Frank Appleton Oral History Interview

Frank Appleton is a microbiologist, brewery consultant, and author. In this interview, Appleton talks about growing up in post-WII Manchester, England, his education in microbiology and food sciences, his work in a microbiology lab at a Brown and Polson factory, and his move to Canada. He shares his impressions of the social and political differences between Canada and England, his work at the O'Keefe Brewery, his move to the wild of the Kootemans after the O'Keefe plant closed, his work as a journalist and author, his international work as a brewery consultant and facility designer, and his impressions of the differences in regulations between the US and Canada. Appleton talks about working as a consultant with Deschutes Brewery to install their first brewing system, early recipe development, work with company staff, and his return in 1994 to design the larger brewing facility. The interview concludes with Appleton's thoughts on the evolution of styles and the craft brewing industry.