James Beard Award winner
Rob Tod
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Portrait of Rob Tod
i. Biography
Rob Tod founded Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine in 1995. He wanted to begin with one beer only, and he said, “I wanted to start with one beer, and one beer only: a Belgian-style wheat beer called Allagash White.”
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The Path
Rob Tod trained at Siebel Institute in Chicago, where his path into brewing began to take shape. In 1995, he founded Allagash Brewing Company, a role he holds today.
The Work Today
Since 1995, he has remained the founder of Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine.
Signature
Rob's signature dishes include Allagash White.
In Their Words “I wanted to start with one beer, and one beer only: a Belgian-style wheat beer called Allagash White.”
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Where did Rob Tod train or study?
Rob Tod trained at Siebel Institute in Chicago.
What recognition has Rob Tod received?
James Beard Award, Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Producer (2019).
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