Casey Hill
Marble Falls,TX
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong foundation in brewing, distilling, and winemaking, offering extensive knowledge and hands-on experience. Committed to excellence and continuous learning in the craft beverage industry, with a proven ability to adapt to new challenges and environments. Authorized to work in the US for any employer, prepared to contribute skills and passion to a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cellar Master
Bear King Brewing Co.
Marble Falls, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Fitted-out lab space for QC purposes and developed yeast harvesting program
- Responsible for all cellar operations including maintenance, production scheduling, sensory analysis, and any on-site lab work
- Overseeing packaging department including canning line maintenance, warehouse organization, working with distributors, and ordering consumables used during packaging
Brewer
Bell Springs Winery & Brewery
Dripping Springs, TX
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Responsible for recipe development, cellar operations, packaging, draft and equipment maintenance, and production scheduling for Head Brewer at main property
- Managed training program for tasting room employees for both beer and wine side of business
- Developed and managed a second brewing program for sister property using all original recipes
Distiller/Cellarman
Slate Mill Wine Collective
Fredericksburg, TX
10.2020 - 10.2021
- As the distiller, production included brandy from Estate wines and dessert wines, such as Madera, Pineau des Charentes, Amaro, and Sherry.
- Installed a 150 gallon copper pot/reflux still and condenser upon hiring along with condenser reservoir cooling system.
- Created and maintained record keeping system for Distillery department to adhere with Federal and state laws and guidelines.
- Assisted in-house compliance by acquiring proper permits from Federal, State, and local governments.
- Often assisted winery operations with blending, barrel maintenance, harvest, and bottling on mobile bottling lines.
Cellar Foreman
Augusta Vin Estate Winery
Fredericksburg, TX
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Production of red and white wine from start to finish, including operation of press, crusher/destimmer, fermentation, barrel maintenance, and packaging.
- Experienced in laboratory analysis of wine: monitoring and adjustment of SO2, pH, ABV, and general composition of products through use of Foss software and some wet chemistry.
- Knowledgeable in use of all cellar equipment: Pumps (parastaltic, positive displacement, air diaphragm and centrifugal), filtration apparatuses (lenticualr, plate and frame, limited centrifuge), chemicals used in cleaning and neutralizing of equipment, forklift truck, and various gases used in production.
- Familiar with various products and techniques used to enhance overall composition of wine structure, texture, aroma, and taste with wine produced in the Texas Hill Country.
Brand Ambassador/Production Asst
Ben Milam Whiskey
Blanco, TX
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintaining relationships with 50+ accounts
- Organizing promotional events (staff training, tastings, whiskey education classes)
- Assist in production of Bourbon (fermentation, distillation, barreling, bottling)
- Assist in production of Gin (distillation, bottling)
Lead Distiller
Stinson Distilling
Driftwood, TX
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Production, processing, and packaging of 7 spirits (vodka, rum, brandy, grappa, and several liqueurs)
- Responsible for maintaining accurate TTB reporting
- Tasting room management; Setting standards for customer service
Cellarman
Twisted X Brewing Co
Dripping Springs, TX
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Order fulfillment to multiple distributors statewide
- Canning and kegging of 6 core brands and small batch
- Safe handling of hazardous materials; CIP cleaning process throughout brewery
- Loading/unloading of delivery truck by use of forklift
General Manager/Bartender
West Club
Austin, TX
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Responsible for End of Month Reporting and product ordering
- Maintaining relationships with distributors and their representatives
- Scheduling for 7 employee
- Above all, maintaining customer service
Education
High School Diploma -
Tivy High School
Kerrville, TX01-2008
Skills
- Cellar management
- Fermentation monitoring
- Sanitation procedures
- Sensory evaluation
- Supplier negotiation
- Product presentation
- Chemical analysis
- Order fulfillment
- Sales support
- Blending techniques
- Barrel selection
- Time management
Accomplishments
Developed a successful brewing yeast harvesting program
Built out Lab and accompanying programs for quality assurance
Developed Distillery programs for Wineries in the Texas Hill Country
Certification
- Food Handler
- TABC
Timeline
Cellar Master
Bear King Brewing Co.
09.2023 - Current
Brewer
Bell Springs Winery & Brewery
11.2021 - 08.2023
Distiller/Cellarman
Slate Mill Wine Collective
10.2020 - 10.2021
Cellar Foreman
Augusta Vin Estate Winery
06.2019 - 10.2020
Brand Ambassador/Production Asst
Ben Milam Whiskey
10.2018 - 06.2019
Lead Distiller
Stinson Distilling
10.2017 - 10.2018
Cellarman
Twisted X Brewing Co
01.2017 - 03.2018
General Manager/Bartender
West Club
10.2015 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Tivy High School
Additional Information
- SKILLS
- 8 years combined of On-site training in winery, distillery and brewery operations, operations setup and TTB reporting through use of RMT softwares, computer literate, hardworking, fast learner, and passionate about the alcohol production industry.