Let’s get this out of the way first—yes, John Maier’s beard was the source of the yeast that Rogue used to ferment their quirky and unique Beard Beer. But no one is more uncomfortable with his face on a beer bottle than the unassuming, soft-spoken Maier. He’d rather be logging miles on his bike or walking along an Oregon beach with his wife, Stacey, and dogs than performing a cameo in beer coolers across America.
But that pioneering spirit of trying something “because he can” has served Maier well over his 28-year tenure at Rogue. The beers in his 6-pack naturally express that diversity of interest, intensity of flavor, and a classic timelessness that transcends trendiness.
Anchor Steam
Anchor Brewing
San Francisco, California