Brewery Bio: Craig Taylor Hometown: Cornelius, Or Education: AS, Small Arms Processes; BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Oregon Institute of Technology Interests outside of brewing: Hunting, Fishing, skiing, hiking, running, wt. lifting, accoustic guitar. CDs: Gordon Lightfoot, Enya, Credence Clearwater, Randy Smith, Classic Rock. Favorite Website: SportsmansGuide.com Beer Styles: Hoppy Ambers, IPAs, Anything Belgium, Barley Wines Beers in the fridge: Pumphouse brews, New Belgium beers, Avery's, and believe it or not, Coors Light (for those days on the river)
Craig started homebrewing in 1990 after receiving a homebrew kit for Christmas. His interest in Chemistry, manufacturing and all things mechanical resonated quite well with brewing beer. Experimenting with styles and ingredients continued as the hobby took on a life of it's own. The kitchen stayed clean, and there was always beer in the fridge. Seemed like a win-win for everyone. Disgruntled with work in the Aerospace industry, Craig got a few guys together in 1995 to try a new adventure...starting a brewpub. Planning to make millions (turns out that applied to ounces!), and always have good beer to drink, the group started out. The boat was a little rocky at first, but with persistance, the business took off to the point that it is one of the premier brewpubs in the county. A highlight so far was winning the Gold Medal for American Pale Ale in 1999 at the Great American Beer Festival. The tradition of fine beers continues to this day with the fine efforts of Dave Mentus, Brewmaster. Craig continues oversight of the brewing operation, while continuing a career in Quality Management at a high tech laser equipment manufacturer in Boulder County.

Brewery Bio:

Craig Taylor

Hometown: Cornelius, Or

Education: AS, Small Arms Processes; BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Oregon Institute of Technology

Interests outside of brewing: Hunting, Fishing, skiing, hiking, running, wt. lifting, accoustic guitar.

CDs: Gordon Lightfoot, Enya, Credence Clearwater, Randy Smith, Classic Rock.

Favorite Website: SportsmansGuide.com

Beer Styles: Hoppy Ambers, IPAs, Anything Belgium, Barley Wines

Beers in the fridge: Pumphouse brews, New Belgium beers, Avery's, and believe it or not, Coors Light (for those days on the river)

Craig started homebrewing in 1990 after receiving a homebrew kit for Christmas. His interest in Chemistry, manufacturing and all things mechanical resonated quite well with brewing beer. Experimenting with styles and ingredients continued as the hobby took on a life of it's own. The kitchen stayed clean, and there was always beer in the fridge. Seemed like a win-win for everyone.

Disgruntled with work in the Aerospace industry, Craig got a few guys together in 1995 to try a new adventure...starting a brewpub. Planning to make millions (turns out that applied to ounces!), and always have good beer to drink, the group started out. The boat was a little rocky at first, but with persistance, the business took off to the point that it is one of the premier brewpubs in the county. A highlight so far was winning the Gold Medal for American Pale Ale in 1999 at the Great American Beer Festival.

The tradition of fine beers continues to this day with the fine efforts of Dave Mentus, Brewmaster. Craig continues oversight of the brewing operation, while continuing a career in Quality Management at a high tech laser equipment manufacturer in Boulder County.