Driven by a passion for brewing
Exploring Styles and Flavors
I started my career in law, but everything changed when I discovered brewing. What began as curiosity became a true passion, leading me to leave the legal field and fully dedicate myself to the craft. For over a decade now, I’ve turned that passion into a profession, committed to creating beers with precision, creativity, and purpose.
I have developed strong expertise in crafting over 60 different beer styles across the Belgian, German, American, and English brewing traditions, including classics such as Pilsner, Vienna Lager, Dunkel, Bock, Weizen, Dunkelweizen, Blonde, Dubbel, Tripel, Quadrupel, Grisette, Stout, Bitter, Witbier, Märzen, IPA, Imperial Stout, Belgian Dark Strong Ale, Barleywine, California Common, and English IPA, etc.
Core Brewing Skills
I bring a strong brewing skill set developed through years of hands-on experience in both brewpub and production environments. My expertise includes recipe development, water chemistry, quality control, and full brewery operations, along with proven leadership in training teams, improving processes, and ensuring consistent beer quality across production scales.
Industry Recognition
I’m recognized in the brewing industry for my technical expertise and professional involvement. I’ve served as a competition judge, attended international brewing congresses, and been featured in industry publications and books—experiences that reflect my hands-on skills and commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous growth.
Overview
Recognition
Was featured in the preface of book "How to Brew" written by author John Palmer
Education
2021-2022
Completed
UniCesumar
The Brewing Production Technologist Program are organized into modules covering three core areas: management, brewing science, and industrial production.
2014-2015
Completed
Brazilian Beer Institute
main subjects and topics taught in the course: History and Culture of Beer, Tasting Techniques, Raw Materials and Brewing Process, Beer Families, Schools, and Styles, Sensory Analysis and Fault Identification, Marketing and Market Knowledge , etc.
1993-1998
Completed
Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)
The Law program is structured around foundational legal theory, core branches of law, practical training (legal clinics and internships), and a final thesis, combining academic study with professional preparation.
1988-1992
Completed
High School
Harry Ainlay Composite High School
A high school program in Canada typically combines core subjects like English, math, science, and social studies with elective courses such as arts, technology, or business.