"The quality of life I felt would be so much better." (Dan on becoming a brewmaster)
We caught up with Dan Sartwell, brewmaster of 14th Star Brewery, located in downtown St. Albans, Vermont. Dan brings years of experience to 14th Star and has a true passion for brewing.
"We want them to have body, but drink really smoothly." (Dan Sartwell on Stouts)
Dan started his career at Shed Brewery in Stowe, VT. He was offered a position at 14th Star in 2012 and has been releasing brew after brew ever since. Dan uses a mix of planning and intuition to make the flavors he enjoys most in his beers.
"In 2015 we are slated to brew 9700 barrels."
That's up from just 800 barrels distributed through Farrell Distributing in 2014. 14th Star, with its amazingly solid craft brews it is due to really impact Vermont in the coming year.
