5: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and America’s First Craft Beer

Ken Grossman,  founder and owner of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. learned to brew at age 14 when his neighbor - a retired rocket scientist - agreed to teach him.  Starting with a glorified home brew system in a northern California garage and a new strain of West Coast hops, Ken Grossman transformed the modern beer pallet.  High-hopped beer became a distinct American style and Sierra Nevada became an iconic billion-dollar brand.