Amanda Butt, M.Sc. joins GWBC from the Boston Beer Company where she held the position of brewing manager and where she led the research and development brewing operations.

There, she helped launch more than 20 new beers in two years. Her new role with Great Western Brewing Company in Saskatoon marks a return to Canada for the Newfoundland-born brewer.

She holds a Master of Science degree in brewing and distilling from the world-renowned Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Prior to her role with Boston Beer Company, she worked with Labatt Brewing Company (AB InBev), where she held many different positions, primarily in brewing.

“I’m excited to be returning to Canada to join the award-winning team at Great Western. My focus throughout my career has been on brewing creativity, innovation and continuous improvement. Brewing is my passion and I plan to pour that passion into continuing Great Western’s tradition of excellence,” she said.

Michael Micovcin, President & CEO of Great Western Brewing Company, added: “”We’re delighted to welcome Amanda to the Great Western team.

“Her extensive industry experience and expertise in product development, quality control and equipment and process upgrading will be instrumental for us as we take the brewery forward into the future.

”Bringing Amanda on board demonstrates our commitment to maintaining our international reputation of world class craftsmanship.”