Ken Grossman was born on November 11, 1954 in Chico, California, United States. In 1980, his Sierra Nevada Brewing brewed its first batch of what is now its most popular beer, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.
Now one of America's premier craft breweries, sales are more than $300 million.
More than 10,000 solar panels are installed at the original Chico, CA brewery, and 99.8% of the facility's waste is recycled or composted.
Grossman's son runs a new brewery in North Carolina.
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Popular As |
Ken Grossman |
Occupation |
Food and Beverage |
Age |
70 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
Born |
November 11, 1954 (Chico, California, United States) |
Birthday |
November 11 |
Town/City |
Chico, California, United States |
Nationality |
United States |
🌙 Zodiac
Ken Grossman’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs
Ken Grossman was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
Famous Quotes:
It's a grow or die mentality. If our brand isn't growing, somebody else's will.
Biography/Timeline
1954
Ken Grossman was born to a Jewish family in southern California on 11 November 1954. He studied at Butte College.
1978
In 1978, Grossman founded Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico, California with Paul Camusi. In 1998, he bought out Camusi.
2014
Grossman and his wife Katie (née Gonser) have three children and live in Chico, California. His son Brian and daughter Sierra will run the company when he retires. His son Brian moved to North Carolina to manage the new Sierra Nevada Brewery in Mills River, NC which began production in 2014. His wife Katie is a teetotaler.
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