Mike Kraft

With nine years experience brewing beer on a professional level, Mike received formal beer training from the Siebel Institute in Chicago and was initially hired to be head brewer at a startup brewery in Dallas Texas.  Mike eventually worked his way up to the position of corporate brewmaster, overseeing operations of six breweries located in Texas and Oklahoma.

Mike has received many awards for his craft brews. 

• 1994 Great American Beer Festival™   BRONZE, Amber Lager Category
• 1994 Great American Beer Festival™   SILVER, Herb & Spice Beer Category
• 1995 Great American Beer Festival™   GOLD, India Pale Ale Category
• 1999 Great American Beer Festival™   SILVER, German Style Kolsch Category
• 2000 World Beer Championship          BRONZE, Barleywine Category
• 2000 Great American Beer Festival™   BRONZE, Imperial Stout Category
• 2003 Great American Beer Festival™   SILVER, American IPA Category