Hops, Malt, Yeast… It’s That Simple

Meet Josh Johnson of Binary Brewing

Josh Johnson’s grandfather, Adolf Leroy, made a simple decision. Instead of getting the milk and bread he went out for back in Nebraska, he hopped on a freight train that landed him in Oregon. If not for that fateful, “simple” decision, we might not have some of the best beer in the area. Like his grandfather, Josh followed his instincts and his need to always be moving and doing throughout his life. 

Thing is, from the get-go, Josh simply wanted to do everything. Scouts, camp, sports, drama, band, and then starting his own businesses as a kid from mowing lawns to hawking second-hand treasures at garage sales. I guess Josh is what one would call a serial entrepreneur and explorer. A doer. A curious mind. 

He poured his first beer behind a bar during his teens and from that moment, serving people became one of his primary M.O.’s. He graduated with a Psychology degree and worked as a counselor at St. Mary’s Home for Boys, coaches middle school football, …you get the picture. But Josh was always drawn to the hospitality industry. Working at a local craft brewery one day he realized a simple truth… it’s just hops, malt, and yeast. The trick lies in what you do with it. 

Links

• Binary Brewing Co.
• Free Geeks

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