Here's a unique event for the food and beer lovers out there in Southern SoCo land. Food and beverage sensory expert, Petaluma native Dr. Henry “Hoby” Wedler has been completely blind since birth. Hoby recently completed his Ph.D. in organic chemistry at the University of California, Davis. He is the founder and director of the nonprofit Accessible Science and invites you to join him in the dark at the Hopmonk Tavern, Novato, for an unforgettable tasting experience on Thursday evening, February 16th, 2017. I hope to see you there!
Hoby found his passion for food, drink and how they relate to the senses when he began hosting truly blind wine and beer experiences in 2011. When he’s not busy pursuing his academic studies or leading his blind or visually impaired chemistry camp students in conducting hands-on organic lab experiments through touch and smell, Hoby turns his attention to food and drink – where he’s most passionate about flavor, accurate flavor descriptors and how flavor and aroma relate to science.
In 2012, Hoby was one of only fourteen individuals honored at the White House when he was named one of President Barack Obama’s Champions of Change for enhancing educational and employment opportunities for Americans with disabilities.
In 2016, Hoby’s work in the food and drink industry was generously recognized by Forbes Magazine when he was named one of Forbes’ 30 under 30 in the food and drink category. This prestigious honor is granted to 300 individuals from around the world all under 30 years of age across ten categories, making a total of 30 individuals per category. Hoby was also recently recognized as one of the Sacramento Business Journal’s 2016 40 under 40 recipients. This accomplished doctor completed his Ph.D. in December, 2016 and is now working full-time in the food and drink industry.
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