District Northern California

We are a diverse group of brewers and brewing industry professionals strewn across the Northern part of the great state of California, reaching from the towering redwoods of Humboldt to the rolling green hills of San Luis Obispo, from the coast of the pacific to the mighty Sierras.  From old school veteran craft breweries to new start-ups, from nano brewers to full scale production facilities, we hope to provide educational experiences that can benefit everyone.  Meetings are typically hosted in the greater Bay Area and we are always looking for new opportunities to connect with the community, whether it's an educational seminar or a casual happy hour.  People from all backgrounds are welcome, and together our community has strength in its collective knowledge.

District Officers

District Board of Governors Representative
Bryan R. Donaldson
Lagunitas Brewing Co

District President
Kyle S. Somers
Lallemand Brewing

District Vice President
Roger W. Herpst
Hopsteiner

District Secretary
Brian W. Hunt
Moonlight Brewing Co

District Treasurer
Katy Benson
Gordon Biersch Brewing Company 

District Technical Chair
Rodney Zinyemba 
Budweister, AB Inbev
District Membership Chair
David Herrera
Backstage Brewing Co

District Scholarship Chair
George R. Flickinger
Prairie Malt

 

Governance 

Articles of Incorporation
Signed Application
Northern California District Bylaws 2023
Northern California District Bylaws
 2013
First Board Meeting Documents
Operations Manual

Meeting Minutes Archive 

Board of Governors Report

 

Courses

Gain insight and technical experience in specialized classes from SMEs.

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Ask the Brewmasters

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Districts

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Brewing Resources

Webinars on Tap, Master Brewers Podcast, and our leading publication the Technical Quarterly.

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