The Microbrewery Handbook

Acknowledgments

WITHOUT THE HELP of so many important people, this journey would not have been taken, these lessons would not have been learned, and this book would not exist.

Our Pensacola community, which has embraced us and continues to motivate us to try bigger and better things. Thank you for believing in us and for becoming a hometown that makes us proud.

My parents: my mom, Connie Bookman, and stepfather, Alan Bookman, my father, Jim Reeves, and my stepmother, Susan Reeves, who have been unwavering supporters in my family, my life and my career.

My brother, J.J. Reeves, and my sister‐in‐law, Lindsay Reeves, for wearing our shirts and being amazing stewards of Perfect Plain, even when you're three states away.

My stepbrother, Jack Johnson, his wife, Kimeran, and their children, Barrett and Irelyn. While sitting in my car parked just two blocks from where Perfect Plain would open, Jack was the first person I talked to in 2015 when I decided I'd make a run at opening my own brewery (even if it just seemed impossible then). Thank you for your friendship, support, and confidence in this crazy idea way back when.

Reed Odeneal, the co‐founder and Director of Brewing Operations at Perfect Plain. He was the brains and heart behind our brewing program, and I would not have dared to take this journey without his knowledge, work ethic, and expertise.

Quint and Rishy Studer, whose mentorship, guidance, support, and immense flexibility with my time as his employee has allowed this ...