AJ, Tour Operations Coordinator
Tell us about yourself!
I’m a Philly-area Homebrewer, Beer Guide, hockey fan, and weather nerd.
Favorite beer(s)?
Plan Bee Pickle, Triple Bottom Pilsadelphia, Frost Beer Works Lush, Mistress Brewing Mistress Daisy.
What’s your favorite story from a City Brew Tour?
I once had the same couple on my tour in Boston and in Philly, two weeks apart!
Why do you love being a Beer Guide?
As a former classroom teacher, I love getting to teach people about beer.
If you could have a drink with anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why?
Jim Cantore, Wayne Gretzky, and Hans Zimmer, because they’re all experts in things I find fascinating.
What’s an interesting fact about you?
I taught high school band and elementary school general music for 11 years before leaving the classroom.
Anything else you’d like to share?
I’ve homebrewed over 210 batches of beer.
Camden – Beer Guide
Tell us about yourself!
I’m a music loving, friend adoring, free-time painting, vinyl collector, wearing the title of old soul proudly. I enjoy trying new things, and learning all that I can in them!
Favorite beer(s)?
I swear my favorite beer switches by the week, but presently it would be Casey’s Winter Beard by 1st Republic Brewing. A chocolate raspberry porter!
What’s your favorite story from a City Brew Tour?
Some of my favorite moments as a Beer Guide have been when the guests teach me just as much as they learn from the experience! I’ve had a few tours with lots of home brewers, and it’s great when they share the little tidbits of personal experience that come with beer and the brewing process. It’s always lovely to have meaningful and interesting conversations with the people on my tours!
What do you love the most about your city’s beer scene?
The connectivity and camaraderie of it all!
Why do you love being a Beer Guide?
I love presenting people a joyful and immersive experience, while meeting and connecting with lots of cool folks.
What do you wish your city was more well-known for?
It’s underground music scene!
If you were an animal, which animal would you be?
An elephant.
What’s an interesting fact about you?
I have released over 10 different musical projects on streaming services!