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Title
Frank Appleton Oral History Interview
Description
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.
Creator
Frank Appleton
Source
Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives Oral History Collection (OH 35)
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
July 19, 2018
Contributor
Tiah Edmunson-Morton and Anna Dvorak
Format
Born Digital Audio
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
oh35-appleton-frank-20180719
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Tiah Edmunson-Morton and Anna Dvorak
Interviewee
Frank Appleton
Location
Valley Library, Oregon State University
Original Format
Born Digital Audio
Duration
1:33:12
OHMS Object
Interview Format
audio