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Ian grew up in nearby Lansing, New York, and actually got his first foray into fermentation in the wine industry, working at Standing Stone Vineyards. From there, his love of a cold beer after a hard day’s work led him to Burlington, Vermont — or as he calls it: The Napa Valley of Craft Beer.

Ian spent more than a decade in Burlington, most recently brewing numerous double IPAs at the popular Foam Brewers. He’s excited to bring that knowledge closer to home, where he can now enjoy a Wegmans sub while diving into our deep, lager-rich history. He echoes the sentiment that founder Bill Wagner created us on — “It takes a lot of beer to make great wine.” — and Ian is excited to play a role in crafting nuanced and delicious brews.