Greg Noonan
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Gregory "Greg" John Noonan (March 4, 1951 – October 11, 2009)[1] was an American brewing expert who wrote several published books on brewing.[2][3] His writing credits include Brewing Lager Beer: The Most Comprehensive Book for Home - And Microbrewers[4] (1986) which he updated in 1996 and changed the title to New Brewing Lager Beer: The Most Comprehensive Book for Home - And Microbrewers.[5] He also wrote Scotch Ale (1993) for the Classic Beer Styles Series from Brewers Publications.[6] He co-authored Seven Barrel Brewery Brewers Handbook (1997) with Mikel Redman and Scott Russell.[7]
Noonan was the owner and brewmaster of Vermont Pub and Brewery since 1988.[8]
Noonan was a National Judge in the Beer Judge Certification Program.[2]
On October 11, 2009, Noonan died after a short illness with lung cancer.[9]