Our Brewers
The most fun you can have with a microbiology degree.
Mark Stutrud, Brewmaster/ Chief Knucklehead
A native son of North Dakota, Mark changed career paths to help bring back the great brewing traditions of the Midwest.
Mike Lundell, Head Brewer
Mike has worked in many roles at the brewery since 1996. A “Mike of all trades,” if you will.
Matt Rivard, Brewer
Originally born and raised in Wisconsin, now residing in Minnesota, Matt finds brewing exciting and rewarding and is proud to call Summit a second home. (We let him brew even though he is a Green Bay Packers fan.)
Paul Hedlund, Brewer
Paul joined Summit in the fall of 2021. He came to brewing via fermentation in the sustainable chemicals and biofuels industries, and is proud to be a part of the production of high quality Minnesota beer here in his home state.
Josh Merrick, Brewer
Josh joined the Summit Brewing crew in 2022. He has a degree is Food and Nutrition Science and Certification in Brewing and Beer Steward Technology. He enjoys anything beer or food related, sports and anything that can keep him active.
