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Beer Birthday: Mark Carpenter

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Today is Mark Carpenter’s 82nd birthday. Mark had been the head brewer at Anchor since 1971 and was responsible for much of their success over the years. Not too long ago, he celebrated his 40th anniversary at Anchor, and he began stepping back from his day-to-day duties, a process which took several years, but now he is officially retired, although happily I still see Mark from time to time around the neighborhood. He’s a terrific person and one of the nicest people I know. Join me in wishing Mark a very happy birthday.

Me and Mark at the Anchor Christmas party a few years ago.
Dave Suurballe with Mark at Anchor several years ago.
Fritz Maytag, John Dannerbeck, and Mark behind the bat at the annual Anchor Xmas Party in 2009.
At the Anchor Taproom for a farewell party the day before it closed down, with me, Mark, Ron Silbertsein (from Admiral Malting), and Jeremy Marshall (from Lagunitas).
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Mark, Herlinda Heras and me (I’m holding the third glass) toasting our friend Glenn Payne, who passed away in late 2015.
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Mark showing off a new release, Brekle’s Brown.



Comments

  2. From one Mark to another – happy septagenerain day! (albeit I’m posting 3 hrs after it ended). You’ve always been a 1st-Class guy (& a long-time friend & supporter of the San Andreas Malts)!

  3. Hoppy Beerthday Mark!! I am so fortunate to call you friend. Always look forward to hanging with you. Cheers to you, much love Judy

  5. Happy prime # b’day! – we’ll both hit primes in 2016. Was good to chat w/you @ Thirsty Bear during SF Beer Week this yr – keep up the great work!

  6. Happy Birthday, Anchors aweigh Full Steam ahead.Also Happy Steam Beer week. Bob&Sherwood