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Ricardo Petronj-co owner/ brewer- Beer Beast since early nineties in San Francisco, NYC since 1997. Worked at the Gate, Southpaw, Greenwood Park. Sales at Smuttynose 2010-2017, Shmaltz/Alphabet City 2018, partner at Alewife from 2018-2024, RoundTable 2025-present. Larry Westler - From apple enthusiast to photo editor to lead cider maker at Apres, Larry Westler has jumped into cider making feet first in the last few years. Originally from NYC, the move to Portland eventually led to a career change as well, turning a passionate hobby into selfies with thousands of pounds of apples from Maine orchards, destined to be fermented. After initially bartending at Apres, he transitioned to becoming a member of the production team, and now runs the cider program. He strives to keep a diversified portfolio of cider that showcases modern and traditional methods while keeping the focus on Maine-grown apples and fruit in general. Manny Calderon Jr. - Mastermind of Niche Brands NYC, a marketing company that specializes in developing craft beers. |