It’s a new year and new chapter for Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing.
Andrew Cronin, formerly of Melbourne’s Cavalier Brewing, has taken on the role of head brewer at Shedshaker, bringing more than 10 years of independent beer brewing experience to Castlemaine.
Shedshaker director Doug Falconer said Andrew was a standout candidate with his combination of brewing experience, ideas on how to take the beer forward and desire to relocate to the country.
“Andrew come to us from a brewery that has found success with its core range of ales and lagers as well as some very interesting specials,” Doug said.
“Cavalier has also brewed for a number of new and emerging breweries, something that Shedshaker has done and will continue to do into the future.
“This combination made him a great fit for us.”
Andrew has now officially started in the head role after a transition period from Cavalier.
“The chance to come to Shedshaker and work with a brewery with a solid reputation and big plans for the future was too good to pass up,” Andrew said.
“There is a great range of core beers as well as a number of interesting brews to work with, which is a great place to start.
“And a chance to move to the country and enjoy a different way of living was a big part of the decision as well.”
Cavalier Brewing, based in Derrimut, has built a formidable reputation for its core range of beers as well as its special brews.
“There is an opportunity here at Shedshaker to keep refining the current range and explore new beers for the brewery,” Andrew said.
“With the brewery working on plans to move into a new and much bigger premises this year, now is a great time to join.”
Shedshaker’s long-serving brewer Brad Illes has moved on after six years of dedicated brewing, having given locals and visitors such favourites at the Golden Ale, Celtic Red, Knucklehead IPA, Frailty Pale Ale and Black Espresso Lager.
