Bagby Beer Company

One of the most awarded professional brewers in the world, Jeff Bagby left his last key position as Director of Brewery Operations at Pizza Port at the end of 2011. In his last three years at the helm of the iconic Carlsbad location, Jeff scored the highest honor possible three years running at the Great American Beer Festival, awarded the brewery and brewer of the year awards in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Upon his departure from Pizza Port, Jeff and his wife Dande scouted real estate and finalized business planning for what would eventually become Bagby Beer Company. Jeff has also worked as a brewer for Stone Brewing and Oggi’s, and is a native San Diegan – only leaving Southern California to complete his higher education at UCSB. Jeff is passionate about creating excellent, true-to-style, drinkable beers. He is also responsible for the cocktail and guest beer programs here at Bagby.