Ron Downer - The little known brew master & judge behind some of East Tennessee's most famous beers- And Hops in the Hills Brew Festival.

Published: June 23, 2017, 9:44 p.m.

Brewmaster, and judge. Maryville, Tennessee is the home of Ron Downer. He has developed recipes for some of East Tennessee's most well known and prize winning beers. You may not know who he is. Let's give him some credit here.