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Todd Emr
Hampton
Summary
Fourteen years experience in brewing and distilling with strong aptitude for crafting high-quality beverages and optimizing production processes. Known for adapting to changing needs and delivering consistent results. Expertise in recipe development, quality control, and operational efficiency. Respected for reliability, leadership, and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Brewer/Head Distiller
Caiseal Beer & Spirits Co. (The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery)
08.2017 - Current
- Responsible for launch of a start-up brewery/distillery, including setting up the equipment.
- Created all recipes for beer, spirits and RTDs; including Bourbon, Gin, Single Malt Whiskey, Peated Single Malt Whisky, and Vintage Gin.
- Leads a small team and responsible for all aspects of production and communication with FOH.
- Innovated a unique process to make Bourbon mash on brewery equipment.
- Diligent record keeping of production, transfers, packaging.
- “Face” of the Brewery and Distillery in house and at festivals and events.
- 2025 Virginia Brewery of the Year (Virginia Brewer’s Guild). 2024 World Beer Cup Gold Medal (Namur the Merrier Quad). 2019 GABF Bronze Medal (Red Ale). First Place Virginia Bourbon Invitational 2021 & 2022. Gold Medal First Landing Cup 2025 (Peated Single Malt Whiskey). Numerous US Beer Open and State Level medals.
Head Brewer
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Responsible for all aspects of production: milling, mashing, brewing, fermenting, yeast management, filtering/transferring, kegging, recipe formulation, bottling (Meheen), etc.
- Managed the barrel program, clean and wild.
- Worked numerous festivals, pint nights, meet the brewer events.
Head of Production
Old World Spirits
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Responsible for all aspects of production: distilling, mashing, fermenting, bottling, shipping, scheduling, ordering.
Account Executive
GlassCanopy Marketing
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Managed multiple marketing initiatives making sure all deadlines are met.
- Coordinated and ran client meetings to discuss marketing strategies and creative ideas.
- Organized contractors for print, web design, and production.
Assistant Sports Information Director
Johns Hopkins University
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Wrote game recaps, news releases, and media guides for www.hopkinssports.com.
- Official scorekeeper and directed live game stat feeds and video webcasts.
Baseball Player: First Division/Coach: 14-and-Under Team
Namur Angels Baseball Club
07.2009 - 10.2009
- Member of the Namur Angels of Ligue Francophone Belge de Baseball.
- Organized and ran team practices for 12 and under team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics and Statistics; Concentration: Optimization
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2008
Johns Hopkins University Baseball
Skills
- Production schedule beer and spirits
- Yeast management
- Material sourcing
- Quality control
- Record keeping
- Recipe development
- Maintaining relationships with suppliers and fellow brewers
Interests
Timeline
Head Brewer/Head Distiller
Caiseal Beer & Spirits Co. (The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery)
08.2017 - Current
Head Brewer
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
04.2014 - 08.2017
Head of Production
Old World Spirits
04.2012 - 04.2014
Account Executive
GlassCanopy Marketing
01.2011 - 04.2013
Assistant Sports Information Director
Johns Hopkins University
10.2009 - 05.2010
Baseball Player: First Division/Coach: 14-and-Under Team
Namur Angels Baseball Club
07.2009 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics and Statistics; Concentration: Optimization
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University Baseball