About Us

The Bemidji Brewing Company is founded by these three folks:

Tom Hill has been an avid homebrewer for the past eight years, participating in multiple brewing courses, devouring all brewing texts, and becoming one of the first Certified Cicerones in Minnesota.

Tina Hanke has lived and worked in various places across the country, making sure to explore each areas craft beer scene and putting her geography degree to good use. Other than the geography of beer, Tina has experience in community programming, event and organizational marketing, and education.

Justin (Bud) Kaney developed a love for great beer over discussions with great friends. After exploring craft beer culture while working in product development in New England and organizational capacity building in the Rockies, he is excited to get creative in his Alma Mater town, Bemidji.