Where to buy

1997

Fedway Associates, Catamount, Newcastle, St. Killian Importing

Cicerone, Bourbon Steward

With more than 20 years’ experience, Jon is a seasoned veteran who is passionate about the craft industry and all that it produces. He has worked in sales and distribution for both wine and spirits as well as craft beer, including ales and lagers from Europe’s leading brewhouses.

2013

Finch, Goose Island

Advanced Cicerone, Bourbon Steward, Cider Professional

Helles Lager

Beau’s roots in the industry are planted firmly in Chicago, home to a wealth of standout craft breweries and distilleries and a well-established production and distribution scene. He is also a certified beer judge and panel member for the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago.

2011

B United International, St. Andrews, Luvians Bottle Shop

Cicerone Certified Beer Server

George is a student of both history itself and the history of beer specifically. He first entered the craft beer scene working for a local bottle shop while a student at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and over the past decade has become well-versed in beer production in addition to sales and distribution.

2014

Union Beer Distributors

Cicerone Certified Beer Server, completed Introduction to Practical Brewing at UC Davis

Liam earned his stripes in the craft beer industry managing distribution for boutique and large scale breweries in the vibrant craft beer landscape of Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York. After several years in a variety of on-premise and off-premise distribution roles in New York, Liam spent 4 years as the Northeast Craft Manager for Prairie Malt before being promoted to lead the Craft Team in North America.

2011

Boneyard Beer, Mcmenamin’s, Breakside, Riverbend, Country Malt Group

Mike is a native Oregonian who worked on both the distribution and delivery sides as well as in production before venturing into raw material sales. His vast industry experience stems from a passion for craft beer—a lifelong devotion he enjoys sharing in common with his customers across the Pacific Northwest.

2004

Anheuser-Busch, Avery Brewing, Founders Brewing, Sierra Nevada Brewing

Master Brewers Program, UC Davis

Jeremy has worked in the craft brewing industry for over a decade after completing the internationally renowned Master Brewers Program at UC Davis. He has worked in a wide variety of production and sales roles within the craft beer industry since and brings a wealth of invaluable technical experience and knowledge to our team.

2007

Jekyll, New Belgium

Cicerone

Jonathan has worked extensively with beer sales and distribution throughout the South, from a local microbrewery to one of the largest craft producers in North America. The rich industry experience and knowledge he possesses as well as strong relationships he has built are strong assets Jonathan brings to his day-to-day role with Prairie Malt.

2013

Firestone Walker Brewing, Stone Brewing, Weyermann Malting

Completed Malting Apprenticeship at Weyermann Malting in Bamberg, Germany

Ben brings over a decade of experience in the craft brewing industry to our team. From working in production for iconic California craft breweries like Firestone Walker and Stone Brewing, to managing malt and other ingredient sales in both California and New England, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to help his customers thrive.