Our Authors
The experts and enthusiasts who write for Home Brew Expert.
Mike O Brien
BJCP Certified, National Homebrew Gold Medalist
Mike O'Brien is a BJCP Certified Beer Judge and award-winning homebrewer who has been brewing all-grain batches for 12 years. He has entered over 80 homebrew competitions, medaling in Belgian, German lager, and English styles. Mike focuses on the technical side of brewing — mash chemistry, yeast health, and fermentation temperature control — translating complex beer science into practical guidance for home brewers at every level.
Tom Bradley
Q Grader Certified (CQI), SCA Barista Skills Professional
Tom Bradley is a Q Grader certified specialty coffee professional who has been roasting, brewing, and reviewing coffee equipment since 2014. He operates a small roastery and training lab where he tests every grinder, brewer, and espresso machine under controlled conditions. Tom's reviews include measured extraction yields, grind consistency analysis, and temperature stability data — not just subjective taste notes.