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Colby Chandler
Newly elected President of the San Diego Brewers Guild. Spent time growing up as a Navy Brat at multiple locations around the United States. Lived in Japan for two years and then Hawaii for 11 years before moving to San Diego in 1994. His parents lived in the Seattle area, so this is where his habitual consumption of craft beer got it's start. Began brewing beer in San Diego as a hobby, while being a national corporate trainer for Ruth's Chris Steak House . Burnt out on 11 years of the restaurant business, he decided to go after a job he enjoyed instead of one for money. Colby has been the General Manager and a Brewer for Home Brew Mart / Ballast Point Brewing Company for the past 8 years. With the opening of the new Ballast Point Brewery at Scripps Ranch, he will remain the General Manager of Home Brew Mart and his brewing duties have switched over to mostly specialty brews. Colby has also recently become a Certified BJCP Judge. San Diego has some of the best beers in the world and Colby is happy to be a part of this great brewing community.
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Karl Strauss
What is your education?
KS: Graduate of Munich Technical University at Weihenstephan, Degree in Practice and
Science of Malting and Brewing.
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
KS: Karl Strauss Amber Lager. I prefer a somewhat more flavorful beer with moderate
amount of hops, my next choice would be a Pilsener such as Woodie Gold.
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss beer?
KS: Karl Strauss Brewing Company restaurant at Columbia and B street downtown.
What is your favorite thing about San Diego?
KS: I like the waterfront, be it the San Diego Bay or the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
What inspired you to brew?
KS: I grew up in a brewery and from very young on I was fascinated by the brewing
process
What is the secret ingredient?
KS: The most secret ingredient is a feel for beer which is something that in my opinion,
one is born with - you either have it or don't - it can't be acquired.
What is your favorite beer quote?
KS: Beer belongs, enjoy it. It is a family beverage, it is a social beverage, it is also a thirst
quencher and the beverage of moderation..
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Paul Segura
What is your education?
PS: San Diego State University Undergraduate Bachelor of Science, American
Brewer's Guild UC Davis California, and Intensive Brewery Science and Engineering.
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
PS: Black's Beach Extra Dark because it has huge amounts of flavor for such a light beer.
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss beer?
PS: At any of our restaurants during a monthly Firkin Tapping Party.
What is your favorite beer quote?
PS: "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
- Ben Franklin
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Matt Walsh
What is your education?
MW: Institute and Guild of Brewing
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
MW: Stargazer I.P.A. - It just keeps getting better
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss Beer?
MW: At the Downtown Karl Strauss or better yet right off the serving tank at the
brewery
When you are not drinking beer what are you doing?
MW: Making music, disc golf, enjoying Ocean Beach, but actually, these all involve beer
drinking.
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Shawn Steele
What is your education?
SS: 2 years at Wayne St., Siebel
Institute of Technology
What is your favorite Karl Strauss
beer and why?
SS: Whatever beer is in my hand at the time.
What inspired you to brew?
SS: Sweet, sweet beer.
What is the secret ingredient?
SS: Patience
What is your favorite beer quote?
SS: "You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline, it helps if you
have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you
need a beer."
- Frank Zappa
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Adam Ball
What is your education?
AB: University of Colorado, Siebel Institute
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
AB: Stargazer I.P.A. because I can't get enough hops.
What inspired you to brew?
AB: The ability to craft something that everyone can enjoy.
When you're not drinking beer what are you doing?
AB: Hiking, Sports, and enjoying the San Diego lifestyle.
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Brian Rayhack
What is your education?
BR: Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, American Brewer's Guild
Craft Brewers Apprenticeship
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
BR: Windansea Wheat Hefeweizen because it is very tasty.
What is the secret ingredient?
BR: Hard work.
What is your favorite beer quote?
BR: "Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into
the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams.
If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered.
Then, I say to myself, it is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than
be selfish and worry about my liver."
- Deep Thoughts, Jack Handy
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Antonio Leyva Sanchez
What is your education?
ALS: Politecnio Ramoz Lopez Suares High School in Camaguey, Cuba.
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
ALS: Stargazer I.P.A. because its flavor is different from other beers.
What is the secret ingredient?
ALS: It's a secret.
When you're not drinking beer what are you doing?
ALS: Sleeping.
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Adam Carbonell
What is your education?
AC: Cal State Long Beach, San Diego Community Colleges, Institute of Brewing and
Distilling
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
AC: Pin Tail Pale Ale. Lower alcohol and huge hop flavor makes it a deceptively dank
beer!
What is the secret ingredient?
AC: It's a not so subtle blend of early 90's R&B and Roots reggae.
When you're not drinking beer what are you doing?
AC: I spend most my days just maxin', relaxin' all cool, shootin' some b-ball outside the
school.
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Ian Young
What is your education?
IY: SWC
What is your favorite Karl Strauss beer and why?
IY: Windansea Wheat Hefeweizen. Most unique.
What is your favorite place to enjoy a Karl Strauss beer?
IY: On stage - www.strangerband.com
What is the secret ingredient?
IY: Passion
When you're not drinking beer what are you doing?
IY: Looking for the bathroom.
What is your favorite beer quote?
IY: "WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing."
- Robert Panderson
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Peter Zien
Peter is an accomplished and highly decorated homebrewer who "always wanted to own
a brewery." Since he began brewing in 1995, his beers have earned over 400 medals and honors.
In addition, he is San Diego County's only BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) "Grand Master" Level One Beer Judge, one of their highest ratings.
