Today is Tonya Cornett’s 57th birthday. Tonya was the brewmaster of Bend Brewing in Oregon, for a number of years, but several years back moved to another Bend brewery — 10 Barrel Brewing — to become their R&D brewer. After being sold, her part of the brewery was unceremoniously shown the door, and she and her team regroup and opened their own place in Bend, UPP Liquids Pub, and Fermentations (of Immersion Brewing). And the best part, the new brewery just a few months after opening was named the Best Brewery of the Year (in the 251-500 barrel class). She was also featured prominently in the film, The Love of Beer, and more recently Beers of Joy. Tonya’s a great brewer and, of course, being born 1 day and ten years after me makes her a terrific human being, too. Join me in wishing Tonya a very happy birthday.
