"Secrets of Open Fermentation from America's First Modern Craft Brewery"

Brewmaster Scott Ungermann discusses the secrets of open fermentation and many other unique brewing techniques at  Anchor Brewery.

How Anchor uses open fermentation in their brewery

The unique approach Fritz Maytag had to develop Achor Porter.

How Anchor developed their iconic Liberty Ale which pre-dated all other American IPA's.

What makes Anchor Steam its very own beer style.

Question and Answer will follow the presentation.

As the Brewmaster & Vice President of Production and Logistics at Anchor Brewing, Scott Ungermann is responsible for all beer production and logistics

Scott grew up in Northern California and idolized Anchor from early on. He attended UC Berkeley where he majored in English literature.  Scott also has a Masters in Food Science from UC Davis specializing in Brewing.    

He spent 18 years at Anheuser-Busch in varying roles at several breweries including a role as a Staff Brewmaster in charge of Brewing Raw Material quality while in St. Louis.  In 2007, Scott was transferred to the Fairfield, CA brewery where he eventually became Brewmaster.  

In 2014, Scott decided to leave Anheuser-Busch to pursue his lifelong dream of working in Craft Beer and Distilling at Anchor.  Scott has now been with Anchor for almost 6 years and is enjoying himself immensely making great beers.

Scott has been married to Maria for 27 years and they have 3 daughters who are now all in College.

America's First Craft Brewery - Brewmaster Scott Ungermann Discusses Anchor's Unique Brews