Marfa Light Imperial Stout courtesy of Steve and Big Bend Brewing Company
Here's a toast to Steve Anderson, an amazing craft brewer, a friend, and a generous soul. He passed away at his home in Alpine, TX, on November 25th, 2015.
Read about Steve on Big Bend Brewing's Blog. This post is now archived through Wayback Machine.
Additional Info: Steve Anderson was a pioneering figure in the Texas craft beer industry. For over two decades, he played a crucial role in shaping the state's burgeoning beer scene. [1][2]
Anderson got his start in the early 1990s at Waterloo Brewing Company, Texas's first brewpub, where he worked alongside founder Billy Forrester. [3][4] After Waterloo closed, Anderson became the head brewer at Live Oak Brewing Company in Austin, working closely with founder Chip McElroy. [3]
During his time at Live Oak, Anderson helped establish the brewery as a leader in traditional German-style beers. He was known for his expertise in creating balanced, flavorful brews that appealed to a wide audience. [3][1]
In 2013, Anderson took on a new challenge as the founding brewmaster of Big Bend Brewing Company in Alpine, Texas. There, he focused on crafting beers that would be refreshing in the hot West Texas climate, including a light-bodied golden ale. [5][6]
Tragically, Anderson passed away in 2015 at the age of 53 after a long battle with cancer. His legacy, however, lives on through the many breweries and beer enthusiasts he influenced during his career. [5][7]
"If you've enjoyed a craft beer in Texas during the past 22 years, Steve Anderson would be one of the first guys you'd want to thank," wrote one local publication. [1][2] Anderson's contributions were instrumental in establishing Texas as a premier craft beer destination. [2][1]
- Remembering Steve Anderson: Craft brewing pioneer dead at 53
- Archives: Search for "Texas brewers" - Page 3 - The Austin Chronicle
- RIP Steve Anderson - Texas Craft Beer Pioneer • thefullpint.com
- Brewer Steve Anderson Shortens the Road to Big Bend - PRWeb
- Big Bend Brewing Co. brewmaster Steve Anderson dies
- A Taste for Craft Beers in Rural Texas - The New York Times
- Leading force in Austin's early beer scene, Steve Anderson dies at 53
- Inspiration at Big Bend Brewing Co. - Texas Beer Experience
