Name: John McClure

Hometown: Clive, Iowa

Personal Background: How I Got Started Crafting Beer
I started as an assitant brewer at the Walnut Brewery in Boulder, CO in 1997. I then became head brewer in 1998 after which I transferred to Rock Bottom Downtown Denver in 1999.

Brewing Philosophy:  Beer. Good.

Favorite Brew: Purple Nightie Porter & Molly's Titanic Brown Ale

Favorite Quote: "Beer is the cause and solution to all of life's problems." Homer Simpson

Awards: 
Red Rocks Red 2008 Bronze Award Winner
World Beer Cup®; Irish-Style Red Ale 

Molly's Titanic Brown Ale 2006 Gold Medal Award Winner
Great American Beer Festival® ; Brown Porter

Molly's Titanic Brown Ale 2002 Silver Medal Award Winner
Real Ale Festival; Southern English Brown/Dark

Molly's Titanic Brown Ale 2001 Silver Medal Award Winner
Great American Beer Festival® ; Brown Porter