Meet our team
Meet the fantastic team that keep the Brewpoint mothership producing the finest beer around and the legends that will be serving you in our shop and taproom. If you see these guys around be sure to give them a wave - they're a friendly bunch!
If you'd like to join the page of legends you can check out our vacancies here!
Brewery Team Lead
Jon Slate
After years of travelling the world, working and managing bars, restaurants, cafes and even a BnB, Jon realised that he didn’t like customers/people anymore and that it was ageing him like fine milk, so he decided to study so he could hide behind the mystical and magical doors between the taproom and the brewery.
Favourite BrewPoint Beer:
Alfa, West Coast IPA 6.7%
Brewer
Constantinos
Constantinos was a high school teacher until he decided to do a left turn down breaking bad street and give it all up for a life in brewing!
Favourite Brewpoint Beer:
Alpha, West Coast IPA 6.7%
Brewer
Bill
Bill has taken his hobby and passion for everything that is beer and turned it into a second career. After sending his CV direct to the brewery, he worked his way to become a brewer the hard way after first being accepted as a Packing Operative. Bill is excited to share his passion for brewing through his successful limited-run Passion Projects such as ‘Bedford Bramble Porter’ and ‘Neighbours Australian Sparkling Ale’. Bill also hosts our brewery tours where he educates and entertains guests describing how beer is made, have fun with beer tasting and how beer can make a perfect food pairing. Bill believes that there is a beer for any occasion
Favourite Brewpoint Beer:
Anchorman Fresh IPA 4.1%
Brewery Operative
James Stanbridge
Local to Bedford, James left school to start an apprenticeship in engineering at Eagle Brewery in 2015. He then was taken on as a full time engineer on the keg and cask lines. After a few years in this role, James worked at different companies before joining Brewpoint in May 2023 as Brewery Operative.
As hobbies go, James like to frequent pub quizzes and accumulate various items of medieval armour after several beverages.
Favourite Brewpoint Beer:
Genesis Bedford Stout, 4/1%
Brewery Operative
Chris Evans
Chris joined the Army after leaving school then spent 8 years as a senior ink technician for a textile industry. He joined Brewpoint in 2023 and is always enthusiastic with a "can do" attitude. With interests in F1, (specifically Mercedes F1 team), shooting, fishing and supports Chelsea FC. You may spot him as the DJ at your local Bedford pub.
Favourite Brewpoint Beer:
Crafty Seadog
Brewery Operative
Paul Newton
Paul spent 20+ years working in Graphic Design until he saw the light and became a brewer. Initially joining Brewhouse & Kitchen in 2020 before jumping ship to Brewpoint in 2023
Favourite Brewpoint Beer:
Alpha, West Coast IPA, 6.7%
Brewery Operative
Elliott Hayes
Elliott spent 30 years in hospitality as a chef and restaurant owner specialising in Mexican food, living most of his life in Spain before returning to the UK in 2017. His favourite things are food, travel and most styles of beer. Following redundancy during Covid, he transitioned from homebrewing and now identifies as a brewer.
Favourite Brewpoint Beer:
Alpha, West Coast IPA, 6.7%
Brewery Team Lead
Nick Hinton
Brewer
Dan Boxall
Brewery Engineer
Stephen Woodhouse
Brewery Operative
Sandy Russell
Quality & Planning Lead
Barnaby
Barney first started in the brewing industry in 2014, looking for a career that could be more than just a job, something he could be passionate about.
Finding work as a graduate on a placement scheme with Molson Coors in Burton-on-Trent. Moving to London he then worked at Meantime Brewing Company in QA and gained over 2 years of experience as a Brewer.
Having built experience across both quality and brewing departments Barney wanted a fresh challenge in a new environment, starting as Senior Brewer with Wells & Co in March 2021.
Favourite Brewpoint Beer:
Alpha, West Coast IPA 6.7%
Logistics & Warehouse Lead
Tracy Fisher
Born & bred in Bedford! First joined Wells & Co when she finished school 29yrs ago on YTS (youth training scheme). She worked for 23yrs in various roles and finally as Distribution Manager until The Eagle Brewery was sold 6 years ago. She most recently returned last September as Production & Supply Chain Planner at Brewpoint.
Tracy enjoys walking, running, cooking and drinking!
Fun fact- has climbed the 3 highest mountains in UK!
Favourite Brewpoint Beer: Hop & Heart New England IPA
Head Brewer
Andrew Fleming
Brewery Operations Manager
Andrew Fulford
Andrew has worked in the brewery industry since 2014 at both regional and international manufactures. Andrew's career has developed him into an operational generalist, getting involved in all aspects of a production, systems, warehouse, and supply chain. Having a specialized focus on people, health & safety, and lean manufacturing.
Favourite Brewpoint Beer:
Foghorn, Hazy Session IPA, 4.3%
