Richard Shaltz
Banning,CA
Summary
Innovative Brewmaster with a track record in enhancing flavor profiles and ensuring batch consistency. Known for collaborating with brands to execute quality control protocols that drive product standards and strengthen market presence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Brewing Officer/Brewmaster
Lake Arrowhead Brewing Company
Lake Arrowhead, CA
03.2020 - 02.2026
- Build production work flow from nothing to almost 1100 BBL per year on 7bbl Brewhouse.
- Supervised daily brewing operations to ensure product quality and adherence to safety standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced waste.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying maintenance needs to prevent downtime during production runs.
- Oversaw brewing operations, ensuring product quality and consistency across multiple batches.
- Developed and implemented innovative brewing techniques to enhance flavor profiles and efficiency.
- Developed and refined beer recipes to enhance flavor profiles and meet market trends.
- Oversaw brewing operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards throughout production.
- Developed and implemented quality control protocols to ensure product standards.
- Collaborations with other Brands
Brewer
Innovation Brew Works
Pomona, CA
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated brewing equipment to produce high-quality craft beers.
- Monitored fermentation processes to ensure optimal flavor development.
- Collaborated with team to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in production area.
- Conducted quality control tests on finished products for consistency and taste.
- Trained junior staff on brewing techniques and equipment operation.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced brewing efficiency and reduced waste.
- Maintained accurate records of brewing activities, enabling data-driven decision making for process improvements.
- Enhanced product quality with rigorous testing and adherence to strict cleanliness standards.
- Assessed student performance through evaluations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Mentored junior instructors, fostering professional development and enhancing teaching methodologies.
Education
Certificate - Business of Craft Beer Level II
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06.2019
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
California State University
CA06.2014
Skills
- Raw material sourcing
- Staff training and development
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Quality assurance management
- Sanitation procedures
- Brewing process optimization
- Batch consistency
- Equipment maintenance
- Recipe development
- Marketing analytics
Accomplishments
Gold Medal- U.S. Open of Beer 2020 (American Pale Ale)
Yelp's Inland Empire Brewery of the Year 2021
Gold Medal- San Diego's Beer News Award in Collaboration (Hazy DIPA) with Seek Beer Co 2023
Gold Medal- San Diego County Fair (Field Beer) 2025
Bronze Medal- California Craft Brewers Cup 2025
Certification
Certified Craft Beer Server
RBS Certified
White Labs Yeast Essentials
San Diego State University Business of Craft Beer Level II
Timeline
Chief Brewing Officer/Brewmaster
Lake Arrowhead Brewing Company
03.2020 - 02.2026
Brewer
Innovation Brew Works
01.2019 - 03.2020
Certificate - Business of Craft Beer Level II
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
California State University
Collaborations
Las Palmas-Palm Springs
Bottle Logic Brewing - Anaheim x8
Northern Pine Brewing- OceanSide
Laguna Beach Brewing- Laguna Beach
June Lake Brewing- June Lake
Solaris- Temecula
King's Brewing- Rancho Cucamonga
Jensen's Grocery- Blue Jay x3
8-Bit Brewing- Temecula
Seek Beer Co.- North Park SD
Karl Strauss- San Diego
Noble Ale Works- Anaheim
Malibu Brewing Company- Malibu
Escape Craft Brewery- Redlands
Distant Brewing- Mammoth
Pizza Port Brewing- Oceanside
Ale Smith Brewing- San Diego x3