Michael Stahlbrodt
Brewer / Production Manager
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Canandaigua, City of Canandaigua, OntarioMember since February 6, 2026
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About
Head Brewer and Production Manager with 18 years of leadership experience in brewing and manufacturing environments. Success in overseeing end-to-end brewery operations, quality control, and production efficiency of 15–20-barrel facilities. Hands-on lead with technical skill and cross-functional experience spanning operations, inventory management and training.
Experience
Naked Dove Brewing, Canandaigua, NY, July 2016 – February 2026
Head Brewer/Production Manager
- Lead daily operation of 15-barrel production brewery, overseeing wort production, fermentation, cellaring, filtration and packaging.
- Oversight and execution of recipe formulation, yeast management, tank transfers, and clean-in-place processes to ensure consistency, quality and safety.
- Coordination of preventative maintenance, cleaning schedules and equipment upkeep to minimize downtime.
Rohrbach Brewing, Rochester, NY, March 2008 – July 2016
Lead Brewer/Production Manager
- Key leadership role in operations of 20-barrel production brewery, supporting production planning and execution.
- Oversaw wort production, fermentation management, filtration and packaging. Primary operator of canning line.
- Led production scheduling, inventory management, quality control and employee training.
- Maintained production records, monitored product quality, and ensured adherence to brewing standards.
- Supported retail operations while balancing production demands and staffing needs.
Production Assistant
• Managed and evaluated website performance metrics to support digital advertising initiatives.- Assisted with print production, design and layout of weekly advertising publication.
- Performed data entry and maintenance of databases to support production systems.
Peachpit Press, Berkeley, CA, 08/2003 – 04/2006
Production Associate/Print Buyer
• Coordinated multiple stages of book manufacturing process, including scheduling, material procurement, pricing and vendor communication.- Processed invoices and tracked production costs to support budget accuracy.
- Compiled and maintained digital print asset library to streamline production workflow.
- Produced graphics and illustrations for print, web, and multimedia projects.
- Designed, launched and maintained client websites, managing new projects from concept through delivery.
Education
American Brewers Guild, Middlebury, VT. Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering Degree
Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH. Bachelor of Arts in Art
