December 6, 2011
Point Brewery Hires Brewmaster To Keep Pace With Demand
Increased sales, brewing capacity mean additional brewing talent required
Stevens Point, WI - A new brewmaster is on the job at the Stevens Point Brewery,
which expanded its production capacity earlier this year to keep pace with continued
double-digit sales growth.
Gabe Hopkins, a native Oklahoman who is a veteran of regional breweries in
Wisconsin and Pennsylvania , joins long-time Brewmaster John Zappa to brew
Stevens Point Brewery’s portfolio of handcrafted specialty beers.
“We expanded our production capacity to keep up with increasing demand and it was
only a matter of time before we needed to bring in some brewing reinforcements,”
said Joe Martino, Stevens Point Brewery Operating Partner. “We are thrilled to add
someone like Gabe, with his experience, talents and creativity, to our brewing team.
Point beer lovers everywhere will reap the benefits.”
Originally from Stillwater , Okla. , Gabe earned a degree in biochemistry from Northwestern Oklahoma State University . During his
brewing career he has brewed everything from American-style “macro-beer” lagers to high-end craft ales and lagers.
“My brewing philosophy is very simple and straight-forward: I want to brew the best, most drinkable craft beers possible and continue to
grow Point’s brands,” Gabe said. “Brewing high-quality, drinkable craft beers are what the Point Brewery does best and I am excited to
become part of the team. Satisfying Point’s loyal customers and recruiting new craft drinkers from the world of macro-beers is what it’s
all about.”
What is Gabe’s favorite Point beer? “I enjoy them all, but I would have to say Cascade Pale Ale is my favorite,” he said. “It is a hoppy, very
well-balanced beer with an excellent clean finish. It is delicious.”
Gabe’s brewing talents have been put to good use as the Stevens Point Brewery continues to grow. Point Oktoberfest, for example, has
proved so popular that production was increased by 70 percent this year. A new 12-pack can package for the fall seasonal was also
introduced. To meet the ever-increasing demand for Point Oktoberfest and its other year-round and seasonal craft beers, the brewery
expanded its production capacity by 25 percent to 100,000 barrels, adding more warehouse space, new aging tanks and new fermenting
tanks.
Source: Stevens Point Brewery press release
Point Brewery Hires Brewmaster To Keep Pace With Demand
Increased sales, brewing capacity mean additional brewing talent required
Stevens Point, WI - A new brewmaster is on the job at the Stevens Point Brewery,
which expanded its production capacity earlier this year to keep pace with continued
double-digit sales growth.
Gabe Hopkins, a native Oklahoman who is a veteran of regional breweries in
Wisconsin and Pennsylvania , joins long-time Brewmaster John Zappa to brew
Stevens Point Brewery’s portfolio of handcrafted specialty beers.
“We expanded our production capacity to keep up with increasing demand and it was
only a matter of time before we needed to bring in some brewing reinforcements,”
said Joe Martino, Stevens Point Brewery Operating Partner. “We are thrilled to add
someone like Gabe, with his experience, talents and creativity, to our brewing team.
Point beer lovers everywhere will reap the benefits.”
Originally from Stillwater , Okla. , Gabe earned a degree in biochemistry from Northwestern Oklahoma State University . During his
brewing career he has brewed everything from American-style “macro-beer” lagers to high-end craft ales and lagers.
“My brewing philosophy is very simple and straight-forward: I want to brew the best, most drinkable craft beers possible and continue to
grow Point’s brands,” Gabe said. “Brewing high-quality, drinkable craft beers are what the Point Brewery does best and I am excited to
become part of the team. Satisfying Point’s loyal customers and recruiting new craft drinkers from the world of macro-beers is what it’s
all about.”
What is Gabe’s favorite Point beer? “I enjoy them all, but I would have to say Cascade Pale Ale is my favorite,” he said. “It is a hoppy, very
well-balanced beer with an excellent clean finish. It is delicious.”
Gabe’s brewing talents have been put to good use as the Stevens Point Brewery continues to grow. Point Oktoberfest, for example, has
proved so popular that production was increased by 70 percent this year. A new 12-pack can package for the fall seasonal was also
introduced. To meet the ever-increasing demand for Point Oktoberfest and its other year-round and seasonal craft beers, the brewery
expanded its production capacity by 25 percent to 100,000 barrels, adding more warehouse space, new aging tanks and new fermenting
tanks.
Source: Stevens Point Brewery press release
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