From Tech to Tap: Kicking Off My Brewing Adventure at Mr. Beer

Hey everyone, I’m Matt, the new Marketing Manager here at Mr. Beer! You’re going to be seeing my name on a lot of these articles, so I figured a proper introduction was in order. My goal is to make Mr. Beer more accessible to you, our brewers, and to help build an even stronger community around homebrewing.

Me

Also Me

My journey here wasn’t exactly traditional—I started out as a systems administrator (yes, basically that computer guy from the old SNL skit… “Move!”). It was a great experience, but I found my real passion in building websites and helping businesses grow. That made the transition to digital marketing an easy choice.

Plus… BEER!

I was drawn to Mr. Beer because it’s more than just another business—it’s a passion project, a craft, and a community I can get behind. There’s something special about taking simple ingredients and turning them into something worth sharing. The creativity, the process, and the culture around homebrewing are what make it so exciting. I’m thrilled to be part of the Mr. Beer family and to dive into this world with all of you.

I’m Excited to Learn and Grow

I won’t pretend to be a homebrewing expert—yet. I’m here to learn, experiment, and most importantly, have fun along the way. Since the world has become more hands-on in recent years, there’s never been a better time to dive into homebrewing. There’s just something satisfying about creating something from scratch, tweaking it, and making it your own.

My Love for Bold, Flavorful Beers (And a New Experiment in the Works!)

If you ask me what my go-to beers are, it’s an easy answer—Dark Ales (See Newcastle Brown Ale) and Porters (see Black Butte Porter & Breckenridge Vanilla Porter). Unfortunately, Newcastle isn’t what it used to be and they’re all really hard to find. That just fuels my passion to bring back those deep, smooth, and flavorful beers that seem to have taken a backseat to hop-heavy styles.

And I’m not just talking about it—I’m doing something about it. Right now, I’ve got an Irish Cream Porter brewing—my personal contribution to the cause. It’s still fermenting, so I have no idea how it’s going to turn out, but hey, that’s part of the fun. If it’s great, I’ll take full credit. If it’s not… well, let’s just say it was a "collaborative effort." Stay tuned for updates on that little experiment.

Let’s Make This a Conversation

I don’t want this to be a one-way street. I’m here to build a connection with the Mr. Beer community. So tell me—what do you want to see more of? What do you love about Mr. Beer? What can we improve? Whether you’re a seasoned brewer or just getting started, I want to hear from you. Drop a comment, send a message, or just shout at your screen and hope I hear it. We’re also going to start engaging more on social media, so hit us up there!

What’s Next?

As I settle in, I’ll be working on new ways to bring fresh content, exciting ideas, and fun brewing challenges to the Mr. Beer community. Whether that means tips, recipes, or deep dives into beer styles, I want to create content that actually helps you on your brewing journey.

So stick around, grab a pint, and let’s make some great beer together.

Cheers!