Tribute to Jay Misson

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It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Jay Misson.
His legacy is one of a great brewer and a beautiful person. Many lay
claim to being the “father of craft brewing” in our area. Jay was
brewing great beer here before most of us knew what to drink. In
recent years, Jay was the head brewer for all Triumph Brewing Co.
brewpubs.

However, I had the opportunity to meet Jay at Vernon Valley Brewing in
1990 and I feel blessed. He hosted a brewery tour of the former
Vernon Valley Brewing Co for the New York City Homebrewers Guild, of
which I was a member. It was an amazing place, historic copper
brewhouse, open fermenting barrels, and the famous wood casks (holz
fass). Jay was in charge of this place and he made great beer.

A few years later, I got into craft brewing and specialized in German
style beers, Jay loved German style beer was certainly an expert.

Jay was more than a great brewer and craft beer leader he was more
like a caring big brother. Always made you feel welcome.

My memories of Jay are one of generosity, passion and humanity. He is
one of the few people that we think of when we measure the quality of
a beer.

Hoist a great beer to a great brewer. God Bless you Jay. Thank you
for your contribution to the world of beer.

Greg Zaccardi

President

High Point Brewing Co., Inc.