Walter Scheurle Oral History Interview

Born in Germany in 1939, Walter Scheurle was a brewmaster for Pittsburg Brewing Company, Sam Adams Boston Lager, and Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Company; he also consulted for many of Oregon’s early microbrewers. In his interview, Scheurle notes that he was born in Germany in 1939, and he talks about his family’s brewing business, the impact of World War II, and his immigration to the United States. He also talks about his career in brewing and later work hosting food and beer pairings.