BEST IN BREW Awards: Beer Institute Honors 17 Industry Leaders in 2025
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Key Takeaways
People, not just products, make up the BEST IN BREW, a selection of the leaders helping to drive the industry forward. From brewing and packaging to supply chain and marketing, this year’s winners truly showcase the best of every corner of the beer world. Their success is representative not only of individual craftsmanship, but also how much the industry as a whole is able to build communities and cultures nationwide.
From growing the commodities used in beer to brewing, packaging, marketing and managing supply chains, the awardees exemplify what makes a career in the beer industry rewarding.
According to a press release from the Beer Institute, The 2025 BEST IN BREW honorees are:
Marcus Brown
Lead Maintainer
Ball Corporation
Jason Champoux
Vice President of Crop Production
Yakima Chief Ranches – Yakima Chief Hops
Amelia Chaves
Senior Director,
Supply Chain Planning
HEINEKEN USA
Pete Denoia
Supply Chain Director
Allagash Brewing Company
Sara Goucher
Senior Director, eCommerce
Molson Coors Beverage Company
Doug Heimos
Packaging Manager
Anheuser-Busch
Mike McGahren-Clemens
Cellar Manager
Asahi Beer USA – Octopi Brewery
Darrel Miller
Operations and U.S. Procurement Site Director
RahrBSG
Keith Miller
Director of Brewing Operations
FX Matt Brewing Co
Susie Mulqueen
Senior Lab Technician
John I. Haas Inc.
Fabiola Pasquel
Vice President, Procurement
Constellation Brands
Jay Steioff
General Manager,
Great Lakes Region
Mark Anthony Brands Inc.
Mike Sutton
Vice President,
Craft Brewery Sales, Hopsteiner
Ellen Taberski
Director of Contract Manufacturing
FIFCO USA
Matt Trim
Vice President, Global Operations
MicroStar Logistics
George Ward
Senior Director,
Off-Premise Division
The Boston Beer Company
Bradley Young
Head Brewer
Cape May Brewing Company
“Congratulations to this year’s Beer Institute BEST IN BREW honorees. This recognition is a testament to their passion, innovation and dedication to advancing the U.S. beer industry,” said Brian Crawford, president and CEO of the Beer Institute. “From grain to glass, these industry leaders ensure beer continues to be a cornerstone of our economy, our communities and our culture. We are proud to celebrate the 2025 class of BEST IN BREW honorees, their achievements and the role they play in keeping beer vibrant and strong.”
The BEST IN BREW Honors is an annual Beer Institute award program that celebrates employees across every aspect of the beer industry, recognizing the vital role they play in the sector’s success.
About the Beer Institute
The Beer Institute is a national trade association for the American brewing industry, representing brewers, beer importers and industry suppliers—an industry that supports nearly 2.42 million jobs and provides more than $471 billion to the American economy. First founded in 1862 as the U.S. Brewers Association, the Beer Institute is committed today to developing sound public policy and to the values of civic duty and personal responsibility. For additional updates from the Beer Institute, visit our website and follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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