A “Brew Mentor” is a member of the club that will provide support, instruction and constructive example to anyone that has a brewing related question/problem/concern. So if you have any questions about your brewing process or procedures, please get in touch with one of the mentors listed below.

Mentors have been established to cover the principle aspects of brewing.

Members check the “Members Only” page for Brew Mentor phone numbers.

Todd Bowman (all grain, mead) has been homebrewing since 2000, and been very active in competitions in the CBoY (Carolina Brewer of the Year) circuit. Won the Carolina Master Brewer of the Year title in 2004, and over 130 ribbons in the past few years of competition. Held several officer positions within the Carolina BrewMasters, including President (2003, 2006) and Charlotte Oktoberfest Festival Director (2003-2004), along with serving as Registrar for the US Open since 2003. An all-grain brewer, meadmaker, and an avid kegger.  Favorite styles to brew are Belgian strong ales, German lagers and British ales.

Gary Cathey (all grain, mead) has been homebrewing since 2001 and been active in competitions. Has been  Vice President of Competitions twice in the past.

Ale Clayson (all grain, extract, kegging)

Roman Davis (all grain)

Bill Lynch (extract) has been brewing since 1990, predominantly mash/extract, and recently began all grain brewing.  Won approximately 80 ribbons over the years.  In the top 10 for Carolina Brewer of the Year in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Kevin Martin (extract, mead) has been brewing since 1994. Beer, Cider, Mead. Really likes mead!  NC Meadmaker of the year 3rd 2001, 2nd 2003 and 2004, 1st 2005 and 2006.

Ray McCoy (all grain, Kegging) has been brewing since the mid 90’s and brewing all grain since 2001.  Selected as Wynkoop Brewing Company’s Beerdrinker of the Year for 2003.  Completed the Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering course at the American Brewers Guild in fall of 2005.

Marlond Meadows (extract, kegging)

Karl Keyes (all grain, kegging)

John “Osh” Oshman (extract)

Jason Randall (all grain) I began brewing extract beer in the late 80's,experimented with partial mash in the 90's. started brewing all grain  with my brother's assistance in 2004 using beer  kegs and a recirculating pump. My favorites are English Bitters and Porters but I also brew Belgian, Scottish, German Wheat, APA, IPA and Barleywine. My primary brewing partner is Marlond Meadows. I don't have refrigeration space to do lager brewing but would enjoy trying a Doppelbock someday. I became a BJCP Judge in 2006. I organized the third Oktoberfest in 2001 - the first year CBM took ownership of the event. I also organized the 2002 event, provided brewer/organizer hospitality in 03, 04, and 05 and I'm leading the overall effort again for 2008.

Bruno Wichnoski (all grain, kegging)