ISLAMORADA BEER COMPANY
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STEPHANIE HARPER | HEAD BREWER & DISTILLER
My name is Stephanie Harper and I am the head brewer & head distiller for Islamorada Beer Company's South facility and Islamorada Distilling. I focus on recipe development and run a two barrel system where I am occasionally able to head north and work on the thirty barrel system, at our distribution facility in Fort Pierce, FL, as well. I grew up in Newark, Delaware and moved to North Carolina to swim on the swim team for college at ECU. Graduating after four years, I ended up moving to the Keys to pursue my career as a dive instructor and boat captain. When the brewery opened up, I had asked about bartending and being involved in the brewing after having home brew and volunteer brewing experience in college. I fell in love with it immediately and when I was asked to start full time and run the brewery down here, I couldn't turn down the offer. Now, a couple years later, I'm still so happy to be living in the keys, brewing full time, running a new distillery and diving for fun! |
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CRYSTAL JONES | PRODUCTION ASSISTANT & TAPROOM ASSISTANT MANAGER
My name is Crystal Jones, born and raised in North Carolina and moved to the Florida Keys 5 years ago. I was in the beer industry before I moved here, so it only made since I immediately found Islamorada Beer Company and quickly started working for the company. Last year I was given the opportunity to start working on the production side and it has been a great learning experience for me, as well as expanding my knowledge and career in the beer industry. I am excited for what the years ahead bring me and look forward to continue to grow! |
