Name: Liz Laughlin

Hometown: Osterville, Cape Cod. Massachusetts

Personal Background: B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 2003-2005; Assistant Brewer Steelhead Brewery, Eugene, OR 2005-2006; Assistant Brewer Rock Bottom Brewery Portland, OR; 2006-present Head Brewer Rock Bottom Brewery Indianapolis, IN

How I Got Started Crafting Beer: I found my brother's homebrew set-up and "The Joy of Homebrewing" by Charlie Papazian. I've been hooked since.

Brewing Philosophy: Clean and consistent.

Favorite Brew: PBR, oh that's not a micro. Ok, if I was on a desert island then it would probably be Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

Favorite Quote: "Brewing is not fun, it is a profession, it is hard work" Dr. Michael Lewis

Awards:
Tripel Trouble 2010 Golden Bunghammer Award Winner
RockFest 2010 – Chicago, IL

Naked Oatmeal Stout 2010 Silver Medal Award Winner
Great American Beer Festival®; Oatmeal Stout

Simcoe IPA Best in Show & 2010 Gold Medal Award Winner
Indiana Brewer's Cup

Naked Oatmeal Stout 2010 Gold Medal Award Winner
Indiana Brewer's Cup

Tripel Trouble 2010 Gold Medal Award Winner
Indiana Brewer's Cup

Rock Bottom, Inc. Awarded Large Brewpub and Large Brewpub Brewer of the Year 2008
Great American Beer Festival®

Kölsch 2007 BEST OF SHOW 
Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup

Naughty Scot 2007 Gold Medal Award Winner
Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup  

Kölsch 2007 Gold Medal Award Winner
Indiana State Fair Brewers Cup