ABOUT
WHY “LOVIBOND”
“Lovibond” refers to the scale brewers use to measure the color gradient of beer. Like a brewer seeking to brew beer across a wide spectrum of colors, we aim to make the beer industry more inclusive of all people, irrespective of race.
WHAT MAKES
US DIFFERENT:
Our internship gives hands on experience in all facets of the beer brewing industry, coming from a group of industry veterans determined to dismantle the monoculture of the industry.
Chris Inniss
President
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What he does in life: Writer and CUNY writing instructor
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Length of time in the beer industry: 8 years
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Fun fact: Lover of fermented fruit - apples, mangos, melons, you name it!
Heather McReynolds
Treasurer and Marketing Liaison
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What she does in beer: Northeast sales for Hopsteiner, with previous roles in brewing, social media and marketing
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Length of time in the beer industry: 15 years
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Fun fact: Brewed collaboration beers in the United Kingdom, Brazil and Ireland
Flint Whistler
Secretary
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What he does in beer: Brewing Consusltant at Back Home Beer
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Length of time in the beer industry: 12 years
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Fun fact: Briefly worked as a lumberjack and a bronze caster
Mary Izett
Board Member
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What she does in beer: Co-owner of Fifth Hammer Brewing, Author of Speed Brewing
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Length of time in the beer industry: Homebrewer for 15 years, brewery co-owner for 5 years
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Fun fact: Personal motto is "Making Keeps Me Sane" - enjoys knitting, sewing, crocheting & crafting tiny things as much as brewing
Meet The Team
Christopher Gandsy
Vice President
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What he does in beer: Owner and Operator, Daleview Biscuits and Beer
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Length of time in the beer industry: 3 years
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Fun fact: Classically trained bass player
Drew Kostic
Board Member and Legal Liaison
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What he does in beer: Head Brewer & General Manager, New Realm Brewing @ Auburn University
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Length of time in the beer industry: 5 years
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Fun fact: Once brewed an IPA "dry-hopped" with Tang in honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