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Tomme Arthur
Director of Brewery Operations for Pizza Port Brewing & The Lost Abbey Brewing Co.
Place of Birth?
This great city of San Diego, CA.
Beer philosophy.
Making great beer keeps me amused and makes my life and the life of those around me
more interesting each and every day.
Favorite brewery other than Pizza Port?
I have always been a big fan of Avery so they get my nod here. But let’s give a shout
out to Pat at Alpine Beer company as well.
Favorite Pizza Port Beer(s) and Why?
SPF 8 because there is just something about watching Vince Caramelize Raisins on the
101 Highway in the back of his truck.
Hobbies?
Writing(when I have the time), spending time in the water(surfing or swimming) and now
that I have a little girl at home spending time working on the Sydney Keegan project.
Other interesting things that people should know about you.
I’m a Libra and balance is important in my life. I refer to myself as being like a clam.
I may be hard to get to know but once I open up there is more on the inside than meets the eye.
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Jeff Bagby
Head Brewer at Pizza Port Carlsbad
Place of Birth?
La Jolla, CA.
Beer philosophy.
Don’t really have one. I do believe that if someone is going to be a true beer drinker or
consider themselves any kind of beer aficionado than they should know about and
drink all styles of beer. I strive to have as many different types or styles of beer on
tap at the pub at all times so that people can get a taste of several different types of
beer when they come in. Other than that I’d say enjoy good beer everyday.
Favorite type of beer?
Well it depends on where I am, what I’m doing, what I’m eating, the time of day, the
weather, or what strikes my mood at that point in time. Point is that I like everything,
it just depends on the situation.
Hobbies?
Enjoying Music, and someday I’d like to finish working on my 1964 Lincoln Continental
convertible, I like to travel to new places, I’m also lucky enough to have one of my
hobbies turn into a career.
Other interesting things that people should know about you.
Im a Libra and balance is important in my life. I refer to myself as being like a clam.
I may be hard to get to know but once I open up there is more on the inside than meets the eye.
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Greg Peters
Head Brewer at Pizza Port Solana Beach
Place of Birth?
Sacramento, CA.
Beer philosophy.
To educate the public by brewing original and creative delicious ales and lagers.
Favorite Pizza Port Beer(s) and Why?
Palapa Pale for the aroma, Doc’s XPA for the aroma and finish, Old Viscosity for Balls
to the wall and Dawn Patrol for drinkability.
Favorite brewery other than Pizza Port?
Santa Barbara Brewing Co. Eric is my hero.
Hobbies?
Horticulture (growing orchids) Playing and listening to music and surfing the waves out behind the brewery when I can.
Other interesting things that people should know about you.
As a youngster, I created the Rotary engine.
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Noah Ernest Regnery- aka Larry
Brewer, Pizza Port Carlsbad
Place of Birth?
San Diego, CA.
Favorite Pizza Port Beer(s) and Why?
Wipeout IPA, Hoppy as hell and delicious. Dubbelicious, A great Abbey Style Beer,
Santa’s Little Helper, Made me fall in love with Imperial Stouts (before Night Rider
came along). But the highlight would be Cream de Larry, the first batch of beer I solo
brewed on.
Favorite brewery other than Pizza Port?
Russian River and not just cause Vinnie is a Laker fan.
Hobbies?
Surfing and all sports- and Washoes
Other interesting things that people should know about you.
That I can hold a dozen donuts with no hands.
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Brandon Edwards
Brewer, Pizza Port Solana Beach
Place of Birth?
Concord, CA.
Favorite Pizza Port Beer(s) and Why?
Doc Mason’s XPA, Refreshing and balanced, Dawn Patrol on Cask summer 2004,
simply amazing.
Favorite brewery other than Pizza Port?
Too close to call
A memorable Pizza Port experience?
The Synergy Bottling trip of 2005 when Fozzy was wandering the streets of San
Francisco with a bottle of Champagne in his hand while Greg was getting bounced
around in the van with empty and full kegs.
Hobbies?
Creating music with the band and cinema.
Other interesting things that people should know about you.
I invented the Chainsaw as a means of controlling the over seeding of pine trees.
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Sean Featherstone
Title: Larry in training
Place of Birth?
Long Beach, CA.
Favorite Pizza Port Beer(s) and Why?
Wipeout and Swamis IPA because me likey the Hops.
Favorite brewery other than Pizza Port?
Russian River at the moment and School House Brewery, Big Bear, CA.
Hobbies?
Homebrewing 814 Ale and Surfing, neither of which I get to do enough of these days.
Other interesting things that people should know about you.
I love my mom and that’s a fact.
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Shawn DeWitt
Right place, right time. That is my story for becoming a brewer. In early 1995, I
was presented an opportunity to be a partner in a new project that was to be called,
Coronado Brewing Company. At that time, I had never home brewed or had any
desire to brew. All I knew about beer was how to drink it, not make it. I learned to
brew at the old La Jolla Brewing Company on Fay Avenue in La Jolla under John
Atwater, and 11 years later, I am still brewing and learning about beer. I am lucky
to be a part of the beer business in San Diego where I have learned quite a bit from
my fellow brewers here in San Diego.
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Sean Farrell
I was introduced to the world of Brewing through Charlie Bamforths brewing
classes while enrolled as an undergrad at UC Davis. I gave up an engineering
career for the Stone bottling line and has since been blessed to be a brewer in my
hometown of Coronado.
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