St Austell Brewery has announced the death of Roger Ryman – Brewing Director and the brewer of Tribute.
St Austell Brewery’s head brewer Roger Ryman has died aged 52
Roger Ryman – St Austell Brewing Director
St Austell Brewery said it was with sadness that it announced the passing of its brewing director, Roger Ryman, who died peacefully this week following a brave battle with cancer.
Roger, who led St Austell’s brewing team for more than two decades, played a leading role in the company’s growth and success.
Since joining the brewery, he has been responsible for transforming the family brewery’s portfolio of brands – including its three flagship beers, Tribute Pale Ale, Proper Job IPA and Korev Cornish Lager
Roger’s first original brew when starting at the brewery in 1999 was Daylight Robbery – a short-term seasonal beer to celebrate the upcoming total eclipse of the sun. Due to its phenomenal popularity, it went on to be relaunched as Tribute – the brewer’s first truly national beer and longstanding flagship brand.
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