Darwin Brewing hires assistant brewer

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Leslie Shore is the new assistant brewer at Darwin Brewing Co. in Bradenton. (Provided by Darwin Brewing Co.)

Leslie Shore is the new assistant brewer at Darwin Brewing Co. in Bradenton. (Provided by Darwin Brewing Co.)

Bradenton production craft brewery Darwin Brewing Co. has hired an assistant brewer.

Leslie Shore comes to the brewery at 803 17th Ave. W. after a stint as head brewer at ESB Brewing in Tampa. Shore started homebrewing in 2009 "because I wanted to drink beers that no one was making," she said today in a phone interview.

"We have a very distinctive approach when it comes to our beer," general manager Matt Cornelius said in a news release. "Leslie is a perfect fit for us with her passion for cooking and creating new beer recipes. I'm very excited to taste the new brews she comes up with."

Shore, who has a chemistry background, said she enjoys the creative process of making beer.

"It really piqued my mad scientist side," she said.

She said she will assist Darwin brewmaster Jorge Rosabal on big batches while also working on smaller pilot batches and special treatments. Currently she's working on about 10 treatments of their Summadayze IPA, including fruit, wood, spices and coffee, she said. Look for them soon in the brewery's tasting room.

A Punta Gorda resident, Shore said she's looking forward to the shorter commute to Bradenton instead of Tampa. She's still a road warrior in my book.

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Alan Shaw

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