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focus on making great beer and making it easier for people to enjoy it. It isn’t a marketing gimmick; it's a promise and a principle that guides Workhorse Brewing Co. from the beginning of the brewing process until the last drop.
top-of-the-line, German-engineered system focused on automation and quality control. One employee
BREWMASTER NATE OLEWINE.
Olewine has been in the industry for 10 years and
where he completed the prestigious Master Brewers the course of his four-year tenure, Olewine’s beers American Beer Festival Mid-Sized Brewing Company of the year, and the brewery increased production regional breweries and was purchased by Anheuser- Busch.
“Olewine’s mentality is the reason we get along so well professionally and personally. It's quality over behind any decision this business makes. It’s about a
Olewine took a few minutes to share a beer and some thoughts on the life of a brewmaster.
DO PEOPLE SEE THE TITLE “BREWMASTER” AND THINK IT’S A DREAM JOB?
Olewine: It depends on who you are talking to. A lot of people think it’s a super glamorous job, but for me, I get to exercise so many different disciplines. My background is food science, which is a blend of chemistry and microbiology. I get to do plenty of that. I lot of cleaning involved, too. Half the time I’m cleaning or scrubbing something. It’s not as glamorous as people think. At the end of the day, I get to enjoy this (Olewine holds up glass of beer). There are not a lot of people who at the end of the day get to enjoy the fruits of their labor. It allows me to function from a technical perspective and be creative.
YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE DOING PRODUCTION. IS IT LONELY?
Olewine: My wife works behind the bar every now and then and it’s the only time I see her (laughs). It’s a dynamic workplace. I love the work I do. It allows me to focus on my job.
FOR SOMEONE WHOSE DEFAULT ORDER IS A MILLER LIGHT, YUENGLING, OR CORONA WITH LIME, COMING INTO A BREWPUB CAN BE INTIMIDATING.
Olewine: That was something we initially wanted to We want to have a portfolio that addresses a variety of tastes people have. It’s why we have the Helles, a Vienna lager, and a pils. We wanted to have a varying portfolio with something for everyone.
WHAT TIPS WOULD YOU GIVE PEOPLE VISITING FOR THE FIRST TIME WHOSE STANDARD ORDER IS YUENGLING?
Olewine: don’t know the brand well. If you are looking for
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