Garrett Oliver
Garrett Oliver | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 29, 1962 Hollis, Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Brewer, author |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Brewmaster and partner at Brooklyn Brewery, author of The Brewmaster's Table, editor of The Oxford Companion to Beer |
Garrett Oliver (born July 29, 1962) is a prominent American brewer and author residing in New York City. Since 1994, he has held the position of brewmaster and partner at the Brooklyn Brewery.
Early life
Raised in Hollis, Queens, Oliver was influenced by a father passionate about hunting and culinary arts. He pursued filmmaking studies at Boston University, where he also coordinated concerts featuring bands such as R.E.M. and The Ramones. After completing his degree, he worked as a stage manager for musical groups at the University of London and traveled across Europe, tasting beers in countries including Belgium, West Germany, and Czechoslovakia. Upon returning to the United States in 1983, he started homebrewing while employed by HBO and a law firm based in New York.
Brewing career
Oliver began his brewing journey in 1989 with an apprenticeship at the Manhattan Brewing Company, advancing to brewmaster by 1993 before the brewery temporarily closed and later reopened. In 1994, he took on the role of brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, where he remains both brewmaster and partner.
His expertise extends to beer pairing and culinary applications involving beer, authoring multiple works including the 2003 publication The Brewmaster's Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food. His gastronomic interests are closely connected to his participation in the Slow Food movement. Additionally, Oliver served as editor for the 2011 release of The Oxford Companion to Beer and has acted as a judge at the Great American Beer Festival.
In May 2012, the Institute of Brewing and Distilling's Beer Academy recognized Oliver as an 'International Beer Champion' and bestowed upon him the title of 'Honorary Beer Academy Sommelier', making him among the initial honorees awarded by this British institution that certifies beer sommeliers.
Bibliography
Further reading
External links
- African-American non-fiction writers
- American non-fiction writers
- American brewers
- Beer writers
- Boston University College of Communication alumni
- Living people
- People from Hollis, Queens
- 1962 births
- Brewery workers
- James Beard Foundation Award winners
- 21st-century African-American people
- 20th-century African-American people