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Team
Meet the team that makes the magic happen.
Geoff Logan
Brewmaster and Managing Member
Alewerks’ first employee is now at the helm. After many years as Alewerks’ Brewmaster, Geoff assumed the mantle of Managing Member in 2016, ensuring the growth of the business is always on the same path as the beer. A Delaware native, West Virginia University graduate, and a man of few words, Geoff prefers to let the beer do the talking. Geoff’s proudest accomplishments are his treasured family and the barrel aged sour ale Lover’s Greed.
Michael Claar
Operations Director
Michael joined Alewerks in 2015 when brewery founder Chuck Haines decided it was time to retire. As the Operations Director he is responsible for coordinating all departments to meet goals and achieve continual advancement and development. He’s savvy with a spreadsheet, inventive with solutions, and has a proclivity for making himself laugh. Michael majored in English at CNU after many semesters of business classes; he claims the switch made him an empathetic communicator. He enjoys crossword puzzles, travel, and scrutinizing maps but most of his time away from work is spent playing with his three children. Michael is quick to opt for a Superb IPA but points to the Brewers Series as the types of beers that drew him to Alewerks.
Kyle Meyerhoff
Lead Brewer
Kyle is the scholarly Lead Brewer at Alewerks, having honed his craft with a stint at the Brewlab brewing school in the UK prior to joining the team. The Virginia Tech grad and lifelong Hokie was also part of the university’s home brew club where he studied the finer points of beer profiles and guidelines. Kyle is quick to correct the misinformed who assume brewing beer means one drinks it all day, rather it’s a lot of hard work. He is big into ambers and the red category of beers, pointing to Red Marker Ale as his go-to Alewerks favorite.
Karen Gattuso
Sales Manager
Karen is Sales Manager is Alewerks and a lover of the great outdoors. The Middleburg, Virginia native owns a 75-acre farm near Marion, Virginia and says she’d be homesteading if she wasn’t helping Alewerks get their brews into the hands of distributors and retailers across the region. Karen attended nearby William & Mary for undergraduate and graduate school and also loves hiking, running and fundraising for philanthropies. A whisky girl at heart, she’d be the BBP if she were an Alewerks beer – a simple but also complex beer with nuances that all come together.
Karl Lofquist
Senior Sales Manager
Karl brings marketing acumen to his role as Senior Sales Manager, along with bartending experience to boot. He is responsible for the daily activities of the sales team and monitors distributor activities. He’s the intermediary among distributors, the sales team and Alewerks’ leadership team. The Christopher Newport University grad hails from Virginia Beach and has visited 17 countries including Norway, where his father, a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, resides. Karl’s favorite Alewerks selection is Chesapeake Pale Ale and the way it hits all the right notes.
Careers
Like beer as much as we do? Join us.
Being part of the Alewerks team is a chance to work with talented, energetic, and creative individuals working together to deliver the highest quality craft beer in a productive, rewarding environment. Every member of our team enthusiastically contributes to the quality, customer satisfaction and development of the Alewerks, the craft brewing industry and the local community. Start by filling out the application below or inquire about openings and/or submit your resume to contact@alewerks.com.
Beertender
We are looking for passionate, energetic beer lovers to share their personalities & beer knowledge. Our Taproom team seeks to provide a singular guest experience via expertly crafted beers, special events, enthusiasm, and superbly attentive service. Like all of our taproom staff, this position will work shifts at both of our Williamsburg Taprooms and includes front and back of the house duties. If you consider yourself a fan of craft beer and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you. Shift times vary seven days a week. Benefits included.
Packaging
- Brewing in Williamsburg since 2006, Alewerks Brewing Company is seeking knowledgeable, friendly, experienced craft beer enthusiasts eager to share their affection for a blossoming industry. Alewerks takes great care to deliver the absolute highest quality craft beer experience. Duties include working various positions on the bottling & canning line, cleaning and filling kegs, using a forklift to transport finished goods & materials, and anything else needed to support your production team. Shift times vary on Monday through Friday. Benefits included.