Ben Amidon
Brewer
Ben Amidon is a brewer with decades of experience in research science, drug discovery and yeast biology. Before joining ABCo, he built an accomplished homebrewing reputation, earning numerous awards at the local and national level, including the title of American Homebrewers Association’s National Homebrewer of the Year in 2021.
Ben began at the brewery as a bartender at the pop-up events and soon moved into yeast wrangling, where he propagated yeast for favorites like Foxy Librarian and the brewery’s gluten-free offerings. Ben now drives beer recipe development and beer style innovation, bringing his scientific background and creative approach together to help shape beers with precision, consistency, and character.
When he’s not in the brewery, Ben enjoys golfing, camping, spending time with family and friends, and the occasional game of cribbage.
