didn’t own a brewery but they didn’t contract brew either. They rented the brewery and Dann did all the work brewing the beer. Certainly other contract beers were similar, but I liked that Pretty Things makes such a point of the distinction that it’s essentially beyond reproach. Oh, and did I mention he made some of the best beers I’ve tasted? Unfortunately, they recently decided to wind up the business and stop brewing while they decide what the next chapter of their lives will be. From the several philosophical discussions I’ve had with Dann, I consider him a kindred spirit, so hopefully it will be something amazing, and still in brewing. 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.
Say Hello to Courtney Hite, your accountant. I met her at Galbreath’s Pub in Auckland NZ last March