The Method Gang

Our Story

Back in the day—just as Mark started to like beer and some time before we all got married—we met as neighbors in some townhomes off Method Road. We became good friends, roommates & groomsmen. Ever since we've had many late nights pondering over our futures as engineers, designers, chefs, and the like; usually over a pint. Naturally, we decided we should start brewing some beer too. Perhaps at some point, though, we'd actually get our junk together and buy a kit. Call us procrastinators—we never did, until the Fall of 2007.

Our first batch wasn't the greatest success, but every batch since has been better than the previous (for the most part). And, we got hooked! We started off brewing 5 gallon extract and partial-mash batches with a large turkey fryer on Mark's stovetop. In early 2009 we successfully made the switch to all-grain and started upping-the-ante. Since our switch we moved our "brewery" over to Mike's garage where—with the extra room—we've begun to get more serious.

We're sort of a mixed lot of guys, but we have one thing in common: we like good craft beer. And, we like to make good craft beer. Although we may get a little crazy with our recipe ideas, we mainly use very simple & classic ingredients: water, malt, hops, yeast, and the occassional spice.

The Principles

• Mark Caron

  

  Level-headed Brewmaster & Designer

• Michael McAdoo

  

  Abstract Brewmaster & Accountant

• Chad Craver

  

  Co-Brewmaster, Sanitation Engineer & Lead Bottler

• Jason Maners

  

  Brew Crew, IT Support & Photographer

Guys that come to drink our beer & occasionally pitch in:

• Jimmy "Yims" Hildebrand—Business & Taste Consultant
• Adam Rightor—Marketing Genius
• Mark's Dad—Brew Crew & Potential Investor
• Heath Beckett—Intern
• Eric Guess—Event Coordinator & Potential Investor