John Mallett

John Mallett has managed all beer production for award-winning Bell’s Brewery, Inc. in Kalamazoo, Mich. since 2001, leading many of its brands to near cult status among beer enthusiasts. John has served in numerous capacities since he began making beer professionally in 1988, first as head brewer of Boston’s Commonwealth Brewery, next as brewmaster at the Old Dominion Brewing Co. in Ashburn, Va., and then as founder and president of SAAZ, a brewing equipment and service provider. He has been recognized for his expertise and leadership in brewery technical education and training. He serves on many boards and technical committees, including the Master Brewers Association of the Americas, Brewers Association, Hop Quality Group, and American Malting Barley Association. He has authored more than 40 brewing technical papers and presentations and, since 1995, is a member of the extended faculty of Siebel Institute of Technology. In 2002, Mallett received the Russell Schehrer Award for Innovation in Craft Brewing.