In this episode, we get to know Manny Chao of Georgetown Brewing Company! Yes, our fellow islander Manny is the man behind Manny’s Pale Ale, the iconic Seattle beer found at restaurants and bars across the region. Join us to learn about Manny’s childhood in Spain and beyond, how he fell in love with beer while trying to impress a date during college, and the persistence it took to land his first big job in the industry. Manny shares how an economic recession created unique opportunities to start Georgetown Brewing Company and the story behind creating their flagship brew, Manny’s Pale Ale. You’ll hear why Manny loves running Georgetown Brewing, which is currently the largest independent brewery in Washington, and why he loves living on Vashon.