Michael Stahlbrodt

Head Brewer and Production Manager with 18 years of leadership experience in brewing and manufacturing environments. Success in overseeing end-to-end brewery operations, quality control, and production efficiency of 15–20-barrel facilities. Hands-on lead with technical skill and cross-functional experience spanning operations, inventory management and training.

Naked Dove Brewing, Canandaigua, NY, July 2016 – February 2026

Head Brewer/Production Manager

• Lead daily operation of 15-barrel production brewery, overseeing wort production, fermentation, cellaring, filtration and packaging.
• Oversight and execution of recipe formulation, yeast management, tank transfers, and clean-in-place processes to ensure consistency, quality and safety.
• Coordination of preventative maintenance, cleaning schedules and equipment upkeep to minimize downtime.

•     Support operational planning and workflow efficiency across brewing and packaging processes.

Rohrbach Brewing, Rochester, NY, March 2008 – July 2016

Lead Brewer/Production Manager

• Key leadership role in operations of 20-barrel production brewery, supporting production planning and execution.
• Oversaw wort production, fermentation management, filtration and packaging. Primary operator of canning line.
• Led production scheduling, inventory management, quality control and employee training.
• Maintained production records, monitored product quality, and ensured adherence to brewing standards.
• Supported retail operations while balancing production demands and staffing needs.

Greater Rochester Advertiser, Rochester, NY, 12/2006 – 03/2008

Production Assistant

•     Managed and evaluated website performance metrics to support digital advertising initiatives.

•     Assisted with print production, design and layout of weekly advertising publication.

•     Performed data entry and maintenance of databases to support production systems.

Peachpit Press, Berkeley, CA, 08/2003 – 04/2006

Production Associate/Print Buyer

•     Coordinated multiple stages of book manufacturing process, including scheduling, material procurement, pricing and vendor communication.

•     Processed invoices and tracked production costs to support budget accuracy.

• Compiled and maintained digital print asset library to streamline production workflow.

Freelancer/Contractor, San Francisco, CA, 09/1999 – 03/2005

•     Produced graphics and illustrations for print, web, and multimedia projects.

•     Designed, launched and maintained client websites, managing new projects from concept through delivery.

American Brewers Guild, Middlebury, VT. Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering Degree

Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH. Bachelor of Arts in Art