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Beer Birthday: Mark Carpenter

August 13, 2022 By Jay Brooks

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Today is Mark Carpenter’s 79th birthday. Mark had been the head brewer at Anchor since 1971 and is 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.

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Dave Suurballe with Mark at Anchor a few years ago.

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Matt Salie, with Big Sky Brewing, and Mark at a recent Anchor Christmas party.

With Mark Carpenter, Anchor's brewmaster
Me and Mark at the Anchor Christmas party a few years ago.

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Mark showing off a new release, Brekle’s Brown.

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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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Comments

  1. Kendall Staggs says

    August 13, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Happy birthday Mark. Thanks for bringing us some of the best beers in the world.

  2. beerman49 says

    August 14, 2013 at 2:59 am

    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. Judy Ashworth says

    August 14, 2014 at 9:04 am

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

  4. fal says

    August 14, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Happy Bday Mark !!!

  5. Beerman49 says

    August 14, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    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. Bob&Sherwood says

    August 14, 2015 at 2:12 pm

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

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