Westminster Brewing Co. has named Ryan Carroll as its new head brewer. With more than five years of experience in brewery operations, Carroll has a strong background in brewing and will begin his role with the launch of new brews on March 13.
Carroll previously worked at Golden City Brewery as lead brewer, where he was responsible for production on a 10-barrel brewhouse and for developing recipes for seasonal beers and a new lager program. He has also held positions at Colorado breweries such as Upslope Brewing Co., Ratio Beerworks, Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project and Sanitas Brewing, contributing to earning a 2020 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Silver Medal for “Mixed-Culture Brett Beer” (Deluge) and a 2021 GABF Silver Medal for “Belgian-Style Sour Ale” (Stay the Funk In).
Carroll is known for his detail-oriented approach to brewing, excelling in areas such as recipe innovation, quality control, and production efficiency. His skills include production tracking with tools like Ekos and Brew Planner, forklift certification and mechanical aptitude.
“We’re incredibly excited to have Ryan join us as head brewer,” said Kunwoo Park, partner at Westminster Brewing Co. “His innovative approach, deep knowledge of brewing techniques and commitment to quality make him the perfect fit to lead our brewery into its next chapter.”
In his new role, Carroll will oversee all brewing operations, drive recipe development and enhance the brewery’s offerings. His appointment coincides with the brewery’s efforts to grow its presence in the craft beer market.
Carroll holds a Bachelor of Arts in Television & Film Production from the University of Southern Indiana and is a Certified Beer Server (Cicerone Level 1).