Today we’d like to introduce you to Brian Johnson.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My journey into the world of professional brewing dates back to the summer of 2005 and a second floor kitchen in Berkeley, CA. After showing growing interest in exploring local craft brew pubs, and through the encouragement of a friend, I was brewing my first batch of beer. Four weeks later, I was popping open bottles of my very own homebrew (a Fat Tire copycat recipe) and I was instantly hooked.
As the years progressed, so did my interest in the hobby. I learned all I could via books, podcasts, and competitions. In late 2012, after a job in online marketing with a large bank had ended, I took a chance on a different career path and enrolled in the Siebel Institute’s Concise Course In Brewing Technology. During this 2 week course, I was also offered my first job in the beer industry – to work at the legendary City Beer Store in San Francisco, CA. I was surrounded by customers and employees who were equally passionate about craft beer.
My first brewery job was at the world class Trumer Brewery. The days were often long and the work was at times difficult. Nonetheless, being on the front lines of the packaging team was an incredible experience.
After Trumer, I joined the team at Iron Springs (Fairfax, CA). A much smaller operation and a role that required many hats – brewer/cellarman/sales/delivery driver. Partaking in two very different brewery models in my early days was invaluable career knowledge I’m ever grateful for.
In 2015, my wife and I relocated to Raleigh, NC, with the hopes of settling down, raising a family, and setting up our own craft brewery. We spent a couple of years running The Hop Yard, a North Raleigh craft beer stalwart, while we drew up the plans for what would become Edit Beer Co.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Opening a business is rarely a smooth road. Some of the challenges we endured were pandemic-related. Attempting to open a business in 2020/2021 had unique challenges inlcuding supply chain disruptions, increased material costs, labor shortages, and more. It certainly led to a longer road to opening our doors but we kept our heads up.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Edit Beer Co. is a family-friendly, pet-friendly, family-owned and operated craft brewery and taproom located near Millbrook Rd/Atlantic Ave in the heart of North Raleigh. Our customers praise us for a rotating taplist with a focus on easy drinking ales and lagers, hop-forward beers, and a mix of other styles. We have a unique partnership with the restaurant we share a building with allowing our taproom guests to order food directly from us.
Our spacious bi-level taproom is a great place for friends and families to congregate, relax, and bond over delicious house-made beverages. We also host private events for large groups and no-cost table reservations for smaller ones.
Our taproom team is friendly and knowledgeable and our brew crew is dedicated to ensuring our menu offers enticing choices.
Pricing:
- Fridays – $10 Flights of 4 Beers
- Mondays – $5 Kick The Keg Specials
- Tuesdays – Featured $5 Trivia Pint
- Thursdays – 15% off To-Go Beers
Contact Info:
- Website: https://editbeer.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/editbeer
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/editbeerco
