Ep 41 - Learning & Development - Georgina Young - St. Austell Brewery

About this episode

Georgina Young discusses the journey of becoming a great brewer, focusing on learning and mentorship in the brewing industry.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do you actually become a great brewer?” this episode is for you. We’re joined by the brilliant Georgina Young, Brewing Director at @St_Austell_Brewery and one of the most respected figures in British beer, to unpack the real story behind learning, mentorship and development in brewing. From running Fuller’s iconic Griffin Brewery to now leading brewing at St. Austell, Georgina shares an honest, insightful, and often funny look at what it takes to grow gre...

People in this episode

Host: Chris Lewington

Guest: Georgina Young

Topics covered

• brewing
• mentorship
• development
• beer industry
• learning

Keywords

• brewer
• mentorship
• St. Austell Brewery
• Georgina Young
• brewing director
• British beer
• learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Austell Brewery, Fuller’s

Places: Griffin Brewery, British

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