Meet the Team
In 2015, three Maryland terrapins had a vision to start a brewery in their home state. Since then, the vision has become a reality, and the team has grown. Meet the Crooked Crab Family:
Adam Osborn - Jedi (Brew) MasterCrooked Crab's Head Brewer Adam hails from the swamps of New Jersey by way of Central California, where he graduated from the UC Davis Master Brewers Program. He honed his craft across the Chesapeake Bay at another popular Maryland brewery before stepping into his current role at the Crab. When not brewing he can be found riding a skateboard, eating trail mix in the woods, or out cruising on his motorcycle.
Favorite Beers: Juicy Pale Ales, Wood-aged Sours, Brown Ales, Blue Ribbon-winning American Lagers Spirit Animal: That Sea Turtle from Finding Nemo |
Earl Holman - CCBC GMAn avid home brewer turned beer professional, Earl is the wearer of all hats Crooked Crab. A self professed beer geek, Earl lots of unique check ins on Untappd at the time of this update. Aside from being our GM, Earl's also our resident MG (master golfer), and QB for the Crooked Crab football team.
Favorite Beers: IPA/Double IPA, Imperial Stouts, Crispy Lagers Spirit Animal: Old Bay crusted Blue Crab wearing a Terps Jersey |
Dan Messeca - Beer Money ManagerDan's a smart guy and great with numbers, so he manages Crooked Crab's beer money. For the record, he is also a professional financial planner. When not crunching numbers, Dan loves playing guitar, running around with his dog Blueberry, and marrying people as an ordained minister.
Favorite Beers: Dan likes his beers how he likes his music... Funky Spirit Animal: Snapping Turtle |
Alex Josephs - Crustacean DirectorAlex has been a beer enthusiast since experiencing his first keg of "natty" at the University of Maryland. Thankfully his appreciation has evolved a bit since then. Alex is a digital strategy and website extraordinaire, and is responsible for the very page you're reading now! When not staring red-eyed at a computer screen, Alex is playing guitar with Dan, rock climbing, and vegetable gardening.
Favorite Beers: Coffee Stouts, Saisons, Crispy Bois Spirit Animal: Emperor Penguin |
Taylor Palmer - Taproom ManagerFrom beertender extraordinaire to Taproom Manager, Taylor is the mastermind behind all things front of house. Taylor hails from the deserts of Illinois, and when she's not busy slinging beers at the taproom, she can be found hiking, giving her doggy all the belly rubs, destroying everyone elses outputs on the Peloton, and reading Harry Potter.
Favorite Beers: Belgians, IPAs & Monster Energy Drinks Spirit Animal: Penguin |
Jake Cook - Lead BrewerJake, previously of Snake Farm drives a mean forklift, and brews a mean beer. Hailing from the always sunny Pittsburgh, when he's not savoring an IC Light he can be found working out or losing at fantasy football. Batman fanboy: 10/10. Photoshop skills: 6/10.
Favorite Beers: all forms of IPA, Marzen, Iron City Light Spirit Animal: Sled Dog |
Matt - Head Pizza Boy
Matt started his culinary journey at the age of 14 in the dish pit of Ledo's. He then cut his teeth at a local wine bar before deciding to make the move to the big city learning new techniques involving fermentation, curing, and pickling alongside some of the best chefs in the city. After an assortment of parking violations, he decided it was time to move back home and begin a new project with new (and some old) friends.
Favorite Beers: New England and West Coast IPAs and the occasional Gansett Spirit Animal: The Almighty Baltimore Oriole |
Super Brewer Steve - Super Brewer
Steve is the brewery dad of Crooked Crab. Steve does it all, from slinging suds in the taproom to brewing beers in the back. He's also good at lifting heavy things, just don't ask him to read small print! While not at the brewery, Steve can likely be found at various alternative rock concerts, cheering on the Ravens and Terps, or enjoying a beverage at the local dive.
Favorite Beers: IPAs, Wild Ales (especially w/ Peach) Spirit Animal: Steve |