Certified Cicerone® Justin Wright is a Certified Cicerone® and former bottle shop owner. He’s been featured on beer podcasts, and YouTube channels, and has done numerous beer and food pairing presentations over the years at various conferences and restaurants. He’s an accomplished home cook who enjoys exploring the wonderful flavors that beer and food can …
Master Sommelier Guest at the WTF! Whiskey, Tannin, Frothy Comparative Pairing with Whiskey, Wine and Craft Beer Sean Razee MS, one of only 274 wine professionals in the world to have achieved the title of Master Sommelier, began his wine career in 2002. Since then he has developed award-winning wine and spirits programs for The Ritz-Carlton and …
Founder/Owner, Horse & Dragon Brewing Co. Carol Cochran owns Horse & Dragon Brewing Company in Fort Collins, CO with her husband, Tim. Opening its doors on May 1, 2014 was the result of 20+ years of dreaming and 2 years of hard work. With great beer and great people, she hopes to continue creating happy …
Executive Chef, White Bison When Burkhardt is not in the kitchen, he enjoys playing with his puppy, Bear. He takes advantage of Colorado’s great outdoors by camping, mountain biking, hiking and snowboarding in his spare time. Back to Geeks & Guests
Brewer, Great Divide Brewing Co. Brandon has walked a winding path in the industry, but it has now brought him to Colorado and he couldn’t be happier crafting amazing beers with a talented team as the Brewing Manager at Great Divide Brewing Co. Brandon is a UC Davis Master Brewers Program graduate and has worked …
President, Boulder Beer Co. Jeff Brown joined the brewery in 1991. He’s been a beer fan since his first brewery tour in Florida at the age of five. In 1982 his Boulder restaurant was one of the original sponsors of the 1st GABF (Great American Beer Fest). When away from the brewery you may find …
Advanced Sommelier Jeremy Campbell has worked in the hospitality industry for 26 years and has over decade of experience as a Sommelier and wine director. Jeremy is an advanced sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and passed the theory portion of the master exam in 2016. He is currently pursuing the last two sections …
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