Greg Noonan Explained

Gregory "Greg" John Noonan (March 4, 1951 – October 11, 2009)^[1] was an American brewing expert who wrote several published books on brewing.^{[2] [3]} His writing credits include Brewing Lager Beer: The Most Comprehensive Book for Home - And Microbrewers^[4] (1986) which he updated in 1996 and changed the title to New Brewing Lager Beer: The Most Comprehensive Book for Home - And Microbrewers.^[5] He also wrote Scotch Ale (1993) for the Classic Beer Styles Series from Brewers Publications.^[6] He co-authored Seven Barrel Brewery Brewers Handbook (1997) with Mikel Redman and Scott Russell.^[7]

Noonan was the owner and brewmaster of Vermont Pub and Brewery since 1988.^[8]

Noonan was a National Judge in the Beer Judge Certification Program.^[2]

On October 11, 2009 Noonan died after a short illness with lung cancer.^[9]

Awards

In 1997, Noonan received the Recognition Award from the American Homebrewers Association.^[10]

In 2004, Noonan was awarded the Achievement Award from The Brewers Association and then the following year (2005) the Russell Schehrer Award for Innovation in Brewing also from The Brewers Association.^[11]

External links

• Vermont Pub and Brewery
• "Understanding Malt Analysis Sheets – How to Become Fluent in Malt Analysis Interpretation" by Greg Noonan
• "New Brewing Lager Beer" by Greg Noonan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Greg Noonan Obituary . 2010-02-17 . Legacy.com.
2. Web site: BJCP Homepage . 2009-11-19 . Beer Judge Certification Program . 2010-01-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100129123445/http://www.bjcp.org/index.php . dead .
3. News: Tap Dancing: Greg Noonan wrote the book on microbrewing--really . Essman Franz, Janet . Business People - Vermont. February 2007 . 2009-11-19.
4. Book: J., Noonan, Gregory. Brewing lager beer : the most comprehensive book for home and microbrewers. 1986. Brewers Publications. 0937381012. Boulder, Colo.. 13289701. registration.
5. Book: J., Noonan, Gregory. New brewing lager beer : the most comprehensive book for home- and microbrewers. 1996. Brewers Publications. 9781938469237. Completely rev. and expanded. Boulder, Colo.. 689910873.
6. Book: J., Noonan, Gregory. Scotch ale. 1993. Brewers Publications. 0937381357. Boulder, Colo.. 30078615.
7. Book: J., Noonan, Gregory. Seven Barrel Brewery brewers' handbook. 1996. G.W. Kent. 1887167005. Ann Arbor, MI. 37670158.
8. News: Making the Rounds . MacQuarrie, Brian . The Boston Globe . May 28, 2006 . 2009-11-19.
9. Web site: Remembering Greg Noonan. Darren. www.vermontbrewery.com. en-gb. 2018-08-05.
10. Web site: Greg Noonan. Brewers Publications.
11. News: News Briefs . Staff . The Beverage Industry . June 1, 2005 . 2009-11-19 .