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Dean Biersch
Owner, Hopmonk Tavern

San Francisco State

B.A. International Relations (1984)

  • Founded Gordon Biersch Brewery along with business partner Dan Gordon.
  • In 1997, built a major brewing facility in San José, where all of Gordon Biersch keg and bottled beers originate to this day.
  • Owner and founder of Hopmonk Tavern with three Northern California locations in Sonoma, Sebastopol and Novato.

Notable CSU Alumni in hospitality & recreation

hospitality & recreation
San Francisco