Drinks Visionaries

Ashleigh Carter's Seven-Minute Pour Earns Her Top Brewer Honors

Ashleigh Carter has spent a decade perfecting the lager, and Food & Wine has named her America's best brewer as part of its annual Drinks Visionaries program. Her signature beer takes a full seven minutes to pour. The program honors the people changing the modern beverage industry, and Carter makes a strong case that patience belongs on that list.