Alumni & Friends

Dr. Brad Smith addresses members of 50 West Brew Club.

Notable Alumni

Homebrewers Gone Pro

Several of our past members have gone professional. Either founding their own brewery or getting employment in the industry.

Peter Lex (co-founder of Tucked Away Brewing Co.)
Graeme Henderson (co-founder of Tucked Away Brewing Co.)
Raoul Masangcay (Elias Wicked Ales and Spirits)
Brendan & Bailey O'Leary (founders of True Respite Brewing Co.)

Guest Speakers

50 West Brew Club is located on the border between Fairfax and Loudon County, VA. This is a great area with lots of resources for homebrewers. Our club has been graced with presentations from such industry talents as:

Dr. Jasper Akerboom | Jasper Yeast
Dr. Brad Smith | BeerSmith
Michael Tonsmeire | The Mad Fermentationist

In short, we know people. Come on by, you never know which luminary will be hanging out with us next!

Dr. Jasper Akerboom presenting to 50 West Brew Club.

Friends of the Club

Jasper Akerboom

Jasper Yeast

23600 Overland Drive, Unit 150

Dulles, VA 20166

Adrian Widman

(our Patron and Member Exmeritas)

Ocelot Brewing Company

23600 Overland Drive #180

Dulles, VA 20166

The best in home brewing supplies.

Luis and Samantha Monroy

Jay's Brewing

9790 Center Street

Manassas, VA 20110