NOBO BREWING COMPANY
JESSICA DORNBLASER | CO-OWNER
Jessica, a recipient of the 2012 Design Award from the Fort Lauderdale chapter of The American Institute of Architects, holds over fifteen years of experience in the fields of architecture and design. She has had great success at prestigious South Florida architectural firms where, as a lead, she was responsible for many major projects. Her vast breadth of experience includes both commercial and residential projects, however her love for craft beer has taken her down the path of designing and building breweries. In 2017 her family opened a craft brewery in Boynton Beach. That location was designed by Jessica and built by her, her husband Tim, and friends. Nobo Brewing Company is owned by Jessica, her husband Tim, her Brother in Law Steve and his wife Joy. In order to bring more women into the craft beer movement Jessica and her friend Jen started a small group called "girl's only brew". This group meets several times a year and brews craft beer on the NOBO system. The group is open to all women but only a few are chosen each time due to size constraints of the brewery. "We do this in an effort to show our appreciation to the hard work required to craft beer. We hope that by bringing women into the fold and to see what is required they will have an appreciation for beer. We also feel it puts them at a seat of the table in a very male dominated industry." Jessica went on to say, "Growing up in the architecture and construction field I know what its like being in a male dominated profession. Luckily my family (my husband and his brother) not only see me as an equal but really respect and often solicit my advice. I know I am partial to NOBO but I feel like we are one of few breweries that truly appreciate the female clientele. I mean allowed us to use their equipment, and brewed right along side us!" Affiliate organizations that Jessica belongs to include the City of Boca Raton Community Appearance Board, the Palm Beach Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Board of Directors Treasurer, ICSC International Council of Shopping Centers Member, and NCARB Certification. |