The Crew reviews Rowley Farmhouse Ales’ Black is Beautiful and learns a brewer is on the move

Normally when the Crew gathers virtually to review a beer with the brewer who made said beer, we usually talk about the product, the process, and go over everything else happening at the brewery these days. This time around, as we sat down with Rowley Farmhouse Ales head brewer Wes Burbank to discuss their version of the Black is Beautiful imperial stout, we also got an update on a major job change on the very near horizon.

For those who have not heard the news already, Wes is making the move from RFA to Ex Novo, which he explains in the video. We also reached out to Ex Novo founder Joel Gregory and head brewer Dave Chichura, and they sent back some replies via email.

NMDSBC: What qualities do you feel Wes will bring to the position?

Joel and Dave: His production experience at Left Hand and Dry Dock suit him well to our main efforts at Ex Novo, while his ti

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