有人看過暴脾氣酒廠 (Surly Brewing Co.) 與阿邁厄酒廠 (AmagerBryghus) 酒廠合作，這款名為「斧人陶德」(TODD THE AXE MAN) 的酒嗎？ 你曾好奇過誰是陶德、為何會以他命名嗎？
阿邁厄的營銷總監在認識暴脾氣的釀造主管陶德?豪格 (Todd Haug) ，說出：「任何人都該見識陶德如何玩弄他的斧頭（吉他）。」這段話后，雙方便決定以斧人陶德作為酒款名稱。
就在前天，陶德結束在暴脾氣酒廠十多年的釀酒師生涯，酒廠也正式宣布陶德將步下暴脾氣的舞臺，讓我們簡短回顧一下陶德在酒廠的歷史，并看看官方酒廠如何感謝這位傳奇釀酒師：
2004年1月
癡迷于家釀啤酒的奧馬?安薩里 (Omar Ansari) 在家人的支持下，找來當地的釀酒師陶德?豪格 (Todd Haug)，開始規劃屬于自己的酒廠。
2005年12月30日
他們兩個開釀暴脾氣的第一款酒，但因為發酵控制器無法正常運作，以及奧馬還不習慣陶德釀造的節奏（TMD重金屬樂），所以花了14個小時才完成釀造工作。
2006年2月1日
暴脾氣建廠后的兩年，他們售出第一批名為「狂怒」(Furious)的混合風格酒款。一段精釀啤酒傳奇旅程也正式展開。
2016年10月19日
震驚所有精釀啤酒狂熱分子的新聞在官方網站正式發布：
（中文翻譯版）
暴脾氣酒廠 (Surly Brewing Co.) 的釀造部門主席陶德?豪格 (Todd Haug)，在經歷十多年的付出后，將要離開這間位在雙城的酒廠。「我想感謝暴脾氣國度里的所有家人、朋友與粉絲，愿意不斷地支持我們的信念。奧馬和我最初只是單純地想建立一個能自由釀造不同風格啤酒的酒廠，釀造我們打從心底喜歡的啤酒，而我認為這個目標已經實現。」陶德拒絕受市場考量的束縛，堅持要釀造屬于自己風格的啤酒，因此樹立全新的風格與典范。在這條不容易的道路上，陶德為酒廠贏得許多比賽，也為自己贏得了眾人的尊敬。暴脾氣酒廠的創辦人與主席奧馬?安薩里如此描述陶德：「陶德的做事風格深深地影響整個暴脾氣酒廠的文化，他從最初便與我們一起從無到有地建立這個酒廠，靠著他的雙手進行每次的釀造、焊接工作，他也連結了我們所有人，并促使我們團結合作，這是我們酒廠今日能受人矚目的原因。我們將永遠想念他。」 在陶德離開既有職位后，在這個他已服務超過25年的產業中，仍有無數的機會正在等著他，而他也將迎接全新的冒險。
「我將釀造的重擔交給我指導過的團隊，包含極度可靠的主釀酒師以及充滿創意的釀造團隊，我迫不急待地想看他們創造屬于暴脾氣酒廠的第二世代文化。」陶德說：「該是讓他們接下傳承的火炬了，并延續我們過去十年所打造的酒廠傳奇。」
與陶德坐在大廳聽著音樂不停播放、音浪變強、節奏加速，就像是趟地獄騎乘之行。他是位巫師、苦味的釀酒師、創造的天才。暴脾氣國度感謝你
(Original Text)
After more than 10 years setting the pace of the craft beer revolution in Minnesota, Surly Brewing Co., Head of Brewing Operations Todd Haug has resigned his position at the Twin Cities Brewery. “I’d like to thank our family, friends and fans – Surly Nation – for always believing in our vision. It never gets old to hear people tell you how much they enjoy your beer. Omar and I set out with the modest goal to build a brewery so we could create a different kind of craft beer – the kind we wanted to drink – and I think we achieved that.”
Todd earned a reputation for refusing to brew-to-style. He defined the undefinable and brewed beer his way, which was rarely the easy way, earning the brewery gold medals in the process.
Omar Ansari, Founder and President of Surly Brewing says, “Todd has been an incredibly influential part of Surly since the beginning and was instrumental in building the brewery from the ground-up, often with his own two hands; brewing, welding, making connections and forming collaborations to establish the irreverent brand it is today. His talent is undeniable, and he will always be a huge part of who we are. He will be missed.” Todd is stepping down from his role to pursue other opportunities and challenges in the industry that he has worked in for 25 years. The future is bright, and adventure awaits. “I leave my brewhouses in the extremely capable hands of our co-lead brewers and the innovative brewing team we’ve mentored together. I eagerly look forward to seeing what the next generation of Surly brewers will create,” says Haug. “This is an opportunity for them to take the torch and continue the legacy we’ve been building for 10 years now.” It’s been a hell of a ride with Todd in the front seat, keeping the music loud and the speed fast. He’s the wizard, the bitter brewer and the creative genius. Surly Nation thanks you.
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