Brian Fischer - Base Camp Beer Works - Grand Junction
We sat down with, Owner & Operations Manager, Brian Fischer at Base Camp Beer Works in Grand Junction to figure out how a high school teacher goes from public education to homebrewing to opening a brewery!
If you’re not in Grand Junction you can check them out at Collaboration Beer Fest on March 30th in Westminster (Denver); they’re teaming up with Ramblebine Brewing on a White Stout and with Vicious Cycle Brewing on a Cream Ale. There are over 140 new and unique beers that were created for the fest, grab tickets now to save your spot at this one-of-a-kind beer tasting event!
Describe your company culture in 3 words:
Creative, Fun, Inclusive.
What is your favorite thing about working in a brewery?
Beer is a creative outlet! I used to homebrew and built a pretty awesome set-up in my garage. It was a way to be creative outside of my day job of teaching everyone’s kids! I know it might be *difficult* to imagine, but being around teenagers all day can be mentally exhausting!
What's your favorite beer on tap right now and why?
Hero Juice Hazy IPA. Love how fruit / citrus forward it is.
If your company culture was a celebrity, who would it be and why?
If she was still alive, Betty White. Funny, caring, and we don’t take ourselves too seriously!
Are there any awards/recognitions you're particularly proud of?
Southwest Fresh Hop Fest – 1st Place.
See the photo above, we love this Fresh Hop Festival in Montrose that Billy Goat Hop Farm hosts every fall, so this was a fun win for us!
How would you describe your style?
A blend of high quality tradition and creative risk taking.
Come say hi and grab a beer with us in the taproom next time you’re in Grand Junction!
