Today is Fred Bowman’s 79th birthday. Fred co-founded the Portland Brewing Co., which was bought several years ago by Pyramid Breweries, which in turn was bought by Magic Hat and then 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. A couple of years ago, he dropped by and stayed with us during his drive ’round the country in a van, visiting old friends and family. Join me in wishing Fred a happy birthday.
By the Celebrator booth at OBF, from left, John Harris (former 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.
With Lisa Morrison a couple of years ago in Portland for FredFest.
Frank Commanday, Art Larrance, Fred, and Bert Grant after brewing Portland Brewing’s 1st batch in January 1986.
Fred at the brewery during a party in 1986.
I wish a very, very happy birthday to Fred! I like Oregon Honey Beer. It is drinkable and has a good price.
Fred’s one of the very good guys in Oregon brewing and we owe him a lot. Cheers to you, Fred!
Happy Birthday, Fred! We need to share a beer soon …
Best wishes to you!
Lisa
At 64 Fred is still the sexiest guy in Oregon brewing. Happy Birthday, Fred!
Fred,
Happy 65th ! I was your beer runner the last two years at the Spring Beer & Wine Festival. Congratulations.
Tom Gilles
Happy Birthday Fred,
Good to hear that you are staying with it
Matt
Drinking a Carlsberg in Kuala Lumpur in your name Fred.
Take care,
Matt
Hey Matt,
Is it you who studied brewery in Munich an Weihenstephan – bavaria in 1984/1885
Greetings from Würzburg in Bavaria