Today is the 41st (I think) birthday of Jen Muehlbauer, who writes East Bay Beer and has also worked at several prominent local beer places — most recently I heard the Albany Taproom and/or Whole Foods. She’s been writing about beer since 2002. Because she’s been in the trenches, I think her voice is more practical, realistically cynical and utterly invaluable. I always love to read her take on what’s being debated on the interwebs. Join me in wishing Jen a very happy birthday.

With Fraggle at the Celebrator 25th anniversary party in 2013.

Enjoying a large mug of beer.

A visit from Krampus.

Note: the last two photos were purloined from Facebook.